Mom and I had a very nice day today. We got to share the morning together as we prepared for the day. We had our morning prayers and devotional and our morning exercise. Our walk around the flats here in Nauvoo was so invigorating. I got some great morning shots of the moon and the feeling of the walk...
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| The moon peeking through the front trees at 6:00am |
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| Another shot of the moon from the Main Street near the Cultural Hall |
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| A wonderful reflection over the Mississippi River |
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| The view above the Community of Christ Visitors center |
The day of service for Mom was in the Scovil Bakery and I was just down the street in the Tin shop. I had the 9:45am to 5:00pm shift and mom had a split shift from 9:45am to 12 and 3:00pm to 5:00pm...
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| Mom's service site today |
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| The "muscle" tree in front of the Tin Shop! |
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| The Muscle tree in the background and this huge walnut tree in front |
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| Beautiful Clouds! |
I had just a few tours today at the Tin Shop and met some really fun people from all over. But, for the most part, I got to read the Conference Ensign and take some beautiful pictures. My last tour was at 4:30pm so we closed at 4:50pm with no one in sight. I walked down to pick up mom at the Bakery and then we headed home for our Family Home Evening. We read the Conference talk by President Uchtdorf on "Being Genuine". It was a wonderful and quiet evening and our thoughts were with our precious children and grandchildren back at home.
After mom went to bed, I listened to the funeral services for Elder Richard G. Scott. I copied the information here in the blog for historical purposes. Elder Scott was such a kind man.
Funeral Services on Temple Square Pay Tribute to Elder Richard G. Scott
Apostle remembered as gentle soul
Thousands of people
gathered in the Tabernacle on Temple Square in Salt Lake City on Monday,
September 28, 2015, for the funeral of Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Scott died at home on September 22 at the age of 86. He served as an apostle of the Church for 27 years, after serving as a member of the Seventy and in the Presidency of the Seventy.
| The historic Tabernacle was filled to capacity with family, friends and fellow Latter-day Saints of Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The apostle’s funeral was held on Monday, September 28, 2015. He passed away September 22. © 2015 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. |
Approximately 2,500 people filled the historic Tabernacle to capacity for the funeral, while many others attended the services in the overflow seating of the nearby Assembly Hall. Thousands more watched the broadcast live in English, Spanish and Portuguese on LDS.org and on the Church satellite system.
The service, held under the direction of the First Presidency,
was attended by general authorities and auxiliary leaders of the
Church, as well as community and civic leaders and members of Elder
Scott’s family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanene, who
passed away 20 years ago, and two children.
Church President Thomas S. Monson presided over the services, which
were conducted by President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the
First Presidency.
“My heart is tender as I reflect upon the memories I have shared with
him over the years,” said President Eyring. “Elder Scott took me under
his wing when I was a new member of the Quorum of the Twelve and watched
over me, ever being the good shepherd.”
President Eyring continued, “He blessed me by letting me come to know
and love his wonderful wife and family. We shared a love of painting.
We worked together doing watercolors — he the teacher and I the
student.”
Those speaking at the funeral included Elder Scott’s son Michael W.
Scott, President Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
and Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles,
who served as a missionary in Argentina under Elder and Sister Scott.
“When Dad was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on November 7, 1928, I doubt
anyone knew just how great and noble of a spirit he was,” said Elder
Scott’s son Michael, who said his father did not have “the typical
Mormon boyhood” since his father was not a member of the Church and his
mother was an inactive member.
“Perhaps one of the reasons that Dad was so good at reaching out to
the one — the less active, the lonely, the discouraged, the downtrodden —
was because in that early period of his life he was ‘the one,’ the one
being reached out to and rescued,” he explained.
“Dad lived a life filled with happiness and joy. He was a musician
and an artist. I have great memories of lying on the living room floor
with Dad, listening to jazz music being played from the latest and
greatest stereo equipment available,” added Michael Scott, who said his
father loved to go exploring, had a great sense of humor and loved to
tell jokes.
President Nelson recalled serving with Elder Scott on an assignment
in Central America. “I was thrilled when I watched Elder Scott teach
missionaries and members in the Spanish language. Not only was he
fluent, he was brilliant, filled with animation and excitement as he
taught by the Spirit.”
“He consecrated his life to serve all people. Regardless of their
nationality, race or language, he understood the worth of each precious
soul that he met,” he said.
“Elder Scott’s teachings have impacted people spiritually throughout
the world, including our own family,” reminisced President Nelson. His
wife Wendy was inspired to do family history work after hearing Elder
Scott’s teachings on the subject in a conference address.
Elder Christofferson remembered his service as a missionary who
served under then President Scott in the North Argentine Mission. “All
of us remember President Scott’s singular devotion to duty. He asked us
to work hard, but none of us could work harder than he. He called us to
study the scriptures and led the way.”
“Elder Scott was at his best when teaching and testifying of the
infinite reach of the infinite Atonement of Christ and the joy to be
found in turning to God,” shared Elder Christofferson. “To sit with my
mission president in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for the last
seven years has been an incomparable blessing to me.”
Elder Christofferson recalled an interview several years ago in which
Elder Scott spoke of his special witness that God the Father and Jesus
Christ live. In the interview, Elder Scott said, "That word ‘know’ is a
very important word for those 15 men who are apostles, … not a hope, not
a belief, not a wish, but an absolute, confirmed certainty. Our Father
in Heaven is real. His Son, Jesus Christ, is real. I know that
personally and bear certain witness because I know the Savior.”
“We have had in our midst all these years Richard G. Scott, an
honorable man — even a man of God,” said President Monson, who offered
the concluding message. “Richard was blessed with an insightful mind, a
keen intellect and a charitable spirit. I am certain that many here
today are recipients of the tender and personal care always extended by
our beloved Elder Scott.”
“Richard G. Scott was a man of God for all seasons. He loved people;
he loved his family; he loved his Heavenly Father,” he said. “Richard
was a gentle soul. He taught us lovingly. May we demonstrate in our
lives and by our actions the lessons he has indelibly impressed upon us —
lessons of courage, lessons of patience, lessons of faith and lessons
of devotion. All these things Richard G. Scott taught us both in word
and in deed.”
President Monson visited Elder Scott to give him a blessing with the
assistance of Elder Scott’s son Michael on Tuesday before he passed
away. “I expressed gratitude for his many years of dedicated service,
for his willing attitude [and] for his undeviating faith. I told him we
loved him and thanked him for touching our lives for good.”
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir provided the music for the funeral
services. Songs included "I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” "Jesu, the
Very Thought Is Sweet" and "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing." Elder
Scott was laid to rest at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park in Salt Lake City.
Over the past week, condolences have poured in from all over the
world via email and on the Church’s social media channels, including
Elder Scott’s Facebook page
Just caught up! I fell behind while on vacation! I sure love reading all that is going on! You two are amazing and such wonderful examples to our family! We sure LOVE and MISS you guys!
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