Exactly one month before he is set apart as a missionary Jared go to escort Eli through the Gilbert, Temple. Jared was smiling every time I looked at him throughout the session. Jared said when he was going through the veil he was so emotional and almost couldn't speak because he knew that Eli was watching him and that was a very special and overwhelming feeling for him.
When we were in the Celestial room, Brother Brooks got emotional telling me how special and different Eli was. Even when he was scared to do things, he still does them and with a smile on his face. He said how of course Eli wants to be cool in front of his friends but a lot of times after Mission Prep Eli would go up and ask very insightful, deep questions. Brother Brooks knows Eli is very special and different and that he is so prepared to serve his mission.
We were so lucky to have Grandpa and Grandma Jensen, Kara, Shawn, Jacob & Ranae there! Sadly, Grandpa Rodgers was having a rough day and couldn't make it so Grandma needed to stay with him. Kati, Amber and Chloe also came to support Eli and they are some of my closest friends so they became my family and sat with me. It meant the world to me!
Afterwards we went out to eat at Cafe Rio and Eli was being so kind, but I knew he secretly wanted to book it out of there quickly to go meet friends to play basketball so we let him leave! Eli is very special indeed and we love him so much! This is a day we will never forget!
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