I am so grateful for my family. I am grateful that my parents were sealed in the temple for time and all eternity so that we can live together forever. I couldn't imagine death being the end of our families. I am so excited for the day when I get to see my Grandpa Shumway and cousins Adam and Amanda again and give them a big hug and tell them thank you for everything they have done for me on the other side of the veil. I know that they are with me and help me a lot more than I realize. They may be gone from this world, but they are still with us. I am so grateful that I can always be with them and for the knowledge that I will see them and live with them again. The Plan of Salvation brings peace to my soul. Families are so important in the Plan.
I am grateful that my dad is a worthy Melchizedek Priesthood holder who stands as the head of my family. I am so grateful that I have the priesthood in my home. I know our home is a safe haven where I can come and feel of the spirit. I'm grateful for the spirit that resides in my home. "Home can be a heaven on earth when we are filled with love..."
Families will always be there for you no matter what. That's what is so great. My older sister is my absolute best friend. We do everything together and talk about everything together. I can always rely on her for anything and I would do anything for her. I love her so much. This is what is so great about families. I am so glad that she will be my sister forever. We will always be together. I will be with my parents and siblings, and all my family and my future husband and children forever. I would be greatly devastated if I was only married for time. I don't want to part after death. That is why I am so grateful for temples and that we can be sealed for all eternity. That is my goal to get married in the temple. I will not allow any other place but there because I want an eternal family.
I love my family so much and am grateful for all they do for me. I am thankful for my parents for watching out for me and teaching me the gospel. I am grateful for their examples and I want to be just like them. I am grateful for my siblings and the best friends that they are for me. No matter how many other friends I make, they will always be there for me and be my friends. I love my family dearly and want to be with them forever.
