Cindy Caruso did a fabulous job presenting her first lesson in Relief Society: Eternal Marriage. As we all know, "Many people in the world consider marriage to be only a social custom, a legal agreement between a man and a woman to live together. But to Latter-day Saints, marriage is much more. Our exaltation depends on marriage, along with other principles and ordinances, such as faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. We believe that marriage is the most sacred relationship that can exist between a man and a woman. This sacred relationship affects our happiness now and in the eternities. Heavenly Father has given us the law of eternal marriage so we can become like Him." We have been promised that the blessings of having an eternal marriage are contingent upon our own personal righteousness, and that these blessings will be available to all worthy sisters, regardless of current marital status.
My relationship with Caleb has brought out more of my weaknesses than any other relationship, and I am grateful for the opportunity to counsel with my Heavenly Father in the temple with regards to how to overcome those weaknesses and move forward with Caleb. I recognize that I am blessed to have a husband that also seeks counsel with regards to our relationship. We were thrilled to attend the sealing of Caleb's mother yesterday to a worthy man who desires to progress with her. It was a lot of fun to be a part of the fruits of her patience.
