This week, I have learned to trust whole-heartedly in the Lord. I'm more than positive that is what I'm supposed to learn this transfer. After talking with Sis Condie I learned that I need to delve deeper in my prayers and scripture study so that I can gain the strength to keep going. That is the only place where I will find comfort and strength. I have learned how important it is to be an example of good Sister missionary work after hearing many things said about other Elders by my companion. I KNOW that part of the reason I am here is to set the path for other Sisters. If I set the example of how to treat Elders and the work, then there will be no question about why Sisters come on missions...NOT because they can't get married. I have learned and am still learning how to open up to people and share my thoughts and feelings. That's always been something I've struggled with and now I'm realizing how important it is that I let things come out instead of holding on to them. Still working on writing them in my journal, but I have these weekly letters to document many things.
We're getting our heater fixed tomorrow. The Elders before us apparently decided to either use it for a trampoline or to climb up on the bunkbed because the steel bolts and screws holding it to the wall are completely broken off on one side. Luckily, a Sister in the ward is in charge of checking on things in our apt and is going to be there with us.
THis week we had a District streeting in Göppingen. That was really fun and helped me realize that I do have the skills and desire to do this work. We each (the whole district) floated around the main square near the Christmas Market and individually talked to everyone who passed. I had many good conversations and I felt like I CAN do this missionary work thing. Sis A and I decided to split up so I just stayed in mission rule proximity to her so we weren't schwarz (breaking rules). I learned a lot about my technique and how to change up the message. Definitely went better than the Austellung in Klagenfurt where I got cursed out by 4 people IN A ROW. 'I had confidence in Sunshine...I have confidence in rain'.......................and SNOW. BOy was it cold standing around on snow for 4 hours, but it was great. On the way home, one of the Elders (from Holland) said the absolute funniest thing I'Ve heard in a long time. His English is wonderful (as with most Europeans), but they still always give objects genders (because that'S the way it is with other languages). So, Elder Von Stokkom said the following in reference to his broken oil vial....'Everytime I fill it, it empties itself into my pants'. Quote of the day for sure.
We are so booked for Christmas holidays that it'S great. No new investigatores as CHristmas is an impossible time to get any here in this area of Europe. Since there are two Feiertagen (days of celebration - Dec 25 AND 26th) we have members calling us for appointments and we've already been snagged for New Years. Looks like we'll be playing a lot of Ligretto as well as that's the biggest thing around here. It's like Nerts only better. Before leaving Salzburg, I was given a box of the game so I'm set.
My legs are super warm as I have learned to love leg warmers. I have one pair that I love love love and wear everyday. I'm also resourceful and thrifty. My Austrian coat has shorter sleeves (the style, not my freakishly long arms to blame) so I found some green leg warmers (the exact color of the trim) and I wear them on my arms. PERFECT!!!
Popes- Thank you thank you thank you for the wonderful surprise package. It really made my day
Pres Parks - Thanks for your words of wisdom.
Bro Monn - I really appreciate your monthly letters and updates. THank you so much
1- me in front of the Alps in Salzburg
2- little smoking man. They are a big deal here and this was the perfect momento for my mission
Gotta go
Viele Liebe
SISTER LIND
We're getting our heater fixed tomorrow. The Elders before us apparently decided to either use it for a trampoline or to climb up on the bunkbed because the steel bolts and screws holding it to the wall are completely broken off on one side. Luckily, a Sister in the ward is in charge of checking on things in our apt and is going to be there with us.
THis week we had a District streeting in Göppingen. That was really fun and helped me realize that I do have the skills and desire to do this work. We each (the whole district) floated around the main square near the Christmas Market and individually talked to everyone who passed. I had many good conversations and I felt like I CAN do this missionary work thing. Sis A and I decided to split up so I just stayed in mission rule proximity to her so we weren't schwarz (breaking rules). I learned a lot about my technique and how to change up the message. Definitely went better than the Austellung in Klagenfurt where I got cursed out by 4 people IN A ROW. 'I had confidence in Sunshine...I have confidence in rain'.......................and SNOW. BOy was it cold standing around on snow for 4 hours, but it was great. On the way home, one of the Elders (from Holland) said the absolute funniest thing I'Ve heard in a long time. His English is wonderful (as with most Europeans), but they still always give objects genders (because that'S the way it is with other languages). So, Elder Von Stokkom said the following in reference to his broken oil vial....'Everytime I fill it, it empties itself into my pants'. Quote of the day for sure.
We are so booked for Christmas holidays that it'S great. No new investigatores as CHristmas is an impossible time to get any here in this area of Europe. Since there are two Feiertagen (days of celebration - Dec 25 AND 26th) we have members calling us for appointments and we've already been snagged for New Years. Looks like we'll be playing a lot of Ligretto as well as that's the biggest thing around here. It's like Nerts only better. Before leaving Salzburg, I was given a box of the game so I'm set.
My legs are super warm as I have learned to love leg warmers. I have one pair that I love love love and wear everyday. I'm also resourceful and thrifty. My Austrian coat has shorter sleeves (the style, not my freakishly long arms to blame) so I found some green leg warmers (the exact color of the trim) and I wear them on my arms. PERFECT!!!
Popes- Thank you thank you thank you for the wonderful surprise package. It really made my day
Pres Parks - Thanks for your words of wisdom.
Bro Monn - I really appreciate your monthly letters and updates. THank you so much
1- me in front of the Alps in Salzburg
2- little smoking man. They are a big deal here and this was the perfect momento for my mission
Gotta go
Viele Liebe
SISTER LIND
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