18 July 2018 - Wednesday

18 July 2018 - Wednesday

Today we had a combination P-day, and a Wilma day, that started very early this morning.  The Wilma day began as we left our trailer at 4:30am, this morning, and arrived at the first restroom site at 5:00am.  We asked in our prayers, this morning, that we would have enough light to get our work started.  Our schedule was very tight this morning since we had to be done no later that 7:45am with the handcart trails.  Here is what we saw this morning;

The steam coming off the Sweetwater River at 5:15am

The view from our first stop this morning overlooking Martin's Cove

The morning light was sufficient to let us quickly do our work.  We were done here at the first of the restrooms by 5:40am, and then drove Wilma to the River-crossing Bridge, and then to the statues.  These statues seemed to attract all the birds in Wyoming, and we are careful to make sure they are kept as clean as possible.  They represent the rescue efforts of the Aaronic Priesthood of the Church, and I can't help but think of Zac and Isaac as they magnify their Priesthood offices.  It also becomes more apparent, each day we serve, of the upcoming ordinations of Bobby, Cody and Jack.  I took this picture this morning from the back of one of the statues representing the rescue efforts;

These statues each are helping and ministering to those who can't help themselves!

As we were cleaning up these statues I had the distinct impression to go back and take this picture.  These young men were not only helping, and ministering to the weak and afflicted pioneers, they were also kind and loving, and very concerned for their welfare.  It wasn't an act for recognition or praise.  They were there to assist where the Lord needed them at that moment of time.  Each of us will be called upon, many times, to minister and help someone along the way to our Heavenly Home, and what a privilege it is to be that person who responds, at the right place, and at the right time.

Our work assignment here on the trails was completed at 7:30am, just as the first busload of trekkers were arriving at the outfitting post!  It was perfect timing for mom and me!  We then proceeded to the Cherry Creek campground, and arrived there precisely as the last group of campers were leaving for their trekking experience.  Little did they know that the restrooms, that were waiting for them on the trails, were the cleanest restrooms in the entire area!

Once we got back to the trailer, our "P-day" began.  This time was used to prepare for our week at Rock Creek.  We did the laundry, and started packing our supplies, for the seven days we will be gone. I also had the chance to call my sister for her upcoming birthday on Saturday July 21st.  Since we will not have phone service at Rock Creek, it was a great opportunity to have a relaxed conversation with her.  

Jackie and I have shared so many wonderful experiences together and she had been such a blessing to me and to my entire family.  It is always good to talk to her, and mom and I will look forward to seeing her, and her family, in the coming months, as we travel there to St. George.

And just a reminder, the internet is non-existent at Rock Creek.  Of course we will confirm that tomorrow night!  But for now, I think the next opportunity to post on the blog will be next Thursday night.  Thank you for joining us tonight, and we look forward to giving a full report on our adventures at Rock Creek Hollow!