A modern day miracle

Some of you may be aware that in 2007 there was a serious wildfire in the area of Cove Fort. What you may not be aware of is that the fort and our RV park were threatened and abandoned for a period of time. There were many brave firefighters who worked to save structures in the area. The fire came within just a few yards of the RV park, in fact the park owners home at the park was destroyed. What is truly amazing is that the RV park, all the missionary trailers there, and Cove Fort were not burned. Below are some photos that show trees that burned less than 50 yards from our bathroom and shower facility and less that 100 yards from the trailers. It is my understanding that as the fire approached the RV park, the wind suddenly changed  directions and all were saved. In my book, that is a modern day miracle.

A good view of trees that burned in close proximity to the restroom/shower facility and trailers

Another view of a burned tree near shower. Note  our trailer is the last one on the left

Looking from the restroom at trees that were burned in the 2007 fire.

Things are not always as they seem

A week or so ago I was doing a tour with a couple and their son. The man looked like mountain man Grizzly Adams. They live in Southern California and are pretty much off the grid. As they progressed through the tour, they really enjoyed all the pioneer items like the wood burning stove in the kitchen. As we concluded the tour, I took the opportunity to offer them a copy of the Book of Mormon. I fully expected them to not be interested..........Bad on me. The wife said, I would love a copy. I said, will you read it? She said, yes, I had a Book of Mormon when I was young, but my stepmother took it away from me and threw it away.

Every day we have experiences with folks and we never know how much if any impact we have on their lives. I do know this, we try to touch everyone in a positive manner.

Last week we had a great visit from some dear friends. A family from our ward stopped by for a tour with Sister Heninger. It was fun to have someone from home visit. We miss all our friends and family, however, we are having a great experience here at Historic Cove Fort.

It was fun to see the Says