We had a wonderful garden party in our backyard with all of the temple missionaries. It was very hot that day and we didn't think that it would be much fun, but just as the party got started it cooled down about 20 degrees and was very pleasant. We thought that we would introduce you to some of the wonderful people that we work with in the temple.
Our Temple President, President Berkhahn
Karl Bartz--he is the only single brother that is serving a mission here in the temple. We found out that single brothers can serve missions in the temples.
Sister Voigtlander--she is a single sister and speaks a lot of English, but it is with a Austrialian Accent. She has been a lot of help to Karen in learning the duties throughout the temple.
Brother and Sister Stein. They were quick to invite us to dinner after we arrived here in Friedrichsdorf. They have served in the temple for many years. 
Brother and Sister Rehse. He is the assistant recorder in the temple.
Sister Kenner--she is a single sister--she speaks a little English, but wants to learn more. So Karen and Karin (her first name) speak together--Karen speaks German, and Karin speaks English and they correct each other.
Brother and Sister Mohr. They have only been here for about three weeks.
Brother and Sister Frost--you have already met them through our other postings--they are so generous and kind and take us many places in their car--they rent the car. We have a very good time with them.The Stoja Family
This last week has been an especially wonderful week for us. This family, the Stoja family is from Albania. Even though we didn't know them when we were in Albania we had an instant connection with them. They told us before they left to go back to Albania that now they have two missionaries from their family--we are their family now.
The Stoja Family in front of the Frankfurt Temple
In the temple, we met a wonderful family by the last name of Bushman--imagine that! They are distant relatives of Don's. They invited us to dinner in their home in Wiesbaden on Sunday. The picture above was taken from their balcony--it is the Rhein River. If that was were we lived we wouldn't get anything done because we would be watching the boats, the barges, the cruise ships, etc. going up and down the river.
Don, Karen, Lonette and Sam Bushman
Cousins, Sam and Don Bushman. Sam works for
the United States Government and is attached to the military. Because of that they have PX privledges and so they bought us a couple of sacks of groceries of things that we can't get in Germany. We were thrilled with our goodies.
This last week has been an especially wonderful week for us. This family, the Stoja family is from Albania. Even though we didn't know them when we were in Albania we had an instant connection with them. They told us before they left to go back to Albania that now they have two missionaries from their family--we are their family now.
The Stoja Family in front of the Frankfurt Temple
In the temple, we met a wonderful family by the last name of Bushman--imagine that! They are distant relatives of Don's. They invited us to dinner in their home in Wiesbaden on Sunday. The picture above was taken from their balcony--it is the Rhein River. If that was were we lived we wouldn't get anything done because we would be watching the boats, the barges, the cruise ships, etc. going up and down the river.
Don, Karen, Lonette and Sam Bushman
Cousins, Sam and Don Bushman. Sam works forthe United States Government and is attached to the military. Because of that they have PX privledges and so they bought us a couple of sacks of groceries of things that we can't get in Germany. We were thrilled with our goodies.
On Monday our day of rest from working at the temple we went with the Frosts on a little road trip. We first went to Darmstadt. The picture below is of an apartment house that Don says looks like Aladin's house. It is very interesting. They say there is a waiting list of people that want to live there. There is not a square corner in the whole place.
A large church that sits in the middle of the town square. There are eating places and shops surrounding it.
This is a soccer field made out of gummy bears in the gummy bear store.
Carol Frost and Karen on a street in Heidelberg.
This is the Heidelberg Castle. It is being slowly restored. It sits on a hillside above the city and is a very impressive sight.
Karen and Don Bushman, Carol and Ron Frost
We were standing on a bridge above the Neckar River. This barge passed right underneath us.
We left Heidelberg and drove to Ladenburg. This is a city that is built within a very old city wall. They have preserved most of the wall and the homes within the wall. They have also added new within the old.
Don on one of the streets in Ladenburg. Notice the cobblestone streets. Most of the streets in Ladenburg are cobblestone--they are narrow and yes, cars do go down these streets. Notice also the old buildings next to newer buildings.
This building was built about 1500. We were interested to note that some of the buildings no longer have the wood decoration as in this building, but where the wood was, they painted stripes to make it look like wood.
Gate through the wall of the city.
We left Ladenburg and went to Bensheim. This is a more modern city, but still with much old within it.
This tower was built in 1300.
We took a hike to Furstenlager--it is a city park that was the summer getaway for Prince Ludwigs wife. She was English and he wanted her to feel at home, so he built a home exactly like her home in English and surrounded it with a beautiful park that they call and English Park. The swan in the picture above was upset because there was a big black dog swimming in the pond--that is why the swan's wings are raised.
These two geese thought Don was going to feed them so they were checking him out as he took their picture.
Pathway to the home.
There are little houses like this along the road to the home. Now they are used as places for tourists to stay--the home has been turned into a hotel and resturant. We check it out to see if we would sometime what to stay there--NOT--way too expensive for our wallets.
Some of the beautiful park surrounding the home.
Until next time--thank you for letting us share with you!
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We went to Heidelberg.
A large church that sits in the middle of the town square. There are eating places and shops surrounding it.
This is a soccer field made out of gummy bears in the gummy bear store.
Carol Frost and Karen on a street in Heidelberg.
This is the Heidelberg Castle. It is being slowly restored. It sits on a hillside above the city and is a very impressive sight.
Karen and Don Bushman, Carol and Ron Frost
We were standing on a bridge above the Neckar River. This barge passed right underneath us. We left Heidelberg and drove to Ladenburg. This is a city that is built within a very old city wall. They have preserved most of the wall and the homes within the wall. They have also added new within the old.
Don on one of the streets in Ladenburg. Notice the cobblestone streets. Most of the streets in Ladenburg are cobblestone--they are narrow and yes, cars do go down these streets. Notice also the old buildings next to newer buildings.
This building was built about 1500. We were interested to note that some of the buildings no longer have the wood decoration as in this building, but where the wood was, they painted stripes to make it look like wood.
Gate through the wall of the city.We left Ladenburg and went to Bensheim. This is a more modern city, but still with much old within it.
This tower was built in 1300.
We took a hike to Furstenlager--it is a city park that was the summer getaway for Prince Ludwigs wife. She was English and he wanted her to feel at home, so he built a home exactly like her home in English and surrounded it with a beautiful park that they call and English Park. The swan in the picture above was upset because there was a big black dog swimming in the pond--that is why the swan's wings are raised.
These two geese thought Don was going to feed them so they were checking him out as he took their picture.
Pathway to the home.
There are little houses like this along the road to the home. Now they are used as places for tourists to stay--the home has been turned into a hotel and resturant. We check it out to see if we would sometime what to stay there--NOT--way too expensive for our wallets.
Some of the beautiful park surrounding the home.Until next time--thank you for letting us share with you!
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