Return to the Grove

I have only been to the Sacred Grove twice. The first time, I was an 18-year-old on vacation with my family. The second time, was a few years ago; I was a parent myself with one of my son’s who was attending a Boy Scout camp near Palmyra, New York.

I wrote the following in my journal that day after a different, but equally special experience:

“I’m not sure what I expected this time…burning in the bosom like last time? Tears? Chills?

“What I got was perfect…as soon as I saw what seemed to be a familiar spot from last time, I had an overwhelming, powerful feeling of gratitude that, in this sacred place, I received a witness of the prophet Joseph Smith and what he said happened here.”

Spring Morning by Kelsey and Jesse Lightweave

Lead image by Paul Wuthrich on Unsplash


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