(LDS) Church History Tour Excursion

This magnificent site was a must see on our tour. We were told that this is where the Second Coming of Jesus Christ will be before he appears to the WORLD. Also that that entire green valley would be filled with people waiting to hear what he has to tell us.

View of Adam-Ondi-Ahman* This is such a remarkable place to see and witness for oneself. This is a huge valley located in Missouri which is noted in the Bible Dictionary to be the place of the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve lived. . It has verdant hills and countless trees. Much of the land is owned now some 3500 acres by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

This incredible site is one that has to be experienced to appreciate the feeling there of the impact of serenity filled with hope and promise. It is also the place where the Savior, Jesus Christ will come first before his Second Coming.

It is also known there as Spring Hill today. It is mentioned in the Doctrine & Covenants, Section 116:1--"Spring Hill is named by the Lord Adam-Ondi-Ahman, because, said he, it is the place where Adam shall come to visit his people, or the Ancient of Days as spoken of by Daniel the Prophet."


We were just there to this beautiful place. We had lunch in the lovely park as it appears in the second photo with all the trees. I don't know why they (pictures) come out so small, but not like I intended them to share here.

The Windows of Heaven Opened

this is just a glimpse of the home we stayed while in Cleveland going back and forth to the hospital to visit, son,Michael. It really lifted a burden to not have to worry about housing during that time. We are eternally grateful for the gracious hostess that opened her home to someone she didn't know beforehand. It was a truly Christ-like gesture to do such a kind thing for our family. Joanna, Matt, Aaron and I stayed there during our visits. We weren't all there at the same time, but nevertheless we were blessed. We more or less just slept there and came in late, and left the next morning to go to the hospital again each day.

It made a difference, and we, Joanna, Aaron and I attended Sunday morning Sacrament meeting and meet some of the "angels" who came to literally bless Michael and Joanna at the hospital. The local ward boundary includes the Cleveland Clinic and they take it seriously to attend to and take care of anyone who needed their assistance. They even offered and had the sacrament taken to Michael in his ICU room. We saw so many miracles and tender mercies, Their prayers in our behalf reached heaven, were heard and answered.

Sister Hoopes is the Relief Society president and allowed us all to stay there even while she was out of town while some of us were there. She ahd a six bedroom home there. Another sister in the ward brought Matt and Joanna Sunday dinner on Father's day. It wasn't "just dinner," either. It was a spread of a Hawaiian Luau. No joke. Joanna described it and it was out of this world. We met the sister who made that meal for them and was a delight. She even offered her home if and when Michael and Joanna need to go back to visit for any future checkups with the doctor. Her husband is there in Cleveland to finish his dentaly degree in pediatric dentistry.

All the doctors and staff were top-notch. We can't say enough good for all they did. They all worked as a team and not one person took the credit. We know our prayers were heard and answered from the start. How grateful I am for Michael's recovery and is progressing very well too. I am thankful too for all the faith and prayers extended in our family's and Michael's behalf. we are truly blessed.