Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Day 50, Tues, Oct 21, Maryville, MO to Omaha, NE


Finding the sculptures downtown was easy, but finding the Omaha Temple was much harder, dut to the fact that I wrote the address down incorrectly. But we finally arrived there. This is the very site of Winter Quarters and the burial ground of so many that died there in the bitter winter of 1846-47.
We enjoyed meeting the Sister Missionaries at the Information Center next to the Temple and viewing a wonderful film of the pioneer period.
Linda was not able to go, due to her leg being so painful after our full day, but with her encouragement I attended a 7:30 pm session and enjoyed it so much. This is a beautiful, small temple much like the one in Snowflake, Arizona.

2 comments:

ann said...

I saw the begining of those sculptures in small clay form many years ago, to see the enormity of what Ed has done is incredible. I guess you have to be there to fully appreciate it. It's remarkable to see what can be created with human hands! So glad you got a chance to see it first hand!!!

Jen and Bob said...

Yay. I finally was able to read the blog. A lot of catching up is needed to cover it all. What great memories and experiences. Jealous!!! ....but so happy for you. Thanks for sharing such beauty and great history with us.
Jen