My new companion is great! Her name is Sister Ryser and she is just one of the nicest people ever. Berlin is CRAZY different. Talking to people on the street is way different. I have to practice a new approach because no one has time like they did up north. They were all students so they had all the time in the world! Well, kind of. But, we are working with some of the investigators that have been around for a while and sadly there isn't as much finding time. I didn't think I would be as sad about that as I am because we did 3 hours a day every day last transfer. Oh, well. We are getting it figured out.
Sister Ryser has been here for almost six transfers (six weeks in a transfer) and knows the ward and the area really well. But, seeing as she has been here so long, that probably means that she is going to leave soon so I really need to get to know the area. Buses are so stressful and I feel like we walk in circles! But, good news, two of the people that we taught committed to getting baptized! They are getting baptized probably on the 21st and 28th! One, Sabine, she is from Poland and lived in Utah for a while. She has three kids and feels like an outcast in Germany because three is so many. She loves the environment of the church and just wants to join. Our big task is to make sure she has a testimony of Christ and his atonement. The other person is Robert and he is 31 and going to live in Vancouver for a while. He heard of the church through Facebook from a girl in California and we are not sure if he has a testimony of Christ either, but he loves the idea of the family and having the opportunity to live with them forever. So, we have a big task ahead of ourselves!
As far as my knee is concerned it is just really big and gross. But, I will continue to take ibuprofen as prescribed... I really don't want to see a doctor, it is so discouraging and I really don't want to waste time... And I don't want it to slow me down! Oh, well, I guess we'll see. We aren't biking as much, we are actually riding the bus, metro and walking more. So, maybe like he told me before, exercise is good. Oh, and tell Dr. Bala I say hi!
So, I did bring some thermals, but they aren't very thick. I brought a pair that I used for skiing, they are thick and soft so that is good. Thick socks would be good too. (In a later email emily said thick tights would be better). I hate asking for so much though! But, at the same time it would probably be good. Oh, and I have plenty of scarves--I have six of them. But, no beenies (yes I can wear them), I have really thin gloves, just the cheep-o kind. As for thermal tops, I have like two or three... I would like earings! They would be good and are good accent to so many layers. Things like cashmere sweaters would be good because they are nicer than the fleece sweater that I wear every day. As for recipes, yes, recipes would be great. There are a few recipes from Katie, but I could always use more-for practical things. We buy a lot of the basics and I found out it is way cheaper! Anything with the basic substances of flour, eggs, milk, and water. I don't really like to eat cereal in the morning so we eat crepes a lot. But, anything like that would be nice. We made walking tacos the other day and it was the best thing ever. Taco seasoning is such a luxury. Ranch packets could be cool too. I don't know, you wanted ideas so there are a few.
We can go throughout our Zone for P-Day and that is the whole city of Berlin and a little farther I think. The museums are closed on Monday, but if I ask President for permission, we could switch.
MELISSA IS PREGNANT??? When is she due? When did you find out? What is it? What names are they choosing? BAH! I am so super excited! Oh, and Katie sent me pics of Jocelyn, so she showed me pictures the legal way. We're good. But, if you ever want to send pictures of New Zealand for example, e-mailing them is totally legit.
You are doing a Corazon party again? I am so happy. You are such good examples to me with that. Even though it is dangerous and everyone keeps dropping out because of fear you keep staying with it. It reminds me of a story in the Book of Mormon when who is it, King Benjamin says, for are we all not beggars from the same maker? Last, but not least, I have no ideas on the details of the phone call. Christmas is in the next transfer and I can only think in one transfer at a time... But, I am pretty sure all family is legit. I don't know how long it can be, we actually just read in the white hand book (we read it every day) that the call is supposed to be 30-40 minutes... We'll see what president says though... Welp, I am going to go see the Brandenburg Tor, today is the 20 year mark of the wall falling down so they have some festivities and things going on! We are so lucky that it landed on a P-Day! They are going to knock over some dominoes and other things. So, have a fantastic day! Love, Sister Turner
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