The "Grote Schoonmaak"

On Tuesday we hosted one of the "Grote Schoonmaak" (Big Cleaning) days at the Temple, where one of the Stakes brought 15 workers to do a thorough cleaning.  The Stakes here rotate the cleaning opportunity which is done 4 times a year.  We provided a snack and then lunch after they were finished.  It was fun to have them come in that capacity because all but one are regular temple ordinance workers.

The one who was not an ordinance worker came to receive her endowments this past Saturday.  It was a great privilege for me to feel her excitement and her spirit as we spent that special time together.  She had been well prepared and will be able to learn much because of the great support she is receiving from her ward and stake members.  That same day we had two younger women also receive their endowments who also were very well prepared.  What a difference it makes for them when they come prepared.  One of the two young women has received her call to be a missionary in the Boston area.   What a great missionary she will be!