I had a real good sleep last night so I am hoping to do the same tonight. I don't know if a bowl of cereal made the difference, so stay tuned. I was to be a Wagon Narrator today but with the weather so cold there were no tours. I was home all day and phoned about 15 minutes before I was to go, to check if I was needed. I worked on tying a table runner that I had brought home from the Family Living Center. Dan phoned so we got caught up with his news. Nothing has changed with his leg as it still swells and is very painful.
I made two dozen cinnamon rolls for our breakfast tomorrow... We are doing a reenactment of the Exodus that took place in February 1846, so we meet for a quick breakfast and then walk down Parley Street to the Mississippi River. I will tell you more about this tomorrow. So I ventured out into the cold to take our baked goods to the FLC and then stopped at the Temple for an hour.Back to the house to finish the runner had some supper and then finished off the blog and started this one.
SATURDAY the 2nd
No I didn't sleep the night through.Up and at it early. It had snowed during the night but that means that the temperatures had warmed up.to 27 degrees. Still piled the layers on. Went to the Family Living Center for the first part of the program.We had a Continental Breakfast then I read a brief one page history of the Saint and why they left in Feb and some of their experiences.We then lined up with the Nauvoo Legion first in line holding handmade rifles and then followed the Flag bearers ( I had a huge Canadian Flag) representing the pioneers who came from Canada. Next were the folks representing the Saints who had left Nauvoo. Research had been done on the "ancestors" and others that they were wearing the names tags for. I requested and wore the name of Zina Huntington Young who was the mother of Zina Card, the part that I had played in the Temple Pageant in Cardston in 1897 Bringing up the rear was the carriage with the Christensens dressed in costumes and representing Brigham and Mary Young, covered wagons and the wagons that we use on the tours. As we turned from Main Street to Parley Street, the cold wind blowing off the Mississippi River let us feel its strength I had to stop and adjust my scarf and couldn't help but wonder what the Saints must have endures in weather such as this. As we reached the river and the Pioneer Memorial Site, (which has the names of over 2000 Saint that died on their way to the Salt Lake Valley), we had the flag raising, Pledge of Allegiance, another talk and sang Come, Come Ye Saints.After a moment of silence we heard "Taps" which was a fitting tribute to those valiant Saints. What faith they had in God and to move West because they had to. I feel very honored to be here and to have this experience and to learn of these dedicated saints who made the ultimat sacrifice.
SUNDAY the 3rd
It has been a 6 kleenex day. Really felt love today for all who spoke in Church today, for their inspired heart felt testimonies as well as the lesson in SS and RS. Then tonight it was the Fireside or as they used to call it in the 1840's "Sociables"on those Saint that were here in Nauvoo and left for the West. The stories were so touching of their ancestors. What amazing stories as well as some modern day pioneers.
MONDAY
I am not writing tonight as I am too tired as I woke at 4 AM and couldn't get back to sleep. A new song that we are leaning for Sunset By the Mississippi called Grandma Apron was going on in my head and I couldn't shake it so I won't be writing tonight.
TUESDAY THE 5th
I had a good sleep so I am even awake tonight.It has been a beautiful day 40 Degrees or 4 Celsius. Today on my mail run I spied an eagle so I headed down to the river and sure enough there were 3 of them standing on the edge of the ice by a large water hole hoping to catch a fish. I got a Christmas/Valentines card from Donna today so that was great to hear from her and she included my favorite comic The Family Circle. I also got the Hill Spring Ward notes to me. It was wonderful to get their encouraging words and know that I am missed and that I am remembered in their prayers.It was a nice enough day for me to ride my bike to the FLC. I worked on a new shawl and as ever the tying of knots in the fringe of the runners that have come off the loom. They had baked bread today in the bustle oven and even shared some...it was excellent. We had the Rendezvous show tonight and some new folks debuted in their new part so that was very exciting as it was word perfect.We have some great actors that didn't know they were actors till they came to Nauvoo.
WEDNESDAY the 6th
The final farewell to the Christensen's so sad to see them go. I really have a hard time with these good byes.These feelings go very deep and I am wiped for the rest of the day.Yet we all know that the time had come because of his condition.(ALS) I know only to well when your loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness.She has some hard days ahead, After training meeting I had my 3 month interview with the President. He asked me what my goals were. So I have a few. Listen more, memorize and keep in remembrance certain scriptures
Went to the temple, it truly is a place to feel peace on earth.As I walked into the chapel the organ was playing Be Still My Soul which has been a great comfort to me over the years.
THURSDAY thru SAT.
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