Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Amazing visit to Croatia and Slovenia--last trip!

We went to Zagreb, Croatia and Ljubljana, Slovenia last week to meet with Center couples and local Priesthood leaders.  Both locations have a Center but they have become dormant and everyone wants to revitalize and build the program and get the young adults involved again.  We met with the Westergards and other leaders in Zagreb and had a really good meeting.  We know they will get things rolling again there.

We were able to have a great tour of the area...the downtown market and local people.  There was a group in native dress who sang and danced that were so charming. 


The next day we drove to Slovenia and attended church with a delightful small Branch.  They were such friendly and happy people.  After the block we drove from Ljubljana up to a beautiful lake that lays at the base of the Alps.  It was really hot and was the first time this year that we have felt summer.  There was a castle sitting on a cliff overlooking the lake--incredible.


That evening we had another meeting with the leaders and couple serving there.  They also have had a functioning Center which has dwindled to inactivity but we had a great discussion and they have good plans to move forward.


Moving on to a happy and fun July 4th dinner with our dear friends serving here.  We had KFC and A&W with other goodies provided by all.  It was fun to be with these good missionaries.  We had our farewell tribute ... how we are going to miss these fun and devoted friends.




We missed the fireworks (sitting in Karli's front yard) and our thoughts were with our family who we love and miss so much.  We are also very thankful for our great land of freedom and look forward to planting our feet back on AMERICAN SOIL !

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