I had an interesting discusion with a cute old German Lady
on the bus last Thursday- we were talking about what makes people interesting-
and we both came to the conclusion that it is a persons' passions. I was able
to share with her my testimony and the excitement and enthusiam I have about
serving a mission- but the more that I have thought about it, the more I have
really begun to internalize that thought. Being a latter-day saint is not just
a title that I wear, or even a name on a badge. Everything that I am and
everything that I want to become is made possible through the gospel of Jesus
Christ. I've decided to talk to people about their passions, when I meet them,
because when you find out what someone really cares about you really learn a
lot about who they are.
I loved listening to a part of General Conference this
weekend- we will get the rest of it next week- but it was awesome hearing the
guidence and direction that the Lord wants us to hear. We wanted to get a
couple investigators to show up... but... they flaked on us- oh the sad life of
a missionary- haha
A sequel to last weeks ambulance incident- Marlies is in the
urgent care and is still in a coma. I am really worried about her and her
family. But I am just amazed at how the Lord is guiding his work here. Her son
and sister who had previously not had any interest at all in the church let us
talk with them for over an hour about the Plan of Salvation, and they both
asked us to come over more often and teach them the lessons. I walked out of
there just shinning-
Once we get out of industrial Wetzlar the countryside in
Germany is Beautiful! We took a train out to Marburg this week and there was a
gorgeous castle and cathedral that we saw on our way to visiting some less
active members. Sometimes I wish I had canvas and paint to be able to capture
the beautiful scenery of Germany. I know that I have been here almost a month
but it doesnt feel like it, sometimes I walk out of my apartment and still
laugh and think- "echt? bin ich wirklich in Deutschland??" *am i
really in germany?* We have several apointments a day and I want to keep that
up and actually increase the amount. I just don't want to waste any of the
lords time while I am here in germany.
My German is getting better although there are lots of
little things that I still need to work on. My companions are helping me with
that, they are great. We have such awesome discusions and I am learning so much
from them! - Although I think I am wearing them out, they are constantly
telling me that I have way too much energy!! haha but I can't help it! I just
get so excited and want to keep going and do more things. Sister Petersen wants
me to let her know if I ever get tired so that she can take a picture and
document the rare occasion haha. Thats been most of my week so far! I can't
believe that it is going by so fast! I miss you all and am so greatful for your
encouragment and prayers!
Love Sister Shurts
From the Scribbled Notes of a Sister Missionary
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