At the beginning of July, just as I was ready to recap and report on the great time with the team from Marion - I got the call from the hospital that John had been injured in a bicycle accident! Recovering from that traumatic event has put many things on hold - but now, at last, a glimpse into our intense days with the ministry team from Marion!!
Arrival in Stuttgart
Can you still understand German, Erika? Of course!
On arrival day it was a little cooler than expected
First pretzel
Waiting for the train to Aalen
Maultaschen!
At the church (with pictures in the background we used to introduce our people to the team)
In Aalen in front of the city hall
One of Erika's birthday wishes - Döner
Oh, is my hair out?
Checking out the Lidl/Aldi stores
Table ready for birthday celebration
Talking with a real live German - Dietmar
I found my surprise egg!
So did we!
Birthday tradition - surprise eggs
Rehearsing for Sunday
Treading water, also called Kneipp, is a method of treatment hydrotherapy, based on the findings of Sebastian Kneipp
Icy cold!
And now to the source of the Kocher River
Jim with his special souvenir stick
Special music
Jim and Pam - celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in Aalen
Hiking up to the lookout tower
Views of Aalen from the top
Wayne and Steve with their host Andi and two of his children
