Pioneer Day Reflections

I have been busy preparing the ward YW bulletin board this week as well as preparing for family that is coming to visit for a few short days. We haven't seen them for a couple of years and so we are excited. In the midst of that, I have really not taken time to Think about TODAY.  Those in Utah and members of the LDS Church know that today was Pioneer Day, the day that we commemorate the Saints arriving in the Salt Lake Valley.   While I do not have Pioneer Saint Heritage, my husband does. His ancestors were among those that arrived in the valley, in fact he is a decendent of the first white baby born in the Valley, Elizabeth Young Steele.

I am grateful for those pioneers who came to the Salt Lake Valley. Those who sacrificed all for the liberty and freedom to practice their faith.  I am grateful for my faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ. of Latter Day Saints. I am grateful to have a testimony of Jesus Christ. I am grateful for my membership in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

We flew our flag proudly today at our home. We are extremely grateful for those in our family and for all who have served this great country and who have fought for our freedoms and especially for our freedom to practice the religion of our choice. 

I do not have ancestors who walked the plains to Salt Lake, however I do have Pioneer ancestors who fought in many wars and who took a stand for truth. They were devout and loyal to their God. Good God Fearing and God Loving People.  I wonder if they would recognize the United States today. Would they feel that we have lost our way. Would they feel that we have respected their sacrifices. I don't know.  I can't speak for them.  I hope that they know that I remember them and their sacrifices. Both my ancestors and my sweet husbands ancestors.

Today, I am grateful to be a God Loving person, I can't really say that I am a God Fearing person,  I have great respect for the position, and  I regard Him as my Heavenly Father and will not Fear HIM, I only need to fear myself and my own choices, knowing that there are divine laws and with each there is a consequence, good or bad... It's up to me.

I pray that I will be the type of person that will save this country from destruction. It will not come from some great feat that I will accomplish. Perhaps by small acts of kindness and showing respect for myself, my children, my neighbors,  my country. Practicing Christ like behavior. 

Cub River Cabin firepit

Perfect Firepit!!!

This was the perfect place to warm up on the cool nights at Cub River. We cooked Hobo dinners one evening which was totally awesome and delicious too.  We charcoaled quite a few marshmallows along with smores on the cool nights as well.  Yummmmm

Perfect location for a dining room table...

Don't you agree, great spot for a dining room.

Cub River Ranger Station Cabin site.

This is an essential room. It is a One Seater, features skylight and is well maintained  with low odor.

The Wood Shed. They provide the wood but You chop 

Cub River Ranger Station Cabin site.

Girls Camp

Our Young women went to girls camp last week. We got home from girls home one week ago. Wow this week at home has flown by. Back to Girls Camp. If you have the opportunity to pick a place to go to girls camp or pick a place for a family reunion allow me to recommend the ranger station on the Cub River just north of Franklin, Idaho. It was a wonderful location. There is a beautiful cabin there that has two bedrooms. running hot water for a shower. Yes, I said SHOWER.. at camp! Heaven sent!! The cabin runs on propane. Propane cooking stove, which is a camp chef type grill. The lights in the cabin are propane lanterns, they give a wonderful warm glow at night. We only lit them once just to see what they looked like. I thought it was wonderfully charming!

We took 20 young women to camp. 5 Young women leaders and two priesthood leaders with us. We had a delightful time. The creek, pardon me, Cub River was 100 feet behind the cabin and at night, well all the time you could hear the river running. It was absolutely wonderful. Cool in the shade, warm in the sun! Beautiful sites, gorgeous refreshing smells of the mountains. Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!

The time that we spent at the camp was ideal! We also took the girls to go swimming at a nearby hot springs. That was not such a positive experience.
Our girls earned the money to go to camp and some of them had to pull weeds and do yard work to get their money to go and then to have this establishment to not be fair and honest with them was too bad. However, we realize that in this world, life is not fair. We just took the opportunity to emphasise integrity.

All in all we had a great experience at CAMP!
Remember CUB RIVER!! Great place for a good time out camping or reunions or just family get togethers.