Tonight, I want to express my gratitude for our ancestors - those who left Nauvoo, wintered on the plains, and then, over the next few years, made their way to the Valley, as well as for those who, later, heard the message of the Restoration, left their homes in Sweden, Denmark, England,and Switzerland (as well as any place I left out), and traveled to a foreign land, learned a new language, and joined with those from earlier days. A few weeks ago, I decided to read The Work and The Glory series again. This time, I was so touched by the account of the departure from Nauvoo, and the trials and miracles experienced in the next few years. I tried to imagine living for two years basically "moving" across the country. I can't imagine day after day "camping", with no end in sight, no place to "get warm and dry", with no idea of when that lifestyle would end. May we never complain because it is raining, snowing, or too hot without remembering the great blessings that are ours at this time.
Love, Mom
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