The Portland Temple

While we were in Portland we wanted to take the kids to the temple where Scott and I were married. The temple was closed for cleaning, so we couldn't go through the gates. But we could show our children the temple and tell them about that day 9 years ago when our family began.

Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the seventy said in April 2009 General Conference, "Understanding the eternal nature of the temple will draw you to your family; understanding the eternal nature of the family will draw you to the temple." I believe this to be true. I love my family so much and am so grateful the Lord gave us temples. And through temples, the gift of eternal families.