tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post8190170789605768010..comments2024-01-01T03:38:13.643-05:00Comments on We Talk of Christ, We Rejoice In Christ: #PhillyLDSTemple Cultural CelebrationJocelyn Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-50202228422669422802016-09-30T21:44:11.379-04:002016-09-30T21:44:11.379-04:00Hi Claire - Thank you so much for reaching out to ...Hi Claire - Thank you so much for reaching out to me and sharing "the rest of the story." Please tell Francess that she was a vision of virtue standing there with her "groom" and I very much look forward to her having an actual temple wedding day in her future. She really touched my heart with her representation of a righteous man and woman being sealed in the House of the Lord. If I sat on the "wrong" side just to get you that picture, then it will have been worth it. Also, I can email you more hi-resolution versions of the photos I took if you'd like: jocelyn.christensen@gmail.comJocelyn Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-32052288302889911002016-09-30T21:41:36.739-04:002016-09-30T21:41:36.739-04:00Hi Shelly in Ephraim! I thank you for your very k...Hi Shelly in Ephraim! I thank you for your very kind and encouraging words! They really lifted me up. Don't read anything into the fact that I did not respond right away. I meant to many times, but got swept up in other things. I just wanted to thank you and let you know that I really really appreciate what you said. And I am going to read those talks asap!!! Thank you so much. It always helps to hear "just keep going!"Jocelyn Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-15342788114585160002016-09-19T08:23:07.588-04:002016-09-19T08:23:07.588-04:00My sister in Utah follows your blog and sent me th...My sister in Utah follows your blog and sent me this link. I'm also here in the Philly area (Ridley Park), and was there on Saturday helping my ward's youth with costumes and anything else that needed to be done. My husband and I always sat during rehearsals on the 'wrong' side too, but during the dress rehearsal we sat on the 'right' side and saw the bride and groom. BUT, I also knew that the other side of the temple had a bride and groom too but didn't get to see them. And that's my disappointment, for the bride on the other side, the one you have a photo of, is one of my Young Women. Her name is Francess and she is a new member of the Church. Her mother and she immigrated from Liberia to escape the Ebola outbreak and our sister missionaries found them in the Spring. They embraced the Gospel and were baptized. I'm so thrilled to have a picture of my Francess. I talked to her about this experience and she just glowed to be able to wear a bridal gown and be a part of the celebration. So I'm grateful my sister shared your link and that you posted a picture with the couple I never got to see that night. Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14257927723011671301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-55689487164760955922016-09-19T01:01:31.572-04:002016-09-19T01:01:31.572-04:00Jocelyn, I love to read your posts! I have sorely ...Jocelyn, I love to read your posts! I have sorely missed them. But I felt to reach out to you and thank you for your Beautiful example of being a dedicated mother. You remind me of a talk/book by Sister Wendy Nelson called 'I am a Holy Woman' or maybe it is 'What would a Holy Woman do?' I think. You represent a Holy Woman in Every way! By the way, this is Shelly in Ephraim, Ut I commented last summer about your family coming here to the Manti Pageant someday. I am sorry for your family challenges right now. I've been there but that is another story. I was touched by your comment about how going to the temple will strengthen you and your family. I was recently touched deeply by Elder Kent F. Richards talk from April Conference called "The Power of Godliness" Each time I listen to or read it since I am absolutely touched at how real the promised blessings are from temple attendance/service. Take a look and see what you think. I hope it touches you like it has me. I have you and your family in my prayers, YOU ARE AMAZING!!! Remember Sister Mariotts motto, "It will all work out!" (spoken with a stron southern accent) If you ever need a virtual friend you can email me at itsallboys@yahoo.com (I have 6, but only 2 left at home)<br />Thanks for all you exemplify!<br />ShellyMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15183086895707524221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-43760152568256803952016-09-18T15:24:37.839-04:002016-09-18T15:24:37.839-04:00Wonderful!Wonderful!Jocelyn Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-66674226988983631442016-09-18T14:41:38.312-04:002016-09-18T14:41:38.312-04:00Wonderful!Wonderful!Jocelyn Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-40571608807135164742016-09-18T11:56:02.699-04:002016-09-18T11:56:02.699-04:00I love seeing these photos! It looks like such an...I love seeing these photos! It looks like such an amazing program. :) I live in Star Valley Wyoming, and our temple will be dedicated in the end of October. I love getting to be a part of the youth preparing for the cultural celebration - their spirits are so strong!kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045807413871433884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-48751022950780485182016-09-18T11:22:58.233-04:002016-09-18T11:22:58.233-04:00Thank you for sharing this. I also hope they post...Thank you for sharing this. I also hope they posted online. Amy Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873033350154880075noreply@blogger.com