Things I Love That Happen Frequently In Nauvoo:
- I love singing "of a living prophet" into the eyes of Sister McAllister and Sister Spittle.
- I love Elder Striplin's ridiculous "I've just discovered something awesome" face.
- I love pursuing and then being pursued by Sister Shaffer during 'Riverboats A Comin' and 'The Nauvoo Whoop-De-Do.'
- I love that whenever I'm looking for Elder Leavitt and Elder DeWaal at home, 70% of the time I find them praying.
- I love the moment right before Sister Porter and I run on stage at the beginning of High Hopes and River Boats; all I feel is love and faith.
- I love that my cup appears out of nowhere filled with water during lunch...along with a sneaky Elder Black.
- I love watching Sister Corkin be baptized for those who have passed on. I know the angels are rejoicing.
- I love how genuine Elder Nelson's hugs are.
- I love watching Sister Jorgensen whip her head around and say "But she really didn't!"
- I love seeing how high Elder Thunell's backflips are getting.
- I love fighting with Sister Welch while we waltz.
- I love when Elder Scott is testifying to visitors about the miracle of the quail.
- I love when Sister Allen yells "Am I nuts??"
- I love that when people are feeling stressed and overworked, Elder Collier knows just what to say.
- I love that when I feel the presence of angels, I usually see Sister Smith praying.
- I love watching Elder Anderson just walk past, quietly doing more work than anyone else.
- I love finding Sister Klingler reading the scriptures back stage.
- I love the silly faces Sister Osorio makes at me during Sunset By the Mississippi.
- I love the face Elder Mortensen makes at me every time he has to be patient because I did something stupid.
- I love making eye contact with Sister Elbert during Just Plain Anna Amanda.
- I love when Elder Davis runs in screaming with a day cap on.
- I love it when Sister Camp gives us a thumbs-up after we sing Golden Dream.
- I love being millimeters from Sister Shaffer's face while she tries to ignore me completely.
- I love it when Elder Camp says "Bangarang!"
- I love clogging with Sister McAllister.
- I love that most any time I feel a hand on my shoulder, I look up and see Elder DeWaal.
- I love catching Sister Spittle before she falls off the stage.
- I love watching Elder Nelson demonstrate how the cricket fiddles.
- I love receiving new counsel from a leader and watching Sister Corkin be faithfully obedient.
- I love it when Elder Leavitt hits me, points at his companion, and says "Who is that guy?"
- I love how powerfully Sister Porter bears her testimony.
- I love how humble and selfless Elder Black's prayers are.
- I love it when we gather together as a group of missionaries and sing 'Invocation' as one.
That was AMAZING! It's spectacular what we find when we LOOK for our blessings and appreciate those around us. You all inspire me, with your love of our Heavenly Father, His gospel, each other and all those you come in contact with in Nauvoo each and every day. Thank you for your love, your dedication to this work. May the Lord bless you for all your efforts, sacrifice, and service. And may your eyes be keen enough to recognize all the blessings being poured upon you from Heaven like this fine Elder's are!
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