Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Families are forever!!!

Twenty-five years ago, my Aunt Peggy and Uncle Barley and cousin, Nicole, were baptized. I was 10 years old, but I still remember it. Very vaguely, but it is still a profound memory. On Saturday, my aunt and uncle will be sealed to each other and to their daughters. It is such an amazing and wonderful event. I will be another year older on Saturday... This is the best gift that I could ever get. I know that is not their intention. I am sure they did not even realize that they were going to be sealed on my birthday. It is not an intentional birthday gift. But one that I will cherish for eternity. Now I know that that family is now part of my eternal family! This is something that I cannot express into words how incredible and awesome it is. My cousin, Nicole is what I consider one of my best friends in life. We have been buddies since she was born. We got into a lot of trouble together growing up! Even when we have been apart physically, we have always had a great connection. I love her dearly! She is a faithful woman. A woman I want to be. She is a great mother, wife, member of the church. She has unfailing faith. And I know that it is because of this faith that this day has come. She has always been such a great example to her family. And I know this is why her family is going to be eternal. My Aunt Peggy and Uncle Barley are amazing people whom I love with all of my heart. I am privileged to be a part of their family. And now we will be an eternal family.

4 comments:

judy said...

Beautifully said Jen.

Nicole said...

Jenny, I love you! I feel exactly the same way about you. I haven't been able to stop crying since I read this. Your family means the world to me. Your mom and dad have always been angels in my life and it is because of them, and the rest of the Suck clan that we have the gospel in our lives. I wish you could be here!

Jill said...

That is soooooo awesome! Congrats to them and Happy Birthday to you! :)

PegB said...

You made me cry! Thank you, Jenny, that is beautiful.
We love you too!
I think it's awesome that your family still calls Bob "Uncle Barley"...When Chris was here at the reunion, he was calling him that. It does bring back good memories.
We will be thinking of you all on Saturday, especially your Mom & Dad. Uncle Barley is sad, because he wanted your Dad to be his escort. But I know they will both be there in spirit.
Happy Birthday Sweetie!