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Nearly two years ago, Marilee Killpack gave birth to a baby boy. That baby boy was diagnosed with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, a life-threatening genetic syndrome that affects just one in 250,000 children and is only symptomatic in boys. The life expectancy was 3-5 years. There was, however, one possible way to save his life: He could receive a bone marrow transplant and his 7-year-old brother was a perfect match.

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What the Brother of Jared Taught Me About Work & My Job

The Lord explains to the brother of Jared how to build a boat. When the brother of Jared asks about the air in the boat, he is told to put a hole with a stopper in the top and bottom that can be pulled to let in air and sunlight. When the brother of Jared returns again to ask how they will have ongoing light in the darkness of the small ship he is told:

LDS Twin Brothers Heroically Fought Side-by-Side in WWII, Without Even Knowing It

MR says: Though their service took them in different directions in WWII, they often crossed paths unknowingly. Ralph Henderson earned a Silver Star and his brother Boyd a Purple Heart for their heroic efforts. Read their incredible, true story.

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LDS Sister After Brother's Sudden Death: "I Think He Saved My Life"

By LDS Living

Jessica was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after her brother's sudden death on the day of his daughter's wedding. After a priesthood blessing from her father assured her that no matter what she would be okay, she continues to fight through her diagnosis with faith. In this inspiring video from stiry.com, Jessica shares her story and the incredible bond she has with her brother.

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The Prophetic Dream About Jesus Christ Brigham Young's Brother Had Before Finding the Church

When he was just 9 years old, Lorenzo Young, Brigham Young's younger brother, had a dream about his older brother's destiny that would prove prophetic. Here is what Lorenzo Young had to say about his dream:

"Shall We Not Go On" by Elspeth C. Young

Stories of Faith

The intense moment when Joseph Smith’s teenage sister protected the gold plates

By Kyle R. Walker

Joseph came to Katherine “panting for breath, … and in a gasping voice whispered hoarsely, ‘take these quickly and hide them.’”

3: Choosing a Beautiful Life

The story of Carol Decker's life has inspired people around the world to choose love and gratitude despite their challenges. In this episode, Carol tells us what it was like to go to the hospital with what she thought was the flu and wake up to an irreversibly different world and body.

Essential Herbs for Home Storage and Use

By Emergency Essentials

Many people keep a variety of herbal remedies on hand for home use. This is not intended to be an exhaustive treatise on the use of medicinal herbs, but rather a simple list of easy-to-obtain healing herbs and some of their uses. Some have found the following herbs and applications useful. All herbal medicines carry some degree of risk: they are, after all, medicines. Be wise in your use of them, do your research. Having some knowledge about these natural remedies may help in an emergency.

29: The Hero's Journey

Losing their dad in a plane crash when they were just kids left KC and Brian without someone to do the things that dads do—like building a pinewood derby car and making sure they made it to the father-son campout. When the men in their local ward stepped up to fill the gap, KC and Brian learned how a Heavenly Father uses others to be there for us when he can’t.