So when I was in the temple prep class, our instructors did a session on logistical stuff that was super helpful. It included the following things:
-A basic outline of what you do in the several hours that you are there for the first time, for the purpose of telling us which points would be good for a bathroom/water break.
-The fact that you will put on ceremonial clothing and not to worry because there are people who can help you figure out how to do it.
-The fact that you will have to repeat certain parts at a later time and not to freak out when that happens because very few people remember what to say even after years of going and there's someone there to prompt you.
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Temple prep
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Re: Temple prep
That last one though!! As soon as I knew what was going on all I could think was, "I'm seriously being tested on this?!?!" It also didn't help that my family and all my in-laws went had to go before me, so I was basically the last one in a very large session and I had forgotten pretty much everything.
Some things I would recommend to anyone going to the temple soon:
-Since I was the last one through and my family was hungry and ready to go, I didn't get to enjoy the Celestial room near as long as I wanted to. If it's your first time, take as long as you want or make a goal to go to the temple again very soon (within 2 weeks if possible. If you're not close to a temple and you won't be able to return, take as long as you want.)
-I went through the Salt Lake Temple and the live session was pretty confusing. If you do go through a live session, try a temple that uses temple film a few times after, the film is quite a bit easier to understand.
-After being endowed, later that night, I had a long talk with my mom about the feelings I had and how we both felt it was really strange the first time. It was really helpful to talk about it in a safe environment without feeling judged and knowing that I wasn't alone.
Other than that, I think your suggestions are pretty good as well as the suggestions in the original post.
Some things I would recommend to anyone going to the temple soon:
-Since I was the last one through and my family was hungry and ready to go, I didn't get to enjoy the Celestial room near as long as I wanted to. If it's your first time, take as long as you want or make a goal to go to the temple again very soon (within 2 weeks if possible. If you're not close to a temple and you won't be able to return, take as long as you want.)
-I went through the Salt Lake Temple and the live session was pretty confusing. If you do go through a live session, try a temple that uses temple film a few times after, the film is quite a bit easier to understand.
-After being endowed, later that night, I had a long talk with my mom about the feelings I had and how we both felt it was really strange the first time. It was really helpful to talk about it in a safe environment without feeling judged and knowing that I wasn't alone.
Other than that, I think your suggestions are pretty good as well as the suggestions in the original post.
*Insert Evil Laughter Here*