John has become a star in Rendezvous. He plays the doctor in one of the scenes. He has been quite nervous, but is doing very well. Tonight we had Zone Conference. Sister Ludwig spoke about the need for change in all of our lives. She mentioned that we have all attended meetings where were motivated to change our lives in some area that was talked about, and we really want to change. Unfortunately, those feelings usually only last to about the parking lot. She said aspalt contains a secret ingrediant that absorbs good intentions. We MUST get our good intentions past the parking lot. She is a great speaker and I think everyone left feeling a real need to improve.

Time??

I realize it has been a while since I posted. Life is soooo busy, but so great. We have been very busy learning site scripts studying music for two programs, plus extra music for special numbers within the programs , plus a special number for the Relief Society Reenactment which will be held in the red brick store, which is where the Relief Society was first organized. The red brick store is owned and operated by the Community of Christ, but they have given us special permission to use it. It is not very big so we have to have two sessions. Should be very neat.

Well, John & I went on stage for the first time tonight. We both felt very lost, but it went much better than I expected. Very fun! The audience was great, several young children and they all responded very enthusiastically to the show. Even though we were only in the chorus, it was a great experience. One of the other missionaries commented "I have never been in a play before that we never had a practice on the stage. We have only practiced the music and when they think you are ready they give you a set of maps to tell you where to stand and you go. It's pretty scary and very humbling, but we are loving life in Nauvoo.

We had dinner at the Mission Presidents home on Sunday. We all took part of the meal. There were 5 couples and it was delightful. Pres. & Sister Ludwig are really neat people and made us all feel welcome and loved. Sorry I haven't had time to take any pictures. I will try to do better.

Love to all!!