A Temple Miracle!

I am sharing a special experience I had at the temple this past Tuesday, because I want you to know the Lord's miracles happen here in this temple, just as I am sure they happen in all of His temples.  But, this one touched me personally.

Sister Chantana Charoonsri is from Thailand, and she came to the temple to receive her own endowment.  I had the privilege of assisting her in the initiatory ordinance.  Because she does not speak English and is almost completely deaf, she was given a card to read and follow along with as those special blessings would be explained and pronounced upon her.  I was asked to perform the first and third parts of that ordinance.

As I began to say the beginning words, she was reading the card, but only for a moment.   She then looked up at me, and as if she could hear and understand what I was saying, her eyes widened, she slightly gasped, and tears began to come to both of us.  The Spirit was felt so strongly.  She continued to look at me until I was finished speaking.  She then thanked me, and continued to the next part.  As I stood with her in the final part of that ordinance and completed what needed to be said, she gave me a hug for what seemed like a minute, and we cried together.  This was a sacred moment that I am grateful for, and will not forget.  Sister Wong, the temple matron, who was standing close by, said she too, felt the Spirit.  She later told me that after she had spoke with Sister Charoonsri, she was certain she understood what she needed to hear throughout her endowment.

She, along with others who have come from Thailand, have attended sessions all day long, every day this past week performing the ordinances needed for others.

Today Sister Charoonsri and the others from Thailand left to go back home, but before they did, they graciously thanked us, and we said our goodbyes.  Chantana gave me a hug and said as best she could, 'thank you, I love you'.  I expressed my love for her as well.

These are humble people who I hope to see again, even if it is not until we meet on the other side of the veil.

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The photo below is of those who came from Thailand this past week to attend the temple.  Chantana Charoonsri is standing next to me.  Avaya and Asmapun were the only two who spoke English.  We were grateful to Sister Na Songkhla for her help with translating to the others.

STANDING - L to R:  Knok Kataipech, Ampoul Rachayotha, Parathion Rachayotha, 

Chantana Charoonsri, myself, Araya Na Songkhla, Asmapun Na Songkhla.

SITTING - L to R:  A lady we don't know who is or where she came from, Aporn Na Songkhla, and Phitsinee Sodasoi.

Gary is in the back standing taller than the rest of us.