Myton 1st ward family at Trek
Dale and I had a wonderful opportunity to attend our Stake's Trek to Martin's Cove and to be a Ma & Pa. We found out in January that we would be going so Dale and I started to read the book "The Price we Paid" (the extraordinary story of the Willie & Martin handcart pioneers) by Andrew D. Olsen. What a great book this was and it truly got us mentally prepared for out trek. We had 12 youth from our ward go. It was July 20-22 nd and we headed out in our pioneer attire and went on the bus to Wyoming. It was absolutely beautiful and so open. I couldn't believe how green it still was. Our youth in our Stake were so well behaved and treated everyone so good. I don't like camping in tents, but I can say that I didn't complain once. I went with the attitude of feeling what our ancestors might have felt. It was an amazing experience for Dale and I and we both have a deeper love for our ancestors that crossed the plains to live in Zion. We are both so grateful for the sacrifices that they made in our behalf so we could have the gospel in our lives. When Pioneer Day came around, I had a better appreciation for this holiday that we celebrate in Utah. We hope to visit the other sites on the trails of Wyoming and feel the wonderful spirit of our ancestors there. This was a memory that we will not forget. Enjoy the pictures.
All the handcarts at Martin's Cove.
Our Trek Family Ma and Pa Rasmussen,Michael Umpenhour,
Jeston Allred, Danie Gingell, Chelsea Gillman, Shianna Thompsen,
Breanna Chatwin
The wind was really blowing and Dale lost
his hat. He had to run to catch it before it blew away.
On our way to Martin's Cove. It was so beautiful.
Awesome sight of our Youth on the trail to
Martin's cove.
Reading the marker while heading up to the cove.
Dale and I in Martin's cove. The Spirit was
so strong here. It's very hallowed ground.
Heading back to the buses. The sweet water
river.
Leaving our campsite to go to Sixth Crossing.
All the handcarts at Martin's Cove.
Our Trek Family Ma and Pa Rasmussen,Michael Umpenhour,
Jeston Allred, Danie Gingell, Chelsea Gillman, Shianna Thompsen,
Breanna Chatwin
The wind was really blowing and Dale losthis hat. He had to run to catch it before it blew away.
On our way to Martin's Cove. It was so beautiful.
Awesome sight of our Youth on the trail toMartin's cove.
Reading the marker while heading up to the cove.
Dale and I in Martin's cove. The Spirit wasso strong here. It's very hallowed ground.
Heading back to the buses. The sweet waterriver.
Leaving our campsite to go to Sixth Crossing.
Beautiful sunset at our fireside at Sixth Crossing
Last day on Trek.
Ma & Pa Rasmussen At Six crossing.
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