A group of 93 LDS youth revisited the hand-cart journey of their church founders with a 23.5 mile trek across Rio Blanco County. Photos by Katie Faye King
RBC | Moving your entire life with all your belongings towed behind you cross-country takes a few days in our modern era. Before settling in the West, the early pioneers moved their families by creative methods, including wagons or on horseback if you were fortunate, and in…
I’m one of the youth who went, and I’d just like to share. It was truly a wonderful experience, and we experienced many miracles along the way. Not a single person came without coming away without a grown testimony that God loves us unconditionally, and will strengthen us in our trials. We aren’t alone, not matter where we go, and not matter what we do.
I was also apart of it, and I can truly say one of the best experiences of my life. It was hard, but so worth it! As a trek family we became closer through the hard times, and were able to make unexpected bonds with each other. Through this journey, I felt the Lords love more than I ever had before. I was not a person who was particularly excited to go, but I left not wanting to go back. Trek was an unforgettable experience that truly strengthened my testimony of Jesus Christ.
I was another participant and I can say that it was one of the best experiences of my life. I thought I would hate it but I had the best time ever. It truly strengthened me physically and spiritually and I am so glad I went!
What a surprise to see this! Has to be at least 15 years ago that I was “Nana” to a family where Mark and Lisa Sabey were Ma and Pa. It was an experience I will never forget with the love and respect I gained from watching these young people facing their obstacles and new experiences. I am forever grateful for being allowed to be part of such an awesome experience.