A trip to Hannibal

A Preparation day for the Savilles, Rebers and the Williams. We were off to see the famous Hannibal, Mo. town. We have been there before visiting Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer areas but this time we toured an old mansion, that was built in the early 1900, "The Rockcliff Mansion". 30 marvelous rooms, just as they were over 100 years ago. He was a lumber king plus many more identities. They are trying to sell the mansion, we thought if we could all chip in we might could buy a couple of rooms. Elder Saville, Reber and Williams worked together in the mission office, Reber was 2nd councilor, with E/Williams and E/Saville is the scheduler, which makes this whole mission keep on our schedule.

We stopped at "Lover's Leap". A famous spot over looking the Mississippi River. The story goes that a young Indian couple plunged to their death at this spot when her father the chief would not allow them to get married. Their love was so strong that instead of living their lives separately they were willing to die together. We finished the day by going to our favorite eating place in Hannibal, "Lula Bell's". An old 'brothel' that has been turned into a restaurant and theme rooms on the second floor. It is decorated as such, and really has great food.

Serving in Carthage

It always makes a Sunday good if we can serve in Carthage. E/Williams does a great job giving the tour and his testimony in the Jail. What a wonderful Prophet, Joseph Smith and a loving brother, Hyrum. What a love they had for the gospel.

It snowed all day, we drove home about 20 miles an hour, with a dozen cars in front and a dozen behind us, with very low visibility, we were glad to get home. We have had a lot of snow this year. Feb. 28

Sleigh Rides in Old Nauvoo / Exodus

So much snow this year, the big red and green sleigh was brought out and "Chuck and Charlie" were hooked up. The visitors and missionaries loved going to 'Inspiration Point' and going past 'King Follets' well. The old song of "A horse knows the way to carry the sleigh" was really true this year. What a beautiful country side. E/S Williams enjoyed the sleigh ride this day. S/Williams loves her warm furry hood.

Feb. 4, 1846. The Saints leaving Nauvoo, heading West ward. Pass the Temple and down Parley Street, "The Trail of Hope", past the Memorial of Joseph and Brigham statue. S/Williams had the Draper family that she walked for. E/Williams and the teamsters hooked up 5 iron wheeled wagons 12 head of horses and 1 black team and buggy for Brigham Young. The teamsters number 13 right now in the winter time. They work hard and in cold weather.