A VISIT FROM FAMILY

When we first arrived in Germany, we had an interview with Elder Jack N. Gerard. Elder Gerard is now the president of the Europe Central Area. Due to his work prior to being called as a General Authority Seventy, as head of the American Chemistry Council, he had met the Jon Sr. and Peter Huntsman and members the Huntsman company’s board, who I had worked with.

One of the things Elder Gerard told us during our interview was that he encouraged us to have family members come to see us during our mission. He felt it would be a good influence on our family to visit us while we are serving, see where we live, and learn more about what we are doing. I believe he felt it would encourage future missionary service, for both for our grandchildren when they come of age to serve and for other potential senior missionaries.

This week, our daughter Jessica and her family came to visit us. It is wonderful to have them with us. We appreciate their love and support.

                                                          

The 3&1/2 year old woke up at 10pm the first night and stayed awake all night.  Here Russell is entertaining him on the porch while Eileen and his Mom slept. 

                                                 

 

The only time it rained this day was while we were on the paddle boat at the Palmengarten.  We parked under a tree to stay dry and then finally made a race for the dock.  When we arrived back to the dock sopping wet, the rain stopped.  Memorable to say the least. 

                                                  

We went to church in France. It was a small branch. Between our 8 people and another family visiting from the UK with 5 children, we increased the attendance significantly.

My (Eileen) maiden name is Cannon. It seemed appropriate to get a photo by the Cannon. 

There is a statue of liberty in the middle of a traffic circle in the city of Colmar. This city was the birthplace of Bartholdi who designed the sculpture. 

In front of Little Red Riding Hood's house in Colmar. 

This 3 year old is an independent sort. 

Glacier caves in Grindelwald. 

Monkey refuge. 

Comparing wing spans at the bird park. 

Lots of games were played.