A Certain Woman in Eastern Europe

How hot was it?? The Person and Ackerbauer children in Szentendre Tiana, Mikhailam Bethany, David with Misty and Bryce with Austin and Jennifer higher up the steps I tried to recreate a photo on these steps from the last visit in 2000 but now the kids fill up the stairway. Here Austin poses with Mikhaila and Bryce while Tiana looks on. A beautiful village The very entertaining carriage ride. Raelene remembered later that the same man toured them in 2000. He has been part of this tourist town for a long time. On Sunday we all went to the International Church of Budapest where Bryce helped with worship by playing guitar with David. Tanya on flute and Jennifer singing. Afterwards it was off to Szentendre

You may wonder if I was on this trip. Yes, but behind the camera - at least on my photos. One of the highlights of this day was walking into an area that immediately took me back in years. I had been with a team from Scotland in '92 or '93 and we did street ministry and meetings in that very spot. A lot of wonderful "God" things are going on in Bratislava today and some include people we worked with on that trip. Mikhaila who is a good shopper bought a handmade wooden crossbow complete with arrows and Austin started his whistle collection. Michael and Bryce and Austin continue to be international rock balancers and we found a most beautiful Burger King!! In the town square there were craft booths set up and Raelene started a plate collection. All of us had a great time especially climbing and taking pictures around the castle and looking at the beautiful (not blue) Danube.

My family was so excited to travel here in Europe. We were able to visit Vienna, Austria and Bratislava, Slovakia in their first few days here. We then concentrated on Hungary and visited Budapest and Szentendre before heading to my home in Debrecen. From here we visited friends in Miskolc and swam in the famous cave thermal baths, sightseeing in the Hortobagy, swimming in Hadjuszobaszlo and a day trip to Oradea, Romania. Locally, we shopped town centre and went to the zoo. The 2 weeks went by way too fast and the house is now way too quiet!! Pray for Jilly who is having grandchildren withdrawals :-)

Bryce meets a Don Pepe XXL pizza (he's a little jet lagged) Raelene and Mikhaila meet Misty, the Person's little dog Austin & Bryce enjoy video games in David's cool room (w/friend Sam) Michael and Austin catch up on emails and Skittles Mikhail loved the garlic/chicken/sour cream pizza Misty models her new pink sweater for Jennifer, Bethany and Tiana Person (Mikhaila in background) My son Michael Ackerbauer and his wife Raelene and the best grandkids in the world - Bryce, Mikhaila and Austin arrived in Budapest today. We are spending the night with dear friends the Person's in Erd before heading out to Vienna tomorrow.

. My mom, Jill with all her kids - first time we have been together since 2000 David, Jim, Me, Mom, Kathi, Tim and Jack One of my birthday parties - yes, I am blessed Me and mom The Jack Callery Family: Kari, Jack & Deb and J.B. Mike and Kathi Iannotti More of my siblings: Tim, Jim and Kathi The David Callery Family - Ryan, Sarah, Sue and David

Here I am with my brother Tim and brother-in-law Mike. 4th of July is Mike's favorite holiday After Alaska, I was with my son in Poughkeepsie for a day and then north to my hometown, Johnstown, NY. It was very important that I was here at this time. Sadly, my brother's stepson passed away unexpectedly and I was able to be here for them and also to spend time with my mom. This was the first time in 8 years that our whole family was together. - Photo's will follow. I also got a chance to enjoy the 4th. This is my brother-in-law's favorite holiday and what a party he and my sister have!! and yes, it was complete with fireworks!

Most of ALCC (Abbott Loop Community Church) mission council - Deb & Jack Marsh, Carolyn Noble, Vince & Deidre Brassard & Josh & Joni Tanner Josh & Joni and their 2 youngest of 5. Josh will be senior leader of ALCC in September. ALCC missionaries trying to settle down for the photo shoot ALCC missionaries to Hungary, Jim & Tiana Person, Erin Barrett and myself My field coordinator Maggie Snow. Maggie keeps people in AK up to date on my ministry. Thanks for the great, creative ideas, Maggie. Maggie will visit Hungary in April. At the bakery in Girdwood Ukrainian "matroshka" family now in Alaska Late June but snow on the mountains

MJ & Dixie Ladies (from reunion) day out to Girdwood Michael and the Sam Duke family - Sam, Shannon, Chloe & Corbin Alaskan Red Gold - fresh caught salmon Turnagin Arms Moose Dall Sheep