An invitation for Ellen White to visit Europe had come from the members of the Central European Mission. Thus the General Conference of 1884 voted: WV 225.1
Resolved, That we extend to Sister White a hearty and urgent invitation to visit the different fields in Europe as soon as practicable. WV 225.2
At first Mrs. White was overwhelmed with the idea of traveling to Europe. She was in her late 50s and considered herself old. Following the strenuous activities connected with the Battle Creek crisis and then at the numerous camp meetings in the East, she found herself depleted in strength and aware that she must take steps to recoup her physical forces. WV 225.3