'TIS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

I've been sad lately.

The torn Achilles tendon has put a damper on my lifestyle!

I've been in a boot since my birthday...October 26.

I'm grateful that I can drive!

And even more grateful I'm retired!!!

But, I can't go swimming with Renae.

(Walking from dressing room to pool without support)

I'm supposed to get a wheelchair at Jazz game, but who would

valet park my car?

Can't go to temple.

And...missing my Christmas fun:

Christmas Shopping Show

Festival of Trees

Elves

Dicken's Festival

Temple Square

1st Presidency Christmas Devotional

(got tickets for 6, they never arrived)

Well, on Friday, December 4, I had a board meeting

to help decide our heroes.

I decided to try the Oquirrh Mountain Temple.

I needed to put Ashley's name in temple before her

consultation about her aneurism on Tuesday.

I felt I could sacrifice.

Put both boots on.

It's a straight, short shot to the door.

Loved being in the temple!!!

But, when I left Celestial Room, I had a long ways

to go to elevator.

Here's the Nativity

Before entering temple:

Leaving the temple:

The true Reason for the Season!