This last week we took our Young Women to Salt Lake for a couple of days. There were so many little miracles that went into this trip and we were so grateful to have all 18 of our young women there with us.
We began our trip by hiking to the top of Ensign Peak. The view from up there was amazing. You could see the entire Salt Lake Valley, and right in the center of it all was the temple. We were able to share some very powerful stories and talks with the girl while we were up there. All of us also signed our banner of Virtue and the girls waved it high. It was such a great experience for me and I loved sharing it with all of our Young Women.
Me and my Mother-in-law Diane. It was so fun to get to go with her.
Following the hike the girls were able to go do baptisms for the dead at the Salt Lake Temple. It was so amazing and it was my first time in the baptistery of the Salt Lake Temple. I know the girls had an amazing experience there.
Tuesday evening we had another treat. We were lucky enough to spend the evening with Sister Elaine Dalton, the General Young Women's President. This was a once in a life time opportunity for these girls to get to spend some one-on-one time with a true servant of the Lord. Her and her husband joined us for dinner at Grandma & Grandpa Harding's home. (Brady's G &G) Before receiving her call to be the General President of the Young Women, Sister Dalton was Grandma Harding's Visiting Teacher. This visit was kept secret from the girls until they were all sitting in their chairs for dinner in the back yard.As soon as she came outside, she went around to every one of us and gave hugs and learned names.It was such a fun surprise for them. It was such an overwhelming feeling to get to "hang out" with Sister Dalton. She arrived at 6:00 and didn't leave until 9:30. She talked with us for over an our and encouraged us to be Virtuous Young Women and Leaders. I loved what Sister Dalton said at the last Young Women General Broadcast. She has a plat that says,"I can do hard things" but know she's realizing that "In the Lord I can do all things." She is such an inspiration to all of us. The girls were all wonderful and enjoyed every minute of their time with her.
My Beehive Class with Sister Dalton.
Aunt Alyson, Diane, Sister Dalton, and Me!
Wednesday morning we had an amazing tour of the Conference Center! Grandpa Harding gave us the royal treatment full of extras!
Our wonderful tour guide! (Brady's Grandpa)
While we were in the Conference Center, I had to take the opportunity to find my friend Dena's painting that was on display there. She had entered the church painting contest and did very well, so her picture will be on display ther until October. Way to go Dena! Your painting is beautiful!
Before we headed for home we were able to go to the Joseph Smith Building where we watched that incredible movie. I can hardly believe that my family gets to go to Nauvoo next year all together and be in some of those historic places. We ate lunch in a very nice restaraunt called the Garden, then started for home. Our trip couldn't have gone more perfectly!! Thanks mom and Amanda for keeping Alyvia while I was gone!
