Wow, for the first time, it actually seems like it's been a week
since I was last at the computer.
Well, last Monday, I went to the Zotter chocolate factory. It was so
cool! Every flavor of chocolate you can imagine, well even more than you can
imagine because there is a lot of fruit here that is not in America. I even
tried fish chocolate.... that’s a weird one. Our GML(Ward Mission Leader),
Bernhard went with us. We really had a lot of fun. After that, we went caroling
with the JAE (single adults) and it was a blast. It’s so great to get to know
them a bit more. :)
Well, then starts the 3 days of Christmas, yes, Christmas is THREE
DAYS. The first day being Heilige Abend, also the biggest of the three days. We
spent this with the Bishop's family. (Fun fact, if you open a tithing
missionary pamphlet, and turn to page 5, that is them! Also, page 11 of the
same pamphlet is the ward building here :) ) It was a blast! We started the day
off with a wonderful hike! It was so fun. I fell a lot, but it was so fun. I
should have remembered the shoe spikes dad got me from Costco... they would
have came in handy. Then we got to join in some of the traditions here. We ate
and played games and went into a different room and played with the kids until
ChristKind came. Well we walk into the family room and it is BEAUTIFUL!
Christmas trees are decorated by the "baby Jesus" and have many
candles and chocolate on them. We all sat and read the Christmas story and sang
the correlating songs. It was so spiritual, I love the way it focused so
strongly on Jesus. Then we all opened presents. It was just a great day! We
even got to watch a movie, the Walton’s. Have you ever heard of it? I am sure
you have, it’s an American film, but because it was in German, I bet it was
even funnier. I loved it! A lot like Little House on the Prairie. That night
Sister Judd and I opened the presents from the ward. Thanks to everyone that
helped! They were so cute, and so fun to open. We had to make sure we got 8
hours of sleep so we were allowed to sleep in, that felt weird for the first
day, but very much needed. That morning we opened presents then went to the
church to have a party with our district. The tews made us yummy waffles. We
ate, drank, and were merry. Well, the missionary kind of merry, playing games
and Skyping our family. What a treat that was! I am so glad I got to spend some
time talking to you. So fun! Then we watched Monsters Inc. University. That
might be my new favorite Disney movie! SO CUTE!
The 3rd day of Christmas, we had lunch with a family who is less
active. It was also a lot of fun. We then went to the movie theater, yep, you
heard that right. And watched Stille Nacht! It was really a great movie; our
GML is even in it! It's so cool to have an understanding of how the Catholic
church works, and the area and watch that movie! I really enjoyed it!
Well, the news you are all waiting for, this Saturday, I ate Regnier
Tacos. Shoot, making those with the steam and grease in the air, I felt at
home! We had them with Petra. She loved them and kept telling me what a good
cook I was. hehe Thanks so much!
We had 2 of the coolest lessons this week. Well, the first one
wasn't a lesson. But we decided to visit someone who is less active less active
and who we caroled earlier. Coolest guy ever. He has such a strong testimony of
the church and knows its all true just openly admits he's lazy. Well, there’s
some work to do, but I am SO excited to start working with this family! We will
be meeting with them again on Saturday.
The other person we visited was with a young adult. It was so
special because some answers to my prayers came out of my mouth as we were
answering her questions and helping her, I must admit, I got a bit emotional.
But it was a very spiritual experience for all three of us :)
Sadly, one of the elders in our district went home for medical
reasons this week. It has been hard on everyone. He is a great missionary and I
know he will be back out here very soon. It was hard for all of us to see him
go.
Well, it was a great week.
Today, we went on another hike! It was beautiful. Austria is the
prettiest place in the world.
I am so grateful I get to serve here.
Have a great week!
Love,
Sister Regnier
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