la casa del señor

there are few things that can bring you

back to the mission field after you have left.

a physical visit might bring back memories.

but there is something about seeing pictures

of converts and less active members of the church

that you and your companion labored and prayed

for and with that brings those moments back

in full emotional force.

but i think one of the most bittersweet moments

is seeing pictures of these people entering

la casa del señor. 

to give you a little background,

in order to enter a normal sunday service

with the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints

there are no restrictions.

all visitors are welcome.

but in order to enter the temple,

one must meet certain criteria

and be worthy to enter his sacred house.

and as someone who has been inside that house,

i want everyone i meet to be able to go inside

and be apart of the blessings and spirit

that is always there.

thanks to technology, it's become easy

to see pictures of people going to the temple,

dedicating time and incredible efforts

in order to attend the temple. 

it's become easy to share in these

beautiful and incredible moments.

the smiles

the tears

the prayers

the blistering days and

soaking nights.

they were all worth it,

just to see them there at

la casa del señor.