April 30, 2015 - Thursday

What another absolutely beautiful Spring day, today!  Mom and I were up at the usual time of 5:30am, (mom was up earlier), and getting ready for the day.  We had the cleaning of the jail this morning, so we got started on that right after our morning devotional and exercise.  Cleaning the jail took a little extra time this morning when we addressed a closet that needed some extra attention.  We did get our walk in but took the shorter route due to the extra time we took.

We began our work at the jail by 9:00am and met our assigned couple there at 9:15am.  The Metcalf's came out for their first experience in Carthage from Nauvoo and they fit right in to the tour assignments.  We enjoyed working with them and their fast learning!  

Mom got the first tour and she had our first guest from Romania.  His girlfriend's family also came to the Rendezvous Play with him tonight and us much appreciated support.  It's always fun to give a tour and then have them come to the play, and to know you, and then give us wild audience support!!

 This is a four generation family, below, coming to Carthage Jail for the first time together.  He was here back in 1964 as a nine year old boy.  He was with his parents and had a remarkable experience then.  As the tour was wrapping up, his tour guide mentioned that the Martyrdom took place at 5:17pm on June 27, 1844.  He said when the guide mentioned this time he routinely checked his watch and it had stopped at 5:17.  He show this to his day who also routinely checked his watch and it said 5:17.  Every man in that room then checked out their watches including the host and they had all stopped at exactly 5:17.  Not sure what to make of the story, but it sure sounded good!  I just hope my testimony was felt today!

 

 

A great shot of four generations together here at Carthage Jail!

 

Here is our "Emma Hale" cast right after we completed a star performance.  Mom and I had several folks who came to this play tonight to give us wonderful support.  I had practice sessions with some of them after the tour at Carthage this afternoon.  It doesn't ever hurt to help prepare them, in advance, to clap loudly, stomp their feet and yell out "way to go Elder and Sister Lasher"..... Does that remind anyone of early Christmas Day practices???

Callie and Courtney, here are two twins who came on a tour with Grandpa this afternoon, and then came to the Rendezvous play tonight.  This family was especially touched by the tour and being in the sacred Martyrdom room.  I asked these two precious girls not to leave their testimonies of Joseph Smith in that Martyrdom room.  I know they felt the Spirit and they needed to know that now they had the power to share that testimony with their family and friends.  They reminded Grandpa of you two!

Well, it has been a great day, with probably a little frustration, no maybe a lot of frustration, on my part.  I just can't seem to get my summer part word perfect yet, and I keep consistently stumbling over certain lines.  Grandpa would appreciate your prayers on his behalf so that he can do a good job and not get frustrated.  That would be wonderful!

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