Draper Temple--Feb 27

Despite the fact that Becca and Mariah were on tour, the rest of us went to the Draper, Utah Temple open house. We arrived for the 5:30 tour and were very excited to see the temple with our kids.

There was a brief film in the primary room of the chapel where we met and then we loaded buses and rode up the mountainside on the overstuffed tour bus. When we stepped off the bus, there was a long hallway of tent that led to the lower level of the temple where the baptismal font was.

The beauty of the interior was immediate as you enter the facility. The finest woods and elegant colors with simply structured furnishings were all striking. The light green, blue and off white stained glass windows allowed vast amounts of natural light in.

What struck me most is how much different a temple feels after it is dedicated and used for furthering the work of Christ's Church. I longed for my children to feel that, too.

The ordinance room murals were striking. You felt as though you had been in these settings before. But, of course, the celestial room was the crown jewel of the temple. I have never seen such amazing height in a room. It was definitely symbolic. The chandelier was so bright, it would hurt one's eyes to look directly at it.

I also loved the oversized sealing room. I saw this when I took Becca to see the temple the next Wednesday when the kids were out of school between trimesters. This room could actually accomodate our large extended family (I think). And there were large panels of stained glass in this room, as well.

This was a memorable time for me. I only wish Mariah had wanted to attend.