The Pioneer Experience

Brigham Young once wrote in his journal on the way west "that it had been a good day - they had only crossed one mud hole. It was six miles long, but there was only one." I have come to believe that any true pioneer experience must include rain and mud to be authentic.

Last night we woke at 2:30a.m. to a huge clap of thunder and the heavens opened. We immediately ran to the car and spent the rest of the night there. Initially, it appeared that the rainstorm was only a night time storm. It has rained ALL. DAY. LONG. However, it appears that the show will go on!

We started the day with the most amazing missionary fireside. The Temple President & his wife, the Mission President & his wife all spoke. The music was amazing. Everyone always sings parts and our voices more than fill the chapel.

Update today - Wed.

It rain all day yesterday and during the first half of the pageant. The show still went on and we had a great time. Yesterday we spent the day learning many of the dances. SO. MUCH. FUN. Today, we spent the morning learning the first half of the show and learning the music this afternoon.

I need to go but I want to let you know that we stayed with another family last night and have been offered and accepted a house to stay in for the next week. More rain is scheduled so I am not taking any chances. The tent is drying out and it is a beautiful day again. Should be a great show tonight. I promise I will try to post more pics soon. So little time for the computer.

Love you all-

Julie