Carthage
The Prophet Joseph Smith (1805 – 18844) and his brother Hyrum, were martyred here at Carthage Jail. The Lord said he took them unto Himself so they could rest.
Day Eight: Ticked in Kansas
Day Eight
We got ticked in Kansas! I wanted to explore an old stone schoolhouse and buildings in a field – the guys took off for the woods. We later discovered we had been ticked – ugh.
Emily prepared us a beautiful breakfast and off we went. We missed the tornadoes tearing through the state, our condolences to the people affected by the terrible storms.
As we continued through Kansas on I-70, we came upon Abilene, home of President Dwight D. Eisnehower. I like Ike! One of my early memories was seeing the president ride in a convertible in a parade, I was 2 or 3. Tim had written a report on him in elementary school. We stopped to pay our respects.
Don’t make me call the flying monkeys!
Among the Kansas displays and memorabilia we saw at the Dwight D. Eisnehower Presidential Library, was this flying monkey. It was a prototype for those created for the “Wizard of Oz.”
Hmm, I wonder if they do windows?
There’s no place like home
This 1920- 30’s Kansas quilt reminded me of the one made by Newell’s great grandmother that we have hanging in our family room. I think I’m ready to go home.
Day Nine: Hugs and Home
Day Nine
Needed to stop for one more round of hugs and goodbyes. Andrew, Simone, Elton and the others leave for duty in Afghanistan soon. Annie and we will be waiting and praying.
God bless our men and women in the service of our country.
3255 miles and nine days later we’re back in Utah. Thanks to our good neighbors, Debbie and Gaylen, the cat is alive and the house is still standing. We are ready to plan our next adventure….
To Mother, with love
How well do you know Mom’s story?
ALL ABOUT MOM
Your favorite color
Favorite flower
About your birth
What you loved to do with your Mom
Your Dad
Your favorite relatives (and why)
Values they instilled in you
Favorite childhood activities
Family trips
Books you loved
Who were your heroes?
Your dreams?
Your brothers and sisters
Childhood home
Your grandparents
Memories of church
Your favorite teacher in elementary school (and why)
Your favorite holiday (and why)
Your favorite subjects in high school
Some popular songs
Did you play sports, act, write or….
What you did with your friends
Your first job
Your first car
Your first boyfriend
How you he met my father
Why they picked my name
About college
Your accomplishments
Service to God
Service in the community
Your favorite vacation
People you’ve known
Places you’ve been
Your favorite president
Your adult dreams
Your favorite game
Favorite scripture story
Favorite books
Favorite television and movies
Things you wished you’d done differently
Your passions
Your hobbies
What you’d like to do.
Life’s lessons