The Heart Behind ‘Animo!’

Ahn Ji-yeong from Gwangju, Korea

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While I was briefly standing still after sharing the message of the Passover with passersby, I sensed someone slowly approaching. When the presence stopped beside me, I turned in surprise to see a person cheerfully exclaim, “Animo!” while handing me a bottle of vitamin drink.

It caught me completely off guard. For a moment I thought, “Animo? That sounds familiar . . .” Then it clicked—the person seemed to be a member from another Zion who worked at the convenience store near Zion. I immediately expressed my gratitude. That warm greeting and the thoughtful gesture of offering the drink moved me deeply. I couldn’t help but wonder, “How much she thought it through before coming over?”

“What could I give that would encourage a member preaching the gospel?” “Would she feel uncomfortable?” “When is the right time?” “What should I say?”

Even without drinking the vitamin, I felt strengthened by their sincerity. In a cold and indifferent world, I feel truly blessed to be surrounded by my heavenly family members, who share the warm love of our Heavenly Mother with such genuine care.