Looking into the Heart of Texas, Part 3
A Photographic Essay of the People at the San Antonio Temple Dedication
By Scot Facer Proctor

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The choir for the first dedicatory session was together and ready long before the members were to go in.  I looked among them and there was Mary Cowart, the musical director of the youth jubilee the night before.  Right before I took the picture I saw her through the lens and said, “Oh, hi Mary!”

It wasn’t long after I took the picture of the choir that the Prophet arrived and walked right by them.  He was his usual amazing self—all 94 years and 11 months worth.  What an amazing example he is to everyone.

The busses were arriving one by one from all over central and south Texas.  The people were full of anticipation and gratitude.

It seemed like wherever I turned there was a wonderful picture to be taken.  Here a beautiful daughter and her father pose for me.

This beautiful family would stay through the coverstone ceremony, pose for a picture by the coverstone and then likely went in for one of the dedicatory sessions.

This little baby was pure fun and was delighting all.

David and Cleo Gibson of Laredo were here early for the coverstone ceremony.  Cleo sang in the choir.  Five of the six children (Elyssa, Kyle, Elayna, Jared and Jacob) performed in the youth jubilee the night before.

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