i ever told myself i would marry in the dc temple. it's always struck me as by far the most beautiful. more than that, it was the closest to home. as i walked through the santiago, chile temple today, freshly rennovated, i felt so close to this temple that had wrought such a change of heart in the last year. a year ago- was it really that long ago?- i sat on the fountain right in front of that temple and my a vow to myself, then and there.  i visited the same spot several times- reviewing the progress or lack of from the previous visit. and it is finally done. oh, finally! always room for more progress though.

walking through it... i can only say that i wanted more than ever to be married in the temple. more specifically, the santiago, chile temple. how would that work? and who would attend? but we are such dear friends. we've supported each other through trying times. i shouldn't wish such extravagant things. what difference does it make which house i'm in, as long as i am in His house. but still, there's nothing wrong with favorites. there's nothing wrong with an inordinate desire. but i can't help thinking i would do anything to marry in the santiago temple.