1. We had a bit of a scare last week with Sister Nieminen's health. We had to call an ambulance and have her spend a few days in the hospital. It was quite the bonding time for us! Us sisters are like family. Funny things came out of it. Like the first was the day of the incident, we planned on having district meeting. The district came to the hospital, and we had district meeting in the waiting room complete with prayers, inspired talks and food!
2. One part of MLC is that we counsel together how we can help investigators in the entire mission progress. So as the Greifswald zone leaders went, they talked a man named Hans. Hans as in the man Sister Van Dyken and I found on exchanges!! He's golden and will be baptized in a few weeks! Then, as the Leipzig zone leaders went, they talked about the baptism of someone my trainer and I taught! My jaw just kept dropping, realizing that the small seeds we plant make a huge difference!
3. By far the best part of the week: we went to the temple with Sabrina! Through miracle after miracle, members were able to drive us, one of her former missionaries was able to give her a tour, she met with the Temple President and of course, she absolutely LOVED it! The temple is evidence that Jesus Christ's church is restored on the earth, and that God gives His prophets the authority to bind families together for eternity!
4. I can easily say these were some of the best weeks of my mission. We felt ourselves led by God to bless and serve others, and our spiritual strength was stretched and stretched (we relate a bit to Nephi, knowing we are young, nevertheless large in [spiritual] stature!) Opening a new area is hard work! Sadly, it was short lived, but there is more in store. Transfer calls came and Sister Hansen/Nieminen are leaving to white wash Groitzsch, so we are taking over the re-combined the area! Ohhh boy, we are so excited, big things are coming!
5. Thursday was the big day, marking one year as a missionary. Sister Hansen and I wore our outfits we came to the MTC in (wheeww they still fit, s/o to morning exercise.!) Deciding to serve a mission has been one of the greatest decisions so far. But it's not the fact that I'm in Germany or learning crazy languages or even the butter croissants that make me love it, it's this joy that comes from loving God, keeping His commandments and sharing that with others. I've laughed with, cried with, taught with and loved the most wonderful people! The world needs God's love and guidance, and my calling for 18 months (and surely my entire life) is to share that. I love Him. I know Him. I know Jesus Christ's church is restored on the Earth and leads us back to Him. I love it, I just love it!!
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