First Day on the Job

First day of my service schedule? Check. The last two weeks have been a little interesting, but now that I'm into my schedule, it's time to get rockin'.

Today, I worked on the grounds from 8 a.m. to noon. Just a few observations I noticed today:
1. St George is hot in July. But thank goodness we were done at noon and not any later.
2. I have done so good at keeping myself hydrated. I was sweating bullets.
3. The temple is amazing, and beautiful. And huge. And even for being white, it shines (envision a heavenly choir... "aawwwwww")!
4. Elder Johnson, another missionary at the temple, with whom I worked with today, is a cool guy!!

I'm so excited, truly, to continue my time at the temple. I'm grateful to not only serve there, but really- the power and blessings that happen inside and come from it. I'm grateful for the knowledge of the gospel that I have; families can be sealed for eternity, this life isn't the end, and Jesus Christ, our Savior, is the reason why we are never alone!

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HEALTH UPDATE: I have been feeling great, as usual. I've been catching up on sleep I've lost from the endless nights of hanging out during the year. I have a check-up with one of Dr Hunt's assistants tomorrow, and then again with Dr Hunt himself in a few weeks.

I'll keep you followers, friends, family, etc out there posted on how things go. I am reminded with every checkup that things are in the Lord's hands, so I really have no need to worry, as long as I'm living right. My brother sent me this scripture last night for my first day "on the job"...

"Whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day.”
—Alma 36:3

Also, look at the picture I snapped this morning, and then the picture I just barely got here in Cedar... apparently "opposition in all things includes the weather, too. ;)

Keep running.