Summer Catch Up- Trek

Almost three months later I am finally getting around to talk about trek. It was an amazing opportunity. Koki and I were asked to go with the youth in our stake as Ma's and Pa's. We were asked about two and a half weeks before it occured because a couple had backed out. We were both more than happy to do it but I did get some minor hesitation when I realized we wouldn't be able to take our phone's, no shower for 3 days, and nothing but port a potty's. Despite all the missed luxuries I survived and am so glad we went.

I looked at Koki in a different light throughout the week. I felt very close to my husband and had to lean on his strength physically, spiritually, and emotionally numerous times. I remeber the first night was hard for me because my kids were being taken from one person to another that day and I had no way to check if they were ok. I got Koki's attention and he knew I needed him to walk with me. He just let me cry and share my sadness. Then, being the man that he is, I remember he gave me a big hug and said our kids were just fine and to have faith, this is where we were suppose to be. That was the begininning of a lot of great lessons for me. I can't say I'd jump at the chance to go again but if asked I couldn't say no.

 

Koki had such a great attitude the whole week. He worked so hard pulling and helping our boys.

 

Here is our before all the dirt and sweat picture. This was the first day.

 

I just love this picture.

 

This is what we slept and walked in for three days. Isn't it a beauty???