It was an early morning today, I woke up at 3:15 AM to be at the temple by 3:45 AM I was the second person there. I was greeted by the temple security he checked my recommend and then welcomed me to the temple. I then walked back to the temple workers dressing room…it was kinda a fun feeling to have our own special little dressing room. After getting into my white clothes I was met by Brother Boyd Cardon he is our shift supervisor. We were given some instructions and then the workers started to flow in like water. It was amazing to see how many volunteers it takes to get the temple ready for patrons, and how early they have to get there. Most of the workers showed up between 4:30 and 5:30 AM, with the first session starting at 6:00 AM. There was also an entire college ward that came for a 6:00 AM baptism for the dead session. What an amazing place I kept thinking to myself. Everyone there was there by their own free will and choice, with no monetary reward. Every 1 1/2 hours I would get to change from the baptismal entrance to the main entrance. That gave me a little chance for moving around and keeping me awake. The time flew by and before I knew it the time had come for me to leave the temple and enter the busy day. What a great blessing it is to be part of such a great cause. I should update my saying to say, “Most good deeds go unpunished.”
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Comments:
Mom & Dad said…
Wish we could of been one of those patrons coming in. What a special way to start your day. We will have so many blessings we won’t be able to count them. We are so thankful you have that opportunity. We are proud of you.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 9:43:48 AM
Stephen said…
Well thank you, that was a fast response too.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 9:56:45 AM
Stephanie said…
That’s awesome, Steve. I hope I will see you there someday soon.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 1:31:58 PM
John said…
Thanks for helping to protect the sacredness of the temple. You are a good man. The early bird gets the worm.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 2:47:47 PM
Amy said…
That’s totally cool that you’re a temple worker! Were you called by your Ward or by your Stake?
Thursday, February 14, 2008 8:08:18 PM
Stephen said…
I was referred by my bishop and called by the temple presidency.
Saturday, February 16, 2008 4:20:03 PM