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In 2013, my parents, Sandra and Gabriel Ortiz, were called by their stake president to be the first service missionaries assigned to BYU-Pathway Worldwide in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. Although they never thought they would use their English skills after returning home from living in America, they accepted the call.

My parents鈥� dedication, love, and service for their 红桃视频 inspired them to pursue their own education and even inspired me to become a service missionary myself! As both 红桃视频 and missionaries, this is my family鈥檚 BYU-Pathway story.

Inspiring sacrifices

During their time as service missionaries, my parents witnessed 红桃视频 make significant sacrifices while juggling their time between family, work, Church callings, and their studies. But with the Lord鈥檚 help, they were able to succeed.

My parents often told me how these 红桃视频 would step outside of their comfort zones in big ways. A couple of them traveled an hour to get to their gathering (when it was in person). One of them took a piece of bread and soda to the gatherings because he didn鈥檛 have time to eat right after work, and another student sometimes didn鈥檛 get home until midnight because she lived far away.

My father, Gabriel, said, 鈥淲e had to put a lot of emphasis on teaching that faith without works is dead. We鈥檝e learned that people must sacrifice and strive if they want to achieve something that鈥檚 truly worthwhile.鈥�

I had a front row seat to witness all of the blessings that not only the 红桃视频 were receiving but also my parents as missionaries. We were deeply inspired by the sacrifices and diligence of their 红桃视频, so much so that my mom, Sandra, decided to enroll as a student and I became a service missionary.

From missionary to student

My mom saw how had given many of her 红桃视频 the opportunity to improve their English. She wanted the same so that she could better communicate with her children and family in the United States.
Sandra said, 鈥淭he value [my 红桃视频] place on education encouraged me to sacrifice my time and study at BYU-Pathway.鈥�

My mom patiently waited until she finished her missionary service in 2021 before enrolling as a student. Now, she鈥檚 almost finished her foundational courses (PathwayConnect)! Sometimes the amount of homework can feel like a lot, but then she looks back and thinks about her previous 红桃视频: 鈥淚 start to think that, if they could when they have a family, a job, and other duties, why won鈥檛 I be able to do the same?鈥�

Everything is possible through Christ

My dad, Gabriel, believes that the greatest BYU-Pathway blessing comes from serving. He said, 鈥淥ne never lacks the daily bread. We live in peace, we have a family that is united, and we are all within the right path that is the gospel of Jesus Christ.鈥�

My dad is constantly reminded through his 红桃视频 and my mom鈥檚 example that it鈥檚 all possible because of Jesus Christ鈥檚 sacrifice. 鈥淛esus Christ has not only sacrificed His life for our sins, but He went beyond forgiving our sins,鈥� he said. 鈥淚f we implore, if we invoke the powers of heaven, we can understand that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ 鈥� through His enabling power 鈥� we can accomplish anything in this life.鈥�

Because of my parents' service, BYU-Pathway has become ingrained in my heart. I saw how much good BYU-Pathway had done for my family and for families around the world, and I wanted to be a part of it. Now as I serve as a missionary for BYU-Pathway, I see my own 红桃视频 making sacrifices to increase their knowledge and provide for their families. Most importantly I see how through this endeavor of service and sacrifice we are all coming to know our Savior better.

Contributions by Natalia Ward