TAKE ME TO ZION

(don't be deceived: this photo may look cool but it took us multiple attempts)

^^Hidden Canyon Hike ^^

(Got to the mouth of the canyon and got my 5th bloody nose that day. Darn bloody noses!)

The Riverside Walk (a.k.a. "The Narrows")

Hiking the Narrows was one of the highlights of the trip. We started at the bottom and went as far up as we could. When we made it about 3 1/2 hours into the hike, we found a nice area to swim and jump off the rocks into the water.

THIS HIKE IS BEAUTIFUL. 

(Next time I'm wearing water shoes… I was slippin' and slidin' all over the place! Literally though, I'm a  klutz. )

This hike especially brings back good memories because of the opportunity my friends & I had to help an older lady named Jiffie who slipped and broke her wrist while on this hike. We found her and her husband on our way back, and my friend Rachel who is also a CNA, was a life-saver and came prepared with first-aid supplies. We were able to help her get her wrist stabilized. Levi and Addison, the 2 boys, held on to her the whole way back. 

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The neatest part about helping Jiffie was the opportunity to utilize the Priesthood power. My two guy friends were worthy and prepared to give her a Priesthood blessing in the middle of the canyon. Jiffie and Steve aren't members of the LDS church, but they told us they were open to new spiritual experiences. We stepped off the river and folded our arms while they laid their hands on her head. They blessed her with comfort, relief from pain, and a quick recovery. After the blessing the boys immediately sensed a difference in Jiffie and noticed that she was much more calm and relaxed. The power of the Priesthood is real! God's power is available to all his children. I'm grateful for the opportunity I had to walk and talk with Jiffie and Steve and serve them alongside my faithful friends.

Toquerville Falls

(Toquerville UT has the coolest falls! You would never assume that if you saw the desolate Toquerville town haha, but sure enough in the middle of nowhere there are these cool falls you can cliff jump into)

^^THE WHOLE GANG^^

Zion's National Park is officially crossed off my Summer Bucket List!