I had a wonderful time yesterday visiting with many, including youth, about the trek. It was life changing for so many!
In almost every instance, they shared how their highlights was the “youth pull” where you, Steven, were led by the Spirit on how to modify that plans to bring about a sweet spiritual experience for everyone involved. In visits with some of the leaders before, during and after the trek, many commented how your vision and leadership, Steven, made all the difference in the trek’s success.
Others commented how the food was delicious, which is a tribute, Alisha, to your remarkable gift to organize and prepare so well, considering the limited facilities you had and how many you had to feed...so often.
I wanted you both to know how very, deeply grateful I am personally for the consecrated lives you gave to the trek. It was especially touching in knowing your final plans had to come together in the midst of your own family’s terrifying challenge of a life-and-death struggle with your first grandchild. And yet you never complained or asked to be relieved. I truly believe that baby’s miraculous recovery was in direct response to your faith and determination to bless Heavenly Father’s children via the trek.
You don’t need a note of thanks from me to know what a marvelous blessing the trek is for our stake. You saw it first hand and I’m sure heard from many others as to how it changed their lives.
I can’t thank you enough. I take consolation in knowing the Lord knows how to express His thanks and trust you are feeling that assurance this week and for years to come.
With much love and gratitude to you both.
Crismon
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