Sunday, May 15, 2011

Willie Site trek training

E/S Peterson shared the "Water Crossing" talk given to trekkers who come before they cross the water with their handcarts.
E/S Newman gave the Willie talk in the meadow near where the Willie Company were rescued
E/S Smith gave the talk about the "John Linford" monument that was placed here by his descendants. John died in this valley.
Doug and I gave the "Willie Talk" in the meadow where the Willie Company were rescued.
Last week we went to the "Cove" and were instructed by 2nd year missionaries at all the sites that they share a prepared history of the place. So this week it was their turn to come to the Willie Site and trek our trails here. The first year missionaries, (that was us and others) were given the assignment to share the stories at significant places. The Cove missionaries were divided into two groups, so we had two sets of 1st year missionaries to deliver the talks. Our turn was with the second group that came thru. We were so blessed with the spirit as we shared the Willie Story. Elder Fenn, who is the Director of the Mormon Historic Handcart Sites, said that he was so touch and had heard this story given many times over the past three years but never as good as we did. We know it wasn't us, it was the spirit that shared the message to touch hearts, we were just the tools. We are so grateful for answered prayers and for the help we received from the Spirit.

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