Elizabeth Smart Is "Doing Great" & Headed To Paris As A Missionary
Posted on Oct 27, 2009 @ 04:06PM
Elizabeth Smart is all grown up and despite the horrific kidnapping ordeal she suffered through, the twenty-one year old has clearly found a way to turn a negative into a positive. Smart recently opened up about her future and her advice to other women.
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"I'm heading to Paris. I will be serving as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints," she revealed on Tuesday during a panel discussion in Long Beach, Calif. "I'm doing great. From the moment I came back to my family we have never looked back. Of course, we've had our ups and down, who doesn't? I have continued my life, it altered our life, but I never let it hold me back. I've gone on to do everything I've wanted to do."
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The poised Smart also gave an empowering piece of advice to those in the audience: "Don't be a sheep."
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Smart's participation in the panel entitled "Overcoming the Unimaginable" (her mother Lois also spoke) was part of the program for the California Women’s Conference held by First Lady of California Maria Shriver. Kate Gosselin appeared at the event on Monday to sign books for fans.
VIDEO: Kate Signs Books For Fans In Long Beach
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Comments
Wishing you THE VERY BEST girl. You are strong and may God shine upon you always.
Posted Wed, 11/18/2009 - 4:30am
I wish her well. She is a great example of not letting the bad stuff in your past control your life!
Posted Wed, 10/28/2009 - 2:31am
Wishing this beautiful and brave young lady all the best.
Posted Tue, 10/27/2009 - 6:47pm
**DEFINITELY, ALL THE BEST LIFE HAS TO OFFER FOR ELIZABETH SMART !!
Posted Tue, 10/27/2009 - 6:10pm
Hasn't she had enough of false prophets?
Her kidnapper acted not all that differently from the founder of her religion - after all, Joseph Smith "married" 14 year old girls behind his wife's back.
Posted Tue, 10/27/2009 - 5:55pm
You've got problems...
Posted Wed, 10/28/2009 - 2:33am
we are praying for you! can you imagine the joy when her parents learned she was alive! paps stay away and let her live in peace. so heartwarming.
Posted Tue, 10/27/2009 - 5:29pm
I am so happy for her, she has come a long ways and isn't letting the past affect her in any way. God bless you Elizabeth!!
Posted Tue, 10/27/2009 - 4:17pm
What a beautiful young woman she has turned out to be. I hope she has a truly happy and fulfilling life. She deserves it. :)
Posted Tue, 10/27/2009 - 3:42pm