We had a wonderful Sabbath Day with Ali and Jared and Cody and Maddie and Landon and Mackenzie. We attended the missionary ward Sacrament meeting at 8:00am in Nauvoo this morning. Everyone got ready and we left Carthage at 7:10am in plenty of time to be in Nauvoo 15 minutes early. We got to sit with my "Marie", Sister Solomon.
It has been so much fun working with her and with Elder Rosenberg who plays "Jimmie". It is so far out of my comfort zone, but it really is such a fun thing to do after a full day of missionary work. I certainly see why the pioneers would work hard all day moving closer to their "Zion" in the Rocky Mountains and then sing and dance after the long days of travel!
Mom and I spent the day with the family here in Carthage since we had the time off from the missionary schedule. Here are some highlight pictures:
Here is a very precious little girl. Inquisitive, adventurous, confident and with a complete lack of fear....
Mackenzie Marie -
Here is the picture of the complete absence of fear look. No fear from an approaching concerned Grandpa, and definitely no fear of heights!
This precious girl heard about the possible opportunity to be a guest blogger on the Laoag and on to Nauvoo Blog?
Even though we had temperatures in the very comfortable low 70's, Popsicle's are always in style!
Maddie, Cody and Landon!
Here is a very unique view from the Martyrdom window at the Carthage Jail. The beautiful statue of Joseph and Hyrum make a very special backdrop to the view from this historic window.
I have also included this view from the Martyrdom window overlooking the site of the original well. This is the view that Joseph would have had prior to falling out the window. My feeling is that only his body touched the ground and his precious Spirit returned back with his Heavenly Father. In fact I feel his journey back had a very special Escort.
Needless to say, it has been a wonderful week here in Carthage as mom and I have studied and prepared for the commemoration we had on June 27th. In fact, it has been such a rewarding and eyeopening week beginning with the events each day leading up to the Prophets martyrdom. June 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th will never be the same in my minds eye.
On the morning of 28 June 1844 the bodies of the slain leaders were gently placed on two different wagons, covered with branches to shade them from the hot summer sun, and driven to Nauvoo by Willard Richards, Samuel Smith, and Artois Hamilton. The wagons left Carthage about 8 A.M.and arrived in Nauvoo about 3 P.M.and were met by a great assemblage. The bodies lay in state the following day in the Mansion House while thousands of people silently filed past the coffins. The shock of the deaths was devastating to the families of the martyrs. Joseph and Hyrum were buried in secret in the basement of the Nauvoo House so that those who wanted to collect a reward offered for Joseph’s head could not find the remains. A public funeral was held and caskets filled with sand were buried in the Nauvoo Cemetery. For weeks the Saints sorrowed deeply over the tragedy at Carthage.
Mom and I will forever be grateful for this marvelous opportunity to serve here in Carthage during the late winter, spring and summer months of 2015! We are so grateful for your love and support and interest in our experiences here as indicated by your following of this blog!
It has been so much fun working with her and with Elder Rosenberg who plays "Jimmie". It is so far out of my comfort zone, but it really is such a fun thing to do after a full day of missionary work. I certainly see why the pioneers would work hard all day moving closer to their "Zion" in the Rocky Mountains and then sing and dance after the long days of travel!
Mom and I spent the day with the family here in Carthage since we had the time off from the missionary schedule. Here are some highlight pictures:
Mackenzie Marie -
Maddie, Cody and Landon!
Here is a very unique view from the Martyrdom window at the Carthage Jail. The beautiful statue of Joseph and Hyrum make a very special backdrop to the view from this historic window.
I have also included this view from the Martyrdom window overlooking the site of the original well. This is the view that Joseph would have had prior to falling out the window. My feeling is that only his body touched the ground and his precious Spirit returned back with his Heavenly Father. In fact I feel his journey back had a very special Escort.
Needless to say, it has been a wonderful week here in Carthage as mom and I have studied and prepared for the commemoration we had on June 27th. In fact, it has been such a rewarding and eyeopening week beginning with the events each day leading up to the Prophets martyrdom. June 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th will never be the same in my minds eye.
On the morning of 28 June 1844 the bodies of the slain leaders were gently placed on two different wagons, covered with branches to shade them from the hot summer sun, and driven to Nauvoo by Willard Richards, Samuel Smith, and Artois Hamilton. The wagons left Carthage about 8 A.M.and arrived in Nauvoo about 3 P.M.and were met by a great assemblage. The bodies lay in state the following day in the Mansion House while thousands of people silently filed past the coffins. The shock of the deaths was devastating to the families of the martyrs. Joseph and Hyrum were buried in secret in the basement of the Nauvoo House so that those who wanted to collect a reward offered for Joseph’s head could not find the remains. A public funeral was held and caskets filled with sand were buried in the Nauvoo Cemetery. For weeks the Saints sorrowed deeply over the tragedy at Carthage.
Mom and I will forever be grateful for this marvelous opportunity to serve here in Carthage during the late winter, spring and summer months of 2015! We are so grateful for your love and support and interest in our experiences here as indicated by your following of this blog!
So humbling to be here at this time!
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