Hallo, Ihr lieben!
Wie geht es euch?
So, here are the stories. We're just going start right into it:
Monday was a normal P-day with nothing to exciting or
noteworthy.
Tuesday, on the other hand, was also not very exciting. Well,
actually it kind of was. We did studies, and then the Comtes came and kidnapped
us. I'm almost serious when I say that. We were planning on doing book-work and
updating records, before our evening appointment the Comtes called and
asked if we would come shopping with them on the Economy to translate while
they tried to find Sister Comte a coat. So we got kidnapped for a couple hours
and played translator. It was fun, but we didn't find her a coat. Well, we did,
but it was either the wrong size or too expensive. She decided she's just going
to make due with what she's got, and wait until they get back to the states.
They're hoping to be home by Thanksgiving, Christmas at the latest. They will
most likely be home by thanksgiving. I'll be sad to see them go. They're
such great friends to us.
Wednesday was kind of similar to Tuesday in that the Comtes
kidnapped us again. We had been looking for a specific shop at one point on
Tuesday, and later that night, Sister Lyman had found it so we called them and
told them, and they came and got us again, and we popped over there.
Unfortunately, we still didn't find what Sister Comte was looking for. Then the
Stephans came over and mind of fixed our bathroom sink. It had been leaking for
a bit, and so Elder Stephans bought a new handle and came over to try &
install it for us. But the handle is kind of broken, so he couldn't quite get
it. But he was able to get the new cover on for us, which was good, because the
old one was stripped, bad.
Thursday, we spent, almost literally all day in Offenbach for
Zone Conference. We seriously left the house at 8:00, and didn't get home
until almost 21:30. It was so fun, and spiritually uplifting. It was
amazing.
Friday was nuts. I had gone to bed with a headache Thursday
night, and it was still there when I got up the next morning. And lasted all
day. And we had a busy day. We had an appointment at 1:00, another at 3:30, and
another at 5:00-5:30-ish. The first was a German lesson. We'd put together a
scavenger/treasure hunt for the kids, made a Käsekuchen at the appointment, and
had lunch, then did the scavenger hunt, and ate the kuchen. Then had to almost
run to catch our bus to our next appointment. Keep in mind, I had a headache throughout
all this, and I was also nauseous and had a stomachache. It was bad. Our second
appointment was helping Sister Ashle clean and prep for her son’s birthday
party on Saturday. Then we went over to the Comtes. They were hosting what the
ward is calling a "Fellowship Feast," which is basically just a
party. A nonthreatening environment where investigators, Less Actives,
geo-bachelors, and Active Members can all just hang out and not feel
overwhelmed or anything. No investigators came to ours, just active members,
but some of them were new to the area, and it was the first one, so I'm not
super disappointed. We have another one scheduled for a week from tomorrow.
I'll keep you posted. The Comtes found out I had a headache, and told me to use
Peppermint oil. Do you know how well those essential oils actually work? I was
surprised. My headache was gone within the hour. It was amazing.
Saturday, we did studies, then went over and helped Sister Ashle
finish prepping for the party. Then we stayed for the first little bit of the
party. Then we popped over and made dinner for the Comtes, because we'd
promised to do that. Sister Lyman made a quick recipe of French bread,
Spaghetti, and a salad. Then we reminded them to do Family Scripture Study, and
did it with them.
Sunday, we didn't have a dinner appointment, so the Comtes had
us over again. They do that a lot. We had Chimmy Changas, and Sister Lyman made
the French bread again, and I was over the Oven Roasted Broccoli. Brother
Comte and Hunter usually don't like veggies, but they loved the Broccoli. It
made me happy :) Danika, your recipes are magic.
Also, I've been studying the war Chapters in Alma. I don't know
what how to describe what I've been learning. God is powerful, He loves his
children, wants us to learn, and help one another. He really is like our dad.
We are individual to Him. He rejoices when we do what we need to be happy, and
is disappointed when we don't. He wants to help us, but sometimes refuses to do
so in order for us to grow. His every thought and worry is for us to make it
back to live with him. He's proud of the work we do, even if we're not perfect
at it. As long as we're trying to be better, and doing it to make him proud, he
doesn't care. He loves us anyway, and will do anything for us. I mean, he
created the world for us, didn't he? There is so much more I could share, but
there just aren't words to describe the feelings and impressions I get when
thinking about this. It is awe inspiring, and I think it's the coolest thing on
the planet -- that we have this opportunity to change and grow, and help one
another. I'm happy to have the opportunity to serve a mission and help people
recognize the love of their Heavenly Father. Don't forget you're special.
Anyway, I love you all, and hope everything is going well for
you.
Bis Nächste Woche!! Ich hab' euch lieb!
-Sister
Montgomery
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