Family NIght

We had Family Night at our apartment tonight.  We shared Elder Bednar's April 2009 Conference Talk on " Honorably Hold a Name and Standing."  It is such an excellent talk on the importance of the temple.  If you get a chance, read it, I promise you will learn something new.

https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/04/honorably-hold-a-name-and-standing?lang=eng

I'm amazed I was able to figure out how to add the link!

 We have a cord that hooks our computer to the TV, just like watching conference at home.

Blessing Day

We are celebrating Kate Elizabeth's blessing here in Denmark and feeling so grateful for her addition to our family and the wonderful family support she is receiving from all of those in Utah.  As much as we would like to be there, the Lord makes it all feel right and we will be enjoying the get together after via Face Time.  We are so grateful for technology on these occasions. And we will be seeing her in May when she comes to visit...

Wedding Day

We have several Young Single Adult temple workers.  One of them was married today.  We have known the family since we were here last time, in fact Bent Leit was our bishop.  Sarah married Troy Leininger, whom we also connected with as his brother was one of our missionaries 10 years ago.
One of the Leininger sisters moved here for 4 years with her husband, Troy came from the US to visit, He met Sarah and they have been keeping the airlines and airways busy. They plan to settle in Denmark.

 The .brides leave the temple in their wedding dresses and remain in them through the day.

 This afternoon they had a reception at the chapel - the video presentation was an imported US custom.

They had lovely little tidbits and tonight will have a big celebration dinner with close family and friends with songs, speeches and gift-opening.  A long day.
 

 Here we are with our missionary, Tommy Leininger and his parents.  They had 7 of their 9 children at the wedding. The other two and most of the spouses, including Tommy 's were home expecting or with new babies.

A Great Day Trip

We have had such a good week and today was especially great.  We had groups from all over the temple district.  We had our monthly group from Sweden, and a  carload from Odensse. Three sisters from Alborg found a good deal on airline tickets and flew down this morning, did three sessions, and flew home tonight.  A couple from Aarhus  found train tickets for a good price and came down for two sessions. Three sisters from Esbjerg came Wednesday night and have been the first ones in the temple and the last ones to leave since then.  It is wonderful to work among such dedicated saints.

The blossom arn't really a sign of spring, this type of tree produces them in the winter.

Handicap Parking

First time I have seen this:  Special bicycle parking spots for handicap bikes and mothers with attachments for carrying their children.  It does make you wonder what the handicap is if you can still bike.

 You also need something to cover your seat when it rains.  This one was very clever.

Good Health Care

WE often hear horror stories of the health care system here.  Today, however, I had a very positive experience.  I woke up with an infected eye.  I called the doctor covering for my doctor ( he is off on Wednesday and it seems I only need someone on Wednesday, go figure) I actually liked this man better, he spoke better English. When I told him I had an infected eye he asked for my card number (everyone here has a health card) and called a prescription for eye drops in for me.  Crazy part, is I could pick it up at any pharmacy (apotek) I wanted.  Jim was going out and picked it up at the closest one to where he was going

 The eye is already much better.
   

  

Visiting Teaching

I biked out to visit teach today. Look at the cool way they make privacy on their balconies.

 Nice opportunity to individualize.

I was so glad to find Pia doing much better after a cortizon shot for her shoulder.  She was worried she would need surgery.  It was a brisk day, I've discovered you just have to commit and go for it.