Al and Kathy's Nauvoo Temple 6 month mission

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Nearing the end of our mission, one more week left

On September 17th we will be leaving Nauvoo, our six month temple mission. What a wonderful experience. So much in depth understanding to a historical and spiritual place. A place where we had ancestors live here, work here, were persecuted for their religion here and started their exodus to the great salt lake valley over 170 years ago. We have learned so much and are so grateful for this opportunity. The Temple is a sacred place and we had the opportunity to work here. Every time I would enter into the temple,

I would look up at the building and the bell tower and think to myself, "am I really here? "

This beautiful place. Such a miracle that we are here in this historical place.

I have taken the time to read and learn about the many symbols on the temple from "Testaments in Stone" by R. Lane Wright. And how the windows are made from a book called the "Window Maker" by Charles Allen. Such a fine craftsman. Another book I read is "Most Glorious of All" regarding the essential ordinance of baptism. Reading the Doctrine and Covenants while here just added to my testimony that Joseph Smith was and is a true Prophet of God. He was so amazing that words can't really describe it.

All those that read this, friend, relative or foe, Do investigate and pray over the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, In his Name, Amen.

A visit from Debbie and Danny Heath

On August 28th we were pleased to have a visit from a niece and her husband, Danny and Debbie Heath. We toured around Nauvoo and did some work at the temple. It was great to see them.

An interest to Danny Heath, inside the blacksmith shop

Also I got a picture of an harbor full of gourds. I have never seen anything like it.

Gourds growing on an arbor in the garden area of the Lyon Drug in Nauvoo

I have never seen anything like this.

Monday, August 27, 2018

Stunning looking calves to be trained as yoke pulling oxen

Brother Jim Droste brought these Calves to Nauvoo and he is training them to be yoked up to a wagon.

They are really stunning looking and quite tame.

A Little Project for a special occasion coming up before the end of the year

The Applique on outfit shows one of the symbols used on the outside and inside of the temple. A Column with the elongated star that depicts the Love of Christ coming down to earth from the Heavens, Like a Child.

New baby boy to be born in October to son Brian and wife Jenna. Name has been chosen
Lucas Alvin Burningham
An epic name.

Something I wanted to do while here in Nauvoo.

Snake Alley in Burlington Iowa

In Burlington, Iowa there is a residential hairpin turn that is called Snake Alley. More curvy than any other street in the world, even more so than in San Francisco.

Cobblestone Street and it is over 100 years old.

Amish visit and dinner August 20, 2018

50 plus Temple missionaries went out to an Amish farm where they cooked us a fresh from the farm dinner. They gave us horse drawn buggy rides and it was quite fun.