Last Wednesday, on February 10, my brother Derek and his family were sealed together in the Logan, Utah temple. This has been such a blessing to me. I have always looked up to Derek and his wife Jenny, and have always loved babysitting their kids, Kaitlynd, Ethan, and Dylan. They have worked really hard preparing for this day and I am so proud of them and the decision they made.

I really admire Jenny. Even though she is my sister-in-law, she has only ever felt like an actual sister to me. One thing I really admire about her is her will power. She is always so motivated whether it be working out everyday, eating healthy, taking her kids to church every Sunday, doing such a good job helping me take charge of my wedding and putting it together, as well as many, many more things. She motivates me and makes me want to be a better person. Our family wouldn't be complete without Jenny.

I have always looked up to my older brother, Derek. Coming from a large family of eight children and me being number six of that eight, Derek is my only older brother. Some things I admire about Derek is his desire to learn and accomplish. He has done incredibly well in school, and next year will have his PHD in Electrical Engineering. He never settles for less but always does his very best, and with this makes him a good provider for his family. The other thing I admire about Derek is the love he has for his family. He has done such a good job building a relationship with each one of his kids and I have always admired how well Derek and Jenny work together.

I look up to Derek and Jenny so much. I am so grateful they decided to go through the temple so that they could be an eternal family. I am so grateful I went through the temple with Abe. I love the temple, and love knowing that that families can be together forever.