Leaving Nauvoo

Well,  we now know how the Mormons felt when they had to leave Nauvoo in the winter of 1846.  Our mission is completed, and we are headed home in a very short time. This has been a glorious experience, far beyond explanation, and far beyond our expectations. To walk where those early saints walked....to tell of their lives and to testify of the truth of this gospel  has been a great privilege.

Time and again we were prompted to say and do things that were not of our making. I would sit down at the piano to play prelude music for a meeting, and would be inspired to play things I had never played before.  During our site tours, we are prompted to address certain concerns our guests may have, and we are asked, "How did you know that was on our minds?" 

And the performances by the talented youth who came to Nauvoo for 3 months to entertain and inspire our guests were amazing.  Not a dry eye in the house. We are truly grateful to have been here.

Thanks to all of you who followed our progress.  And we are sorry there has been a lapse in our postings.  The summer here was about as busy as you can imagine. We increased the number of shows in which we performed....we extended the hours the sites were open...we increased the number of wagon and carriage rides each day, and we tried to keep cool in the heat and humidity that is pretty oppressive in mid Summer.

Finally, if you have not visited Nauvoo, you should come. Families by the thousands come each year and spend anywhere from 3 days to a week.  There is something for all to do, even little kids. They love playing at "Pioneer Pastimes" and never want to leave.  The Spirit of Nauvoo is present everywhere, and when you leave, you cannot doubt that Prophets of God walked this town. 

Here are a few final pictures for your enjoyment.  This will be our last Blog entry.

With Love to All.........Elder and Sister Meier

This is our "Farewell Card" we left for all the missionaries here. 

A scene from "Rendezvous In Old Nauvoo".