As I take the time out to think about my Pioneer heritage, I'm always thankful fo the stamina and strength that our ancesters had to have to 1) make the trek in the first place and 2) to settle in a new land and start a new life with virtually nothing but what they were able to haul, and in some cases, carry. Just (sitting on my butt, in my little living room, with all my life luxuries, watching the people who do the Pioneer trek each year in honor of the people who really did it, makes me so in awe of the Pioneers, who came here to start a new life. It took such guts - I'm grateful for the rich heritage (and for an extra day off work). Hope all you sons and daughters of Utah Pioneers think about your grandparents, both great and great-great and beyond and are appreciative of the pain and work they went thru to get here! I know I am. 
