Steady and Straight.

On the way to the temple, Oliver asked us to play a song by The Killers

called "Be Still," Ollie said he and Jane had listened to this song

together before she left for Portugal,

and they talked about their missions and how the theme applies to

growing up, being strong, and staying true as missionaries of Jesus Christ.

Ollie said to me:

"I know it's not a hymn or anything, but I feel the spirit when

I hear this song.  First, it reminds me of Jane, and second,

I feel like it describes some of the characters of a missionary

I want to be; a fearless, steady leader; I want to rise up, 

labor and work, and be straight in character and heart."

EXACTLY, son!  I love you for this!

Now every time I hear this song, I will cry.

Cry for my Jane, my Ollie, and all the missionaries in 

the world who are serving valiantly and bravely.

It's amazing!

"Be still, one day you'll lead

Fearlessness on your sleeve

When you come back, tell me what did you see?

Was there something out there for me?

Be still, close your eyes

Soon enough you'll be on your own

Steady and straight

And if they drag you through the mud

It doesn't change what's in your blood (over rock, over chain)

Over chain (over trap, over plain)

When they knock you down

Don't break character

You've got a lot of heart

Rise up like the Sun and labor 'til the work is

Rise up like the Sun and labor 'til the work is done"

The temple was heaven on earth, and I will never forget the feelings I felt

with my family (and some other special friends who joined us, too,

thanks, Spencer, Nate, and Chris!)

Oliver was prepared for his first temple experience.

He read, studied, asked us questions, and prayed

for guidance and clarity.

I was so impressed with his feelings about everything; 

he basically said to us that while, yes, there were some new things

he learned, he was totally ready and comfortable with everything.

He's got so much faith!

I love him so much!

Rise up like the Sun (Son) and labor 'til the work is

Rise up like the Sun (Son) and labor 'til the work is done!

Check out Ollie's first temple experience almost 5 years to THE DAY!