Nothing really exciting to report and since I don't have too much time, this will be a rather short email. Sorry!
Karin - we met with her this week and she is having amazing progress on her English. Sis Dietz picked up the Book of Mormon off the table in the corner of the room and asked if she'dread. SHE HAD!! Then, Sis Dietz bore testimony that you can find any answer to any question by reading. Karin thought for a moment then said, flipping through the pages 'where can I find a scripture to read when I'm sad?' BING!!!!!!!! We showed her the SchriftenfĂĽhrer (index\condensed Bible Dictionary in the back). We told her about church and FHE. She was so excited and wants us to do FHE with her entire family. COuldn't make it to church though because of being sick. Next week!
The Branch President has asked us to concentrate our efforts on Weniger Aktives so we've made the goal to contact and or visit every single one of th 50 by this Sunday. Pray for us...it'S cold and Germans can be stubborn.
Schwester Blaschta taught me to knit yesterday and gave me a scarf she'd started (one of her MANY unfinished projects) and needles. I'm not the best, but it doesn't look TOO out of shape. Hey, maybe I want it to look like a snake or an S. I'm learning.
On Sunday we had a Young Women program in Sacrament meeting. Since there is only one YW, it was supported by the entire RS (all 9 of them). Sister Dietz and I were in charge of Musical Number. We accompanied the group with I am a CHild of God. Me on the Piano and Sis Dietz on the flute. It was awesome! Since then, the branch has really opened up to Sis Dietz. Especially Bro Rodrieguez. After Sis A's outburst towards him when I was suffering that Flu virus night, he will not even speak with her nor invite us over. On Sunday, he came up to me and invited us for dinner and for Sis Dietz to bring the flute so we can play. Bro Manke tipped his hat to us as we passed him on the bus on our way home. I really really loved this branch, but now, they are my everything. I feel so grateful to have been asked to stay this 2nd transfer. I really feel like I've gained their trust, and that is super important to me. We'll see what happens
On Valentine's Day, Sis Dietz and I have our 7 month anniversary. (8 months if you go by how much we have left till our release date Dec 22). It's amazing how fast time has passed and how much I have learned about myself. Especially since Sis Dietz came. We play a game while we wander in the wilderness of the countryside. She asks me a question about myself and I get to ask her. I've learned to dig deep in my emotions and past to find the true answers and not scratch the surface for answers I know won't make me look bad or different. We have learned that pretty muich, Sis Dietz and I are the same person. We get along so great!!! Let me share with you a few examples------
1) Both love Doris Day, While You Were Sleeping, old movies, ladybugs, scarves, Michael Buble, games
2) Both born in Alta View Hospital
3) Favorite flower...Sunflowers
4) Both prefer plain cheese pizza...and both eat the crusts first
5) I love to cook, and she loves to eat
6) Both listen to Jim Brickman (we have no choice really but we both love his music)
7) Both are stubborn and don't like having limits put on us (like missionary lists handed down that say who we can and can'T call...if they don'T say it to us, it's fair game)
8) BOth love to laugh (she knows exactly how to make me laugh and we do it often...I*'ve never laughed so much as long as I can remember)
9) She makes me feel special...no longer as self conscious about myself.
10) She helps me stretch my spiritual wings
11) We went into the MTC on the same day and were both trained by Sis Schulthess
12) She'S so amazing and I truly feel blessed.
Back update - I've been having severe back spasms that cause me to not be able to sit for long periods of time and the pain shoots down my legs. The only comfortable position for study, sleeping, etc is laying flat on my stomach or back. Not sure what is wrong and the pain has lasted for about 2 weeks. Sister Condie has been keeping a close eye on me and has spoken with the Area Medical Doctor (mission doctor for Europe) and I have to go see an Orthopädie Doctor at the University. Pray that nothing serious is wrong. I DO NOT want to go home.
The church is true, the book is blue (so are our noses), and I really miss you
SISTER CHOCOLATE
PIc 1 - The field is white, already to...shovel (or just walk through between villages in Deutschland)
Pic 2 - The Donau (Danube in English)
PIc 3 - I love winter on the mission (me in Salzburg)
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