Every Step

The youngest three rug rats went to TREK (re enactment of the handcart pioneer trek of the 1850's)....

They walked 40 km in 3 days in pioneer dress and have the blisters, dirty clothes and tenacity to prove it.

At the Wednesday night fireside I was able to go and share a little bit about my Great Grandmothers who where in the first handcart company and related the strength and courage I find now in knowing my Grandmothers' story...If Ellen and Sophia could walk across the plains, I can certainly take one more difficult step with faith, now.

 

It was a privilege to spend time with our youth, they truly are amazing. The Spirit was so strong among them. It was an honour to be there.

 

 All three walked every step. Madison did so with massive blisters and refused to give up, other leaders were surprised at her strength, I just smiled.

A quote from my talk..... "We are all required to make journeys of faith. That is the gospel plan. Our path may not be crossing an ocean or ...... But whatever it is, it will demand faith in every footstep. Years from now your grandchildren will tell with amazement stories of your choices which changed their lives. You will be called their pioneers. Have you ever thought that as you step into the unknown you are showing others the way? "
By Bonnie D. Parkin

 

 We love Nanaimo Stake. We love trek. We love Grandma Sophia and Grandma Ellen.