Part 5: Independence, Mo

On our way west before the wasteland (known as Kansas) and the promised land (Colorado), we made a stop in Independence, MO to see more sites. The LDS Church was located in this area in the 1830's. Harry Truman also was from here.

We stopped at Liberty Jail where church leaders were held and sections of the D & C were revealed:
The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library:

The beautiful Temple of the Community of Christ Church:
And the camper of a man that has a lot to say and whose hypereligiosity is probably a sign of something for which treatment may be advised. He is in front of the Temple Lot:
We did a lot of driving on this trip and Sam was a trooper. Cheyn would sit in the back and try to entertain him while I drove. Cheyney took this picture of our little thinker as we drove out of town:

Goodbye

The leader of the LDS Church passed away surrounded by his family yesterday. This is the NYT Obit. A life well lived has come to an end. We will be forever thankful for the prophet in so many ways. He taught us forgive and to look to the Redeemer and to be a little better. His teachings and life will continue to inspire millions. The Temples he was inspired to have built throughout the world will continue to bless our lives. Farewell President Hinckley.