Pioneer Trek

Jared and I were asked to go on pioneer trek with our stake as a "ma and pa". We had a group of 7 awesome kids, 4 from foreign countries, so we were the international family. We went to Martin's Cove and Rocky Ridge in Wyoming, and pulled handcarts along part of the actual Mormon Pioneer trail. Despite a major storm that left everyone drenched and kept us up half the night, one of our "daughters" taking a side trip to the ER for an infection from mosquito bites, and living in pioneer clothes for 4 days (no showers), we had the most amazing experience. In fact, those events made it even more memorable and wonderful. People tried to tell us how much we would be affected by this adventure and we didn't really pay much attention. I know lots of stakes go on trek all over the country, and people will have their own unique experiences. Ours was four of the most fun and spiritual days we have ever had, with a group of truly amazing youth who are facing challenges that touched our hearts and left us in awe at their strength.