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Hello everyone!

I am Mariah Prado De Sellers, a current marriage and family major at Brigham Young University of Idaho. I am a marriage and family major because I want to be a counselor for parents and children that have difficult family situations. I come from a difficult family situation myself and want to share the knowledge I have gained. Children are the future of our nation, which means that they need to know of their divine potential. It is challenging to believe in ones potential when going through trials. I want to help children to believe in themselves and understand that they can have a bright future no matter the mistakes they have made in the past.

I have created this blog with the purpose to share the light I receive from studying in my family relations class. I look forward to sharing experiences and knowledge with all those who view and comment on my posts.

I have been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints my whole life.I was blessed with the privilege to serve in the Perú Lima North Mission. I am extremely grateful for the knowledge of the restored gospel in my life. Through it I know that I have a loving Heavenly Father who sent me here to become more like him. I know that he sent Jesus Christ to atone for my sins so that I can be forgiven and make it back to his presence. I also know that through the plan of salvation families can live together eternally if they are obedient to Heavenly Father commandments.

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