I attended the dedication of the Boston Temple on October 1, 2000. My ticket was for the first session and I was excited about that. I wanted to savor every minute of the experience. I quietly waited in line with friends. I was touched as I walked by the youth choir singing as I entered the Temple. I was seated in a room and quietly waited for the dedication session to begin. After a few minutes someone came up to me (and the other women in my row) and whispered, "Follow me." I knew where I was going. The man escorted us into the Celestial Room and seated us in the 7th row. Wow! I knew the dedication would be a memorable experience for me. We patiently and reverently waited for the dedication session to begin. And in walked President Hinckley. I had known for many years that he was a prophet of God, but seeing him in the Celestial Room that day confirmed it to me again.
This picture was taken by Rick Egan two days before the Temple dedication. Rick is a photographer for the Salt Lake Tribune and Robes' college friend. I display this picture in my home because it was how the Temple looked when it was dedicated. Nearly a year later the steeple and Angel Moroni were attached.
5 comments:
Wow, I got chills reading that! Thanks.
How special, Ellen. I remember being so thrilled for Kelly K. that she could be up close too. Thanks for sharing.
What a great experience. Thanks for sharing!
How wonderful that you got to see him there! What a memory! All day here in SLC on our local radio station they've been interviewing people who called in (Larry King, Donny Osmond, Orrin Hatch, etc.) and have been asking them to share their favorite memory of President Hinckley. It's been amazing to me to realize just how many people's lives he touched. I'm really going to miss such a remarkable man and prophet.
I remember at the priesthood meeting when they announced that there would be a temple built in Boston and NY, and not in CT, and the room erupted in cheer. I wish I could have been there for the dedication.
~~ Dave is Dave
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