Bootiful Nauvoo

 On Saturday night they had a big Halloween celebration

They call it a pumpkin walk.  On both sides of  the 

street, they have hundreds of carved pumpkins.

 This is a monument to Joseph and Emma Smith

 A fun carving of a pumpkin

 Frank is standing by an original log cabin.  He is

eating from a bag of popcorn, which they were handing out.

It was so cold, we had to wear winter coats.

 Frank met one of his friends along the way.

 He also met Elvis.  They also had scarecrows along

the street.  The businesses were opened late and we

went in to look around just to get out of the cold. 

At six there was a parade and after that a man and 

lady came out on a balcony and sang Phantom of the Opera.

They were really good singers. 

It was a fun night but soooo cold.

Around the Temple-25 Oct. 2017

 This is the view when you step outside the Temple.

Beautiful flowers around the Temple

This was a great day in the temple.
We worked the morning shift and then we went on
a special endowment session at 1:00 just for the
temple workers.  It was a beautiful experience.
After we changed into our street clothes and we climbed 
the stairs up to the bell tower. 

 Across the street from the Temple.

 Joseph and Hyrum Smith statue

Notwithstanding the greatness of the task, I must do according

to the strict commands of God.  Jacob 2:10

Drive from Kearney Neb to Nauvoo-21 Oct. 2017

 Changing leaves-Pretty colors

 We made it!

 Our Apartment, kitchen and living room together.

Unpacking.  We are in an upstairs apartment.  It is 

very nice and we are very happy to be here.

Drive from Rock Springs Wy. to Kearney, Neb. 20 Oct 2017

 Lots of flat open country

 Lone wolf 

 Our car is packed full

Interstate 80 is a semi truck highway.

We were always passing semi trucks.

Salt Lake City Temple, temple training

 Sitting on beautiful Temple Square

 We had training in the Salt Lake Temple

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Oct. 17 -19
We are the first to see the new training films
which are very uplifting and spiritual. 

So happy to be in the temple.

 The hand-cart statue 

Beautiful Flowers

Aaronic Priesthood Statue

Nauvoo Temple Mission 2017

     Sunday 15 Oct 2017 was our farewell.

We feel it is a blessing and honor to serve in Nauvoo.

Starting a new blog-Oct 2017

Ashlee, Maddie, Charles, Dustin

Cheryl and Todd

Rachel, Sarah, Ashlee, Maddie, Dustin
Todd, Cheryl, Charles

Family Photo

Kids playing

Nala, Luke, Alyssa

Lydia, Emily Luke

Mathew, Amy Thanks for having it at your house

Aubrey, Alyssa, Emily, Lydia, Brayden, Nathan, Tyson

Lydia and Braydon

Spencer, Nathan Gill

Sunday Dinner

Today we had the main dish and had dinner in our apartment.  I used a tablecloth I bought at Ferdanado Llort and napkin holders I got in Guatemala.  I fixed cola chicken  and after we ate we had to get a group picture. What great people and great friends.



Along the Coast

"Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. 1 Chronicles 16:9

 

 Our first stop was in Libertad at the fish pier. Brother Lopez,was our guide, the   Petersens, Us, Thompsons, Clarks, and Sister Wegkamp.  Frank is watching them clean and cut up the fish.

 We drove along the coast, through the tunnels to the coastal city of Acaljutla where we had lunch.  The restaurant overlooked the ocean.  I, Marilee Clark, Lisa Wegkamp walked down to the shore.  Had to get a picture of the tree roots.  These ladies are doing their wash in the water troff.

Picture of the shore line, with the waves coming in.

 

 Next we went into a secured area on the port.  We saw battle ships,big cargo ships and met some sailors from Taiwan.  They are building a new church in Acaljutla and we were able to go see it.  The Bishop and Pres. Petersen observing the work.

General Conference

 After we watched the first session of conference at the church, we had lunch at Petersens.  Halls provided the main dish.  After the second session of conference we got this picture with some of the temple workers.  Sis. Petersen, Me, Sister Anyla, Sister Componueva

Saturday General Conference

 The Petersens invited us over for waffles and strawberries before conferece began. The picture on the right: Us, Sister Lopez, Sister Majano, Wegkamps, Thompsons, Clarks, Pres. Peterson, Brother Lopez.