So what do I know? – Well in the 22 years of my life this is what I’ve seen & experienced: love & general concern for myself & those around me in a very real & tangible way. Looking back on my childhood & the life I’ve led over the years a feeling of happiness & most of all gratitude comes over me. So I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank The Family, which is every individual who surrounded me with love, faith in the Lord & His unending love for me & others. You have so lovingly showered my life with security, peace in the knowledge of God’s protection, purpose & meaning in a world that offers none, and hope for the future as we look to God for our guidance. I would also like to thank my wonderful parents for bringing me up in such an awesome & Godly lifestyle, one in which I wouldn’t trade for anything! What better gifts than these can be given a person? I know my life would feel awfully empty & pointless, and instead of hope for the future, fear would abound in me had I not received these truths. For those reasons I feel blessed beyond measure and I am truly thankful for my Family heritage.

-Linda Salazar

Linda Salazar is a second-generation member of the Family International.