“Connect,” For the Strength of Youth, Oct. 2021.
Connect
Alexander R.
18, Viken, Norway
Photograph by Ashlee Larsen
My favorite hobby is sailing, either in competitions or just for fun. My twin brother and I sail together a lot. It’s so cool being out at sea on our own.
The Lord helps me with sailing sometimes. If I’m stressed when I’m going out to sail, I can’t focus. But then I think of all the good things the Lord has given me, and I feel more calm.
The Lord has given me peace in my family, too. My dad isn’t a member of the Church, but he’s always supported my siblings and me. We’re like missionaries to our dad because we show a good example. When my brother went on a mission, my dad was really interested in how my brother studied the gospel and helped people. When I go on a mission, I hope he’ll be even more interested in the gospel. I hope that someday he’ll want to be baptized.