August 2010
The Palmyra temple as seen through the trees on the Smith farm near the Sacred Grove. Tim Holdman did the stained glass windows in the temple with the help of more than a dozen youth from Orem High School in the year 2000. He consulted with President Hinckley on the stained glass depiction of the First Vision. The "Hinckley Window" allows you to see out into the Sacred Grove from inside the temple -- which is unusual, since most temples do not have windows you can see out of. Where the window is now was originally supposed to be walled off as part of the administrative offices, but President Hinckley had them change the construction plans so that patrons could see from "one temple to another." Within the temple are also one-of-a-kind paintings of Christ by Walter Rane, which are unlike any I have seen before. Brother Richard G. Scott was taken back by Rane's paiting in the lobby of the temple when he first saw it. 
The Sacred Grove where 14-year old Joseph Smith saw Heavently Father and Jesus Christ in response to his humble prayer. It is interesting how the sun shines through the leaves on the tops of the trees in the forest. 
Our family walking in the field near the Sacred Grove -- Reed, Katie, Gracie, Andrew, and Sarah.
The Hill Cumorah where the golden plates were buried. 
An original first edition (1830) Book of Mormon. We also saw where it was printed in downtown Palmyra -- at the E.B. Grandin print shop. 
Looks like a really neat trip, I would love to take someday... thanks for all the pictures!!
ReplyDeleteSarah! How come I never knew you have this blog? I'm taking notes for our future trip to see all these great spots!
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