August in Denver

During the week of August 12-15, we spent far more time in the car than we normally would ... driving first to Southern California for our final farewell to my mother, then immediately upon our return to St. George heading to Denver.  Jan'L was with her family in Tennessee (for Nascar), David needed to work and the boys were in school ... all on different schedules.  While in Denver, we were able to attend the open house for the Ft. Collins Temple which is to be dedicated in early October.  It was a fun 5-6 days.  Enjoyed spending time with our oldest son on his birthday, catching up with the boys and having a day or two to be with Jan'L.

The 40,000 square foot Fort Collins Temple, the 2nd in Colorado, will be dedicated on October 16, 2016.  The Denver Temple - the Church's 40th operating temple - was dedicated in 1986.  

Construction of the Fort Collins Temple was not without its problems.  On Sunday, August 23, 2015, significant vandalism was carried out at the construction site. Suspects damaged parts of the building, exterior structures, and construction machinery by driving one piece of equipment into a structure and spray painting others pieces of equipment. The financial loss from the damage is not yet known. Evidence suggests the destruction may be connected to previous burglary and vandalism at three other Fort Collins churches in late July and early August.