On Sunday, July 24th from 7-8:30 pm, there will be a Stake Pioneer Day Fireside. This is for all families within the stake: children, youth, and adults. There will be a video highlighting youth experiences on the trek, including pictures, interviews, etc. followed by thoughts by President Tolman. Help us spread the word and we look forward to seeing you on the 24th!
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
Missing Family Pics
Thank you to those who let me know that I had accidentally left out 2 of the family pictures, and duplicated two others previously. Here are the missing pictures!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Gear from Abandoned Bus
If anyone sent Ma and Pa gear back with the trek crew, or had belongings that were left on the abandoned bus last night, please plan to be at the Stake Center at 7pm Sunday night. The gear is being brought in by the bus company then.
Welcome Home- Family Pictures
Welcome home trekkers! We missed you, but are excited for the adventures you have had and are glad for your safe return. Let these experiences you have had sink deep into your hearts and enrich you.
We will continue to post pictures over the next few days. Here are the pictures taken of each family, and a few others from the last day.
We will continue to post pictures over the next few days. Here are the pictures taken of each family, and a few others from the last day.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Bus Update- 5:26 am
Update @ 5:26 am Sat. Jul 2
We expect to arrive at the Stake Center by 6:30am. Please plan to meet us at the Stake Center by this time. We are excited to see you.
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10:55pm July 1, There was a delay tonight due to trouble with one of the buses. They were able to shuffle things around and get back on the road, but the new estimated arrival time is 6:00 - 6:30 am.
We expect to arrive at the Stake Center by 6:30am. Please plan to meet us at the Stake Center by this time. We are excited to see you.
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10:55pm July 1, There was a delay tonight due to trouble with one of the buses. They were able to shuffle things around and get back on the road, but the new estimated arrival time is 6:00 - 6:30 am.
ARRIVAL TIME UPDATE
The buses have departed Oklahoma! Right now the estimated arrival time is between 4:30 and 5:00 am. I will continue to update as they get closer.
Day Four - All is Well
This morning, the last of the trek, our pioneers broke camp and headed out on the last leg of their journey to the "Salt Lake Valley."
They stopped and were able to have some reflection time as families. They talked about what they have done this week, how they feel about their experiences, what it means to them, and how they are going to apply this learning going forward.
They had lunch, and then a pony express rider (who looked a lot like President Tolman) arrived on horseback with letters from home for all of the youth. They were given 30 minutes of their own to reflect, read their scriptures, write in their journals, and pray.
Next, the group split into the 3 companies for testimony meetings. The surroundings were beautiful, and the testimonies expressed very heartfelt.
Finally, they walked the final distance into "Salt Lake City", where they were greeted by "Brigham Young" (who like the pony express rider, also looked a lot like President Tolman) and many others. There was much cheering and rejoicing upon their arrival!
Right now, all of the belongings are staged for departure, and they have eaten a dinner of Shredded BBQ Beef, salad, and potato bar. They are getting changed and ready to head home!
I am sure more pictures will trickle in, and I will post them when I get them. I wanted to get today's update up earlier so that you can share in their fantastic experiences of the day.
Keep an eye on the blog. I will post departure and estimated arrival times.
They stopped and were able to have some reflection time as families. They talked about what they have done this week, how they feel about their experiences, what it means to them, and how they are going to apply this learning going forward.
They had lunch, and then a pony express rider (who looked a lot like President Tolman) arrived on horseback with letters from home for all of the youth. They were given 30 minutes of their own to reflect, read their scriptures, write in their journals, and pray.
Next, the group split into the 3 companies for testimony meetings. The surroundings were beautiful, and the testimonies expressed very heartfelt.
Finally, they walked the final distance into "Salt Lake City", where they were greeted by "Brigham Young" (who like the pony express rider, also looked a lot like President Tolman) and many others. There was much cheering and rejoicing upon their arrival!
Right now, all of the belongings are staged for departure, and they have eaten a dinner of Shredded BBQ Beef, salad, and potato bar. They are getting changed and ready to head home!
I am sure more pictures will trickle in, and I will post them when I get them. I wanted to get today's update up earlier so that you can share in their fantastic experiences of the day.
Keep an eye on the blog. I will post departure and estimated arrival times.
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