Just another quick note to let everyone know we are doing good. We just completed our first Trek with the South Jordan Parkway Ward. This trek was to start at 9:30 AM on Thursday, but it rained all night Wednesday night and was cool and cloudy on Thursday morning. We had them come at 3 PM and by then the weather was clearing some. They hiked about 6 miles and camped at a place we call Dairy Bowl. The weather was still clear, so we went to bed that night thinking all was well. The next morning it was still cloudy and cool. South Jordan Parkway had their Women's pull in the morning, Sister Hawk went with them (5 miles) I scouted the way ahead to make sure we could get them to where they wanted to go. It ended up that they went about 16 miles that day. The evening was better so again we went to bed thinking all was well. We got up at 6 AM like always and Sister Horrocks called and said it was snowing and they couldn't make it out with the carts. Sister Hawk and I went to Crane Hollow and found it snowing hard. The Bishop decided after they finished breakfast, they would have a short testimony meeting with the youth. As we started the meeting the sun came out and it stopped snowing. After a short time about 50 seagulls, came over and my heart about jumped out. I was like an omen. I told them about how at sea when we would see gulls we would know we were getting close to land. We would see gulls 50 or a 100 miles off shore. The weather was bad all three days but all was well, those kids were great and they learned a little about how hard it was to pull a handcart 1600 miles. They only went a fraction of that but they understand. Sister Hawk and I understood also how much good we are doing on this Mission at Deseret Land & Livestock. What a blessing this is for us. There were 4 different treks here about 800 hundred people. All were well except for the rain and snow. We are well and happy, God blesses us daily.
God Bless All who read this
Mom & Dad
Grandma & Grandpa
Dave & Caroll
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I love reading your posts and seeing the photos of the ranch and trekkers! My bluffdale, utah stake is there June 12-14 and I know it is going to be an awesome experience that our youth will never forget. I have seen the impact the trek experience can have for many years after their experience. I miss wyoming's antelope and yes, even the sagebrush! Thank you, thank you for all of your service with these treks. We are all so blessed from all of your efforts, caring and inspiration. May God Bless you on your Mission to DLL!
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