Day 2 Trials of the Journey West Joseph B. Wirthlin said: “When President Brigham Young joined the departing pioneers at their campsite in lowa on 15 February 1846, the Lord revealed to him to begin organizing a modern “Camp of Israel” On the first of March the advance company began its push west-ward across lowa. Hardships caused by cold, snow, rain, mud, sickness, hunger, and death challenged. The faith of these hardy pioneers. But they were determined fervently to be the will of God. Their faith was challenged, and for some it faltered in especially difficult times. But it did not fail them. Many were sustained by the assurances they had received in temple ordinances performed in the Nauvoo Temple.” -Ensign, May 1996, 32 Love The witter <3