“Following Jesus in the USA,” Friend, September 2023, 16–17.

Following Jesus in the USA

Meet Laksmi!

About Laksmi

Age: 6

From: Born in Cambodia, moved to Hawaii, and now living in Utah, USA

Languages: Khmer, English

Goals and dreams: 1) Be a police officer. 2) Be an artist. 3) Own a spa.

Family: Laksmi, Mom, Dad, and younger sister

How Laksmi Follows Jesus

Laksmi and her family moved to the USA from Cambodia. Laksmi follows Jesus Christ by showing kindness to her family. One of her favorite things is to help take care of her little sister, Rhianna. Laksmi plays with her. They eat ice cream together. And sometimes Laksmi even changes her diaper. “I help her because I love her,” Laksmi says. “Jesus said we should love each other.”

Laksmi’s Favorites

Scripture story: Lehi’s family following the Liahona

Place: The Laie Hawaii Temple grounds

Fruit and vegetable: Strawberries and broccoli

Colors: All the colors of the rainbow

Subject in school: Math