Monday was a fun day. We went into Casper with Elder and Sister Stimpson planning to see the movie "The Cokeville Miracle" but unfortunately the movie time didn't fit into our schedule so instead we went to the Pizza Ranch for a great lunch before going shopping for ourselves and picking up a few things we needed for our missionary BBQ on July 4th. After shopping we went to the hospital to check up on Elder Cook who has pneumonia. We were happy to see he was doing much better and that he should return to us later in the week. Then we headed for home to set up for a missionary dinner. A trek group had given us pulled pork, french bread, salad fixings and watermelon so we decided to enjoy a quick dinner together instead of our usual Family Home Evening program because we had so many couples who wouldn't be able to be with us as they were square dancing with the youth.
Tuesday we trekked with the Draper South Mountain Stake. It was a good trek on a very hot day. The heat really wore us out but as missionaries we do better than some of the kids. None of us has had to be rescued and on each trek there are several youth who get heat exhaustion and are unable to finish their trek.
Elder Lindsey was asked to give a short presentation at the statues.
He had the Aaronic Priesthood Young Men come forward as he told the story of the rescuers to make the point that they can learn much about honoring their Priesthood from the example of the "Valley Boys".
Wednesday we had the mid shift in the Visitors' Center and we were very busy. It was a fun day talking with many different people and sharing stories and testimony.
I love that we decorate the Visitors' Center for Independence Day.
Thursday we were assigned to Veil Crossing Bridge and again it was a busy day. We had treks going and coming so we had opportunity to tell the stories and visit with many great people. We had a tender mercy when the Castle Dale Stake came to the bridge because we were able to meet family of friends we made in Rosebud and because Montell Sealey's son and daughter were with them. Many years ago we did our first trek in Castle Dale with the youth of our ward and Montell was our trek host. No one loved his pioneer ancestors more than Montell and when he died a few years ago in a tragic accident I'm sure there were many waiting to welcome him home when he crossed the veil. It was very special to meet his children all these years later.
Elder Lindsey storytelling on Veil Bridge
Andrew and Kaitlyn Gilson. Andrew has his brother's smile! Brian Gilson was our Branch President in Rosebud.
Montell Seeley's daughter and husband (Left) and daughter in law and son. I recognized his son instantly as he looks just like his dad. They were Ma and Pa's for their ward and are carrying on their father's legacy.
We had a family trek arrive today from California and before they started out on the trail they held a baptism for one of the children.
Friday and Saturday we were assigned to the kitchen to prepare the food for our Missionary Independence Day celebration. On Friday we made the hamburger patties, the potato salad, macaroni salad, jello cakes and we sliced the onions. After we finished we did our Friday cleaning with Elder and Sister Reeder who were in the kitchen with us and Elder and Sister Smith. Many hands make light work!
Saturday we made the baked beans (from scratch), the frosting for the cake (Cool Whip and cream cheese...yum!), cut the watermelons and the tomatoes and lettuce for the burgers. We then frosted and decorated the cakes to look like American flags packed up all the supplies we'd need and then in the afternoon I caramelized the onions and we headed to Independence Rock. It was a fun party celebrating at the spot the pioneers knew they needed to be at by Independence Day if the wanted to be across the mountains before the snow fell...thus the name!
Sister Mellor and I showing of the cake we collaborated on.
Our church meetings were spirit filled and the testimonies born heartfelt. We are getting ready for our break the fast breakfast and waiting for Jim, Jenni and the boys to arrive. We are very excited to have more family visit and for the opportunity to show our grandchildren the path their ancestors took.
Have a wonderful week. Stay cool, be safe. As always our love and prayers are with you.
Elder and Sister Lindsey
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