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Returning to the Temple

The Detroit temple has been in "phase two" for a couple of weeks now.  What that means is that live  ordinances can now be performed (initiatories, endowments, and sealings).  We were told by the temple presidency that a few people would be needed to help, but that there wouldn't be a great  need. So last Tuesday, I got a call from Sister Holden, one of the shift coordinators, asking if John and I could come work on Saturday for a live endowment and sealing.  Of all weekends, John was actually going to be in Pennsylvania working, but I told Sister Holden that I would be happy to help.  Not surprisingly, she told me that they were looking more for couples  than singles, and single sisters (per the usual) are needed the least.  She told me though that she would keep my name on the list. I didn't hold out much hope, but my heart nearly jumped out of my chest when Sister Holden's name popped up on my phone Thursday night.  As she told me, she had called every othe