Marcus and I had the opportunity to be a Ma and Pa for our Youth Conference Pioneer Trek. We were the "parents" of 6 youth and one handcart. Actually, seven youth if you count the unhusked coconut that we were instructed was our infant child and must be carried the entire trek. (It was approx 20 lbs!) Our children really took our coconut baby very seriously. They named him Wallie. They carved a face for him. They each took turns carrying it.
It was a great opportunity. It was hard work but a wonderful experience. It was a 6 mile trek each way. We trekked into a beautiful site known as Kings Landing. It had an awesome black sand beach.
I am so grateful for my pioneer heritage, what great sacrifices they made. They went through all that they did because of their faith. This opportunity has strengthened my faith and made me want to all that I can to continue the great legacy that our pioneers started
“We need so very, very much a strong burning of that faith in the living God and in his living, resurrected Son, for this was the great, moving faith of our gospel forebears” -President Gordon B. Hinckley
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Wow! That looks fun (and hard)! You guys are adorable! :) What a beautiful setting for a trek. I'm sure the kids loved you guys! I love the coconut baby! So funny!!!
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