Saturday, June 1st was the day Jameson received his temple endowment. It was a beautiful day with warm, sunny skies and green mountains--so appropriate for going to the temple.
We had decided not to invite a lot of people so that Jameson could just relax and focus on the beautiful and new experience ahead of him. But it was a blessing to have Grandma Ozzie there representing all of Jameson's grandparents. I was sure that Coach Grandma and Grandpa were present, as well as other family beyond the veil. I believe the Lord allowed many family members to attend and rejoice for Jameson's righteous choice and what the endowment would mean for him for eternity. I certainly felt the gravity and importance of this step in Jameson's life.
The temple session was beautiful, but BUSY. I don't think I had ever had to wait in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple as often as we did--but for what a good reason! The temple was busy with patrons doing the saving work for the dead!
Jameson seemed at peace and happy to be there. I know he will not yet be able to grasp all that there is there, but I know that the Spirit was felt. He would not admit to feeling any different, but his countenance spoke otherwise.
Aaron took Maddie and Jameson to Boston with him the following Monday, so I haven't had much of an opportunity to talk about the experience with him. Jameson likes to keep everything close, and not talk about sensitive things openly. Since he is going to be gone this whole week, I will only have 3 days with him before he leaves! I don't know if that is a curse or a blessing. Probably a blessing that I don't yet realize.
I am in a little bit of denial about how close is his departure. I think we are mostly prepared with what he needs, so maybe that is why I am not freaking out more. I think it will hit me when we have to actually put things into the suitcases--I foresee panic and emotional avalanches!
Good times.
