"I have decided to keep a journal because I believe that my life is important not only to myself but also to others. Perhaps I can stimulate others in my family to do likewise so that the family may be strengthened through deeper communication. Only that material which keynote the central themes of my life and its experiences will be recorded. Certainly it will not always be serious because I enjoy a sense of humor and do not take myself serious enough to think that everything that happens to me is earth-shattering. In fact, I enjoy a good laugh with others when my antics and habits are in review. It would be more than I could ever hope for, if my wonderful and choice family – those now living and those yet to embrace life here upon this earth – would read my thoughts and come to understand me as I desire to understand them. Then a love would develop in all our hearts for our God; for one another; for life; and for the quest for eternal life together. And so whenever a record is being made I pray that the Spirit might be with me that it will be felt by those who read these words in the spirit of truth. Only the decisions that pertain to our relationships with our Father in Heaven and the Savior are important. All other decisions will be of little consequence."

Sunday, November 17, 1985

November 17, 1895 - transcribed by Mandi Anderson

Seattle 10th ward November 17, 1985 / caption: This day has special importance for me.  Pres. Ezra Taft Benson was my stake Pres. when I was a priest.  He was also a close friend of my father, who treated him as a patient.

Insert: letter “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints” letterhead
SEATTLE TEMPLE
2808 148th Avenue S.E.
Bellevue, Washington 98007 December 3, 1985

Kirk J. Anderson
13513 Northshire Road Northwest
Seattle, Washington 98177

Dear Brother Anderson:

Brother Nelson Snow has apprised us of the supportive attitude you have evidenced during the transition to the temple recording system and the high standard to which you are fulfilling your assignment.  We commend you for your faithfulness, your diligence, and your sincere commitment to this sacred work.

You will undoubtedly agree that the improved eye contact with proxies at the alter made possible with the new TRS system introduce an increased spirituality consistent with what we are all striving to attain in the temple.  We believe that this spirit could be further enhanced if, when the opportunity permits, sealers would serve as witnesses in live sealings being performed by other sealers.  Hopefully, by grasping concepts and ideas from the best of others we can gravitate toward an even higher spiritual realm.

We are grateful for your presence and participation in prayer meetings held at 6:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. when you are able to attend.  That too adds to the celestial spirit which prevails in the temple.

We extend to you our gratitude for your valued service and our best wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyous Christmas season.
Sincerely yours,
SEATTLE TEMPLE PRESIDENCY
Rayden Werrick [signature]
Robert Jones [signature]   

Earl Carlson [signature]

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