Dedication of the Gilbert Temple

Today I attended the Gilbert Temple dedication at my stake center. I sat next to Claire Mary Mix. I am so happy I get to share important events with my grandchildren. I read 3 Nephi 18 while waiting for the dedication to begin. Jesus was visiting on the American continent. He prepared the sacrament for the multitude. We take the sacrament in remembrance of Him.
     President Eyring conducted the first session. We were able to watch the sealing of the cornerstone. President Monson was first, then he had his daughter, President Eyring, our new temple President LaSeur and his wife. One of President Monson's grandsons that live here in Arizona, and several others all placed some mortar around the cornerstone. President Monson had four children he had walked past also participate. When that was finished they went upstairs to the Celestial room. The choir sang a song, we listened to Sister LaSeur and President LaSeur. I was especially impressed by the new president. He has been a farmer here in Arizona. He donated the land where the temple was built. He mentioned a comment made by a visitor to the temple during the open house. It was mentioned that the temple must have cost a lot of money. They response to that was the comparison of the cost of broken families, the cost related to drugs, gambling, and pornography, and other costs to the breakdown in society. Best answer I have heard in defense of spending a lot of money to keep families together and teach them to live in a way to return to live with Heavenly Father. I am so glad to have this new temple president. We also her from Tad R Callister. President Eyring gave an emotional address, followed by President Monson. The dedicatory prayer was given by President Eyring. The Hosana Shout was explained by and led by Elder Walker. We joined in singing The Spirit of God, followed by the closing prayer.
    I was happy to sit by Claire. She was wiggly and had a lot of questions. I am glad she could attend. At eight years old there is a lot yet to learn. I am thankful for this temple and the opportunity I have to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.