Last Saturday Misty and I walked with the Young Women of Gila River ward and over two hundred other youth and leaders from the Phoenix Stake in walking 23 miles from our stake center to the new Phoenix Temple site. We started around 6:40am and completed at 5:20pm.
Taylor, Kennedy, Brooke and Misty walking through downtown Glendale.
Just past Glendale Community College.
Misty Holt, the mom of two of my girls was out there along the way to encourage and cheer us on. After so many miles, it was appreciated!
A quick rest.
At this point it was getting rough for some of us. It was sweet to see some lean on others. I think we were probably about fourteen miles out at this point.
A little moleskin will fix up those feet!
The start of the hike on the mountain. The last three miles of the trek going through Thunderbird park. The most difficult part of the trek.
Me with one of my Laurels, Rachel.
Just a quarter mile from the finish line.
We made it! This is the Temple site!
I struggled walking for a couple days following the activity but it was an experience I will never forget. I am thankful for the chance I had to participate.
