In October 2023 we went to Wintertur to visit our dear friends, Regina and Ernst. John taught Regina the gospel of Jesus Christ 50 years ago. During our fun visit, we went hiking together with Regina’s twin sister, Gita.
The year before, Ernst and Regina came to us in Utah. We spent an afternoon at our Sundance cabin and hiked to Stewart Falls.
Regina and her friend, Jeannet taught me to make Swiss pancakes, which they call “Kaiserschmarrn” with stewed plums or “Zwetschgen.” So delicious!
Last November, after a full and active day at church, Regina went to bed with a book in her hands. She never woke up. It was a shock to us all.
Today we went to visit Ernst, to pay our respects, and to share a bit of friendship. We went to a fun Mexican restaurant in Wintertur and had a delicious meal. It was hard to talk about Regina. These are still tender times. We all miss her vibrant personality.
After our meal, we walked a bit downtown. This was another of John’s missionary areas, and the memories came back to him as we walked down the main boulevard where he once did street contacting. Much has changed since then.
We are grateful that life doesn’t end at death. We will all be reunited again one day, maybe over some yummy Kaiserschmarrn.
Our Frankfurt Germany Mission 