2008 PIONEER TREK

This was an amazing experience that none of us will soon forget. It was one of the most difficult things I have ever done, but one of the most spiritual experiences I have had with my whole family. What did we learn from it? That those people who crossed the plains and gave up so much. They were doing it because they were following the prophet. He had asked them to move West to Zion. Their challenges were hard and many died, but many many more lived. We face challenges that are just as difficult in our day. Ours are not physical, but we have still been instructed to follow the prophet, in all things, and we will be protected. They had to work to together in many aspects of their lives and we rely on others during difficult times to help us get through the challenges we face. Our entire ward banded together and it was a growing and spiritual experience for many many people. We are so much closer. And we are so glad that we went. We hope to do it again someday when our children are older.