the Hague Netherlands Temple is in a city called Zoetermeer, which directly translates to Sweet Lake. so while back in Utah we have a Salt Lake Temple, here we have a Sweet Lake Temple. the city of Sweet Lake was darling. perfectly crafted, as most things are in God's plan, for a Temple to fit in.
we met some incredible folk at the temple who drive ten times as far to the temple as i did in utah. it deeply humbled me to give more of myself to this sacred work. we were grateful for going to a new place that feels so familiar. we met "willem," an old man and new friend, on the temple grounds, and tried to explain the purpose of God's temples. we were touched by the quote on the Temple schedule card:
"Hasten the work in the Temple, renew your exertions to forward all the work of the last days, and walk before the Lord in soberness and righteousness. We need the temple more than anything else."
2 comments:
ok now you are making me homesick! Love your stories. Did you hear that the the kids & I are coming to Holland for Christmas? I will be in The Hague from Dec. 15th until Jan 1st, so if you guys are still there maybe we should meet up!
I was able to go to the Hague Temple a few years back...I loved the feeling and the people there. So humbling! I hope you guys are enjoying the adventures you are having!
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