Rosy and I are going way back to the late 80's where we studied together Christian Counseling in Philadelpia. Today she works as an Art Painting Therapist/Counselor near Zuerich.

We realized we look just the same then two decades ago or maybe even better!

Gruezi mitanand

"Gruezi mitanand" (roll the "r" really strong in the back of your mouth)
This is a typical swiss german greeting we heard this past weekend as we traveld to Switzerland and visited friends. We had a great time and it was fun to meet our friends after almost 15years. The weather was nice and if you look closley, you can see the mountain range in the background of one of the pictures. The other picture shows Rosy our friend and Maria. Switzerland is just beautiful!
We are doing well and are back in Germany.
Love, Gil & Maria

Trip to Hamburg

Dear FriendsWe just returned from a very nice trip to Hamburg. Two friends from Bible School, Martin & Moni are working there as Missioanries in the harbor of Hamburg. They visit seamen on the ships. Often they reach Nationals from countries where no Missionary can go offically to share the good news. We had a great time getting to know their ministry better.

Gil's high point of the week was to go with Martin on a ship to share the Gospel. I loved the evening on an old ship where they made out of the machine room a Jazz club. The music was fun and we had a great time. Later we went for a short sight seeing tour through the city of Hamburg. Enjoy some of the pictures we took there.

We are doing well and are back in the Black Forest! Greetings, Gil & Maria

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year

Greetings from Germany where we enjoy a wonderful Christmas Season. We are preparing our hearts for Christ's coming by reading His word, fellowship and playing music together.

Gil enjoys to have a tuba and at times plays the alto reocrder with us. The picture on the above shows my sister Brigitte. The picture below is Theo our brother-in-law. We are staying with their family. It is good to be home for Christmas. We hope you will have restful and spiritually refreshing days. The gift of God in Christ is amazingly great and we rejoice in His goodness and provision. In Him, Gil & Maria

This is our newest picture of our house in Kenya. We hope to move by April 08. Isn't it exciting?

But before we can enjoy the warm sun of Africa we will live through the cold winter in the Black Forest. But it is not at all bad. My sisters cookies are the best and we enjoy playing our recorders or listen to our nephews playing the piano. To be home for Christmas is really special.

Last week we visited Benjamin, Sue and Jonas. Our nephew and his family. To see the kids is a special blessings.

Gil started yesterday with his therapy and makes good progress in his recovery.

We love to hear from you. Have a blessed Advent Season,

Gil & Maria

Dear Friends

We are still in the States but hope to go to Germany soon. On Monday we will see two Doctors and after that we hopefully have good information we can base our decisons on it.

Have a great day
Gil & Maria