Happy Thanksgiving!

We are most thankful this season for the opportunity to serve our Father In Heaven in this historic Nauvoo. We are also very grateful for our family and especially that Rob's gift( a kidney) to Traci is still working and working very well. We know that anyone of you would have done the same thing for her if you had the opportunity. That is the greatest part, seeing our children supporting each other and taking care of each other while we are gone. Keep it up. We love you and all of our friends also.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM OLD NAUVOO.

I asked God ...

I asked God to take away my pain.
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
Her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a by-product of tribulations, it isn't granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
I give you blessings, Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.

I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me.
God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea!

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Mission Experience

I was serving in the John Taylor Home here in Nauvoo on Wednesday. John Taylor was the 3rd Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A couple came in who were not of our faith. They were very interested in learning what Nauvoo was all about. After I showed them the home and told them a little about John Taylor, I testified to them of the truthfulness of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. I testified that I knew the Book of Mormon was the word of God. I told them about my own conversion to the gospel.

As we went down stairs I mentioned something about reading the Book of Mormon and the husband said that he thought that would be interesting. I asked him if he would like a Book of Mormon and he said he thought he would. I gave them a Book of Mormon and then they asked how it compared with their protestant bible. My companion, Sister King, then said that if it was the King James version it would compare very well and that was the version we used. I then told them that the Book of Mormon was another witness of the mission and teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ and that if they read it and prayed about it they would know whether or not it was true. He then mentioned that with the job he had he had time to read and that he would read the book. I know they will find the truth.

I was very excited to think that I was able to perhaps help someone to come unto Christ through the restored gospel. It was a great day!

Blogging

I was reading our Ensign the other day and it had an article in it about using our blogs to answer questions about the church. We really want to be part of the discussion out there because so many people have misconceptions about Mormons. What are some of the things you wonder about us? Do you believe everything you hear? Just ask us and we can tell you what you want to know.

One of the things we are often asked is "Do you worship Joseph Smith?" Answer: No we worship the Lord Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father. We revere Joseph Smith because he is the prophet our Savior chose to restore His church to the earth in these Latter Days. We love our Savior Jesus Christ and we also are grateful to the prophet Joseph for the sacrifice he made also. Have any questions? Just ask us.

Halloween in Nauvoo

Halloween is a big celebration in Nauvoo. The missionaries help to carve it seems like at least a hundred pumpkins. That took about 2 days. Then the day of Halloween, the pumpkins are delivered up to town and put along Mulholland Street in Nauvoo. It is the main street in town. They have candles in them and they are lit about 6 P.M. Then there is a big parade. All of the businesses are open and there are lots of people who are selling food to eat. It was pretty amazing. The Missionaries had a band wagon where they were playing their instruments and singing.


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