rushing waters

Today was basically a BOMB day. I went out and explored.

My grandparents and I drove up to Heber, Utah and looked at my relatives headstones.

I saw my Great great great great grandmothers. She was originally from sweden and treked clear across the country. She left her house, her family, and every thing she owned behind just for her faith. That, to me, is one of the most powerful things that I have ever heard. She sacrificed everything.

I don't know how she did it. I don't think many people today would ever do such a thing, leave everything behind. It would take a strong heart to do anything like that. But imagine the world if every being had that great amount of faith and courage to conquer anything. Cross clear from New York to Utah with only a hand cart to carry your food, and have only yourself and your daughter to push along through your darkest of fears... The world would be filled with heroes.

I love learning about people from the past. They had it so much harder than us. They sacrificed so many things just to protect their families, just to put food on their table, and just for their faith. Yet, today people don't do anything of the sort. Many people rely on the goverment to take care of them. They don't try, They have no ambition. And that makes me sad.

the ones that sacrificed are the ones that built our country. They are the foundation of the world. I just wish people would come and realize that. But, the world is filled with hate and deceit. I only hope that there will be more changes so that my kids won't have to grow in such a state of mind. I guess we will have to see. See what is to come, and only hope for a better tomorrow.

... P.s. this totally doesn't stick on the same topic but whatev.

here is a better thing to end the day with. and something that is more on my terms of personality...