“Och vem det landet en gang sett, han langtar dit, langtar dit igen…” DALKARLASÅNG
Tempus Fugit!
Time is flying by so fast already! But we’ve tackled the check off lists, packed and repacked, studied, read, and prayed…fixed the house, said goodbyes, and we’re just standing on the street corner with our coats on and our suitcases in hand waiting for the 2:30 am shuttle coming Monday morning to come pick us…
Sweden: Seeing Is Believing! (Map)
The Stockholm Sweden Mission encompasses the whole country of Sweden! There are four stakes and one district and and over 130 Elders, Sisters, and Couples serving in the mission.
Min Mormor
OLMATS ANNA KRISTINA ANDERSDOTTER (1900 – 1983) I’ve always thought that I had the only Grandma in the world whose eyes would dance every time she smiled. She was the epitome of patience, love, and endurance. Anna Kristina Andersdotter was born February 18, 1900 in Färnäs, Mora, Kopparberg, Sweden, to Olmats Anders Andersson and (Sasser) Anna…
Recipe for Bullar
In saucepan heat until scalded: 4 1/4 cup whole milk 2 cubes butter Cool to luke warm. Pour over these combined ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1 tsp salt 3 TBLS yeast (saf-instant)…
Tales, Trolls, and Traditions
Over the years I have learned that most people have an interest in their roots, in the people, traditions, culture and spot on earth from which they come. It gives them a sense of belonging and a feeling that they are part of something bigger than themselves. My grandchildren have been regaled for years with…
A Little Bit Of Me…
Hello! My name is Judy Neilson My happiness comes from my passionate love for my family, my faith, my heritage and my Savior – Jesus Christ. My husband, Erik and I find ourselves recently retired but busier now than when we had all five children at home! We enjoy the benefits of walking together…
An Inherent Sense of Swedish Identity…
As I have been aware of forever, the first thing you have to do when someone finds out you’re a Swede is to prove it. Doing a great Swedish Chef imitation, being a fan of lutefisk, or having a grandma who can make perfect Swedish pancakes won’t cut it with the public. Unless you were …