Dearest friends-
I am just completely overwhelmed by the outpour of love, kindness, and prayers that we have received from you. I truly believe in the miracles of the gospel and am so grateful for your help and concern for my husband.
He, along with his sister and two best friends, got stuck with their snowmobiles and snowboards in the Uinta Mountains due to wind, snow and foggy conditions. We had no idea where they were. Through a small (or really big) miracle, we found their truck in Heber and sent Search & Rescue right away. They looked from about 12am-4am and had to pull their team off the mountain because the weather was too bad. I thought for sure that meant that I would never see David again. David and his friends built a snowcave to hide from the elements and made a fire from a lighter, a bandana, some alcohol wipes and a lot of tiring trips on foot to find dry wood to keep the fire going. The fire saved them. They were found by the Search & Rescue team at about 10:15 this morning. It was another miracle that no one had to lose any digits or have any severe conditions- just minor frostbite. The sheriff and the Patrol Caption just kept saying how "lucky" they were and told me, after the ordeal was over,- that they hadn't expected them to make it through the night.
I don't really know exactly how to react or to respond to what has happened, except to hug David every chance I get and to get on my knees and thank my Heavenly Father for allowing me to be with him again.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for all of your prayers.
Loves. Seriously.
-Cicely
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7 comments:
oh my. i am at a complete loss of words and so grateful for you and your sweet family that david is ok. i can't imagine the feelings and emotions you were and are going through. he must be a seriously special man and you are one amazing woman.
all I have to say is good work to dave, annie, scott, & spence.that would be so rough, and I can't even imagine what you went through. That is so amazing, and so awesome that they are all ok. love you.
We are still in shock that this happened. We are so happy everyone survived the night...props to David & Co. for getting a fire going and keeping it alive all night. Good thing you kept your head in such a situation! Must have been a boy scout. :) We love you.
Thank you so much for your account of this adventure and rescue! We are all so blessed! Thanks to Dave & you for your faith and love for Spencer! I love the Savior!!
Many thanks and much love,
Kathy Ensign England (Spence's Mom)
I did not even look at my phone and get the email & text until it was over. I am so grateful that David is okay, and that all is well. What a blessing!!
(this is mitch ranzenberger)VERY happy to know that David is ok. This is a really cool story. I would love to hear it from David's point of view. SURVIVORMAN!!! the new Les Stroud.
Hi am Sarah Bledsoes Sister. (I am the one who commented about christmas vacation with you!) We were in Utah when sarah called to tell us what happened. We were in shock! We are so happy that everything turned out well for you! We have all heard so much about you and your darling family. So thankful that all is well for you!
Rachel
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