Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple

What wonderful news we received in October 2009 – that a temple would be built in Fort Lauderdale. When we lived in Sunrise, FL, Jimmy and I always speculated about lots for a future temple. We weren’t correct on it’s actual location, but look at how close it was to our townhome? 8 minute drive … 4.7 miles! So cool!

Wards have changed so much since we moved 11 years ago. The Weston Ward (which was technically barely large enough to be called a ward)… was disbanded. So many members moved out of Weston. I believe it was combined with the Davie Ward. Anyhoo… living in Florida was such an interesting eye-opening adventure for me. I’m glad we had that experience. Perhaps someday we’ll get back to visit and show our kids that lovely temple!

Stephen & Lisa Smith’s family (who moved to Coral Springs, FL, in the stake just north of the one we were in) went to the open house last Saturday. What joy! I wish I could go too! I loved seeing the pictures from the Mormon Newsroom.
The palm trees, the rainy day sidewalks (downpour every day at 4 p.m.), the lakes (which are everywhere!), the blue/green colors, the Florida style! So great. Enjoy the new temple, Florida friends!