Johnsons have been home just over a week from the Sweden Stockholm Mission. We did a little "home" orientation with F. Kent and Karen Lundquist in Honeyville. They fly to Sweden on 22 December 2009. They are going to be a great asset to the Mission. We wish them all the best! We love them already and we know the Office elders will, too.
Our missionary plaque was presented to us in sacrament meeting by our son, Erik, who is a counselor in the bishopric. It will hang in our home as a wonderful reminder of our mission together at the Sweden Stockholm Mission Office--May 2008 to November 2009.
Daughter, Raquel Fuller and Brandy Johnson (holding youngest grandchild, Zackary) look on while Amber (granddaughter) gives Gina Johnson a massage.
Nephew Brett Johnson and Greg Roper are happy to be here, too.
The grandchildren were beginning to make pillow and blanket huts in the basement. We are definitely back home!
Steven tells stories at the table with inlaws, David Dickey, Jon Fuller and Don Fuller enjoying the visit.
Brian, Brad & Anne Beck, Lynette Dickey at least have a place to sit in our small home with the crowd that came.
Our son, Erik, and daughter, Becky, pause for a photo with Ty Roper and Nate and Jamie Smith.
Three sons, Monte, Nate and Jeremy with grandson, Braden Fuller are all smiles for us.
Mom Reba Johnson made the effort to be in attendance despite her frail health. We love Rosemary and Sheryl for making it possible for her to come. 
We were released by President Steven Laing at the Brigham City North Stake Center that afternoon and arrived back at our home with our children and grandchildren waiting. What a beautiful day! Our Mission is over.
We flew out of Stockholm on 20 November 2009. The Andersons took us to our early flight (6:40 AM) and made sure there were no problems before leaving the airport. We arrived in Brigham City, Utah with all of that luggage. The trip from Arlanda Sweden to Paris to Salt Lake City on Air France and Delta was an amazing trip. We were cared for by wonderful stewardesses and found a fellow Honeyville-ite on the same flight from Paris direct to SLC International. Ryan Hammer gave us first class attention by helping with our bags and letting us use his cellphone. He was our guardian angel. We were greeted at the airport by our former trainers, Don & Anna Joy Watts, and brother, Bryan Johnson. Elder Johnson's brother, Brent, and his wife (Marilyn) picked us up in his Cummins Diesel truck to haul everything to Brigham City.
Our farewell dinner with the Wrights (Linda and Steve, Center for Young Adults) and President and Syster Anderson was delicious and fun. Of course, salmon was the main along with delicious veggies and plum pudding. The Mission Home is a beautiful place to be. We'll miss them all and are amazed and appreciate their great service.
We had the privilege of having Maja (optometrist) in our apartment for dinner and a teach with the assistants. She is investigating the Church and has been a good friend, helping us with our glasses problems and attending General Conference with us last Spring. We love her!
Former Office elders, Drake and Glenn, stop in to say good-bye during transfers. How great it is to see them!
Elder Braedon Blaylock arrived in Sweden on 17 November. Elder Johnson is looking into the ancestor connection with John Quincy Blaylock. We welcomed him to the Mission.
Ingrid Lund stopped by for a quick good-bye. She was so helpful in translating for Syster Johnson in Church. We hope her family can come and see us sometime in Honeyville.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Rosi was towed off the second day we had her. There was a mechanical defect from the factory. It was fixed and back in our lot before we left Sweden. The automatic transmission will be great for those elders who come with no stick-shift skills.
Elder Johnson stands beside the last vehicle he was in charge of buying for the Mission. In the 18 months we were there, he helped purchase 16 cars and a van. He now has the system of buying and selling cars in Sweden down to a science. The van's name is "Rosi Red."
Anne Rosenlund, her daughter Ingrid, husband and children (Emma and Axel), along with faithful neighbor, Anna-Lena Boden gave us a wonderful send-off dinner at Anne's country home in Riala. Anne had woven a beautiful Christmas table runner for us. We loved visiting them once a month with the missionaries. They are the stalwarts of the Ward. How we love them and will miss them! 
