Family Gatherings

This evening my family had a little get together and farewell for our grandparents. Tomorrow they will be leaving to the MTC. On Friday they will be leaving to their mission in Tonga. We all will miss their presence here with us but we will be able to still feel their love. We all have a hard time with grandparents leaving but I know my family especially is going through a hard time with their leaving. My grandparents were such a great help around our house. Grandma Kaili always helped with the twinz, dinner, and comforting us. Everytime one of us didnt feel well or felt sore, she was always there to help us and massage us. She was a great help and we will never forget what she has done for us... We also will miss Grandpa Kaili. He always kept us updated on news and politics and helped us out with the twinz when we needed help. They really helped us bring the stress level down in our home. Not only will these grandparents be gone for a year and a half but our other grandparents are also on a mission. Even though both are gone and are not here with us they are serving the Lord and I know each and everyone of us is blessed by them fulfilling their missions. I believe that each of our families are strengthened each time they go to serve the Lord. Its going to be hard to say 'Goodbye' to them but when they return we will rejoice and catch up with each other and spend as much time as we can together. During their missions we will try to keep in touch as much as we can either through an email, letter, chat, or a web cam. Family is one of the greatest gifts one can have. Friends are great to have but they come and go unlike your family who stays with you for an eternity. Build a strong foundation in your family and stay close together and forever.