Hiram Dayton's Property. 11-8-15

I finally found some time this week to locate some of Hiram Dayton's property in Nauvoo. To my surprise one of his 8 or 9 pieces of property is only a block down the street west from me - on Young Street.

In this picture I am standing in front of my house. Hiram's property is just beyond the last greenish tree on the left where you can see a tiny car.

Missionary Moments. 11-8-15

I love working in the Visitor's Center 2 or 3 times a week! Saturday I was privileged to share 4 copies of the Book of Mormon with a wonderful group who sincerely wanted to learn about it! The restored gospel is so glorious. I love sharing the story of Joseph Smith with others. It resonates all the way through me and fills me with joy each time I tell it. The gospel truly is the good news - the Plan of Happiness!

One Step at a Time. 11-8-15

My garage is shaping up! I missed the best picture of all. At the beginning of the week when they removed the cement forms, the whole area was filled with clutter and piles of dirt and debris. It almost looked like a tornado had touched down!

I keep remembering what my mother tells me in hard times: The Lord is building a castle out of your little cottage. It can't all be beautiful without knocking down the old structure first. So I am learning patience and humility while my castle is being built!

Fall Is Falling - 11-8-15

Fall is did unitedly falling - and leaving a beautiful carpet on the ground. What a beautiful sight! It's glorious to be living in the midst of nature. Many trees are now bare, but so much spectacular beauty remains. How I love it here!

Beautiful Nauvoo! 11-2-15

I got called as an assistant site leader at the Visitor's Center, and I am thrilled! I love talking to people and sharing the gospel with them! I know I will really enjoy it. I gave away a Book of Mormon this week at the Visitor's Center and invited the couple to read it.

These two pictures are from the Visitor's Center. Have a wonderful week. I love you!

Fall at Its Height 11-2-15

I'm finally settled in my cute little house, and after a stormy week, the fall weather is glorious!

Here's the light shining through the storm.

Happy Halloween in Nauvoo! 11-2-15

Happy Halloween! I loved seeing pictures of my grandchildren in their Halloween costumes! They looked adorable. Here's a Halloween house across the street from my first Nauvoo home.