Headmaster at Hogwarts

Since I can remember, I have been waiting for my letter to Hogwarts.  Growing up reading Harry Potter has been a huge part of my life.  I have been able to go through Harry, Ron, and Hermione's experiences with them as well as have some of my own life experiences.  I have been able get a good education from Brigham Young University just like their education from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.  But, before Harry, Ron, and Hermione faced He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, they were given help from one man named, Albus Dumbledore.

Just like Harry, Ron, and Hermione, we all have an Albus Dumbledore in our lives.  It could be our grandparents, parents, youth leaders, or even a teacher.  Whoever it is, they have always been able to give great words of advice.  In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry finds out how similar he is to He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.  At the end of the book, Harry talks to Dumbledore about this concern.  Dumbledore, being the wise, old wizard that he is says this great quote, "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."

We all have to make hard decisions in our lives and being able to rely on someone can be hard at times.  Just like Harry has been able to receive sound advice from Dumbledore, I've been able to receive advice from listening to General Conference talks, devotionals, paying attention in Relief Society and so much more.  All these things have continued to help me get through different experiences in my life.  As I continue to get older, one day people will turn to me and ask me for advice.  I only hope, that I'm able to give them the advice they need and be their Albus Dumbledore.