31 July 2019
Dear Ma’s and Pa’s for the 2019 Stake Trek,
First, will you please forward or share this email with your spouse as I only had one email address per couple.
I didn’t want the trek to become too distant before expressing my personal thanks to all of you. I wish I could express my gratitude in person, but I’m out of town on vacation for the next couple of weeks.
I have visited with as many youth and adults as possible since you returned from the trek and I’ve been deeply impressed by the comments I’ve heard on how this year’s trek impacted so many lives. I was especially gratified to hear how quickly the trek families bond, which is a tribute to each of you (I understand a rain and lightning storm the first night helped, too :)
The youth came back so touched by the entire experience and the heartfelt feelings they had for each of you, their Ma and Pa. Your kindness, encouragement and spiritual guidance was the key catalyst in helping them have a spiritual experience. For many, we hope, it will prove to be life changing.
As you know, one of the sweetest gifts in life is when the Lord allows us to be an instrument in His hands in touching and influencing the life of another. Each of you played such a role during the trek and on behalf of the stake presidency and, especially the many parents who welcomed home a “new” child, thank you for your love, encouragement, and endurance to make this a most remarkable trek experience for the youth of our stake.
With the deepest of gratitude,
President Lewis
First, will you please forward or share this email with your spouse as I only had one email address per couple.
I didn’t want the trek to become too distant before expressing my personal thanks to all of you. I wish I could express my gratitude in person, but I’m out of town on vacation for the next couple of weeks.
I have visited with as many youth and adults as possible since you returned from the trek and I’ve been deeply impressed by the comments I’ve heard on how this year’s trek impacted so many lives. I was especially gratified to hear how quickly the trek families bond, which is a tribute to each of you (I understand a rain and lightning storm the first night helped, too :)
The youth came back so touched by the entire experience and the heartfelt feelings they had for each of you, their Ma and Pa. Your kindness, encouragement and spiritual guidance was the key catalyst in helping them have a spiritual experience. For many, we hope, it will prove to be life changing.
As you know, one of the sweetest gifts in life is when the Lord allows us to be an instrument in His hands in touching and influencing the life of another. Each of you played such a role during the trek and on behalf of the stake presidency and, especially the many parents who welcomed home a “new” child, thank you for your love, encouragement, and endurance to make this a most remarkable trek experience for the youth of our stake.
With the deepest of gratitude,
President Lewis
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