Ogden Temple Getting A New Look

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33 Years ago I was married in the Ogden Temple. That would be just five years after the temple was built. I can't tell you how excited I was when I heard the news. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints made and announcement Wednesday about major renovation to the Ogden Utah Temple. I only have one word ---Hallelujah!

I don't know about anyone else, but I've always thought the Ogden and Provo temple's were the least appealing temples designed by man! I've never thought they were pretty to look at in any way, shape, or form. And given the churches history of designing some pretty amazingly beautiful temples, I always wondered what in the world happened in the seventies to make anyone think these designs were comparative in anyway to the beauty and history of our past designed temples. Maybe that sounds harsh, and I don't mean to imply that I don't love the Ogden Temple because I do ----it's my temple, but I do not love the looks of it and I never have.

After hearing the news last night for the first time, I was a little taken back when this morning the first words that came to my mind as I began my day with prayer, were "Thanks so much Heavenly Father for bringing us a new and beautiful temple! I went on and on with excitement! I can't tell you how grateful I am! I can't wait to see it! I try to attend the temple on a pretty regular basis, so I can't wait to be going there lots!!! I can't wait to spend some time strolling the new grounds with my camera and taking pictures!
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