Kansas City Temple

It is weird to think that Missouri is not really my home anymore.  I have not lived there for the past 3 years and I doubt that when Scott and I start a family, we will end up back there.  It is not that I hate it; it just seems like it is a place that is now part of my past instead of my present and future.  The last time I visited was when Scott and I had our reception for our wedding (August 2010).  I do miss it and I love any chance I can get to read stuff about my hometown (Liberty) and cheer on my hometown sports teams (Go Royals and Chiefs!).  One thing that I just read about was the Kansas City Temple Open House dates.

The closest temple to go to when I was growing up was the St. Louis Temple, which was about 4 hours away.  Once the Nauvoo  Temple was rebuilt, we started to go to that one, but it was still a drive to get there.  This Kansas City Temple is just so exciting!!  From pictures and what I've read, the temple is built about 10 minutes away from where my old house was.  I sometimes secretly wish I was still living in Missouri, so that I could participate in this temple that's been a long time coming for the people of Kansas City.  The open house dates are from April 7th-April 21st.  I love going to temple open houses just because it is fun to be able to see a lot of the temple at once, plus it is a great missionary opportunity.

It is crazy to probably think this is possible, but I have my spring break from teaching the week of April 16th...meaning, that I could go out to Missouri and be able to attend the open house of the temple, in a place that is dear to my heart. (If you're really thinking about going Rebecca, I'll tag along!)  It is probably wishful thinking, but either way, I hope to be able to visit it someday!

I just love the fact that Temples are being built in places where it was never thought possible.  It just makes it more real that the gospel really is being spread to all ends of the Earth.