Hello, all!!
So, here're the fun stories of the week.
Monday, we went to Königstein as a zone -- well, most of us
anyway-- and visited one of the castles. There were tunnels, and ruins, and it
was fabulous! I didn't get any pictures, but Sister Lyman was the group
photographer, so I will see what I can get from her, and then get the rest on
my flash drive to bring home and show you. There were all kinds of tunnels, and
catacombs, and spiders. It was fun!
Tuesday, we helped Sister Pullan prep for a baby shower, and she
had a non-member friend there, too. We didn't get to talk to her about the
Gospel, but we did finish getting stuff ready for the Baby Shower they're
putting on. Later that night, we put on a missionary night for the Youth in the
English and German Wards here in Wiesbaden, as well as the ward(s?) in Mainz
(MINE-ts). Sister Lyman and I were over the contacting section. We set up a
bus, gave everyone a slip of paper with a person they had to act out (like a
drunk person, or a young parent, or something) some of them were missionaries,
and had to find the 5 or so prepared people we 'd put out there (the slips said
if they were prepared, willing to listen not prepared or a combo or whatever).
It was actually a lot of fun. The kids were divided into 2 groups, about 20 in
each group. It went better the second time around. They were kind of noisy both
times, but the second time was better because I told them off the bat that we
didn't want to have to yell to get their attention, or talk over them or
anything. Sister Lyman was impressed that I thought to do that. I told her that
4 years of Marching Band (1 year leadership) and 6 younger siblings is helpful.
Wednesday, we went to visit some members, and talk to their 8
year old about Baptism. It went well. She was super shy, everyone but the dad
was present, which was cool. Then we headed over Frankfurt for a Split with the
Sister Training Leaders. I was in Frankfurt. We went and taught English. It was
fun. Then we went home, planned, and then I saw that Sister Knutson
(k-noot-sun), had a 3x3 AND a 4x4 Rubik’s Cube, so we spent some time fiddling
with those, then went to bed.
Thursday, year mark. Not important. We had a couple lessons, had
cake for lunch -- made me sick-- and then went to see an investigator -- she
was smoking like a chimney, but was super sweet, so that counter balanced it.
Our 3rd termin fell out, so we went home and finished studies, then headed over
to the street display. We were there over 2 hours, which was fun, but
contacting is still hard for me. Sister Lyman and I have a contacting transfer
goal, though, so that should help. Anyway, after about an hour and a half,
Sister Lyman and Sister Funk surprised me by walking up to the Display. Sister
Knutson had called them earlier, and had forgotten to tell me that they were
thinking about coming over early to help with the Display. Whatever, fine by me.
Just wasn't expecting it. We stayed about another half an hour, and then headed
out so we could get back for our dinner appointment.
Friday, we went over to the Pullans, and helped Sister Pullan
start rearranging her house while her kids were at school, and her husband is
TDYing right now, which is when someone is on short term leave for part of
their job. It means "Temporary Duty something," but nobody knows what
the Y stands for. Anyway. We helped with that, than came home and had lunch and
did weekly planning, then went over to the Comtes and had dinner, and met with
Bobby. We talked about Repentance, and the Atonement. It wasn't quite as
powerful as we would have wanted, but we gave him a copy of "true to the
faith," and challenged him to read more in the Book of Mormon. Like I
said, it could have been better, but it went well.
Saturday, we had transfer calls, and both survived. I've been
telling the members that they're "stuck with us" for 6 more weeks.
They either laugh, or say "no, don't say that!" It's really funny.
Then we had stake conference, down in Kaiserslautern. It was super cool. They
focused on the Sacrament, and how to make it more meaningful, and everything
was perfect for Bobby. But he wasn't there. He's received some news about his
mom, and was trying to reach her, but was unable, so he decided not to come to
Conference. Sister Lyman and I were both super upset. We slept over with the
Kaiserslautern American Sisters, because we got permission, and it was easier
and saved the mission money. That was super fun, getting to know the other
sisters better. I love having the opportunity to get to know people. It's
always a party :)
Sunday, was the General session of Stake Conference, once again
focused on the sacrament, and perfect for Bobby, but he had something for work,
so he didn't come then, either. Once again, Sister Lyman and I were upset. The
Comtes took us home, and we Bakes pie. Sister Lyman made an apple pie, and I
made a Banana Cream pie with homemade filling. It was super good. Then Bobby
came over. As he was about to leave, I asked him if he'd been reading The Book
of Mormon. He said yes. "Every day?" I asked. "Should I
be?" He asked, cocking an eyebrow. I nodded my head. He then asked Brother
and Sister Comte and Sister Lyman if they read everyday. Of course they all
answered yes. So he said "okay, I guess I'll read every day." I
walked into the kitchen to put something away, and did a fist pump victory/
happy dance. He made me so happy!!! Sister Lyman says she wishes she'd gotten
it on video. Oh, well :/
Anyway, I love you all, and hope everything is going well for
you.
Bis Nächste Woche!!
-Sister Montgomery
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