The Saunders - Texas Mormons

In our Church we celebrate “Mormon Pioneer Day” in July—it is one of my most favorite. We revere our Mormon Pioneer Saints, who valiantly endured hardships, sacrifices, and persecutions. They traveled across the country in harsh weather conditions, with minimal supplies at times—many died before they arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. The journey took a great toll on their lives and others died shortly after arriving due to weak health and suffering. I am ever so grateful for their perseverance, dedication, and profound testimonies of their faith.

One of my favorite quotes comes From Francis Webster of the Martin Handcart Company:  “We suffered beyond anything you can imagine and many died of exposure and starvation, but did you ever hear a survivor of that company utter a word of criticism? Not one of that company ever apostatized or left the Church because every one of us came through with the absolute knowledge that God lives for we became acquainted with him in our extremities.”  

See also The Pioneer Story:  http://www.lds.org/gospellibrary/pioneer/pioneerstory.htm

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