Pioneer Day

One of the funnest things about living in Utah was being able to celebrate Pioneer Day. It was always a party! But since we had mutual tonight we celebrated it with the young women. We told stories of our ancestors, played pioneer games, and had homemade ice cream for dessert. We had a blast!

I’m super passionate about being able to find joy no matter what is happening in our lives and the pioneers are a huge testament to that. Their lives were extremely difficult. They didn’t have a place to live, they were hated by many, their loved ones passed away often, and they were tested physically as well. Yet we hear stories of the games they would play, the songs they would sing, and the relationships that would develop. They found joy through all the hardship. They saw past their current difficulties with a bright perspective of what was to come. They were amazing.