Idaho Falls Temple

We are extremely blessed to get to live in the same town as a temple. Growing up, our temple district was the Mesa temple, 7 hours away. When the Albuquerque temple was built when I was in 8th grade - I remember being so excited because we would have a temple 3 hours away. We got to work at the open house and we were even able to be in the temple during the dedication. It was awesome.
When I moved to Rexburg the temple was under construction there. I remember not being able to imagine what it would be like to see the temple every day while I was at school and knowing that I could go sit outside the temple. I would go drive and park across the street while it was under construction and imagine what it would be like when it was finished.
After Jason and I were married we would go to the Rexburg temple every single week. It was amazing. It helped our marriage, gave us time to ponder and be close to the Lord, and helped us feel closer to the Spirit throughout the week. Once kids came along it became harder and harder, but my heart still yearned for the temple.

I am lucky to have several friends that enjoy going to the temple as much as I do. We take turns babysitting so that we can go during the day. At first I didn't like going without Jason, but with his busy schedule I realized that if I waited for him to go, I would never go. Now I get to go at least once a week, sometimes twice. I love it. I feel so much closer to my Savior and my Heavenly Father while I am there and I know that they are aware of me and love me.

I LOVE having a temple in the town we live in. It is such a HUGE blessing and I know that. I can take my kiddos to the grounds and let them feel the spirit that is there. When we drive past they love to point out the temple and watch it. I know that if we ever end up moving away from here I am going to miss the temple. Hopefully we will have a temple close no matter where we live.