Week 14

Starting with tuesday this week because I shared all of the Dydiw's visit last week which took us through Monday.  I mowed for most of the morning but also had food that had been left by a group of trekkers that needed to be cooked or frozen. Made some corn chowder for all the missionaries and several cheesecakes, to use up part of the food.  We worked the Visitors Center and met several great people.  It is a great privilege to testify of the power of God through our histories of the handcart people.

Wednesday I pulled weeds at the new Visitor Center.  And then worked on the schedule for the next week.  Selby was working on building projects, one repairing a bridge and the other a cover for the watering system.  He enjoys working with the men as he learns new skills.  We had the Bunnage's come for dinner at our trailer.  They are one of our favorite couples here. But then again we have a lot of favorites, so many great people here. 

Thursday was our day on base.  We had 3 Treks out and it all went well.  Base was windy but not bad.  I've been reading the best book that Shannon sent Selby for FAther's Day.  If we will just take the time to look into history there is so much evidence of God intervening in our behalf.  We find it in so many of our stories here.

Friday - We were up at 5:20 and with our trek group by 6:30.  It had been raining so they had a hard time being ready by their start time.  Ended up working out fine though.  They were another great group.  We did our ten mile trek and ended it with 3 crossings of the Sweetwater River.  First week the river has been down far enough to safely cross with the kids.  It rained on us 3 times and then the sun was out in between.  Again all I can say is that the weather here is crazy.

Saturday - We were on base again for just one trek.  The morning was beautiful as we headed to base but by the time we got on top the wind had to be around 50mph. This next week we are having the National Historic Trail over Rocky Ridge open for groups of trekkers to trek across.  It is a 14 mile trek for them.  We had a training meeting in the evening about all the rules that the BLM has and we are considered as Missionaries "trail guardians".  Everyone is excited about this new site opening up and having the opportunity to walk this section of the trail because it is one area that has been extensively documented to have had angels assisting God's children because of their faith, obedience, sacrifice and charity.  

 Sunday -  Today is our half way point between the date we were set apart as Missionaries and the date we will be pulling out of 6th crossing.  Then in the week that follows we will make our way to Conference and then back to Auburn.

 Church in Martin's cove is always so good.  Almost 50 visitors today.  We had 9 YM and 12 YW.  I love the lessons in Come follow Me.  Sacrament was blessed and passed by the YM and it brought tears to my eyes because I miss my kids (grandkids and seminary).  We usually have the senior missionaries do the sacrament.

Have a district meeting to get to now so more next week.  Love you all, Selby and Cathy