4 days ago
Thursday, July 26, 2012
We spent 9 nights at different hotels.After a long day of driving and seeing many places it's nice to have a comfortable place to relax and rest. We went swimming a lot of times and one of the hotel we stayed in had a playground and the kids enjoyed it. While at Nauvoo we stayed 2 nights at Nauvoo Family Inn & Suites with our friends Monah & Brad and their kids. The kids had a good time... It was nice spending some time with our friends in Nauvoo.
Russ and I had the opportunity to go on a session at Nauvoo Temple. It was a wonderful experience and it felt so great to be able to do it in Nauvoo Temple.
Historic Nauvoo
In 1839, early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—called “Mormons”—established this place of peace and beauty on a great bend in the Mississippi. Today, Nauvoo is one of America’s premier historic communities. Visitors can explore more than 40 historic sites from the 1840 time period.
Picnic with friends (Monah, Charma and their family) @ Illinois State Park.
The Nauvoo Illinois Temple stands on a high bluff overlooking a bend in the Mississippi River. The majestic building is a faithful reproduction of the original Nauvoo Temple built by Mormon settlers in the 1840s and destroyed by arson fire in 1848 and tornado-force winds in 1850. Featured on the grounds west of the temple is a handsome statue depicting Church founder Joseph Smith and brother Hyrum Smith on horseback; both were martyred in Carthage Jail during construction of the original temple. Nauvoo is rich in Church history and the destination of thousands of tourists each year
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Nauvoo—Carthage Jail
Carthage Jail, where the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were martyred. You can also tour the visitors’ center and walk through the beautiful gardens, where a life-size statue pays tribute to Joseph and Hyrum.
We were in Nauvoo Illinois on Thursday-Saturday.
The Nauvoo Pageant & Frontier Country Fair
The
Nauvoo Pageant chronicles the building of Nauvoo and the
Temple as well as the hopes of these early Saints, their
trials and their joys. But most of all it tells of their
love for the Lord. It is a celebration in song,
dance and testimony echoing their testimony that Jesus
is the Christ yesterday, today and forever. With
painstaking research, this live performance shows why
thousands came to Nauvoo in the 1840's and portrays the
faith and courage it took to follow a Prophet even in
their poverty. To be able to build that glorious temple
after being refugees in Quincy IL only a few years
before showed incredible faith. They had very little to
give financially, but they gave all they had to this
effort. Although the original Temple had barely
begun to be used when the saints were forced to leave,
they left knowing they had followed the commandment of
the Lord. 150 years after the original temple was
destroyed and left in ruin, the new
Nauvoo Temple has been reconstructed as close
to the original structure as possible. We can feel the
rejoicing in heaven as those early saints look down and
see that their beloved temple once again stands
majestically on the bluff overlooking the Mississippi.
They must feel complete joy as they see that their faith
and sacrifices to follow the Lord and build that temple
in their poverty was not forgotten. It is a testimony to
all who see this beautiful temple that with God, nothing
is impossible.
A guy from England who played as Robert Laird
Precious Moments Chapel and Visitor Center
Samuel J. Butcher, artist and creator of Precious Moments, dreamed of building a chapel as his gift of gratitude for God’s blessings in his life. After laboring for five years, through faith, that dream became reality with the opening of Precious Moments Chapel in 1989. Located in the scenic Ozarks of Southwest Missouri, the hearts of millions of visitors have been touched by the serenity, inspiration and beauty of Precious Moments Chapel and gardens.
St Louis Missouri Temple
The St. Louis Missouri Temple was the first temple built in Missouri, though temple sites were dedicated in the 1830s in Independence, Far West, and Adam-ondi-Ahman.
The site for the St. Louis Missouri Temple was approved by each
member of the First Presidency. Each was individually escorted to six
possible sites, and each in turn selected the same site to build the
temple.
The Mississippi River
The Gateway Arch
The nation’s tallest monument at 630 feet, the Gateway Arch has beckoned visitors for more than 40 years with its iconic, awe-inspiring shape. The vision of renowned architect Eero Saarinen, the Gateway Arch commemorates Thomas Jefferson and St. Louis’ role in the westward expansion of the United States.
Welcome to the Museum of Westward Expansion!
The Museum of Westward Expansion preserves some of the rarest artifacts from the days of Lewis and Clark. Through our exciting exhibits, you can explore the world of the American Indians and the 19th century pioneers who helped shape the history of the American West.
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