Thank you for all these beautiful pictures! We just returned from Rome and the temple open house, but of course we couldn't take our own pictures inside the temple! It is just so beautiful! Thank you many times to the Holdmans for this artistic triumph!
Gina FocosiFebruary 28, 2019
Having recently returned from attending the Rome Temple Open House AND having served my mission there in 1980-81 AND being of 100% Italian decent ... this article brought tears to my eyes! ETERNAL ordinances in the ETERNAL City!!! Thank you for your dedication and sharing your talents, Holdmans!! The Italians are being so richly blessed, thanks to this Sacred House of the Lord!
Ken HazelbakerFebruary 28, 2019
Hi Scott and Maureen, I am enjoying your articles about the Holdmans and their work at the Rome temple and visitors center.
A couple weeks ago I arranged an activity for our Cedar Hills 3rd Ward empty nesters to make a tour of the studio thinking we would be there for 45 minutes.
What transpired was a 3 hour visit because Tom and Tony Sweat happened to be there and shared much of their stories and testimonies. It was perhaps the most marvelous experience I have ever had - I was so touched by the Holdman's story and talents and the spirit told me point blank I need it to nominate them for the days of 47 pioneers of progress award in July.
I only had 3 days before the deadline but was able to research every written article about them and use that to support our 3 hour dialog and photos.
I will forward the nomination to you when I get my email set up tonight - we are visiting in Sacramento this week but thought you might enjoy some of my information and perspective
I sure love the Meridian whether it is the Holdman's, the Proctors or whoever it is marvelous to see how we have each been given a gift Thanks so much for magnifying yours to the benefit of the rest of the world
TarynFebruary 28, 2019
Did he get a mission call to serve in Rome?!!
Bruce NormanFebruary 28, 2019
Years ago when we lived in Lehi we purchased a stained glass window from a couple living in a basement apartment in SLC for $100. We were told it was from a house up on the bench of SLC that had burned. The matching window was destroyed. This window had some missing pieces, and some were cracked, but we loved this old window. Someone told us about a studio on the property at Thanksgiving Point, so we drove there and asked for help to fix our window.
Brother Tom Holdman greeted us and we asked for his help. He stuttered as he spoke, and said he was just too busy, but then he showed us why. He spent about 30 minutes showing us around his studio. He showed us windows he was creating for the Palmyra temple, and other sketches for the remodeling of the Hawaii temple. As we were about to leave feeling disappointed that he could not fix our window he said “Let me take a look at your window.” We were delighted when he said we could leave it, that he had some antique glass pieces that would work just fine, and that we would have a work of art worth about $2500.
We could tell he loved his work. I asked him where he learned to do such beautiful work expecting that he would reveal who taught him. His response was, “I have had no real schooling in the art. When President Hinkley called me to do this work, he told me that I learned to do this in the pre-existence.”
We now have this hanging in our front window. We treasure it, and love Brother Holdman for his kindness.
James DoneFebruary 28, 2019
Impeccable! - as always. Thank you, Scott. I can feel the light and the warmth from all the way here in our Iowa winter.
Regina Marie Sherwood FaresinFebruary 28, 2019
Doctrine and Covenants, Section 88, The Olive Leaf
Claudia Henderson SmtiFebruary 28, 2019
I want to go to the Rome Temple so badly! These pictures of the magnificent glass work are priceless. The article was very interesting too. Thanks for sharing your talent, Holdmans and Proctors.
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Marie BarnhurstFebruary 28, 2019
Thank you for all these beautiful pictures! We just returned from Rome and the temple open house, but of course we couldn't take our own pictures inside the temple! It is just so beautiful! Thank you many times to the Holdmans for this artistic triumph!
Gina FocosiFebruary 28, 2019
Having recently returned from attending the Rome Temple Open House AND having served my mission there in 1980-81 AND being of 100% Italian decent ... this article brought tears to my eyes! ETERNAL ordinances in the ETERNAL City!!! Thank you for your dedication and sharing your talents, Holdmans!! The Italians are being so richly blessed, thanks to this Sacred House of the Lord!
Ken HazelbakerFebruary 28, 2019
Hi Scott and Maureen, I am enjoying your articles about the Holdmans and their work at the Rome temple and visitors center. A couple weeks ago I arranged an activity for our Cedar Hills 3rd Ward empty nesters to make a tour of the studio thinking we would be there for 45 minutes. What transpired was a 3 hour visit because Tom and Tony Sweat happened to be there and shared much of their stories and testimonies. It was perhaps the most marvelous experience I have ever had - I was so touched by the Holdman's story and talents and the spirit told me point blank I need it to nominate them for the days of 47 pioneers of progress award in July. I only had 3 days before the deadline but was able to research every written article about them and use that to support our 3 hour dialog and photos. I will forward the nomination to you when I get my email set up tonight - we are visiting in Sacramento this week but thought you might enjoy some of my information and perspective I sure love the Meridian whether it is the Holdman's, the Proctors or whoever it is marvelous to see how we have each been given a gift Thanks so much for magnifying yours to the benefit of the rest of the world
TarynFebruary 28, 2019
Did he get a mission call to serve in Rome?!!
Bruce NormanFebruary 28, 2019
Years ago when we lived in Lehi we purchased a stained glass window from a couple living in a basement apartment in SLC for $100. We were told it was from a house up on the bench of SLC that had burned. The matching window was destroyed. This window had some missing pieces, and some were cracked, but we loved this old window. Someone told us about a studio on the property at Thanksgiving Point, so we drove there and asked for help to fix our window. Brother Tom Holdman greeted us and we asked for his help. He stuttered as he spoke, and said he was just too busy, but then he showed us why. He spent about 30 minutes showing us around his studio. He showed us windows he was creating for the Palmyra temple, and other sketches for the remodeling of the Hawaii temple. As we were about to leave feeling disappointed that he could not fix our window he said “Let me take a look at your window.” We were delighted when he said we could leave it, that he had some antique glass pieces that would work just fine, and that we would have a work of art worth about $2500. We could tell he loved his work. I asked him where he learned to do such beautiful work expecting that he would reveal who taught him. His response was, “I have had no real schooling in the art. When President Hinkley called me to do this work, he told me that I learned to do this in the pre-existence.” We now have this hanging in our front window. We treasure it, and love Brother Holdman for his kindness.
James DoneFebruary 28, 2019
Impeccable! - as always. Thank you, Scott. I can feel the light and the warmth from all the way here in our Iowa winter.
Regina Marie Sherwood FaresinFebruary 28, 2019
Doctrine and Covenants, Section 88, The Olive Leaf
Claudia Henderson SmtiFebruary 28, 2019
I want to go to the Rome Temple so badly! These pictures of the magnificent glass work are priceless. The article was very interesting too. Thanks for sharing your talent, Holdmans and Proctors.
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