Veronica Basilio's Personal Testimony
Veronica Basilio
02/01/1999
Ward/Branch: Hamilton 5th Branch
Stake/Mission: Hamilton Stake
State/Country: Ontario, Canada
I have been a member of the church since I was 10 years old and I could still remember that moment when I went down through the waters of Baptism. Being young at that time, I was curious, full of questions and I felt like I was going to be a part of something big, something extraordinary. My dad was the one who baptized me and even though I did not fully understand the power of priesthood at that time, I felt really good knowing that my dad was there to be a part of that wonderful day I was baptized. A year later, we were sealed as a family, and that was, probably one of the most wonderful moment I'll ever remember we did as a family.
Now, I am 23 and so many things have changed. I realized that being a member of the church is not all sunshine and roses. My parents have gone inactive two years after we were sealed as a family, and it was a very sad reality for me to accept. At present, I am the only one active in the church and through the difficult times, I have remained true to my faith. Like most people, I had my ups and downs. There was a time in my life when I questioned who I am, why I am here and why I have to do the things that Heavenly Father requires of me. For almost a year, I have suffered a spiritual pain by not doing the things that I supposed to do as a member of the church. It was not something that I did. It was something that I had to do as a daughter of God and a member of His true church.
I have kept myself busy in university, my part-time job and other important things that I completely forget the MOST IMPORTANT things. After a while, you'll realize that the GOSPEL is still the most important aspect of your life. And I did realize that.
Just three weeks ago, I had my own endowment done, and five months from now, I will be married in the House of the Lord to a fine, wonderful Returned Missionary whom I have been going out for five years.
When I look back to that time when I was baptized, I have a lot of questions, and now I am beginning to discover the answers I have asked to myself.
I know that we belong to the true church. I know that Jesus Christ is my Saviour and no matter where life takes me, He will always be there. I am so grateful to be a member of a church which gives me the answers to my question, and which helps me realize that of all the things that matter in my life, the GOSPEL is the one that REALLY matters.