Back to the Past

Sooo.......Transfer calls......

I'm going back to Bruck an der Mur (where I served this time last year...my 2nd area of my mission...was emergency transferred out) and will serve with Sister Downs. She is 6 weeks older mission-wise, from Peach Tree Georgia, we were trained by the same person, and I'm so excited to work with an experienced Sister. She goes home Nov 17th so I'm pretty sure I'll finish my mission there. I didn't get to finish a full transfer there the last time, so I guess President wants me to make up the time. We'll get a lot done. I attached a picture of us from Zone Conference so you can see who she is. I'm sad to leave Vienna and the 4th ward. They really and truly have become my family. It's the same feelings as when I left Ulm (where I served for 6 1\2 months). It's hard to leave an area where you stay for so long. When I told the Bishop (Paul Jovero), he went home and told his family...his 3 yr old son Noah cried. They're having us over for Dinner and FHE (for the 3rd week in a row). Noah even told me he loves me. Watch out Dad, you might have a son-in-law before you know it.

General Conference was great! We watched Sat AM session Sat night, and then Sunday we watched Sat PM, and Sun AM sessions. I'm excited to get the Ensign and read the sessions we missed. I love Elaine S. Dalton's talk about Dads and their Daughters. My dad is the best that's for sure. In fact, my family is the best! HANDS DOWN!!!

Not too much to report other than that, Sorry.

We Went to the Belvedere last week for Pday in our Dirndls (pic 3). Now you can see mine. Like?!? Inside the Belvedere is an art museum and awesome view of old Vienna. Neat! I even found my favorite painting I've ever seen. It's by Waldmüller and it's called 'Corpus Christi Morning'...or something like that.

Family, meet Parviz and Mani (pic 2). They are from Iran. I found Parviz after dropping something on an UBahn. He got baptized 4 weeks later. He's great! Mani is his friend who studies violin here at the Conservatory. He's been playing the violin for 12yrs...he's 18.

Ran into Ekarin the other day. He was baptized in July and then has gotten SO busy that he's not been able to do anything church-related. (Pic 4)

Happy Birthday to Mom and Molly Peters!!!

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Alles Liebe SISTER CHOCOLATE