Things have really quieted down here in Nauvoo. We served at the Visitors center this morning from 7:45am to 1:30pm, and we had only two guests come in right before we left! And the Rendezvous Play was cancelled because there were no tickets handed out. So here we have around 120 missionaries in over 30 sites waiting for ANYONE to come! Can you imagine the poor soul that ventures into Nauvoo in January??
Mom and I were up early, ready to begin the day. We had our morning devotional and prayers and then off on our nice long walk. I got to review my Editors part and enjoyed a little warmer morning. The temperatures were in the low 20's, but no wind, and that makes a huge difference! We got home right at 7:00am and got ready for the day. We even walked over to the Visitors center for our morning shift.
With the area so quiet, we have taken up going to the temple on Tuesdays at the first available session which is 6:00pm. There were about 30 missionaries that made that session so it was fun to be there with them. I had a chance to think about most of the missionaries in that session. They all come from such varied backgrounds and have had so many different challenges in their lives.
Some have lost companions to death and some to divorce. Some are experiencing health challenges and some are watching family members back home make poor choices. But we all have one thing in common. We are here in Nauvoo serving this mission with the attitude that Elder Joseph B. Worthlin made popular; "come what may and love it"! It is pretty special to be surrounded by such good people! We are not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but we are willing to serve.
I love that... be willing!! We just need to be willing! The Lord can work miracles with a willing heart and mind!❤
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