I was reminded recently of old friends, now deceased, Chesley and Joan Pierson, of Calgary 5th Ward.
In 1964 I was a convert of 2 years, preparing to serve a fulltime mission.
Ches and Joan arranged to take me to the temple for the first time. They were wonderful, generous people. At that time the closest temple was in Cardston, a 2 or 3 hour drive from Calgary, Ches was my escort, my guide, and my helper.
At the end of the session, we were descending the stairs from the Celestial room dressed in white. I had the strongest impression that this was like Jacob's vision at Bethel. I have never forgotten this.
The temple has remained important to me ever since. One of my choicest callings was to serve with my wife in the Edmonton Temple for 19 years.
And my experiences in the House of The Lord started when my elders quorum president invited me to come to the temple with him and his wife. Bless you both, my friends.
