Levi Savage and the Pioneers

We let the boys play for twenty minutes or so then we had them come upstairs and do their workout.

Afterward, we recited the Pledge and the class rules and affirmations.

Then we focused on Joseph Smith, Jr.’s martyrdom and how, after some tough times, the Saints were led by Brigham Young to Utah.

Levi Savage was one of them.

Asked to travel overland (his second time!) to help the Willie handcart company, his group had trouble from the start.  His firm, faithful leadership helped many stay strong and carry on.  More than anything, I find his humility when publicly censured on more than one occasion incredibly heroic. 

After watching some of my favorite clips from 17 Miracles we took turns pulling a heavy wagon outside.

We ran out of time but I had planned to play a couple pioneer games (three legged racing, potato sack race, pioneer yo-yos, shadow tag and ducks fly- a version of Simon says.)