July 10th
I'm back from Jackson Hole. We had a great trip. We went whitewater rafting, and it was a blast! I've been thinking a lot about Utah and the people who were instrumental in settling it. Jedediah Morgan Grant was quite the guy. At the beginning of the book he seems like quite a religious zealot. Then he seems almost fanatical. It's like you have to read between the lines to see that he's just a very devoted, loyal man with strong convictions. If I ever have to stand for what's right, I want him on my team. I like reading the letters to his family. He shows his tender, gentle side. I believe he really loved and cared about his family. It's amazing to me that any man can think about and take care of more than one wife and family. My husband has a hard time just with me now that our kids are gone. I hope someday to understand the whole plural marriage thing. I hope things are coming together for you as you make your preparations for the "big trip". I'm looking forward to meeting all of you.