This week was Awesome! I'll give you the highlights, not necessarily in chronological order.
On Tuesday, we got a call from Margaret saying that she wasn't going to make it to our appointment on Thursday. 
Friday
morning, however, at about 8:30 am, we received another phone call from
her saying that she wanted to meet at 10 am that same day. We scrambled
to find someone to come with us. It all worked out. She is really
awesome.
On Wednesday, we had our transferly temple trip. Still
to the Mesa Temple because the Gilbert Temple hadn't been dedicated yet.
I am pleased to announce that we have aided in allowing twelve of my
deceased family members to go through the temple. 
I love going to the temple.
Speaking of the temple, this weekend was the dedication
of the Gilbert Temple. Saturday evening was the Cultural Celebration,
and Yesterday was the Dedication. Sadly, I did not get to go to either,
but we did get to watch them via broadcast at the Stake Center. The
Cultural Celebration was amazing! I was playing "Spot the Youth" looking
for any of the youth in my wards among the 12,000 youth in the
event. Everything went well, with very few mistakes here and there. I
would be very surprised if someone hasn't put it on YouTube yet. You
need to see it. Oh, by the way...it was raining all day, including
during the celebration. All the youth got soaked. Hehe.
However, every youth I've asked, so far, said that they loved doing it despite the rain.
Sunday - The Dedication. It was new for me. I've never
seen a temple dedication before. In contrast to the day before, it was
sunny. The cornerstone ceremony was interesting. I don't really know
what to say about it. President Monson and President Eyring came for the
Celebration and Dedication. The temple is now dedicated and will be in
operation tomorrow (the 4th).
The part that I'm super stoked about was what happened
yesterday evening. For the Dedication, they moved all the furniture out
of the rooms and put white folding chairs in for people to view the
Dedication. Guess who got to help put everything back...ME! Well, the
missionaries in general, but I was one of them. I got to see parts of
the temple I will likely never see again. This list includes: The
sisters changing room, the basement (which includes the brake room,
chapel for the ordinance workers, the shop, and mechanical rooms),
the floor below the basement, the attic, and the roof. Most
of this was just part of working, but I did do a little exploring,
though. The one room I really wanted to visit, but didn't have the
opportunity to see, however, was the Brides' Dressing Room. 
Oh, well. I'll just have to wait until they build the Sycamore, Illinois Temple. 
Wishful thinking?
Oh, just before we started service. We got to
see 2 someones of great importance...in person! President Monson
and President Eyring. We witnessed them coming out of the Temple.
(Picture proof provided.)
President Eyring (center, smiling)
President Monson (center)
That's it for today. Until next week.
Con amor,
-Elder Jordon Hill-
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