Helen
I was flying. I'd never been in a helicopter before and it was exhilarating after I got past the shock of takeoff. My belly had dropped a few feet below me and it reminded me of why I didn't like roller coasters. The thought of not being in control and rolling around endlessly with all the dips and rolls. I pushed those thoughts away and resolved myself to enjoy the ride. The views at this height were breathtaking. I found myself almost pressed to the glass window on my left so I could watch the scenery below zip by us. In a car it would have taken several hours to arrive at Elder Seth's property but we were almost there according to the pilot.
Our pack was on the east coast of Florida where we have sandy beaches and salty breezes. If we had driven directly across the state from o
