Here, at the Mount Timpanogos Temple, passed from hug to hug and blinking before camera lights, two families gathered to witness the sealing of Kate Lovell to Drew Livingstone.
To seal: to weld two hearts, two spirits for now and through the eternities. What an awe-inspiring concept. What a marvel! It has been my privilege to watch and learn from these two extraordinary people. I have seen them overcome difficulty. I have seen them humbly submit to God's will and God's time despite the pain it caused them. I have seen them love those around them with generous and honest hearts. It is so tender to wander memory's halls and examine events, peoples, and relationships that have led to such a Celestial moment. Many of these encounters have been in progress for years and even decades.These two are known to God and I feel deeply blessed to be known by them.
During the course of this beautiful day, I had the chance to watch and reflect. A wedding is such a unique and tender event. It represents SO much and the experience is a different one for every individual connected to the bride and groom.
I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that exquisite joy and peace accompany a marriage that is worthy of, and sanctioned by, God the Eternal Father. A couple that is innately good, that is filled with the promise of a valiant and beautiful life is adored by heaven and by all those around them. They become builders of God's kingdom and their
new life together, ever increasing in light and truth.I LOVE the Livingstones! I feel so blessed for all the love and support they have given me. I am anxious to see what two people with such enormous capacities for compassion and goodness will accomplish together.
After such a special weekend with my marvelous and wonderful family, I cannot help but think...forever is a very long time- thank goodness.
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