Idaho

I spent the 24th of July weekend in Idaho with Kendall Beckstead a very dear friend. We both had a no plans for Pioneer day so I drove up to Idaho and spent that Friday playing with him and his friends and toured the campus of BYU-I. With Kendall as my willing and able, not to mention oh so talented personal guide, I saw some amazing things on campus. We went to the nurseries full of beautiful green plants and flowers galore. Every color under the sun! The water features were quiet and beautiful and they even have a porch swing hung up that we were able to take a rest in and enjoy the afternoon breeze. My absolute favorite thing is at the very end of campus. Breath taking, majestic, peaceful, and serene are words that come to mind when I think of it. The Idaho Rexburg Temple is sweeter than any cherry on top. The windows have a wheat motive etched in them and the flowers that surround it are so simple and beautiful. I was unprepared to do a session since I didnt think to bring a skirt with me so Kendall and I decided to go at night to enjoy the splendor. The lights that gleam off the sides of the temple hightlight everything beautiful, all the way up to the angel Moroni. Children played on the lawns, an old couple walked hand in hand around the perimeter just talking quietly with one another, and we sat on a bench and enjoyed the spirit that is so abundant there. I learned the importance of common goals and standards and was able to experience the peace of mind that comes knowing that the person sitting next to me was worthy and able to go inside. The greatest blessings any one of us can hope to obtain lay within the walls of the temple, but the journey of actually obtaining them begins before we ever reach the front door.

The Temple as we saw it and Kendall and I on a bench at the back of the temple.