This message was sent to all the missionaries this week:
Who remembers what happened at the Nauvoo Temple last January 27th? Well, it happened again this evening. And in case you need a memory jog or weren't here, the sprinkler pipe in the sealing room 6 broke, flooding that room and the marriage waiting room. Tonight it was just before the 6 p.m. session was to begin when the fire alarms went off. There were more people to help than just Elder Diederich who discovered the problem last year on a Monday night when the temple was closed. The mess is just as messy but the amount of water wasn't as much. And the work of the temple went on through the 8 p.m. session as we listened to the sound of vacuums and fans and voices carrying down the staircase. However, in the endowment rooms, it was just the sound of the Lord's work going forward. The walls, furniture, carpets, chairs, upholster, etc. are the worldly things that facilitate the Lord's work. The damage stayed away from the important things. And the newly retired engineer who was treated to an open house earlier in the afternoon, was there to assist in the work. Pres. Church has retired early to care for his mother and his stake duties. Matt Jones is now in charge and will see to the repairs of the temple.
Yes, if happened again! Rudi was called immediately back to the temple to assist. We didn't work that night but they needed Rudi to help. Hopefully, they'll figure out how to keep the pipes from freezing and take care of it for good. We want the temple to stand for years to come.
This will be my last week typing with one and half hands. The cast comes off Wednesday and then it's just a matter of time till the stitch marks will disappear.
Winter has returned to the Midwest with a vengeance. This week the schools throughout the state were closed for two and three days depending where you live. The temple schedule never missed a beat.
Today on the way back from Canton it stated to rain and quickly turned to ice and slick roads. The missionaries who came for dinner at our cottage were slipping and sliding all over the place. We don't get a lot of snow just ice! Got to love it!
Last Monday night we had dinner at the Terry's. We were suppose to go to Quincy but the weather was too bad to travel that far so Marie Terry invited the Atkins over along with us to celebrate my birthday. We had a nice dinner and played games after. They taught us a new game called Canadian Salad. So fun. I'll teach my family how to play when we get home. Bunco Babes it might be fun to try it out! Mindless like Bunco!
Each morning as we go to the temple I tell Rudi I'm never going to be warm again. How quick I forget how warm the summers get. What I wouldn't give to see the temperature about freezing. I should be use to these temperatures but every year older I get the harder the cold weather affects me. Tami, we are usually colder than Gillette Wyoming. Oh, and we get the wind also too!
Due to the flood this weekend Rudi has spent lots of time cleaning up and trying to convince the higher ups how to avoid this happening again. He gets so frustrated that the temple has to get so many approvals before anything can get done. I keep telling him he doesn't need to stress so much he will be leaving real soon. You know Rudi, he takes a personal interest. The temple is lucky to have him!
It really is amazing how the ordinance work doesn't miss a beat due to the structural damage to the temple. The Lord is truly in charge of His house and the work that goes on in it.
Rudi and I serve as endowment coordinators on Saturday night. Rudi is doing great and things are running very smooth. So glad he can serve as much as he does. Hopefully, he'll be ready to serve in our temple at home. I really love the temple and want to start working again when we get home. Hope they can use us.
Today we started the temple prep. class in the Canton Branch. We had five couples ready to start the seven week course. We were so excited to see so many in the class. All of them are working toward a temple marriage. This is what a mission is all about. Seeing people prepare themselves to enter the temple and then being there as temple missionaries ready to assist them and make their experience wonderful. Full circle, from teaching Gospel Principals class to Temple Preparation class to the temple. We feel so blessed to be a part of the process from start to finish. Wow, this is what it's all about. Love this mission!
Tonight Rudi went with Pres. McArthur to the visitors center for the first practice for the Nauvoo Legion. They choose Rudi to carry the American Flag in the annual Exodus of the Saints that is recreated each February. He's all excited and ready to go. I sure hope it is warmer this year and not freezing like last year. So many things going on in Nauvoo all the time. We don't want to miss a thing. We may only go around once!
We hope our sweet granddaughter, Addison Taggart, has had a wonderful birthday today. I'm so glad we will be home for her 8 year birthday next year. Can't believe she is that old all ready.
Once again this week has been busy but well worth our time. We feel so blessed to be able to continue serving in the temple and helping anyway we can.
We love you all and hope you have a wonderful week.
Rudi and Kathy (Busy but happy missionaries)
Dinner with these dear friends. Bro. and Sis. Atkin and Bro. and Sis. Terry.
Two of our favorite past missionaries who got together this past week in Utah. They sent this picture to us. Virg Jordan and Brenda Lindholm. Can't wait to see them again when we get home.
Rudi and I hosted a dinner at our place today with Pres. Mc Arthur (Sis. McArthur was sick and couldn't make it) Bro. and Sis. Houghton and Bro. and Sis. Rich. Bro. Rich took the picture.
Same group with both Rich's.
Rudi posing this time.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our little pioneer princess. Addison Taggart, Tiffini and Jeff's daughter is 7 years old today January 11th. What a sweetheart and joyful child she is. She loves to dance, sing, play the piano and most of all just be a delight to all those around her. Love ya Sweetheart!
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