My testimony has been strengthened so much this last week, and I am so grateful that I have the knowledge that families are forever. My sister, Jenny, gave birth prematurely on Monday to beautiful twin boys, Jax Lane and Rook Vernon. They lived for a little more than three hours after they were delivered, giving Jenny's husband, Chris, the opportunity to give them each a name and a blessing. Then Jenny and Chris were able to say emotional hellos and goodbyes to them. I was fortunate enough to be able to fly out to D.C. with my parents and brothers to be with them for a few days, and attend the graveside service for the baby boys. The service was so beautiful, and I learned some things that I hadn't known before. Jen and Chris' bishop is President Faust's son, and told us some things his father had taught him. He taught us that there is a key to the priesthood that has not been restored yet, but when it is restored at the resurrection, Chris will be able to raise Jenny out of her grave, and as she stands beside him, he will be able to raise the baby boys out of their graves, and give them to Jenny to raise. Bishop Faust went on to say that Jenny will be able to raise them, and will not have to worry about any of the things we worry about now, so her experience raising them will be far better than it would have been now on earth. The spirit was so strong throughout the service. My dad was able to dedicate the grave, and Chris' dad gave an emotional talk and testimony. Little Lilly (Jenny and Chris' 2 1/2 year old) let two blue balloons go up into the sky for her baby brothers, Jax and Rook, and I couldn't help but think about how much they would have loved playing with their spunky and fun big sister, and how much she would have loved them. I can't even imagine the pain that Jenny and Chris are going through right now, and I cry every time I think about it, wishing that I could take some of the heartache from them. One thing is for sure, though, and that is I know that someday they will be with them again, and those baby boys will be able to enjoy their amazing mom and dad and sister, and they will all live together forever. I know this is true.
WE LOVE YOU JEN, GUS, AND LILLS! WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU!
