Every July 24th Latter-day Saints celebrate Pioneer Day, in honor of those who crossed from eastern United States into Utah! Lots of lives were lost and buried on the trail. Families left behind all their possessions and were expected to start from scratch. Looking back on all these people went through just for a better life I am thankful I did not live in the time of the pioneers! Yet, we are still pioneers, still paving the way for those yet to come. The world is not an easy to place to live now a days. Technology has taken control, but not totally in a bad way. There are many good uses for technology, we can communicate instantly with family and friends from far away. Medical advances using technology have made leaps and bounds. We are encouraged to use technology for the good of mankind, to help and to serve.
This year to honor those Pioneers we had a barbecue, and played games the pioneers would have played. It was nice getting together with fellow church members, visiting and laughing and just enjoying each other's company. Jared and I were unable to stay for the games but the boys stayed and had so much fun. Our Bishop and our neighbour paired up with Calum and built a human pyramid and did a wheel barrow race. I was thankful for these men stepping up and filling in for us when we couldn't be there. It goes to show that I belong not just to a wonderful church but to a wonderful family of members.
I am also thankful for the pioneers and all they endured so that I can live my religion freely, their sacrifices made it possible for us to be members of such an amazing church.
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