Now, write a short journal entry or letter of about 200 words from the point of view of a person who is taking part in the journey. Use your interpretation of the image, information from the map, and excerpts about the Westward Trails given above as inspiration. Here are some questions to help you get started:

Where did your journey start?
Where are you going?
Why are you on this journey?
How do you feel about this journey?
What is your life like as you travel?
What are your biggest hopes?
What are your biggest fears?
What do you think will happen when you reach your destination?

An 8-year-old boy named “george” was diagnosed with a rare constellation of five auto-immunediseases; two of these diseases were terminal and could take his life. at the time of diagnosis, thediseases were very aggressive; he faced the possibility of being completely bed-ridden in the next couple of months and facing death within five months. however, george received aggressive treatments and experienced the support of a loving family. after two years of treatments, george began to be angry about his condition. one night, his older brother was goingto bed and he saw his younger brother on the floor. he nudged him and asked, “what are you doing? ” george responded that he was praying because he did not want to be angry at god. he then asked his older brother, “why did god allow these diseases to happen to me? ” the older brother then said, “let’s go and talk to mom and dad.” george approached his parents and posedthis question: “why did god give me all of these diseases? ”the mom and dad come to you and ask, "what should we share with our son? " consider the following questions as you complete your thread: what are the doctrinal issues to consider in this situation? how would these doctrines aid you in sharing with the parents? if the parents requested that you counsel their son, what information would you counsel george?