Not too much to report on what we did today. We woke up, went jogging (I walked because I'm still waddling a little) and got fresh bread straight out of the oven. 7am is the best time to get it because it'S not burning your fingers like it is at 630 nor is it cold, just right. Then, we studied till 10:30. Grocery shopping was next on the list. Then the fun began.....we deep cleaned our apartment. It looks phenomenal and Sis Alder asked me to reorganize everything. She's been here for 6 months and was ready for something new....and I was ready to be able to find things and for everything to have a logical place. While we were cleaning, we had music going and were singing along. Around 1:30 we called it quits and I made cheese spinach cannaloni for lunch. NOW COMES THE EXCITING PART....we took a nap! Oh yes, with a clean apartment, full tummies and dishes all done we got a wonderful 40 min nap. It was glorious and much needed!
Ankle update - - it's almost healed. I still wear my ankle brace because the weather's cold and we do so much walking. Yes mom, I ice it and have it elevated every possible moment. Sis Alder is a certified nurse so she's taking really good care of me. The first week there was a good amount of bruising and swelling, but that's all gone now. Stairs and inclines are still difficult. No thanks on the high-tops boots, my ankle brace is best.
Since Wednesday - - We watched the Jehovah Witnesses' equivalent of the Restoration. (Yes we had permission to do so). It was very informative and helped us understand the Pietzkas. There are definitely a lot of parallels between us and them, but the differences are huge.
Manuela's baptism - - This coming Sun (14th) is Manuela's baptism and boy oh boy is she excited! She is so ready!!! We made cool invitations for her to hand out (gluing the information on the back of baptism pass-along cards is genius let me tell you....and any other missionaries reading this email. Sis Alder and I are singing for two musical numbers. Primary songs - He Sent His Son, and I like to look for rainbows. Anton has been in the hospital (or something) this week, so if he still wants to be baptized, we're going to have to do it another week. We'll see what this week brings.
Sunday - - This Fast Sunday (yesterday) was powerful. Sis Alder and I taught RS this week. Last week we were asked to teach the combined adult class and teach about the new pass along cards we have. The lesson went really well and the RS Pres asked us to show the Restoration so the members would be better able to 'advertise' it when they pass out cards. We showed the DVD (none of the members had ever seen it) and asked them to respond to it as though they had never heard anything about the church. For the investigator class (The Manuela class) I taught about temples. I brought my family pictures and an Ensign painting of the Jordan River Temple. We had invited three members to join the class (to support Manuela) and I got a big thumbs up from one in particular we've been trying to connect with. That's a good sign. (Which reminds me, could you send me a picture of the DC temple. I don't have any.)
Oddities - - We were out and about in Bruck on Sun night when an extremely strang thing happened. Since it gets dark earlier now (around 4) we contact anybody and everybody we find out on the street. As we were walking down this pathway, a man come perpendicular at us. We immediately started with 'Entschuldigen Sie'...then we froze. This man took one look at us and continued walking at an increased speed. It was Martin!! He was wearing a blond, long haired wig. We said his name but no response. Since we were walking back to the train station we just kept walking (the same direction he was walking conveniently enough). We said his name one more time. Nothing! After a bit, he stopped and started looking in a store window 'intently' reading something. He was wearing sunglasses now. It being about 18:00 and extremely dark except for street lamps and headlights, it was extremely weird. As we approached, we stopped and said his name again and said hello. He didn't even flinch. On we went, still really confused. As soon as we'd passed, he started walking again. Being a little creeped out, I suggested we take a detour around hauptplatz. He did not follow. We stopped to check out the construction which has become the talk of the town for the past two weeks. (They're tearing out a 50yr old major bridge that crosses traffic over mainstreet). Martin was already there watching as well. We tried one last time to say hi to him, but no response. It's odd to be ignored when you know they heard you. Talking to a wall has a new meaning.
Pictures - - I would really appreciate some pictures of the colors\sights of home so if anyone reading this email happens to have\take any I would really appreciate them being sent my way. Thanks!!
1) I got my driver's license this week. Isn't it pretty.
2) my Austrian Visa. I'm legal!!
Gotta go! Library is closing!! I'll send pictures of our clean apt next week.
TSCHÜß
Lots of Love!!!!
