We went to Stake Conference on March 22nd in Salzburg. Actually it was a little drive further than Salzburg, out in the country. We got up early and picked up two of the young Elders at 6:00 a.m. to make the long drive. When we got there we found out that we were one and a half hour early. This is what happened -- papers were given to everyone in church announding the conference and the time it started. I can't read German, so I just looked at the time and assumed that we were supposed to be there at 8:30 a.m. Actually that was the time the choir was supposed to be there to practice and the conference started at 10:00!

Oh, well -- we had a good parking spot and good seats! And a nice visit with others who came in early. We met a lot of old friends including the ones in the picture above -- Brother and Sister Maltl. Jerry met them when he was here as a young missionary many years ago. And when we came here on vacation right after we were married, we stayed in their home for several days. It was a nice reunion with dear, old friends.

One of the few warmer days. There was a good snow storm again last night -- but we are still hoping for spring. These pictures were taken at a castle that is within walking distance of the church. The grounds around the castle are wonderful -- especially in the summer when everything is green again! There are acres of trails, lakes, waterfalls, briges, caves, and beautiful scenery. We walked there after District Meeting for a testimony meeting on a trail by a waterfall. It was so peaceful and nice.

The flowers are in the foyer of the church. The plants are beautiful and the blossoms last a very long time. The young adults are so fun and they enjoy "goofy" pictures. This picture is just before Elder Wright was transferred to Germany, and Elder Lee was released to go home to Oregon. We grow very close these young Elders and it is hard to see them leave. At the mission conferences held several times a year, we do get to see everyone and renew friendships with the young Elders and other couples.

At the baptism. Jerry is visiting with Zhang (we call him China John). He has already received his doctorate and is working in Innsbruck for the next three years before returning to China. The young missionaries are teaching him, and we have him in our English class each week. He is a wonderful young man. He is loved and admired by all who know him.

Elder Lee, Elder Miller, Francisca, Sister Meservy, Elder Meservy. March 14th was a very special, happy day for Francisca Fashina. We worked together with the young Elders to teach her, and she requested that Jerry baptize her. The baptism was followed with a lovely luncheon and welcome into the branch.

Now I'm sure this is the most interesting picture you have ever seen -- right? I have always been intrigued by the toilets here -- the seat is just attached to the wall and the flush is a push button on the wall above the toilet. Some toilets have the flush divided for a regular flush and a big flush -- and you can guess what the "big" flush is for.

So, I get up early in the morning so I can study my scriptures, prepare for lessons, etc. I have always liked the early morning hours when everything is quiet. Then I hear, "Good morning, dear." Where did that voice come from? I look around, and then out the door into the hall. WOW -- it is the mirror speaking!