Nauvoo

So for Spring Break we went to visit Grandma and Grandpa Wagon in Nauvoo. We managed to surprise Janice. Grandpa helped us plan it out, as it was really his idea. Everyone was so excited to see one another that we stayed up far to late talking and catching up. I Love Dell and Janice!!! We were able to have a steady serenade of "The Rendezvous Show" music as grandmother practiced diligently every spare moment. It was wonderful and honestly I don't know why she needed to practice, she sounds amazing. Grandpa assured us he failed the audition to participate in the show, but something tells me he's wrong. We will have to go back just to see the two of them perform.

I have never been and was very excited to visit. My expectations were definitely exceeded. I only wish that we had been able to see it in the full spring beauty. I suppose that will just give our family an excuse to go back there soon.

We really tried to gear our tour more around the fun things for kids in Nauvoo IE. the brickyard, blacksmith, family living center, visitor center, ox cart ride, and carriage ride to inspiration point. However Our children were the most touched by the Trail of Hope. As we walked down the street towards the Mississippi and read the plaques with thoughts of the saints as they left their homes, we were all very touched by the spirit. The sacrifice that the Saints endured, providing for the Lords work to continue and grow to what it is now is truly humbling. Our family will forever be changed in the way we view our gratitude for the gospel in each of our lives.
Perhaps there are a few things that were special to me in Nauvoo, really there are so many its hard to type just a few. It was very moving to have Grandpa give us a tour of liberty Jail, and Last but certainly not least, Attending the Nauvoo Temple was breath-taking. There is such a yearning to return.

We are so greatful to have had the opportunity to visit our beloved grandparents and see such an amazing part of our spiritual hertiage.