Raspberry Road

Saturday April 25,2026

I’m trying to go to the temple every week right now in preparation for girls camp, Ella’s wedding, Ren and Ella receiving their Endowments, Ren going on a mission~ all the things. It’s a lot. Overwhelming and stressful. and I want to enjoy it. Truly enjoy it and be present, and guided by the spirit.

Saturday came. Busy Saturday. I calculated that I could fit in the temple from 1:00 to 2:00 before Grey and Lila came over to hang out with me. It would have to be a quick trip. But my heart and mind are growing, I’m learning, and told myself that it’s ok for a quick trip. My heart can be in the right place and I can serve the way that works today. Even if I feel rushed and squeezing it in, it can be special.

So I did it! I slowed down, enjoyed the moment of walking in and getting dressed. Being present and grateful to be there. I asked to do only two names for initiatory. (Usually you do 5 names) They were great with that. I had time to sit and think. I’ve started to think of the ladies I was doing their work for. Specifically I pray that I will be able to meet them in heaven and talk about this day together when I was in the temple for them. I like to think of that happening, and think that it will! Usually I am doing family names who I’m related to, which will be cool to meet them. Today I did two sisters from Switzerland in the 1700s. I love thinking about them.

When I finished the Initiatories, I had time to go sit in the celestial room. Not a lot of time, but enough time. Sometimes I sit in there for a long time. I can think and ask questions and listen. It is so so quiet and calm and peaceful. Today I sat for about 5 minutes, and it was perfect! I felt peace and happiness. I looked around the room, and I like to look up every time at the windows and the chandelier, and today I noticed something I hadn’t before. In the Draper temple sealing room there is a huge chandelier with so many crystals. I’ve looked at it many times. Today I noticed that around the top of the crystals, was a silver metal design that looked like a tiara! A queen and princess tiara!

Just really special to think about how God feels about us and has in store for us, and I think about Ella, the young women for girls camp, and me. And each of the lights in the room had the silver tiara at the top of them. Felt special to notice something new and meaningful. New insights and fresh love every time I go.

I was in the temple for 35 minutes total. Got a lot done in a short time, and my bucket was filled. So grateful for the house of the Lord. It was a good day.

I looked it up- the sisters are Kathrina and Elisabeht Engler.

I have done 127 ordinances in the last few years! How cool to go to heaven and meet every one of them and hear their stories.