Read or listen to Therese Philippine Vololonirina’s full oral history. Original interview in Malagasy. An English translation is also available.
After the death of my child, I felt always uncomfortable. When I met the Elders, they came and visited our home then they cheered me up. They asked me for their next visit, and I replied to them yes. By learning and meeting with missionaries I started to know more about the church and I eventually became a church member. I was taught about the baptism for the dead, and I was interested because I had never heard it in other churches. I was welcomed by other members when I came to the church.
My sister and brother did not accept my conversion. They advised me to join the Catholic church and to live its principles. As I am adult, married, I had my determination to be a member. They know better and respect my faith now. So far we get on well with eachother.