January 26, 2016 - Tuesday in Nauvoo

Although it was cloudy and windy this morning, the temperatures remained in the high 20's.  After our morning devotional and prayers, we ventured out for our morning constitutional.  We had a great walk around Nauvoo!  

Our site assignment today was the Visitors Center for the early shift.  Our walk there was equally refreshing!  At the Visitors Center we had a very quiet morning with just 2 visitors before we had the Ramsey's come in for the closing shift at 1:00pm.  We did get to visit with Elder and Sister Cox from Idaho Falls and got to know them a little better.  They are serving an 18 month mission here and are scheduled to go home about 2 months before we do.  We also arranged to have the Ramsey's over for breakfast for dinner this coming Sunday as long as we both have it off.  

The afternoon was spent in quiet relaxation.  I got in a short nap and then worked some more on Macie's little knit hat.  We had a wonderful afternoon meal and then got ready for the 6:00pm temple session.  We were, again, invited to be the witness couple.  It is always a special experience to serve in the temple!

Mom and I get to teach the Sunday School lesson #5 this Sunday.  It comes from 1 Nephi 16-22.  Some great chapters including building the ship and following the Liahona.   Two great events in the Book of Mormon!  Mom brought up this insight tonight;  Why did Lehi need the Liahona and the Brother of Jared did not?..... and, Why did Nephi build one kind of ship and Jared and his brother build a different kind?

Here are some ideas;  The family of Lehi had a lot of opposition within the family and Jared did not.  The voice of the Lord was prevalent with Jared and his family, while Lehi had a lot of murmuring to contend with.  Both families had different things to learn and grow from and the Lord knew what they needed to succeed.  They each just had to accept the conditions and the lessons that were being presented.