We were on the bus first thing this morning en route to Carthage. We arrived there to find the jail amid sun-drenched flower gardens surrounding the bronze statue of Joseph and Hyrum. Here we toured the jail and saw the upstairs dungeon room where John Taylor's wounded body was hidden by Willard Richards, saving his life. We looked down from the window where a bullet hit John Taylor's watch and threw him back into the room. It was from this same window that Joseph's body fell, landing near the well. It is a peaceful place. Here we said farewell to Brent & Eddy's kids, Matt and Sarah, who had been our traveling companions in Nauvoo.
The three-hour bus ride down to St. Louis went quickly as information and presentations from the group continued. I loved hearing Brent quote Brigham Young’s response to the trial of Joseph & Hyrum’s assassins; “I'd rather have a six shooter than all the lawyers in Illinois.”
As we approached the airport. We all sang, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”. Brent & Eddy accompanied us on the harmonica and violin. My eyes filled with tears as the song came to an end. Once again, it has been a privilege to share a spiritual feast with dear ones.
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