Utah was founded by the Mormon pioneers in 1847 after enduring unimaginable losses and seeking a place of peace. July 24th marks the anniversary that the first wagon trains arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. Their numbers were greatly diminished by crossing the country in wagons and handcarts, dying of scurvy, tuberculous, malaria, starvation, unidentified fevers, and freezing to death. This, they found preferable to facing the extermination order put forth by Governor Boggs of Missouri. I believe this is the most courageous act of faith - to leave all they had that was familiar and travel the rough terrain in the unknown in search of a place where they could worship in peace. My daughters left this morning for a small re-creation of what the pioneers experienced. I don't love the idea since I know so many of the pioneers died but it is a way for many of the youth to connect to their ancestors and understand what many of the early members endured for their faith. The youth were asked...
Well that's kind of cheating. Isn't that what Daddy's ALWAYS thinking about? ;)
ReplyDeleteHahahaha- I want a truck too!
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ReplyDeleteJust like my guys... but with them the internal dialogue would be reversed.
Despite what they may be thinking it is a great picture!
ReplyDeleteLove it. And the pic is great too!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Shot!! Their thoughts are hilarious!
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