Death Is Not the End

My mother was hospitalized with a stroke. It shocked us, and I wondered why God allowed this to happen.

Despite our worries, we didn’t lose faith. We knew that she would recover. She was OK until a few months later when she had another stroke. She couldn’t walk or speak and had a hard time eating. We continued to pray for help from God.

My mom fought this condition until she passed away. I know that God was not incapable of healing her, but it was His will that she return to Him. I know that if I live my life according to the Lord’s commandments, I can be reunited with her and my family. I know that because of the Atonement of our Savior, we will be resurrected. Death is not the end for us.

Anicet P., age 17, Kinshasha, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Enjoys listening to music, spending time with family, and reading scriptures and good books.