This eruption caused successive failures of crops in Vermont.  When Joseph Smith, Sr. could not longer make payments on loans for seeds, etc in the colder highland climate, the family was forced to leave and start over in Upstate NY:

 
God uses natural means to bring about His purposes.
 
When difficult things happen to you, do not despair because it appears to be an insurmountable setback.  It could be a blessing in disguise.

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This eruption caused successive failures of crops in Vermont.  When Joseph Smith, Sr. could not longer make payments on loans for seeds, etc in the colder highland climate, the family was forced to leave and start over in Upstate NY:

 
God uses natural means to bring about His purposes.
 
When difficult things happen to you, do not despair because it appears to be an insurmountable setback.  It could be a blessing in disguise.

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