TEMPLES

At our Relief Society Birthday celebration this week, we had a questionnaire to answer.  One question was, "How many temples have you attended?"  I had never thought about it until then.  These are the temples at this point in my life, with some memories, also.

In Alphabetical order:

• Columbia, South Carolina - going with grandchildren, Jacob, Jade and Rebecca Coates before their missions.
• Fresno, California
• Idaho Falls, Idaho - with Gary's missionary companion and his wife - Ron and Sheila Gardner
• Jordan River, Utah
• Logan, Utah - where I received my endowments
• Los Angeles, California - that was "our" temple until Oakland was built.  We didn't make it very often
• Manti - The temple where we were married 
• Oakland - "Our" temple for so many years
• Ogden - Only one time, but it was powerful.  The day my Grandpa and Grandma Vance were sealed and had all of their children sealed to them
• Payson, Utah - with Ray and Diane Manley while visiting Utah
• Portland, Oregon - with Michael's college friend, Donovan, the day of his wedding
• Provo, Utah
• Reno, Nevada - with Ray and Diane Manley 
• Sacramento, California - many time with Ray and Diane Manley
• San Diego, California - with Ray and Diane Manley and for the sealing of Jacob and Lauren Coates
• Salt Lake City, Utah - many times for sessions and sealings
• Mount Timpanogos - with Clark and Mary Jean Killian

I hope I have the opportunity of attending many more.   This has been a wonderful blessing in my life.