Most practicing
Mormons can give you a basic synopsis of life for the early US
converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints –
gathering to Nauvoo, handcart companies, etc. But this year, I was
interested the pioneers of other countries. I've been hunting down
stories of the early female converts around the globe. I've loved
learning about their unique and challenging journeys, and how they
found meaning in a faith community that they essentially had to build
themselves. Some eventually gathered to Utah; some lived their lives
in their native country. Some watched their faith community thrive;
others only met a handful of Mormons outside their families. But
all of them found comfort, purpose, and connection to God through
their decision to join this faraway and unfamiliar faith.
I'll definitely be posting on Tuesdays,
with the possibility of more posts depending on how well I make the
transition to being a mom of three (which explains why I forgot to
post this on the first of the month, despite having written it a
month ago).
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