"And They Were Still His Brethren In the Lord"

One of my all time FAVORITE things is going to the temple and running into someone I know! It happens to me almost every single time! This summer, I ended up sitting next to a girl I coached 7 years ago... I felt old once we made that connection! I also ran into my 8th grade P.E. coach one time... He felt old that time! I saw a co-worker from years ago there just the other day. I run into someone from my ward almost every time. I see my elementary school friend's parents. I see cousins of cousins. You name it!

Seeing them in the temple is seriously is one of my top highlights of each week!! Every time I see them, I get so excited! I can completely relate to how Alma the Younger felt when he saw all his friends and realized that they were still strong members! The scripture, Alma 17:2 says,

"Alma did rejoice exceedingly to see his brethren; and what added more to his joy, they were still his brethren in the Lord"

I love love love it! I seriously cannot wipe the smile off my face each time I run into someone I know at the temple! I love the temple. I love the gospel. It is what brings true happiness and I look forward to many similar encounters throughout the rest of my life! :)