Last Saturday, March 29th I had the opportunity to walk in the San Juan Capistrano Swallows Day Parade. We were re-creating the Mormon Battalion of the Army of the West. It was a really cool experience because we walked where the Battalion actully walked. They helped establish trails into California (creating the first Wagon Trail) and they did a lot to help the small communities, especially out here in South Orange County. Pretty cool! I didn't realize when I volunteered, but we were actually fulfilling Brigham Young's prophecy that the Mormon Battalion "will be held in honorable remembrance for ever and ever." I have to admit it was an awesome experience. I wish that I hadn't been so cranky due to the fact that we were standing around for hours, walked a mile in the Parade, and very sick. I would have never survived as an actual Pioneer...they were made of tougher stuff, that's for sure.
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