The next day we made our way to NAUVOO!!! Being in the same state as Chicago, this was probably our shortest driving distance the whole trip...a whopping 4 and a half hours. Short and sweet. However, a bit rainy and stormy near the end of the trip which caused a few tears from some people and some excitement from others in our family.
Nauvoo is a very special place for me as I went there often with my family and friends growing up in the midwest. My testimony of my Savior and His restored gospel truly took root and grew as I visited the sacred grounds of Nauvoo and learned more about the Book of Mormon, the faith and sacrifice of the early Saints, prophets of God, and the purpose of temples. Because of these experiences, Nauvoo will always hold a very special place in my heart.
So it was very fitting and wonderful when we met my parents there that evening! We were so excited to see Grammy and Papa and later on, to meet up with Jonathan's parents too and spend more time with them.
The house we were staying in happened to be across the street from the beautiful Nauvoo temple. We walked around the grounds and watched as the sun set on this magnificent and holy edifice. I could not stop taking pictures of this beautiful place and was so happy to be there all together with my family.
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