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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Secret Sister of the Month

I grew up in California but was born in Texas. I was raised by strict, goodly parents who taught me and gave me a strong religious foundation and faith in Jesus Christ. I had many faith promoting experiences where my life was spared that prepared me for the gospel.

I found the Church as a young adult at Temple Square in Salt Lake City while on a vacation where I first heard and learned of Joseph Smith and the First Vision. Six months later young missionary Elders came tracting at my door. They taught me and I knew I had an immediate testimony of Joseph Smith and never doubted since. The rest is history.


My testimony of the gospel and the truthfulness of it gave me comfort and hope over the years and taught my children likewise.

Education was a priority as I re-entered university studies when my youngest son was in high school. I attended classes along side with many of my grown children and graduated with an Associate, Bachelor and Master degree. My love for learning bore fruit in both spiritual and secular studies.

I have a love for creative writing as a way to express myself and have kept a journal(s) for many years. My interests have been in Calligraphy, Pastels, Oils. I spent seven years giving service in the temple; I have been a Family History Consultant and continue writing my family and personal history. I collect photos of my ancestors and have photos of my own growing up years. My goal this year is to complete several volumes of pictures with stories of my ancestors and personal history for posterity. My favorite callings in church have been teaching in the organizations.

I have been very blessed as a wife and mother and have no greater joy than to see our children walk in light and truth.

Anna Walser


If you didn't know me, could you have guessed who this was?

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