January 11, 2016 - Monday in Nauvoo

There was a warming trend today and the morning temperatures were in the high teens and the afternoon temperature reached into the low 30's.  We actually got to take two long walks today.  The morning walk was cold enough to only complete half the distance, while the afternoon walk we were able to cover the entire course.  This was an exercise filled P-day!

After our morning devotional, prayers and walk, we got ready for the day and left for Quincy at 9:00am.  We really got a lot accomplished!  Mom was able to spend her last Christmas discount bucks at the Christopher and Banks store in Quincy and got three new shirts for the price of one.  Then she found another warm top at Sam's!  This one was under $13!!

A warm addition to her wardrobe

We also picked up some additional knitting yarn at the fabric store, and I found some bargain items at Wal-Mart for my knitting tools storage.  And, by the way, gas prices were down to $1.82 per gallon.  We are filling up the van only every three weeks or so.  We have been able to cut way back on our driving by being in the middle of the lower area of Nauvoo, and walking everywhere we can, weather permitting!

This afternoon we spent a very quiet part of our day with having a few things to do.  One of the Elder's called me and needed help tying off a knit hat so I walked down to the Print Shop where he was working and showed him how.... imagine that!  Then we had lunch and our long afternoon walk.  When we got back, we had our Family Home Evening, and then it was time for mom to say good night!  I laid down for a quick nap and have finished up the day with blogging and some reading.  I may even have some time to start a birthday hat for Maddie!

It is incredible the positive influence the missionaries have in this area.  At Wal-Mart this morning, the cashier spoke very highly of the Mormons, although she was not one.  We invited her to come and see us in Nauvoo and marveled at the positive impact she had received from missionaries going through her checkout line.  She even let us know about her upcoming anniversary with her husband... 61 years in August!  We told her to come and celebrate with us!

Then, as I was checking out at Sam's, and mom was talking to Josie on the phone, three precious girls ranging in age from about 9 years to about 12 years came up to me and asked if they could help empty my shopping cart onto to belt.  They were so cute!  They were with their mom and having lunch at Sam's, and saw the "missionaries" and came over to help.  I went over to them afterwards and spoke with the mom and thanked them , again, for their kindness! 

That pretty much explains the P-day in the life of two senior missionaries.  We have enjoyed stocking up for the week ahead, and resting from our labors.  It has been a good day for us and we are grateful for this opportunity to serve this mission together.