Carriage Ride

This is Burt Wasson.  He and his wife, Chris were here last year as temple missionaries.  They came back to the historic mission because the mission needed teamsters and Burt is a teamster.  Our friends,  Jill and Kyle Franklin, arranged a carriage ride for all of us.  We had to go in two shifts and we went after hours, but Burt was willing to take us.  He gave a wonderful narrative of the history of the outlying areas of Nauvoo.  We enjoyed it very much.

It turns out, it was President Condie's birthday.  Jill had a big cake made and we all sang Happy Birthday.  Then President Condie used a paper plate to fan the flames out.  I thought that was a pretty good idea and will remember it.  He entertained us with funny stories about the general authorities he has worked with.

In the middle is Jill.  When we asked how we were to pay for our dinner, she said, "It has already been taken care of."  She and Kyle treated us to a wonderful party.