This past Sunday our sacrament talks were on pioneers. One of our Sister Missionaries and Brother Plumb spoke. Both talks were very excellent. Brother Plumb shared several stories from his pioneer history that were very touching. Even one of our youth, mentioned she got a little teary eyed. As I was listening to the pioneer stories, I reflected on my own family history that I had recently learned. My paternal great great great grandfather, Frederick Iredell Vick, was a Baptist Minister. It is recorded he baptized 1,015 individuals. Although, my family was not LDS Pioneers they did leave me with a legacy of faith, a belief in a Heavenly Father, which paved the way for me to listen and accept the Gospel. My paternal grandparents are such a great example of Christlike individuals. Their home was my safe haven when life was difficult. I knew they included me in their prayers every day and that has been a comfort and a blessing to me throughout my life.
On a side note, the trio had the wonderful opportunity to ride on a float in the North Logan Pioneer Day Parade with the family of the missionary that taught me the Gospel. They loved every minute of it. I am grateful for the opportunity that my children are able to spend time with an individual who is an important part of my own personal history.
