tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6985039856976573232.post8341552372367818606..comments2022-12-08T06:01:19.643-05:00Comments on Live From Kent...: Must be from Utah...Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14825519767379367699noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6985039856976573232.post-75287743802937598322009-07-05T21:09:59.569-04:002009-07-05T21:09:59.569-04:00No question the temples are going where needed (sa...No question the temples are going where needed (said that in the blog) and didn't mean to imply there was any complaining from members...it's the tone and wording in the article that made it evident that the writer probably never had to worry about a 6-hour or longer one-way trip just to GET to the temple like those of us back East, so the "wait" for the Salt Lake Valley members for another temple rang pretty hollow. Do they need it? Absolutely, but don't pretend like it was some hardship before the temple was opened or that people had to go out of their way to sacrifice to go to the temple at all. <br /><br />The only people who have to wait 2 hours to go to the temple out west are those who show up during peak hours (evenings and weekends), but even then that's pretty rare and you can usually do something else like sealings while you wait. When I lived in Idaho I purposely avoided going to the temple on Saturday or in the early evenings because it was always crowded. Most times during the week it was largely empty.<br /><br />And last, didn't mean to imply that Utah is unique in not recognizing blessings. I'm only pointing out, again, a major perspective problem which certainly does exist in Utah and other heavily-LDS areas where the church is far more convenient than it is here. See the quote from BYU-Idaho about going "all the way to Idaho Falls" before the Rexburg temple was built. For someone like me who had to go 6 hours to Toronto and later "just" 2.5 hours to Columbus, a 30-minute drive from Rexburg to Idaho Falls was downright close.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825519767379367699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6985039856976573232.post-34875411087300593072009-07-05T20:18:49.982-04:002009-07-05T20:18:49.982-04:00oops...Prophet. Gotta love spell check.oops...Prophet. Gotta love spell check.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987085009351765203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6985039856976573232.post-50747094716179103842009-07-05T20:16:59.840-04:002009-07-05T20:16:59.840-04:00I trust the profit knows exactly what he is doing ...I trust the profit knows exactly what he is doing and that the temples are going where they are needed. I have not read the article but I am sure the people in that area are grateful and not complaining about what a hardship they have had. I live an hour away from the temple but I can go anytime I want. Some temples in Utah you have to wait two hours just to get in. Maybe that is why the people are grateful for another temple not because there is not one near. And I am sure that there are many people who do not recognize blessings not just people in Utah.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987085009351765203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6985039856976573232.post-25601939905899409152009-05-30T17:27:50.058-04:002009-05-30T17:27:50.058-04:00I've noticed now that I'm in Utah that the distanc...I've noticed now that I'm in Utah that the distance is taken for granted. People truly do not understand just how lucky they are. I'm glad I am not like that! I enjoy being able to go through different temples just because there are so many close by (there 8 temples within the time radius that we had when we drove to Columbus, not counting Oquirrh Mountain). Anyway, not that it matters, but the open house actually starts June 1 (I know because that's the day we are taking Katie). I agree that that article reeks of Utah Bubble mentality!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115264333256963086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6985039856976573232.post-72382341184035368492009-05-29T13:07:40.695-04:002009-05-29T13:07:40.695-04:00So true. My parents got married in Idaho Falls. It...So true. My parents got married in Idaho Falls. It was that or Oakland for residents of Washington back then. We have a "mini" temple 45 minutes away in the Tri-cities and people still complain of the distance. Give me a break. It's lucky, that's what.BriAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318830198370977318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6985039856976573232.post-33882810752257285482009-05-29T06:42:58.972-04:002009-05-29T06:42:58.972-04:00I can't wait for the day when they announce a new ...I can't wait for the day when they announce a new Kirtland temple or how about one near the John Johnson farm? Think of the interest that would come to those two church "sites" When Palmyra, NY Temple was built we saw tons and tons of people touring those sites that had never been there before...and learning more about the gospel. It also certainly stimulated the economy in that region. Columbus temple is just a bit out of reach for us... I can't put the kids on the bus...drive there, do a session, and drive back and beat the bus home. So that is going to leave us out of more frequent attendance for quite some time. Also wouldn't it be great to just "show up " like at bigger temples...now scheduling appointments etc. Makes it even more difficult to coordinate...With all that said...I love the temple!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03755201514713025969noreply@blogger.com