I was thinking about my brother today. He is entering the MTC in two days. It is so hard to believe!! It feels like it was not long ago when it was me going to the MTC, and Seph was just 7! He and I had a close relationship and it was hard for me leave him as I figured life would never be the same once I left and such was the case. I began dating Mark as soon as I returned, and was married 6 months later. I still saw Seph often, but our one on one time together lessened so much. Then we moved to Tooele which lessened the amount of time we saw each other even more. Once in while Seph and Landon would come out for a visit and spend the night we would stay up late and laugh. I remember they loved playing the playstation (they didn't have one at home) and they would talk me into playing with them I would agree if I got to pick the game. It was usually a race car game. And we would play chess. I loved having them come! I was always sad when they had to go.

As Seph got older he got more and more social with his friends as most teenagers do. And I began having kids...but every time the family got together I would see him and notice that he had grown another few inches, and have the chance to catch up on each others lives. I have always been amazed at his intelligents, his love for the gospel, and way he has always known who he is and what he wants. Seph has always loved being a Smith. (Especially a Joseph Smith :) He is proud of his heritage. I was very moved by his farewell talk. It was so good! As I listened I realized how much he had matured. I am so proud of my little (big) brother! I know he will some amazing work on his mission. I love you Seph! We will always have "chair in the air"