Trek 2008

We were given a family at noon on Friday and right away we felt the kids were picked just for us. We set off on Friday 08-01-08 at 5 pm and walked until Saturday morning at 2 am. During this time we found out that every one of our kids came out looking for something, and by Monday they had all found it. We got to camp and Pa took some of the boys into the woods in search of a kitchen table for Ma to cook on. Just love that Pa of ours. We had Joseph Smith visit the camp for a fireside. We had the blessing of having church outside in the woods. We were able to watch 16 young men in their pioneer garb pass the sacrament to us. We were also able to help our 10 children overcome the fear of bearing their testimony in front of their peers. It was the best Sunday of our lives. I was able to shoot a gun for the first time. Tad was asked to speak in Priesthood (no pressure in front of the Stake Presidency.) I was told by many it was a wonderfully powerful talk. I think this Ma and Pa went out in search of things too, and we were blessed to find them. On the way back from our 22 mile trek, we were able to partake in nature's shower. It rained the last 1 mile of the trek and the kids loved it. President Poulson mentioned in the 15 treks he has been on this was the most physically challenging. Walking back into the church parking lot, hundreds of family members were waiting. At that moment I felt a glimpse of what it must be like to return home to our Heavenly Father honorably.