A vintage car museum caught Elder Johnson's attention, especially the beautiful 1954 Chevrolet.
The Gekås display for Christmas is very well done. They are in the spirit for the holidays.
We decided to make a detour and see a well-visited shopping center. How do people have the patience for standing in line for hours just to go into the Gekås store in Ullared? Crazy. We arrived early enough to avoid the wait. Elder Johnson preferred visiting businesses other than the massive discount store.
Halmstad couple, Bernice and Varr Nelson, are great hosts. We loved being with them. What a spacious apartment!!
Elders Conlon and Hepburn decide to ride back to Jonköping with us. They didn't seem to mind the tight quarters. Mission Skoda cars aren't known for their size..
This film from the Church really has the attention of the missionaries. Taking safety seriously is stressed from the First Presidency. There were some humorous moments, also.
Göteborg Districts were attentive and happy at the Youth Center. It is a beautiful facility and the Rosevears are doing a great job. They return home in January 2010.
The Daniels opened up their home to us. We stayed the night and had a wonderful visit in Halmstad.
The Rade's are the only German couple in the Mission. We are so glad to serve with them.
The viewing went well at the Lund Youth Center. We loved being with the District and even had time for a birthday celebration for Elder Dawson.
Former Office Elders, Glenn and Dawson, want a ride to Lund. Our car was packed, but we found a little space for them.
Kristianstad district couldn't hold still for a photo after the Safety training presentation. They love being together.
Kristianstad Chapel is beautiful and new. We were happily surprised to see such a fine ediface in Elder Johnson's former missionary area.
Jan and Britt Marie Arvidson and son Henrick graciously gave us lunch in Kalmar on our way South. (Anna Arvidson Ingvarsson's parents and brother)
Visby Branch missionaries: Elders Johnson, Shelton, Castillo, Herrey and Systers Herrey and Johnson. We love it there!
After our great meal, we clean up and take a last photo. Johnsons, Wrights, Larsons join missionaries, Langston, Lumerto, Edmunds, Tomyn and Espinoza (the most excellent cook!)
Sisters Larson, Wright and Johnson are always happy to share lunch and limericks on Fridays.
The rock formations are truly a wonder of nature. We are happy we saw the work of the Master.
The soft, curly haired sheep are famous from Gotland. They are pretty shy when the camera comes out.
Our favorite is the red, shaggy Gotland pony. We know he'll stay warm this winter!
Famous Swedish producer, Ingmar Bergman and wife are buried on Fårön.
Horses on the island were found wild years ago. They are now pets and are gentle and interesting to see.
The island is scattered with old windmills no longer in use. They were used to grind the grain and pump the water.
The northern most beach is a place to see unusual granite pillars left by erosion from the ice age.
Herreys take us to one of the 94 Swedish churches on the Island. Churches are decorated for All Saints Day.
The car is driven onto the ferry for the short trip to Fåron, which is on the extreem north end of Gotland.
It has been over forty-five years since their baptisms. It was so good to be together in Hasse's home full of antiques and model train displays to enjoy photo albums and see family pictures together. Jon Viren was ill and would not meet with us.. We missed him, as they were a three-some years ago.
Danderyd Kyrka cemetery is lit with candles for All Saints Eve.
We checked out the local Swedish church for their annual remembrance of the dead.
Who would have thought to dress up as a Swedish flag! Great potluck and fun.
Missionaries: Drake, Lumerto, Wood, Swenson, (Ryan Koch, ward mission leader), and Takahashi enjoy the fun food at the Ward party.
A Spanish member has a great time with costumes and decorations. She was the life of the party!
Äldste Johnson and Ingemar love their cowboy hats. Ingemar can't wait for the Utah-Idaho round-up. The painting in the background is of the mighty VASA ship. It was painted about 25 years ago by Äldste Johnson's friend, Jon Viren.
