Happy New Year!
Well, on Tuesday, it was new years! We had a wonderful district
meeting talking about why we came on a mission and more importantly why did we
stay out on a mission. It was interesting, there are so many reasons why missionaries
have a desire to continuously serve. After that, we went to the bishop's house.
It was a blast. We played games and had a lot of fun. When it was time to go
outside, it was amazing. There are no firework limitations here, at least for
which I am aware. New Year was crazy. The sky was LIT UP and it was the coolest
fireworks I have ever seen. I realize that firework restrictions in the US are
to prevent fires and such, but we saw fireworks over houses and fields and no
harm done. I was a bit nervous, ..... but I think it would be awesome if the US
had firework regulations like Austria. :) The kids wanted us missionaries to
help set the fireworks off, but we have our mission rules and that is one they
wanted us to break. Regardless, I really enjoyed myself. Well, we stayed up all
night and were able to sleep in so that we could have 8 hours of sleep. Sleeping
in was weird.... but very relaxing. That day we had lunch with a family in our
ward. It was so cool. We watched this big concert that takes place in Wien. I
never have really appreciated classical music, but it was wonderful. A lot of
famous people were there. Well we had a great time with them.
Then we were headed to Muenchen. On the way there, we were sitting
by a young adult woman. She had a lot of piercings and wore lots of black. Well,
she was the coolest person ever. We got to talking to her and her aspects of
life and how hard she strives to be the best mother she can be, was amazing. I
was just blown away with how cool she was. We got her contact information, she doesn’t
live in Graz, but it will be cool to stay in contact. It was just a confirming experience;
we should NEVER judge people from their appearance. Sometimes the ones with
tattoos are the most willing to talk about God, I have seen that a few
times.
Mission Leadership Council was great. We talked a lot about
Diligence and finding with faith. It was just wonderful. We also talked a lot
about our new goals for this year. I wish I could portray Presidents excitement
to the rest of our zone.
Well, we had to stay the night in Wien because we took a bus half
the way home (saves a ton of money) well we had the opportunity to go to
Naschtmarkt. It was so cool. So many antiques of every kind. I could have spent
hours there. Well, we did have just enough time to buy my very own DIRNDL! I
am so excited :) I wore it to GMK and during our planning sessions this week :)
From Wien, we had to go straight to our appointment with Petra. It went wonderfully. We planned to talk about fasting. Well, the Spirit had something
else in mind. It was fantastic. Walking to the bus, Sister Judd and I both just
started saying how we think she’s so ready for baptism! I am so happy for her
and all the progress she’s made in that last month.
The other lesson we had this week, was with a new convert. As we
were talking about a few things I realized how grateful I am for the Young Women's Program!
It’s so great and gives us a wonderful foundation. I noticed how many questions
this young adult had, that I learned in YW. I am just so grateful for the
program and all that I learned in it.
I am so glad I get to serve here in Graz for another transfer.
Love,
Sister Regnier
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