So this past weekend has been interesting. I'll post about all the fun stuff I did later but right now I need to get some thoughts out of my head. My nana is really sick and we didnt think she would make it past the weekend. My mom flew out Friday night and my dad and lil bro left on Saturday. My mom came home on Friday a little before I left for Ephraim and was in tears. I havent seen my mom that scared in awhile so I knew it was bad. Despite what was going on I went to Ephraim. It was hard for me to keep my feelings in check and be happy. I did a fairly good job but I had a lot of time to think. What if she really doesnt make it this weekend or this next week, how is it going to effect everyone? I know that a few of us will be emotional wrecks and cry but its part of being human. It got me thinking about family and about what that word even means. What does being an eternal family mean and have I been taking that for granted...Saturday night me and jamie went and took pictures at the Manti Temple. It was so peaceful there and we even saw a couple that was just married. Being just on the temple grounds helped me realize that I am part of eternal family and it just felt nice. Its hard to explain. Even though my mom isnt sealed to my nana, I know that the opportunity will be there and its comforting to know that we have the ability to do temple work and seal families together forever! Its hard for me to explain things and not ramble but its nice to just splurge ya know! I am so so grateful for my family and I love them all a lot! I think that with the busy world today we take our families for granted, they will be there tomorrow so its all good, right?? no not right. We dont know where life will take us and we need to spend that time with our family and let them know we love them. Its sad that it had to come to this to make me realize and solidify what I know and how I feel. Family is important and im not going to take my eternal family for granted anymore. Its a peaceful thing to know that we will see each other again and death isnt the end, its just a new beginning. It may suck for us here on earth seeing our loved ones go but they are paving a road for us to meet them somewhere far better then here. We will see what this week holds but Im glad I have the gospel in my life!
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