Have a grateful day!

Each week that passes by, and it gets closer and closer to our leaving Nauvoo in December, Scott and I get a little more nostalgic.  We have thought a lot about the many experiences we have had, the people we’ve had the opportunity to serve with, the streets we’ve walked, and the inspiring pioneers we’ve learned about. Most of all we have talked about how we have changed and learned more about the Savior and his love for us.  To know that he has provided us with these experiences is humbling.  We hope we have done our best to be his servants. We also know how grateful we are to family members and friends who have supported us in so many different ways. We could not have focused on serving well without your help. See, there I go, getting all sentimental.  I think that’s going to happen more and more as our time here draws to a close.  So get used to it :0)

Probably our favorite experience this week was having President and Sister Lusvardi in our home for a visit.  We love them and are grateful Heavenly Father saw fit to have our paths cross.  What a blessing they have been in our lives.

As this is Thanksgiving week, I just want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my Heavenly Father for the blessings of each and every day.  I want to live in thanksgiving daily.  How can I not be grateful?  God has given me everything.  How can I not serve him as a way to express that gratitude?  That’s why it is a blessing to me to serve as his missionary.  So, with that, I say…Have a grateful day!

Crossing the Mississippi River to Fort Madison as the sun was setting.

Some serious renovation going on at Heber C. Kimball's home. 
We're hoping they have it complete before we leave.

My very favorite missionary companion :0)