SISTER LIND
Mom- I've seen that Annie Oakley. It's really good, but Betty Hutton's voice irritates me after awhile so I don't watch her movies often. I love Howard Keel so all is well with that one. I would like to work in one of those facy cake bakeries and get paid 2,000 just to make a sugar flower. SIGN ME UP! What's the purpose for the Primary program this week? A just because kind? Pottery sounds like fun. I think when I come home, we should take some kind of class together. Since Utah lost, does that mean Pat will visit? Maybe you could have her hold the visit till you come to pick me up and she could come with. Strumpfhosen -- no need for regular nylons. If they're warm, I'll take 'um. I trust your choices and am really excited!! Thank you very much.
Ankle update - - it's almost healed. I still wear my ankle brace because the weather's cold and we do so much walking. Yes mom, I ice it and have it elevated every possible moment. Sis Alder is a certified nurse so she's taking really good care of me. The first week there was a good amount of bruising and swelling, but that's all gone now. Stairs and inclines are still difficult. No thanks on the high-tops boots, my ankle brace is best.
Since Wednesday - - We watched the Jehovah Witnesses' equivalent of the Restoration. (Yes we had permission to do so). It was very informative and helped us understand the Pietzkas. There are definitely a lot of parallels between us and them, but the differences are huge.
Manuela's baptism - - This coming Sun (14th) is Manuela's baptism and boy oh boy is she excited! She is so ready!!! We made cool invitations for her to hand out (gluing the information on the back of baptism pass-along cards is genius let me tell you....and any other missionaries reading this email. Sis Alder and I are singing for two musical numbers. Primary songs - He Sent His Son, and I like to look for rainbows. Anton has been in the hospital (or something) this week, so if he still wants to be baptized, we're going to have to do it another week. We'll see what this week brings.
Sunday - - This Fast Sunday (yesterday) was powerful. Sis Alder and I taught RS this week. Last week we were asked to teach the combined adult class and teach about the new pass along cards we have. The lesson went really well and the RS Pres asked us to show the Restoration so the members would be better able to 'advertise' it when they pass out cards. We showed the DVD (none of the members had ever seen it) and asked them to respond to it as though they had never heard anything about the church. For the investigator class (The Manuela class) I taught about temples. I brought my family pictures and an Ensign painting of the Jordan River Temple. We had invited three members to join the class (to support Manuela) and I got a big thumbs up from one in particular we've been trying to connect with. That's a good sign. (Which reminds me, could you send me a picture of the DC temple. I don't have any.)
Oddities - - We were out and about in Bruck on Sun night when an extremely strang thing happened. Since it gets dark earlier now (around 4) we contact anybody and everybody we find out on the street. As we were walking down this pathway, a man come perpendicular at us. We immediately started with 'Entschuldigen Sie'...then we froze. This man took one look at us and continued walking at an increased speed. It was Martin!! He was wearing a blond, long haired wig. We said his name but no response. Since we were walking back to the train station we just kept walking (the same direction he was walking conveniently enough). We said his name one more time. Nothing! After a bit, he stopped and started looking in a store window 'intently' reading something. He was wearing sunglasses now. It being about 18:00 and extremely dark except for street lamps and headlights, it was extremely weird. As we approached, we stopped and said his name again and said hello. He didn't even flinch. On we went, still really confused. As soon as we'd passed, he started walking again. Being a little creeped out, I suggested we take a detour around hauptplatz. He did not follow. We stopped to check out the construction which has become the talk of the town for the past two weeks. (They're tearing out a 50yr old major bridge that crosses traffic over mainstreet). Martin was already there watching as well. We tried one last time to say hi to him, but no response. It's odd to be ignored when you know they heard you. Talking to a wall has a new meaning.
Pictures - - I would really appreciate some pictures of the colors\sights of home so if anyone reading this email happens to have\take any I would really appreciate them being sent my way. Thanks!!
1) I got my driver's license this week. Isn't it pretty.
2) my Austrian Visa. I'm legal!!
Gotta go! Library is closing!! I'll send pictures of our clean apt next week.
TSCHÜß
Lots of Love!!!!
SISTER LIND
Mom- I've seen that Annie Oakley. It's really good, but Betty Hutton's voice irritates me after awhile so I don't watch her movies often. I love Howard Keel so all is well with that one. I would like to work in one of those facy cake bakeries and get paid 2,000 just to make a sugar flower. SIGN ME UP! What's the purpose for the Primary program this week? A just because kind? Pottery sounds like fun. I think when I come home, we should take some kind of class together. Since Utah lost, does that mean Pat will visit? Maybe you could have her hold the visit till you come to pick me up and she could come with. Strumpfhosen -- no need for regular nylons. If they're warm, I'll take 'um. I trust your choices and am really excited!! Thank you very much.
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