Live True

A word from our dear prophet about these great youth:

"The past six months have gone by quickly as the work of the Church has moved forward unhindered. It was my privilege just over a month ago to dedicate the Gilbert Arizona Temple, a magnificent structure. The evening before the dedication, a cultural event was held at the nearby Discovery Park. Twelve thousand young people performed a 90-minute program. The dancing, the singing, and the musical performances were outstanding.

This area had been experiencing an especially dry season, and I believe many prayers had been sent heavenward over the preceding several weeks for much-needed rain. Unfortunately, it came just before the performance and stayed for the entire production! Despite the fact that the youth were soaked through with the rain and chilled from the cool temperature, we all felt the Spirit of the Lord. The theme of the program, “Live True to the Faith”—think about that: “Live True to the Faith”—was portrayed magnificently by smiling and enthusiastic young men and young women. Despite the cold and the rain, this was a faith-filled and inspiring experience these young people will ever treasure and will be relating to their children and grandchildren in the years to come.

The following day, the dedication of the Gilbert Arizona Temple took place. It became the 142nd operating temple in the Church. Unlike the evening before, the day was beautiful and filled with sunshine. The sessions were truly inspiring."

My daughters had the chance to participate in something they will never forget: the youth celebration for our new Temple in Gilbert.  We had asked for dry weather, despite the prediction on every weather channels, but we all knew that His will would be done...and it was, and it rained, and rained, and rained. It rained enough to end a drought, it really did.  They were so wet, so soaked and yet, so determined to keep going till the end.  President Eyring said that they will never forget this day, and they won't!  They have been so proud to wear their "Live True" tee-shirt. Those shirts have become an icon of who you are, and other kids are asking why so many wear them at school and where they can get them. Twelve Thousand, 12,000, 12 K, that is a lot of Mormon kids loving their lives, loving their faith, loving their God