We have no camera shots of day 3 on the Harp camera. I know that others in our stake have plenty of evidence. I will just recap. Bro. McKinney will have a slide show for our fireside in August.
The day started at 6:30 am. We had a cold breakfast of: granola bars, clementines, dried fruit, beef jerky and watermelon. Basically anything that was left over that didn't need t be reheated. Following breakfast and clean up we had a family devotional and scripture time. This was interrupted by the Pony Express. Bro. Nate Bowman did an out of this world performance. He came galloping into our camp yelling Pony Express, Pony Express! He startled many youth because it was such quiet setting before he got there. He then proceeded to hand out packages to the families. The intent was to have 2 letters per youth from their parents or leaders. Generally this was accomplished. The youth were then allowed some quiet,personal time to read their letters.
Following that we had our key not speaker, Sis. Shumway. She did a fabulous job of tying our theme, Faith in every Footstep, with our current situation in life as well as pioneer times. She brought fun props and big posters. The spirit she brought was wonderful. Following her, was Pres. Chadwick. He gave a great talk that highlighted parts of trek that were memorable. He also correlated the things between our past pioneers and our current situation. He was remarkable. After his words, each family went to their camps and held their own testimonial meetings.
Following testimony meeting, each family brought their handcarts to Bro. Edwards. As a family they helped disassemble their handcart, and load it in the trailer. This was a smooth procedures that really helped the packing time for Bro. Edwards.
While all this was going on, our good Stake Cooks, Sis. Studer, Sis. Crowe and Bro. Studer prepared lunch for everyone. They made delicious Dinty More stew with biscuits on top. Sis. Chadwick and Sis. Harp cut up tasty watermelon to go along with the hot food. It was so yummy and all of the family members were grateful for the help. Families could concentrate on packing their vehicles and getting the youth ready for their rides. We used 10 dutch ovens and there was enough left over for 2nds or 3rds. We just didn't want to bring it home.
Our youth were awesome. They dressed and behaved admirably. We were so thrilled to have each and every one of them attend. We love them so very much!
Our check out time was 1:00pm. We asked all of the drivers to be there by noon. All youth were picked up at the correct time. The most unbelievable part of check out was that the rest of the stake was packed up and pulling out of camp at 1:03pm Pretty amazing considering all that had to be taken down and put away. We had an amazing group of people stay and help each other. Bro. McKinney, Bro. and Sis. Studer, Bro. and Sis. Harp, Sis. Crowe and Bro. Edwards and his daughter Kensey all helped each other to get all of this accomplished. Team work definitely gets the job done quicker and easier.
As we drove out of our home away from home, I felt a sense of accomplishment and happiness. I know that there is room for improvement for the next trek. I also know that without the support of our wonderful Ma's and Pa's, our equipment guy, food guy, music people, camp cooks and all the rest of those who sacrificed their time and energy, NONE of this would be possible. Truly, all of these people love the Lord and the youth and are willing to give of themselves during the hottest week of the summer so that this Youth Conference could be a success. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!
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