Well that's an interesting subject, because, let's be honest, no one
cares about Halloween here. No one even knocked on our door. I was really
hoping. Here in Austria, they are already getting set-up for Christmas.
haha
Last Monday, I had a wonderful experience with a family in my ward.
One of the members that Sister K didn't really know invited us over. Once we
FINALLY got there, we had a wonderful evening. They have a son with a couple
problems that I don't know the proper names. He is in a wheelchair, and not
able to talk or do anything for himself. I can see how that would be very hard
on a family. However, this mom was wonderful. She sat there, feeding him while
trying to make conversation with us, but it was obvious where her priorities
were. When her husband came home for work, he immediately went and greeted us,
kissed his wife, then took their 18 year old child out of his chair and cuddled
with him on the couch just talking to him. He didn't care that his dinner was
on the table, his first priority was his family. While we gave our spiritual
thought, he sat there giving his son love and letting him know that he was
there and that he loved him. This young man had something probably
along the lines of Down Syndrome when he was younger, but after he had learned
to walk at about age 5, he had a seizure that put him in the wheelchair for the
rest of his life. As I was sitting there, observing this wonderful family, I
had tears in my eyes. The way they acted, was perfect. It made me think about
how our Father in heaven loves us that way, and he will give us what we need.
We all need different things and he is able to give us all what we really need.
It was truly a wonderful experience.
A miracle I saw this week was with a less active. We decided to
bring by some cookies. We have gone by before, but she has never been there.
This time however, she was there, and she invited us in! We were able to have a
nice conversation and it was great to see her willing to talk to the
missionaries!
We also had an appointment with another less active this week. She
is from Peru and married an Austrian who is not a member. We went over there to
teach, but stayed to serve. It was really fun. They were preparing to go to a
birthday party where she was in charge of making all the food. She was behind
schedule, but it gave us an awesome opportunity. Her husband was very surprised
how willing we were to stay and help. Really, it wasn't too hard of a decision
:) We got to learn how to make some Peruvian treats and have some fun. I
actually ate something, couldn't tell you what it's called, but it is the best
thing I have EVER eaten.
Well we had a very interesting day this week. It started with a
lesson with our neubekehrt (new member of the church). While we were sitting on
his porch, the Jehovah’s Witnesses came up. Can you say awkward? I guess they
have been making regular visits. Charles doesn't know what to do, because he is
"supposed to be Christ like and let people into his house"... but he
doesn't want to talk to them.... He was asking us what the bishop would do in
such a situation. Haha.. We then we went
over to our members for a member lesson. And a catholic Priest, black robes and
all, is sitting at her kitchen table. Haha, it was without a doubt, the most
interesting lesson I have ever had. He was very curious about a lot of
things. He was very impressed by the missionaries. We even watched a talk from
conference. Good lesson. He even asked to take a picture with us afterwards.
Another awkward experience... The elders had found a potential they
were very excited about. She lives alone so they asked us to go to her house.
We did, and we did not get a word in for an hour and a half. You are crazy if
you think I was able to concentrate to understand her thick steierisch accent
for that long. We just kept trying to talk, but she talked and talked and
talked. Now I know how people feel when they talk to me! Finally, she took a
breath long enough for me to squeeze in that we had to go. But then she decided
to give us a tour of her house and eat everything she had to offer. haha,
people can be so fun. I LOVE meeting new people. haha
I came across a quote I really enjoyed this week- "Don't worry
about how inexperienced you are, or think you are, but think about what with
the Lord's help, you can become" Eyring. The man knows his stuff.
I hope you have a wonderful week.
Love,
Sister Regnier
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