Stake Youth Trek

About three weeks ago (time flies), Carey and I were honored to participate in our stake's youth trek as a ma a pa. I won't take the time to recount all of the details and wonderful experiences, but will mention a few things that make me grateful to have participated. In no particular order:

• Having both of my boys participating. Dallas went as a big brother to the Crump (older) family, and Dylan as a son in the Pottle (younger) family. Although we didn't have opportunities to interact with them much, I am grateful they both made the decision to go.
• Sharing a common experience with the Beeson's, the McLean's, the LaMunyon's and Jarret Sharp.
• Being with my Stake President, fellow counselor and other stake and ward staff and friends. I am only as good as the people I surround myself with and for four days, I was surrounded by the best.
  
• Walking.
• The Sabbath. I love being outdoors and I love Sunday meetings. Combining the two is icing on the cake.
  
• And last, but certainly not least, having 14 wonderful youth as our "children" for four days. They were awesome! They loved each other, they helped each other, they had fun together and they made their ma and pa proud.
  

Our stake's youth are amazing.