Happy 4th of July! I started the day off with an early morning flag raising ceremony by the visitor's center. It was a picture perfect morning. I love America! May it ever be free! I miss my family and friends and all the fun times we shared at Sunset Beach on this wonderful holiday....

Elder Worthen gave the patriotic talk

The Nauvoo Brass Band led by Elder Bragge

Our Mission President, Elder Gibbons, beckoning us to move closer