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Hallo -

It'S so funny to read the emails mom and dad send to me since they tell both sides of all the stories. It's great to hear the progress on the house...even when it'S the silly comments about each other and what you do. It's also interesting to see what you focus on in your letters. With dad, it's a quick update on lots of people...with mom, it's an indepth study of a couple of them. Thank you both for your letters. It makes the week go by so much quicker. I usually take a picture of your email on my camera and then read them throughout the week as I'm lying in bed or taking a break to eat.

I got to meet MT Brittinger this week!!!! (She's Ron and Sydna's friend from the UN). We went on a tour of the UN and then she took us for 'Coffee and Cake'. Dad - don'T worry I will take you on a tour there when you come. You would LOVE it. It is amazing and I want to see it again. THEN, she says she'll be right back and shows up with a huge paper grocery bag full of American goodies...for me!! Peanut Butter, Hershey Kisses, Taco Seasoning, Cheddar Cheese, etc. It was quite a surprise and I really didn't expect that. BUT I really appreciated it. She is a WONDERFUL person and I can'T wait to get to know her better soon. She wants to take us out of the city for Pday to see some of the sights. We've got a date planned for mid-August. I can't wait. While she and I were talking, we found out that we have yet another connection.....she used to live near Bruck an der Mur...AND, I've actually been to her old house. Weird!!!!

Tay - you WOULD walk in doggie do with new shoes. Sister COvey has a keychain of a sneaker and everytime I see it, I think of your obsession with shoes. AND, I found out that I have the biggest feet in the ward. Not exactly sure how they figured that, but someone checked on it...not cool!! That's what happens when the whole ward is 4' petite Philipino or African with super short toes. It made for a good laugh. Also, Sophie Appiateng told me that I could be Sydna's daughter. (I spoke in church on Sunday and everyone told me I was just like her). Janette (Sophie's sister) came in when I taught Gospel Principles and afterwards, she told me she'll come every week if I teach.

Mom, would you tell me the story of how your grandparents found the church and such. Where exactly were they from? The bishop's wife is from Wales and I told her that's where my family came from....then she asked where and I couldn't answer. Please, tell me more. Also, please go ahead and throw out some of my stuff. Just let me know what you're contemplating tossing. Sis Covey and Sis Olsen go home on Wednesday and so I was keeping Sis Covey company while she was packing. I can't wait to get rid of stuff I've got here that I WILL NOT be wearing or using ever again.

I knew Annabelle Fike really well! I was her YCL at Girl's Camp a couple of times and her older sister (Lauren) is my age (and we were really close at Camp and beyond). Annie was getting married when I left so that'S good to get an update on her. Lauren had a baby my freshman year of college or so. Great girls form the Lewisberry ward.

No one came to church...literally. Saturday was the wedding reception for Tracy and Tibor Ryssmann and it went from 2pm-midnight. It was quite a party and no one came to church the next day. We had a max 30 people in Sacrament meeting and even less by the time we got to RS.....max 10 in RS. It was kind of like Sundays at home during the summer when everyone goes to the beach. We made an appearance at the reception for 30 min. We got there at 4 (remember the reception started at 2) and the couple hadn't even arrived yet. They were sitting out in their car. Then, they had a big elaborate procession, Nigeria style as their entrance. It was like no reception I have EVER seen. It was pure Nigeria and I loved it!!!!! They even had the President and Amabassador of Nigeria there. Big deal!
Parviz (musician from Iran) is progressing so well! He feels so happy and says he sees a good difference. We meet with him everyday and I teach him German and the gospel. It's a great combination with him. He's SO strong. We have many new investigators (shocking...not) and a lot of people are meetin gwith us every day. It definitely keeps us hopping!

We have special training with Presdient on friday so I'll ask about release date.

Love you all and miss you loads. Tay - stay doggie do free...for awhile.
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Alles Liebe SISTER CHOCOLATE

Pic 1 - Me and MT just before the tour.
Pic 2 - Me in front of the flags at the UN
Pic 3 - Parviz loves meeting with us.
Pic 4 - Bishop Sunday Talabi (former bishop) at the reception. Picture his outfit times 100 and that was the reception.