On June 4th, 2011, Matt and I got married civilly in my ward's church building. It was a beautiful event, one that I'll never forget. The whole neighborhood pitched in and we were able to put together an elegant little reception in the same building we were wed in. Considering we paid next to nothing, I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful reception. My mom made my dress, which turned out just as perfect as I could have ever imagined it and it seemed like nothing could possibly be better than that day; the day Matt and I were joined together. Except for those two words: "for time." Reality was, Matt and I could not be together forever with this civil marriage. Our union would expire the day one or both of us passed on.
Now, today, a little over a year and a half later, Matt, Ian, and I were sealed together at last. This time though, for time And all Eternity. Today was a crazy and hectic day for my family and I. Every single one of my siblings and their families made their way home to us to be a part of this incredible day, many of them driving across several states to do so. The beginning of the day and afternoon was overwhelming and hard for me, but as the sealing drew nearer we became even more excited. The sealing took place in the Logan, UT LDS Temple; a gorgeous temple that won my heart the moment I saw it. It was my fairytale castle; where my handsome prince would take me to be wed. I was elated when Matt said we could get sealed there.
Now, today, a little over a year and a half later, Matt, Ian, and I were sealed together at last. This time though, for time And all Eternity. Today was a crazy and hectic day for my family and I. Every single one of my siblings and their families made their way home to us to be a part of this incredible day, many of them driving across several states to do so. The beginning of the day and afternoon was overwhelming and hard for me, but as the sealing drew nearer we became even more excited. The sealing took place in the Logan, UT LDS Temple; a gorgeous temple that won my heart the moment I saw it. It was my fairytale castle; where my handsome prince would take me to be wed. I was elated when Matt said we could get sealed there.
The ceremony was sweet and perfect. I loved having so many of my close friends and family around me to share with us this wonderful event. And, as everyone told me it would be, seeing Ian brought in and sealed to us as an eternal family was a moment in my life I will never forget. It is such a blessing to be eternal, a joy to know we will never have to be apart as long as we are faithful. It's a feeling of peace and comfort I hope never to lose. I also look forward to the day I can watch our own children gain their own eternal families.
Now the big questions that we are being asked and the questions we are asking ourselves are, how will we handle two marriage dates and anniversaries with our kids? How do you explain that we were not sealed in the temple first? These are questions I don't have an answer to yet, but I'm not worried. Today I am content to just be happy and know that if I died tomorrow, I would not lose my family. Our family, is at last, Eternal.
Now the big questions that we are being asked and the questions we are asking ourselves are, how will we handle two marriage dates and anniversaries with our kids? How do you explain that we were not sealed in the temple first? These are questions I don't have an answer to yet, but I'm not worried. Today I am content to just be happy and know that if I died tomorrow, I would not lose my family. Our family, is at last, Eternal.