Sealed in the Temple

About 2 weeks ago, Rob's parents went through the temple for the first time. It was absolutely amazing! After his parents were sealed for time and all eternity, Rob and his three sisters got to be sealed to them. It truly was a miracle- we seem to be seeing a lot of those these days.

Rob baptized his dad in September, and normally he would have to wait a full year before being allowed to go through the temple. Because he has acute myloid leukemia (AML), they worried he wouldn't make it that long. His Stake President put in a request to the 1st Presidency that they waive the year requirement for his dad. He got a letter back from President Monson, allowing him to go to the temple early. I am so thankful that I was able to be at the temple with them. It was truly a remarkable experience. -Life changing stuff!

They have had so much support- it's been incredible. Twenty-one family and friends came to be with them at the temple. This is the new Draper temple, and it is gorgeous. During the open house, we toured this temple with our kids, Rob's parents, and his sister Tara's family.

Here's Rob & Jill, Clint & Sena, Robert & Shirley, Steve & Tara, and Walter & Charity.

Rob's mom, Shirley, and 5 of her 6 siblings: Kenny, Gary, Dave, Sandy, Shirley and Jana.Here is Rob's family with their friends Dennis & Gail, and one of their daughters, Tori. Dennis was the family's faithful home teacher for years and years when they lived in California. What an impact he made on this family! At the time, none of them went to church. But slowly, one by one, they've all made it to the temple.I can't put into words what a special event this was for our family, nor can I describe the feelings there. I'll just say that it was absolutely amazing, and we are so thrilled that they are sealed as a family. We are so proud of you, Grandma and Grandpa.

Thanks to my sisters Terri and Laura for watching my kids so I could be at the temple. I was nervous about leaving my 4-week-old Abby for 5 hours, but she did great.

Rob's dad had a bone-marrow biopsy not long before the trip to the temple. He is in remission! Another miracle. Earlier this year, his cancer cell counts were up higher than when he arrived at Huntsman. The doctors didn't think there was much more they could do for him, as they had exhausted all the known treatments he was eligble for. As kind-of a last chance shot, they gave him a chemotherapy that's normally for a different bone marrow disease. Now, after 4 rounds of this milder chemo, he's in remission again! They are preparing him for a blood core transplant later this month. It's risky, but we cross our fingers, and pray for yet another miracle- that it will eliminate the cancer from his blood. Good luck Grandpa! We love you.