A Mother's Determination - A Mother’s Day Message

Toward the end of World War II, my mother decided to flee to Germany where her parents were living. Though I was only three years old, I can still remember this time of fear and hunger. Along the way the train stopped occasionally to get supplies. One night, during one of these stops, my mother hurried out of the train to search for some food for her four children. I know with certainty, her faith overcame her fear, and her hope overcame her despair.

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[mrcreosote]

I used this one often when I was a missionary, and it’s still one of my favorites.

[sync]

11 years later and this is still one of the best videos I have seen

[sarahdigloria]

I hope with all my heart that my faith will overcome my fear and my hope will overcome my dispair

[liveyourmoments]

I cry everytime I watch this video. Mother's power is indescribable.

[yeowool]

I love this video. I feel like her trying to find her children is like life. We have a trial, panic/confused, finally take time to kneel and pray, listen for answer, and after much determination find the answer

[crystalayers]

I loved this story and the cartoon. I love Dieter F Utchdorf. His messages, his accent, and his gift of story telling. Especially, those true stories near and dear to his heart. Great music with it, as well.

[sasayaingeluo]

A mothers love for her children is the most wonderful treasure her kids can hold :)

[bobbiwickens]

I stumbled on this little treasure today for the first time! One of my daughters wanted me to watch it. As a mother of this message went straight to my heart. How inspiring! Prayer provides such direction in any situation. Our Heavenly Father loves us so much.

[maddogrlele]

I really can not tell you what a Mormon is but i can tell you this we are all children of god and if you are ever scared or in need pray he is there, speak, he is lisening you are his child his love now sourounds you! I am A MORMON!

[jerryutah]

I'm grateful for this story of faith over fear and hope over despair.

[danielmiller]

have you ever experience peace, when you had fear? it is an amazing feeling

[nikhilsm]

Give Gratitude to the lord's because he's good.

[audreygoodmansen]

After she prayed and ran to find her kids...my heart 😢🥰😢

[JoshuaHults]

we all have a father, his name is God !

[jomiar]

I can't even imagine how his mother felt during that time. As a relatively new father, just thinking about how I might feel if my kids' train vanished makes me sick inside. This is a very inspiring story.

[sean.marshall]

Thank you for this message. Our 3rd old daughter once wandered away while at a friend's house. We started running and searching but the first thing we did was to pray. A friendly neighbor had her because she saw her out by herself. Such relief!

[Ally-Oozy]

I was bored on Sunday and I wanted to watch YouTube, but I thought of watching some of these videos. These videos are super nostalgic to me since I watched them when I was about 6. The true meanings never hit me this hard before and now I realize it's more than just a video.

[churchofjesuschrist]

xtinctsurfer7, the music in the background was created specifically for this message. You can download the music as a free mp3 by clicking the link in the video description. We're glad you liked the video!

[susankayremington]

It brought tears of joy and worry she wouldn't find her children...but of course she did - what a beautiful lesson on faith and hope. No wonderful Elder Uchtdorf is such a choice leader and son of God.

[dolciexoxo]

This video made me cry u just don't realise what parents do to save their children