You were chosen to serve as a Ma and Pa because of who you are. You were carefully prayed about, pondered over, and selected by members of the Stake Presidency and stake leaders responsible for planning and preparing the Trek this year. You were chosen because of your great love for the Lord and for your deep and abiding testimonies in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You will set the tone for the entire Trek experience for the youth in your family. Your positive influence will change hearts and lives. For some youth it will be a unique experience to have a Ma and Pa both with a deep conviction and testimony of the Gospel. Your good examples as you remain positive even through opposition will build and fortify the youth in your care. We encourage you to show appropriate affection toward your spouse while on the trek. We thank you for accepting this responsibility.