Ancestor Quote by Russell M. Nelson

“When our hearts turn to our ancestors, something changes inside us. We feel part of something greater than ourselves. Our inborn yearnings for family connections are fulfilled when we are linked to our ancestors...”

Russell M. Nelson

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