President Swickard asked Elder Brooks and I if we would find a member of the Branch that is inactive. He is on our Home Teaching route. So far no one has been able to contact him. That is what we are here for so Saturday we took off to do this. First 20 miles to Judith Gap, then headed west out of town, 20 miles on a paved road. Then the adventure begins.
This is not what we found at the end of the road, but I liked the shot, and when I sew this cabin I told Elder Brooks that was where we were headed.
View of the valley below.
We went another 8 miles on a gravel road which turned into a dirt road.
Which went up and up.
And sometimes a little muddy. With a sign that said do not trespass. Being the law abiding citizens we are we drove right ahead. (I did ask Jack how fast he could run, if the guy had a shotgun.)
Finally our destination and the end of the road. A nice home with 2 big German Shepherd dogs. They were very nice and Elder Brooks won them over right way. Not as fast with the gentleman, he was a little cool but not hostile. That gave us hope, he didn't invite us in but did talk to us. He grew up in Salt Lake, I am sure there is a story there and I am dyeing to find out about it. When asked if we could come back to Home Teach him he said "I do like my privacy." No kidding!!!!
View from his front yard. I think Elder Brooks fell in love with the place.
We did see some beautiful spring flower along the way.
Now we know why we ended up bringing our Jeep,
to get us over roads like this.
LOVE IT!! Sooooo Montana! There are so many people that move there to get lost--literally! Your story reminded me of a member that we worked with a little bit in Darby. One of the Elders serving there got a greenie and they took him to Clint's place--it looks just like that! A log cabin in the middle of nowhere. So the trainer told the greenie that this guy doesn't really like Mormons but they needed to talk to him anyway. They went up to the door and Clint comes out with his shot gun, starts yelling and waving the gun. I think he shot a couple of times in the air (so maybe it was a rifle?) and the greenie took off running as fast as he could! He was scrambling over the fence and the trainer and Clint sat there laughing their heads off! Hopefully you can win this guy over :)
ReplyDeleteGreat story, I was really sure the first cabin was for real and you were going to home teach there :) If anyone can win him over, you two can!
ReplyDeleteThat was quite the experience. I've always said this mission was custom made for Jack.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I really like your pictures.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your blog, and the pictures! It looks like Wyoming ;) Heaven
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun experience! I'm sure Jack would love to visit him as often as he would let you, given that setting. What beautiful country. So cool you're driving a Jeep!
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