Sites and Experiences

         This is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints' Visitor Center in Independence.  We call it the VC.  The missionaries often take investigators through this building.  It is well done and a "must see" when visiting Independence.  We will substitute here, but haven't yet.  I am standing on the Temple ground where the corner stones were placed for the Temple that never was built.  All of the seen property and more (63) acres was purchased by Bishop Partridge in 1831 for the church.  At present we own the VC and to the left or east of it and some other land of course.

         This is the first baptism we attended.  These two children were baptized because their loving grandmother (in red coat) took them to church.  She doesn't speak a word of English, but has gone to church for five years just because she loves the feeling there.  Their father is not a member and is on the left.  Elder Kiene (who lives upstairs from us) baptized them.  Elder Everett (standing next to Elder Kiene) is a cousin to Michael and Russell Bird from American Fork.

         This is me at the dest at Historic Liberty Jail.  Elder Atwood and I welcomed visitors as the Young Sisters took them through on the tours.  I put "Historic" because people call to find out if a friend is in the Liberty Jail.  In fact, someone called while were were there, asking if a particular person was in the jail.  I of course had to say, "This is the Historic Liberty Jail."

         This is the Slober family.  They are from Liberia.  They are members.  From left to right: Alice with her son Frances (who wouldn't look at the camera.)  Their two sons, and Brother & Sister Slober.

         This is the parents.  She doesn't speak very much English.  They collect money from other Liberians to help bring individuals to our country from Liberia.  It costs $4800.00 to bring one person into the US.  He came ten years ago.  His family came about five years ago.  They joined the church here.  One son, Augustine, and Alice joined with their parents.

        Brother Slober is 75 years old.  When we asked if we could take his picture, he said yes.  Then he disappeared.  We wondered what happened and if he had understood us.  But, in a few minutes he returned all dressed up in his suit and tie.  He looked great!  It was so cute.