What mother wouldn't love a picture of her son scrubbing
 the floor so he can earn a candy bar?

We spent two days doing apartment checks These young missionaries are such a joy to be with and learn from. We visited 7 apartments, 16 missionaries, all working hard. One of the highlights of the week was being able to have 8 young missionaries over for Thanksgiving Dinner. They helped ease the pain of being away from family and were so much fun to be with. They brought food to share, set the table, helped with dishes, shared stories and laughter. It was a great time. We had an exceptional experience at church today - the lesson was given in German, translated into English for several visitors, one of those visitors translated it from English into Italian for another visitor. None of them (including one of the translators) had English or German as their mother language. When it got hard to translate they looked up scriptures. All of them were trying to learn more about Jesus Christ - they are an inspiration to us.


Lots of foggy days but we still get fantastic views.

One of my "helpers."

Celebrating American Thanksgiving including two Germans and a Dane.



They were asked to bring dessert - this is a "cookie" -  they were so proud!

Part of our family.



They called this "Opa Time."



One of the few times my gravy has turned out. Another blessing of
serving a mission - I learn to cook!!