Assembling a Small Army
Emily Fox King
- Medium
United States
ca. 2019
Oil on canvas
While at the temple, King felt the presence of her husband’s ancestors. “I felt their reassurance, and these words came into my mind: ‘Assembling a small army.’ I felt that the Lord was telling me that as I complete the temple work for my husband’s family, they are gathering to stand, strengthen, and carefully watch over me, my husband, and our children. They are a small army of good helpers on the other side of the veil, sent over to help our family make it to the temple to be sealed for eternity. This small army of family helpers is represented by a bouquet of flowers, with each flower representing a family member.” Each is unique, but together they create an array of hope.