Well it is hard to believe that we have ONLY been here a month. It really feels like home and things have settled into a comfortable routine. We are absolutely absorbed from the moment we step into our office until we stagger out 10 hours later. Some days are way too stressful but they are now becoming the exception rather than the norm-yipee! We are blessed to be getting a part time secretary next week which will make life so much easier (we hope). Without going into a lengthly detail, this was a explicit "tender mercy". We met her today and she was actually born in the U.S. and came to Germany in the military, married a German and has lived here for 20 years.
Spring continues to be so enjoyable here. I have never seen so many daffodils and tulips everywhere. Last year all the couples went to Amsterdam this time of the year to the tulip festival and are still raving about it. Maybe that is why the Mission Pres. put the "kibosh" on it. But we already have a plan (legitimate) for next year.
We went on another adventure last weekend to Braunfels . It is another beautiful drive, about 1 hour, to this small village with a tremendous castle that is partially occupied by family decendents. It was a perfect day. The castle was built in the 1200's and has been preserved so well and had a warmth that was hard to describe.
We had a tour inside by an old German guy with a really thick accent who was hilarious He had been to Texas so thought he knew everything about the U.S. There was amazing artwork and furnishings and old armour inside. We spent the afternoon walking the village, lunch at a sidewalk cafe and entertainment by local musicans. A bit of heaven.
I rescued Allan at the end just in time to come home.
We had a great Family Home Evening with one of the Centers for Young Adults. They are such great young people. They speak in German to each other and during lessons, etc. but they all can speak some English and are so kind and welcoming to us. They love to hang out at the Center and eat together, play sports or just sit an talk. We hear reports from different Centers of a temple marriage , mission calls, and baptisms and reactivations. Wonderful things are happening.
Spring continues to be so enjoyable here. I have never seen so many daffodils and tulips everywhere. Last year all the couples went to Amsterdam this time of the year to the tulip festival and are still raving about it. Maybe that is why the Mission Pres. put the "kibosh" on it. But we already have a plan (legitimate) for next year.
We went on another adventure last weekend to Braunfels . It is another beautiful drive, about 1 hour, to this small village with a tremendous castle that is partially occupied by family decendents. It was a perfect day. The castle was built in the 1200's and has been preserved so well and had a warmth that was hard to describe.
I rescued Allan at the end just in time to come home.
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That castle looks awesome and the kids had fun looking at the pics of your adventure. And it sounds like those young adults are doing incredible and that YOU are already having a great influence on them!!
Glad to hear you are feeling settled and adjusted to your NEW life!
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