Welcome to Follow Him favorites. This is where John and I are sharing a single story to go with

each week's lesson. John, it's Easter at Follow Him, and you've told me that you have a touching

story for Easter. Easter's the most important holiday. If without Easter, there's no Christmas,

right? Yep. There's a story that Elder Orlando

A Castianos, an area 70, told it was published in the April 2025 Leihona. He said two weeks ago,

I received a touching letter from a father of seven children who wrote about his family, and in

particular, his son, Jason, who contracted an illness at age 11.

In the following years, Jason's illness recurred several times.

The father commented on Jason's positive attitude and cheerful temperament.

Despite his health problems, Jason received the erotic priesthood, the age of 12,

always magnified his responsibilities, willingly and excellently, whether he felt well or not.

Last summer, shortly after Jason turned 15, he had to be hospitalized again.

During one of his visits, his father found Jason with his eyes closed, not knowing if his son was a sleep or awake.

He began to speak to him softly.

Jason, he said, I know you faced many difficulties

in your short life. Your condition is tough. Although you have a great battle ahead, I never want you

to lose your faith in Jesus Christ. The father said he was startled when Jason immediately opened his

eyes and said, never, in a clear and resolute voice. Then Jason closed his eyes and said, never, in a clear and resolute voice,

then Jason closed his eyes and said nothing more.

His father wrote with that simple declaration, Jason expressed one of the most powerful

and pure testimonies of Jesus Christ I have ever heard.

With his affirmation, never was etched into my soul that day. My heart

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