My name is Esther, and
I live near Tiptree, in Essex, England. I have two younger
sisters, Erica and Lydia. I like to read the
scriptures in Primary. My name even comes
from the scriptures. I was named after Queen
Esther in the Old Testament. I like memorizing
scriptures, and I'm working on memorizing
all the Articles of Faith for Faith in God. I know how important prayer is. When I was two, I was
diagnosed with cancer. After a lot of
treatment, I got better. But then the cancer came
back when I was five. I tried to be brave. I prayed with my family
before my treatment, and the prayers comforted
me and helped me be calm. Sometimes the nurses
in the hospital asked me to talk
with children who were having trouble
with their treatment or taking their medicine. I'm glad I could be an example. Now I'm healthy, and I only go
to the hospital for checkups. One time Erica and I prepared
a special family home evening when another family came
to share it with us. We made puppets and
acted out the story of Jesus Christ's baptism. I read the story
from the scriptures, and Erica moved the puppets. I know I can be a missionary
and a good example even when I am young. My name is Esther, and
I am one in a million.