Pretending to Be Pioneers in the Days of '47 Parade

We were in the Days of '47 parade, Representing our ancestors and how they made, The desert blossom as a rose. They weren't afraid, To leave their homelands, come to Utah and then they stayed!

I'm a direct decendant of the pioneers that came here. Some were in the first company on July 23rd, others came in 1857 and the last relations arrived from England in 1911. I love, honor and appreciate all of them. Most were in wagon trains or rode on trains. I don't know if any pushed handcarts. Doesn't matter, we are proud them all. What a delight to sit down with them and hear their amazing stories of courage, sickness, heart ache and rejoicing.

We walked two miles waving and representing the ten hand cart companies. Ours was the Ellsworth cart. The Sons of Utah Pioneers have done this for many years. With Allan being the president of our Jordan Temple chapter, we wanted to do it. How often do you get a chance to be in one of the largest parades in the nation? A bucket list check is completed. There was plenty of shade and we were at the very front of the parade.

We were tired after it was over and my arms hurt during the night from all that waving. But was a blast to see thousands of people honoring the holiday by coming to see the parade. Thanks to You beloved ancestors for making the Desert Blossom as the Rose!