Who is this lovely creature? Her name is Martina Stevikova. She is a long lost friend with whom I am so happy to reconnect. I met her when traveling in the Slovak Republic after Ty finished his mission She was a wonderfully stalwart member he had worked with during his mission. We visited Zilina (Martina's hometown). The best thing about Zilina, aside from meeting Martina and many of her family and friends is its proximity to the Mala Fatra mountains. There is a hiking trail there we called Janosik (Robin Hood), but I digress. (Google it for some beautiful photos.)
Eventually, Martina came to America in 1996-97 to study and found opportunities to visit us in Utah. She came for Thanksgiving and also visited us in the Spring. We had such a lovely time showing her around. I will never forget when we visited Temple Square. When she saw the temple, she practically hugged it.
We also traveled to California with her for her first trip to see the ocean and don't forget Disneyland. She loved Mickey Mouse uncommonly for a seventeen year old.
Later this very intelligent and gracious young woman finished medical school and is now an obstetrician. Way to go Martina!
Eventually, Kate traveled to Slovakia and stayed with Martina for a time. Becca and Hugh have also climbed the Janosik hike.
Facebook brought us together again. I am so happy to hear of her again and to correspond. A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart. ~Author Unknown
