Scott and Chris welcomed us into their home August on 8-8-08. Scott brought to light new research on land records that has recently become available showing that many of the trials in Missouri were inflicted by those wishing to drive the Mormons out and grab their developed land. It fascinated me to learn that when Joseph went there, the presiding authority appeared to be the bishop and stake president. Church leadership lines were not clear and problems arose. David Whitmer was in the stake presidency. Though that presidency the church had bought a good deal of land in the area. Then leadership was selling it back to the impoverished saints at a profit. Joseph stepped in to resolve the situation and David Whitmer ended up leaving the church. Dicey situations.
Chris treated us to her version of homemade ice cream with wonderful fresh fruits. By the way, this was also the lucky starting date of the summer olympics in Beijing, China.
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