Some must push and some must pull

Well, our pioneer journey is complete. Our bodies are not only physically exhausted, but emotionally and spiritually exhausted. We now will try to recuperate for our next journey...to the real Utah (in five days). This time we go by plane.

It is hard to write in words the incredible experience we had with the ten youth that were in our family. They worked hard and played hard and hopefully learned even more. I think they did. We learned from them. Their strength is admirable. Their lives are not all pleasant, but they keep going. They face the trials of youth with so much courage and joy. I want to be them when I grow up!

I'm sure there are pioneers of old, looking down on them, saying "This is why we did it. For you. Press forward and enjoy your journey."

I hope they (Micaela, Adam, Dave, Jay, Emily, Christina, Mary, Chloe, Morgan and Ryan)remember the feelings that they felt during their trek experience and use that memory to help carry them through their personal trek on earth.



We were not able to take our real camera to trek and I honestly don't think I would have wanted to risk it, but our little point and shoot was able to capture some of our journey along the way.

Enjoy...