Bell tower

Today President Irion took a group of temple missionaries up to the bell tower of the temple. Lots of winding narrow stairs, 3 levels with landings on each and windows looking out on beautiful views of Nauvoo area and the great Mississippi River. We could hear the electronic bird recording that keeps birds away from roosting on Moroni’s trumpet.   The temple has a lot of stairs. I often walk up from the basement break room to the 4th floor dressing room - 109 stairs. Now I’ve added another 90 or so to the very top!

We also had a wonderful missionary family home evening presentation by the Irion’s and Webster’s (both daughters of President Nelson) sharing their insights into their father and growing up as his children. What an amazing and inspiring man he is. I can hardly wait for general conference!