Jacob recently had a job interview in Fairfax, VA. So with the possibility of a change, we decided we both would go on a weekend and have him interview on Monday. The area was really beautiful for a city with tons of people. It is easily 30 minutes from Washington D.C. and all of the amazing museums and shows and resterants there. The city and surrounding areas had TONS of runing and biking paths that wind throughout the cities! We also went to church there and were so grateful for the members we met there. They were so kind and so generous. Within 20 minutes we had met all the bishopric and Relief Society President, several ward members, the ward boundaries on a sheet of paper, and two couples with places to rent out to us.
They were so encouraging and REALLY excited about us. Everytime we met someone new they would act like we were already moving there. We easily met the entire ward through their friendly efforts and just felt not inly welcomed but as if they would really do anything for us.
I've never been to such a warm and welcome ward.
And so doctrinly on the ball too....their lessons were straight from scripture, and where you could tell the ward members were incredibly intelligent and wealthy they were very humble. It was a true blessing to worship with them.
The biggest thing there is the housing..YOUV'E GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!....We would have to be paying twice what we are paying now for a 1 bedroom. It's really ridiculous...really. They will have to offer a certain amount for us to be able to afford to live their so we will see..
They were so encouraging and REALLY excited about us. Everytime we met someone new they would act like we were already moving there. We easily met the entire ward through their friendly efforts and just felt not inly welcomed but as if they would really do anything for us.
I've never been to such a warm and welcome ward.
And so doctrinly on the ball too....their lessons were straight from scripture, and where you could tell the ward members were incredibly intelligent and wealthy they were very humble. It was a true blessing to worship with them.
The biggest thing there is the housing..YOUV'E GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!....We would have to be paying twice what we are paying now for a 1 bedroom. It's really ridiculous...really. They will have to offer a certain amount for us to be able to afford to live their so we will see..
The Washington DC TempleI've been to this temple before but it was Jacob's first time. He has always loved this temple, it's the picture that always stood on his bedside table. It is huge and gorgeous. A very impressive sight at night. We approached from the back way since we were staying in Virginia. We hear though that the sight from the freeway is very impressive at night. That it looms out of the darkness so suddenly that there is a sign warning you of the temple before you turn the corner to look over into the valley where it stands.
Jacob and IThe stunned looks on our face probably have to do with Jacob reaching his hand out: me setting the camera up in his hand for the picture + setting the timer + and then dashing to his side for the picture = Genius
Corner View of the DC temple. The stained glass shines blue through it, beautiful!
The Christus in the visitors center.
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