Let me just start off by saying that I have to write my
email on my iPad and it's not very fun. So...It may be short today! Sorry!! It looks
like everyone is having SO much fun! The flower field is beautiful! I miss the
mountains, and actually being awake for sunsets.
So...As you all know, I will hit my 9 month mark on Wednesday! I know, you are
all thinking the same thing as me...Like, "how could this be? It was like
last week that she left!” But at the same time I don't remember her being home.
That's about how I'm feeling about it. If you could do me a favor and just pray
that it would go a little
slower that would be nice!
A little overview of my week…
Tuesday: we taught Michael. I ate liverwurst at geminde abend. It wasn't too bad! And we taught the Meckels.
Wednesday: normal day with district meeting, studies, English, German. Then we went on exchanges. I went to Chemnitz with Sister Kromwitter. She's German!
Thursday: I was still in Chemnitz, we did a service project with the Elders there. Then we came home. While I was gone…Sister Medley had a lot of appointments. One of them being with Michael. To make a long story short, he doesn't feel prepared to be baptized anymore. Really really sad, because he could have.
Friday: We did weekly planning, taught schwester Wolf, and visited a couple members. (I needed to use their bathroom. There are no public bathrooms).
Saturday: We handed out balloons to little kids that said "I'm a child of God!" That was fun! Then we went park finding. Then taught Sandy, he wasn't drunk this time so that was good. Taught Michael about temples with schwester Dörlitz. And also met with Lucy! (We aren't supposed to have favorites...but we do. She's definitely it!)
Sunday: This was a great day!! Because guess what? The Meckels came to church!! Oh my goodness we were soooo happy! Everyone but Aja came! And also President, or former President Kosak was there! We were very happy! We also met with Lucy again this day and talked about the importance of having the Spirit with us.
Today: We switched some P-day hours so we can go to Buchenwald on Thursday!!! We are very excited! We met with the Fügmann family today and they said to tell you hi! We will later meet with the Meckels! Then...the real week will start. We are busy, but always having fun! The weather isn't so bad anymore.
A lot happens in 9 months. And I don't think anyone but me will ever get the full effect of how I've changed, or what I've learned. But I can tell you it's amazing, and the mission is worth it.
In 9 months I have....
-used 1 can of hairspray. That's it
-lived in 4 different cities in 2 different countries (MTC counts)
-been with someone 24/7
-eaten my body weight in potatoes
-been the happiest in my life
-worn a selection of about 10 skirts, and 12 shirts
-been the saddest I've ever been in my life
-learned more about East Germany than I thought I ever would
-talked to hundreds of people...in German
-gained 15 pounds
-ordered my OWN food, in German, more than once
-given out 100's of pass along cards from our church
-learned that I can do anything if it's in English
-read the Book of Mormon in German
-received calluses on my feet from the many miles I've walked
-noticed ALL of my weaknesses (a mission will do that for you)
-have turned some weaknesses into strengths
-eaten turkey liver, fish with scales on it, liverwurst, African food
with mystery meat and my fair share of bakery goods
-gained a closer relationship with my Heavenly Father then I thought
was possible
-learned how to use the Atonement every day in my life
In 9 months I will...
- hopefully doubled and strengthened all of the good experiences that I've had
- take what I've learned so far, and apply it to my life, and through
the eternities
9 months...goes fast. I hope it slows down. I only have this opportunity once! I love you!! Have such a fun 24th of July week! Don't forget that it's about pioneers! (I didn't know that until I was like 16...so remember to teach your kids what it's about too!;) Love
you all!
A little overview of my week…
Tuesday: we taught Michael. I ate liverwurst at geminde abend. It wasn't too bad! And we taught the Meckels.
Wednesday: normal day with district meeting, studies, English, German. Then we went on exchanges. I went to Chemnitz with Sister Kromwitter. She's German!
Thursday: I was still in Chemnitz, we did a service project with the Elders there. Then we came home. While I was gone…Sister Medley had a lot of appointments. One of them being with Michael. To make a long story short, he doesn't feel prepared to be baptized anymore. Really really sad, because he could have.
Friday: We did weekly planning, taught schwester Wolf, and visited a couple members. (I needed to use their bathroom. There are no public bathrooms).
Saturday: We handed out balloons to little kids that said "I'm a child of God!" That was fun! Then we went park finding. Then taught Sandy, he wasn't drunk this time so that was good. Taught Michael about temples with schwester Dörlitz. And also met with Lucy! (We aren't supposed to have favorites...but we do. She's definitely it!)
Sunday: This was a great day!! Because guess what? The Meckels came to church!! Oh my goodness we were soooo happy! Everyone but Aja came! And also President, or former President Kosak was there! We were very happy! We also met with Lucy again this day and talked about the importance of having the Spirit with us.
Today: We switched some P-day hours so we can go to Buchenwald on Thursday!!! We are very excited! We met with the Fügmann family today and they said to tell you hi! We will later meet with the Meckels! Then...the real week will start. We are busy, but always having fun! The weather isn't so bad anymore.
A lot happens in 9 months. And I don't think anyone but me will ever get the full effect of how I've changed, or what I've learned. But I can tell you it's amazing, and the mission is worth it.
In 9 months I have....
-used 1 can of hairspray. That's it
-lived in 4 different cities in 2 different countries (MTC counts)
-been with someone 24/7
-eaten my body weight in potatoes
-been the happiest in my life
-worn a selection of about 10 skirts, and 12 shirts
-been the saddest I've ever been in my life
-learned more about East Germany than I thought I ever would
-talked to hundreds of people...in German
-gained 15 pounds
-ordered my OWN food, in German, more than once
-given out 100's of pass along cards from our church
-learned that I can do anything if it's in English
-read the Book of Mormon in German
-received calluses on my feet from the many miles I've walked
-noticed ALL of my weaknesses (a mission will do that for you)
-have turned some weaknesses into strengths
-eaten turkey liver, fish with scales on it, liverwurst, African food
with mystery meat and my fair share of bakery goods
-gained a closer relationship with my Heavenly Father then I thought
was possible
-learned how to use the Atonement every day in my life
In 9 months I will...
- hopefully doubled and strengthened all of the good experiences that I've had
- take what I've learned so far, and apply it to my life, and through
the eternities
9 months...goes fast. I hope it slows down. I only have this opportunity once! I love you!! Have such a fun 24th of July week! Don't forget that it's about pioneers! (I didn't know that until I was like 16...so remember to teach your kids what it's about too!;) Love
you all!
-Sister St. John
Panorama for dad especially! View from the castle. These "mountains"
are actually the biggest that I've seen here in Germany!
are actually the biggest that I've seen here in Germany!
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