After leaving Palmyra, we stopped by Niagara Falls on our way to Kirtland. So, this is us stopping by the gorgeous falls in March. The temperature outside seemed so pleasant until we got close to the falls and saw icicles everywhere and trees frozen solid from the mist. It was so cold! Again, Adam had never seen Niagara so we had to go-it was so fun!
We drove in to Kirland and straight to the sites. First, the Newel K Whitney store
I love the School of the Prophets room. It always reminds me of my dad doing his own 'School of the Prophets' for our family. Actually, this whole trip I have been so grateful for Dad and teaching us LDS church history from the time we were young and making so many flash cards for us so we really knew where our church came from. I've actually kept some of his memorization helps and flash cards so I can teach my kids too.
Other very special revelatory rooms. This table is an original from when Joseph Smith was living here with the Whitney's.
Since we had some extra time we stopped by the stone quarry where they cut the stone for the temple. (Surprisingly hard to find.) If you look closely you can still see the rough edges where they cut the stone out of the creek bed.
We also saw the Kirtland Temple. Our tour guide was an incredibly theatrical old man, which was so entertaining, but he almost blinded us with one of his climax moments. That was funny.
They do the tour different than they used to. Now, it is standard for every tour group to see all three levels of the temple, instead of just select small groups. I was glad Adam got to see the top floor of the temple. I think it is such a special spot.
On our way back to Pittsburgh, our last stop is the John Johnson Farm. This was probably my favorite memory when we came as a family years ago. I love the miracles that happened while this farm was the church headquarters and all the revelations that were received here. This was just an amazing and devastating time for the church. Also, Mrs Johnson loved bright colors and could afford to buy colorful paint for her house so each room is vibrant and exciting.
This room that Adam is standing in is where Joseph Smith was dragged out of his bed and tarred and feathered in the night.
And yes, Mrs Johnson chose this vibrant floor pattern.
Saving the best for last....this is where Joseph received many revelations for the Book of Commandments, including what is now D&C 76. I am so grateful for this room and the powerful experiences that happened here. It is hard not to tear up when thinking about the many revelations that led to D&C 76.
Also, it was so nice to stop by the Johnson farm because our Girls Camp is actually going to be in tents on the farmland here! How cool! This farm is only an hour from Pittsburgh so the Stake YW President was able to reserve this land for our girls - I am SO STOKED for our girls! What an experience they get to have. So, while we were there, I poked around and got an idea of what to expect for August. I'm pretty excited.
We drove in to Kirland and straight to the sites. First, the Newel K Whitney store
I love the School of the Prophets room. It always reminds me of my dad doing his own 'School of the Prophets' for our family. Actually, this whole trip I have been so grateful for Dad and teaching us LDS church history from the time we were young and making so many flash cards for us so we really knew where our church came from. I've actually kept some of his memorization helps and flash cards so I can teach my kids too.
Other very special revelatory rooms. This table is an original from when Joseph Smith was living here with the Whitney's.
Since we had some extra time we stopped by the stone quarry where they cut the stone for the temple. (Surprisingly hard to find.) If you look closely you can still see the rough edges where they cut the stone out of the creek bed.
We also saw the Kirtland Temple. Our tour guide was an incredibly theatrical old man, which was so entertaining, but he almost blinded us with one of his climax moments. That was funny.
They do the tour different than they used to. Now, it is standard for every tour group to see all three levels of the temple, instead of just select small groups. I was glad Adam got to see the top floor of the temple. I think it is such a special spot.
On our way back to Pittsburgh, our last stop is the John Johnson Farm. This was probably my favorite memory when we came as a family years ago. I love the miracles that happened while this farm was the church headquarters and all the revelations that were received here. This was just an amazing and devastating time for the church. Also, Mrs Johnson loved bright colors and could afford to buy colorful paint for her house so each room is vibrant and exciting.
This room that Adam is standing in is where Joseph Smith was dragged out of his bed and tarred and feathered in the night.
And yes, Mrs Johnson chose this vibrant floor pattern.
Saving the best for last....this is where Joseph received many revelations for the Book of Commandments, including what is now D&C 76. I am so grateful for this room and the powerful experiences that happened here. It is hard not to tear up when thinking about the many revelations that led to D&C 76.
Also, it was so nice to stop by the Johnson farm because our Girls Camp is actually going to be in tents on the farmland here! How cool! This farm is only an hour from Pittsburgh so the Stake YW President was able to reserve this land for our girls - I am SO STOKED for our girls! What an experience they get to have. So, while we were there, I poked around and got an idea of what to expect for August. I'm pretty excited.
2 comments:
What a fun trip! I'd love to be able to go visit all of those places someday.
The colors in the farm house are really neat. How cool is that to see the whole Kirland temple?! I had no idea that the city of Niagra is so close to the falls. That's a fun picture of you and Adam with the falls and city in the background.
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