Part of a church family

By Marianne Holman

Mormon Times

Published: Wednesday, Oct. 7 2009 12:15 a.m. MDT

After saving a little bit of money each month for the past year, Lee SukJa and her son, Bae Soungmin, from the Changwon Ward, Masan Korea Stake, heard the voice of the prophet in person for the first time while attending general conference Oct. 3-4.

\"It is far flight from Korea to America, and a lot of money,\" said Soungmin. \"We prepared a lot, we saved money, not much, but a little each month so we could come.\"

But for Lee and her son, the money was well spent.

When asked how Lee felt when she saw the prophet, tears filled her eyes and she patted her heart.

\"It was so great,\" said Lee. \"He feels like a father.\"

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