The Main Event

Recently Heidelbeere was married.  We were able to go to that and it was a good time. That wedding was a civil ceremony because of some technicalities that hadn't been ironed out quite in time.  But just a few months later, all that had been accomplished and they were able go to the temple to be sealed.

They picked the Payson, Utah Temple to be sealed at.  Even though it's a bit of a drive from where they live, it's a beautiful temple.  It's a fairly new one, too.  And much bigger than our own.  

After the service, most everyone else was out before the happy couple.  It was funny: one of the temple workers kept coming to the door to tell everyone they were almost done and coming out.  But finally they came out and did the victory dance!  It was a happy day, like finishing their wedding.

Then there were photos all around, first the new family.

Then everyone who had been in attendance, family members on both sides.  The kids hadn't been allowed inside so Heidelbeere had arranged for someone to come with and stay out side with them during the ceremony.  Because of the pandemic, the number of family members allowed inside was pretty small.  They could have had more than were there but not many, not enough for all the family that would liked to have been there.  

We were glad we were able to go.  Not only because it was Heidelbeere's sealing, but also because it was the first time we'd been able to go to the temple as patrons since the pandemic began over a year ago.  That was very nice, a bonus blessing.

Afterwards we did something very appropriate, we went out for ice cream.  We drove up the road several miles (just across the street from the Provo City Center Temple) to a place where the big draw was how they prepare it.  You pick your flavor and ingredients and they put it in a big bowl, as a liquid.  Then they mix it all together and quick freeze it with liquid nitrogen, a very interesting process.  It was fun to watch

They had a "loft" area with seating so we all went up there to enjoy the ice cream and celebrate the occasion.  A fun place to celebrate.

It was a good trip, a good reason to go back out for a visit.  We did a lot more than the sealing but that's another story.  Such occasions make my heart warm and happy; "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." (3 John 3:4)