Nauvoo Reunion Part 4

 Thursday, June 28th dawned warm and humid - about 90 degrees and 80% humidity.  We got an early start on a wagon ride through old Nauvoo before they shut the rides down because of the heat. 

 Addison took the above and following pics - not a bad eye!

 She also took this one.  I liked this photo simply because it's Patty Session's home.  Patty was the nurse midwife for the Saints in Nauvoo.  She delivered over 3,000 babies!  I'm no where near there - maybe 30 babies - and I'm not the one who really delivers them - but I love that part of my job!

 
 Once back - Bob and Dan took a few minutes to greet those they served!  Leighton loved them!  Surprised me because at home we have a hard time getting her to pet our horses!  Maybe she just likes missionary horses!

After the wagon ride, we went and walked around the Women's Garden.  This is one of the few things I can remember about visiting Nauvoo as a young girl.  I loved the statues then and it was fun seeing them again!

 Later we spent some time at the Living Center eating fresh bread, learning about candle dipping, pottery, barrel making, and perhaps everyone's favorite - making rope!

The heat took the energy out of all of us!

We visited the Community of Christ sites - briefly.  There just isn't the same feeling or spirit there as there is at the LDS sites.  The home of Joseph Smith and several river front sites belong to the Community of Christ church as well as the graves of Joseph, Hyrum and Emma.  

 After our visits around town we ended the night with Nauvoo Rendezvous.  Earlier in the day we had also seen Just Plain Anna Amanda.  After all we did and saw and in the heat - I have a wonderful respect for these missionaries both young and old!  They were leading tours, performing and teaching all day long and in the heat!  They were difficult to keep up with!

More to come still!