It was not easy to leave family and friends and migrate to Utah. Both Gretchen and Ernest felt the need to stay connected with the family they left in Germany. Because of their membership in the Church and their understanding of temple work, they spent many hours gathering pictures and names of those they loved. Ironically, it must have been necessary for them to leave their family in Germany to eventually gather their ancestors to the House of Israel to enjoy the full blessings of the gospel. Their desire to stay connected with the family and to help them receive the blessings of the gospel are reflected in this letter…