James went through the temple two days after his birthday. We were so grateful to our bishop and stake leaders for helping make it happen. There were a lot of interviews that had to happen before the Melchizedek priesthood and the temple, so it was a blessing that it all fell into place. We were so sad that my parents couldn't be there, so I was very grateful that Ali and Dan could. Marshall was James's escort, and so they had each other. I was feeling very lonely waiting for them to go through the initiatory. Then Ali got there and stuck by my side. It was so comforting.
