This week has been absolutely outstanding, and even more busy, so I'm actually narrowing my top 5 down to top 3 this time! Sorry, I still love y'all!
TOP 3:
1. Other than 3 hours of sleep total, my first day in Germany I was up for a solid 36 hours. Sleeping that night alone should be in the top 3 of the week! But the first official day started off with a run to the Freiberg temple. Also, after like 2 day of sitting, that run also should be given its own category in the top 3. LIFE IS JUST SO GOOD! But our wonderful leader, Präsident Fingerle, gave us pass-along cards in case we wanted to talk to people during our run. Multitasking at it's finest. A couple miles in, we passed a corner where a man was outside enjoying the morning with his yappy little dog. I decided to put my 6 weeks of German to the test! I was so excited though, that all I said translated to, "Sir! Would you like this card? Today is my first day in Germany!" Obviously he said no, it was 6:45 am and this crazy smiley girl was trying to give him a random piece of paper! Ah yeah, that one still makes me laugh.
2. I am assigned to the best area: Zwickau!! I am absolutely in love with it. It's a smaller city in eastern Germany, near Dresden. I actually call it the German equivalent of my home town! As a new missionary, I'll do 12 weeks of training, and 6 of those are with my new companion, Sister Alton! She is the absolute best. I have so much love for her, and even more to learn from her! Sadly this is her last transfer (6 weeks = 1 transfer), so I don't get much time with her. She also loves taking pictures, so there will be some good ones for the next weeks.
3. I can't even begin to tell you how much the last 6 day have strengthened me. This makes me happy to know that I have a whole mission ahead of me, because I have so much to learn! My happiness in this life is founded on the knowledge of God's plan for me, and that I actually have a relationship with Him, and His Son, Jesus Christ. It brings tears to my eyes knowing that I have the chance to help others understand that it is possible for them to know that and live it as well. I may not be able to understand anyone right now (this accent is very different than what I was taught!) but I just love them with all of my heart! So if you read one sentence of this email, I hope it is this: You can be an example of Jesus Christ to someone by just simply showing that you care about them. Love spreads a lot farther and faster than words with some!
If I can do anything for any of you, or even answer a question about missionary work (or anything really!), please let me know! I'm so blessed to know you, and to have the support that I do.
Bis später!
Sister Macey Ingalls
PS. I had a problem with uploading my pictures so just enjoy this one of me being dramatic
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