Germany Slide Show

My Power Walk Experience

Gabi and I decided to go on a power walk one evening. We got our weights and running shoes and left through the back gate. We headed for the trees on her regular route which takes about an hour. We were enjoying our walk and just heading out of the trees when it began to sprinkle. As we reached the wide open fields it began to pour. Gabi decided to take a short cut and we headed across the field. We were completely soaked as we hurried across the path. As we got closer to their house Gabi said that the guys would be laughing and Jim would have his camera ready to take a picture. Sure enough as we got to the house Jim was there camera ready.

Island of Sylt

Over looking the beach













Mirjam took this picture by the North Sea.





Mirjam at the North Sea















Judith and Mirjam

Island of Sylt

This is the house we stayed in while visiting Sylt. The door with the dog next to it is the side we occupied.

This is one of the light houses on the island.

















Mirjam at a restaurant.
Judith at dinner.

Back from Germany

Jim and I returned home on Wednesday night May 14th. We had a wonderful trip and arrived in Denver Tuesday evening. We rented a car and drove to Trissa's apartment. Her boyfriend John made us dinner and we were able to visit for a while. We were both exhausted and could only stay up until 8:30. The dinner was great and we enjoyed visiting with John and Trissa. Even though we were exhausted and went to bed at 8:30 I woke up at 11:30 and managed to drift in and out of sleep until 3:00 am.We flew home on the 11:45 flight and Audra picked us up and 2:00. We went to their house and played with the grand kids until James got home at 4:30. Audra made us dinner and then we had to get home. We were again exhausted. I fell asleep on the way home but Jim was able to get us home safe. The jet lag has been hard. Thursday we were up at 4:00 am, but were able to take a nap in the afternoon. Each day got a little better and know we are waking up around 6:00. The weather since we have been home has been blue skies and hot. Germany was perfect weather, 70-80's here it has been over a 100 degrees. Our lilac are starting to bloom and the apple trees are in blossom. Jim went back to work today. Life is back to our normal routine.

Life in Brazil

Jordan sent us this picture to show how big the cock roaches are in his apartment.

This is Jordan with Ezekial whom he baptized this past week.

Dustin had a soccer game on Thursday against Lakeside. Here are some action shots Jim took.

Jordan at his mission conference

2008 April 9th
Dear Family and Friends,
Well we had transfers and my companion got transferred, and I was made senior companion. My companion’s name is Elder Pereira, he has only been out for two months, one transfer, so I have the responsibility to help him learn more. I am excited with this change and am a little scared and nervous, but I know that when I rely on the Lord I can do anything. We are going to have a baptism this Sunday. He is a man of 22 years. He is a brother to a new member. We have been teaching him for two weeks. We had a mission conference yesterday, that is why are p-day is today. The conference was fantastic. I learned a lot. The President told us that we needed to learn more about the Savior and love the people like he did. And we need to work HARD!!! I am excited to learn more and to work hard. This area has potential and I will use it. We (our district from the MTC) got a picture together. I finally got to talk with my comp from the MTC. It was a great experience to see them again and speak in Portuguese with them like we always talked about in the MTC. It turns out that I can actually speak Portuguese well. This past week went well and I am excited for our baptism. This will be my first baptism where I helped from the start to the finish and actually talked with the investigator. This week will be difficult but we only can see our fruits after we go through or difficulties. I am loving the mission and am excited to learn a lot this transfer... Any advice you all have I will take it.... I love you ALLL!!!!

Elder Divis

March 28th Snow Storm

It started snowing about 4:00pm on March 28th. It snowed all night and morning. We received about 6 inches at our home. Others got more depending on where they live. James and Audra and family came to visit Friday and Saturday. They came for Sophie's birthday party on Saturday. We enjoyed playing games during the snow storm. Makayla had high fever Friday night and still had one Saturday morning so she took a trip to the emergency room in Colville. She has an ear infection. She was feeling better by Saturday afternoon.

Laura and Craig enjoying the snow

Laura and Craig snowmobiling in the Wasatch Mountains.

Jordan in the Mountains of Brazil

Jordan visited the top of a mountain on his P-Day. He said it was awesome there and he took about 150 pictures. He is doing well and enjoying his mission.

Spring Snow

I woke up this morning to find that it was snowing. I wonder how long it will snow today. My parents are coming from Utah for Easter. They are arriving today.

Jordan's wonderful surprise

Jordan was at the CTM on Wednesday for a doctor's appointment for his companion and he met Danny Maruji. Excerpt out of his letter: "You may not believe this but yesterday, p-day, I ran into Elder Danny Maruji...... totally talked with someone from home, I was shaking with joy. He didn’t recognize me until I shook his hand and said, “Hello Elder Maruji”. It was great to see how he was doing."

Dustin's penalty kick

Dustin's team played Riverside today. They won 5-1. Dustin made 3 out of the 5 goals. Logan made his first goal today. This is a picture of Dustin shooting a penalty shot and he made it.

Trip to Germany

Jim and I are planning a trip to Germany next month. Trissa is planning on coming with us. We will also be going to Prague, Czech. Jim's relatives come from that city and we have heard that it has escaped the bombs of the last centry's wars. We hope to get some pictures and maybe find out more about his relatives. We will be traveling with our friends Klaus and Gabi Bechtold.

William's 16th Birthday

March 9th was William's 16th birthday. William's family, including cousins, aunts, uncles, niece and nephew, came to celebrate his birthday. Many other family members called and wished him happy birthday. He received a camera, legos, a waterproof box and money.

Dustin's first soccer game of the season

Dustin played the entire game 0f yesterday's soccer game. They won Deer Park 2 to 1. Dustin made one of the goals and the other came as a result of a penalty kick. The weather was windy and cold. You can see the snow on the side lines. The other field is still covered in snow. They cleared this field with shovels and a snowblower so they could start practicing 2 week ago.

The field was very wet and there were puddles on the edge of the field. As you can see the ball was waterlogged. When Dustin headed the ball, water came gushing out. Look at the expression on the Deer Park player's face.

"Annie"

Retta and I went to the Woodland Theater's production of "Annie" last night. I really enjoyed the show. I thought Annie did an outstanding job. I am still recovering from my illness but it is good to get back to my daily routine. Spring is on its way. The sunny days are nice. We still have snow but it is melting more and more each day.

Finally feeling better

I have been sick for over a week and I am finally feeling better. All I have done in sleep, eat and read. I have been able to read a few good books. It has kept me sane this past week. Jordan got transfered last week and is now in Atibaia, Brazil. He has another native companion and was able to go to a wedding of a couple that was baptized the next Sunday. He is learning the language and enjoying his ability to communicate with the people. He has learned a lot from each of his companions. They speak very little English. He has been out now for just over 6 months now.