Week 61, The Smith Family Comes to Visit

Sometimes it seems that everything is about the same in our mission, but something extraordinary comes along and gives us a boost.

This week we had the re-enactment of the pony express.  One of the organizers was Dean Atkin who was born and raised in Tooele.  He even remembered the Smart family house next to the ball park on 2nd West.

Dean Atkin from Tooele

Pony Express Rider

This week when we were in the visitors' center, we had a visit from Neal and Suzie Peterson from Neil Stagg's side of the family and from Granger, Utah.

Peterson's

However, Saturday was the BIG day.  We were on the road by 8:30 am to meet our kids, Steve and Rachelle Smith family.  We traveled about two hours and met them at Rock Creek Hollow.  This is where Sister Smart's family was gathered after crossing Rocky Ridge.  This is also where her ancestor, William James was buried, having frozen to death in the early hours of the morning.

Sister Smart with Smith's @ Rock Creek Hollow

Marker @ Rock Creek Hollow - William James

Elder Paul, Elder Smart with Alayna & Simon @ Base @ 6th Crossing

Sunday Pot Luck with Smarts & Smith's

Blacksmith's Shop - Sister Smart Demos to Kids

It was a great week, but we're already late on getting this out.  Please know that we love you all and that we love our mission.  The gospel is true.

Sister & Elder Smart, Mom & Dad, Grandma & Grandpa, Annie & Paul