This trip turned out to be so much more than an educational seminar for me. Thank you my wonderful history peeps for sharing your ideas, experiences and positive energy. I wish my students could have the same experience I just did. What an amazing way to connect to our past. The museum in Casper was one of my favorite things. Holy Cow...the handcart treadmill kicked my butt and gave me a new appreciation for what my ancestors did.
Martin's Cove gave me an insight about the children on the trail. My dad died when I was a little girl. That is why we moved to Utah. I connected to the children who had lost a parent on the trail. They would move on and do their best to keep up but they were still kids. I'm sure we have all seen this in the classroom as well. They can put on a tough front and act like everything is fine but what they really need is a hug. Children are so resilient.
Ft. Laramie had such a feeling about it. I thought about all that had happened there and could imagine all the different groups of people who had passed through. Their experiences left an indelible mark on the place.
Well y'all have a great start to the school year. You are all awesome!
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