Monday, October 22, 2012

Germany Week 65

Well, Well, well, More actually happened this week than I thought, now that I'm looking back on it. 
On Tuesday, our GML randomly showed up at our apartment and chatted with us for a bit in the morning. And later in the day we went to the church to make a copy of my Monatskarte to get it refunded, but the copier was broken, but Bro. I. was there and we ended up helping him with a Broken lawnmower there. (We're weren't actually much help, and we didn't even figure out what the problem was, but I still enjoyed it) In the Evening we played a smashing game of Trivial Pursuit. mhmmm.
Wednesday we had our Zone Training meeting which was also a party. We got there a little bit earlyish and helped President Kosak carry in the post and books and whatnot. Then we had a nice chat with him for a few minutes, he talked with us about the "Training Model" - Explain, Demonstrate, Practice, Evaluate, Repractice. He also gave me a big side hug and asked me how much longer I had, then said, "Oh good. I've still got you for a long while." It felt good... I've started to feel like I'm on my way out... Does that make sense? Not like Trunkiness, exaclty, just like I'm running out of time. It's probably a combination of Elder Pack being comparitively so young and fresh and the flies that are already circling over Elder Robinson in anticipation. I don't even know what I'm talking about now. But It was a nice reminder that I've still got time (Though I know it'll go quickly) and that I can still do a lot in that time. That night we visited the Zs again, I really like that family. It's just funny how the son speaks german and the parents speak English, so we teach him in German, translate for his mom in English, and read the scriptures in Spanish.
  Thursday we had a joint teach with the J Family. Their neighbors are some ward members, and they set it up for us. The father of the family has apparently been taking the lessons a lot, but his wife and kids don't usually participate. This time they all came and listened too. It was just cool to have a real live, "I'm teaching a family of investigators and there are Joint Teaches present" lesson. I'm pretty sure that's the only time that's ever happened to me. I don't think I've ever taught a full family period. That's definitely the ideal though - the fact that it was set up by the joint teaches definitely has a lot to do with that. They were really cool people too. I'm excited to teach them further.
  Friday Evening we visited a recent convert who's super cool, and Saturday we went to a park to play soccer with people from the Gemeinde. No one from the Gemeinde was there, but this cool kid, N, who apparently plays with us a lot was there, and we ended up playing with this other group of kids too. I was about to say it was fun, but then I remembered that I really didn't enjoy it. Man, I hate sports. ;P I'm definitely glad we did it though. 
  Then yesterday I had normal church for the first time since being here. It was cool to get to meet the rest of the Gemeinde. They're Sundayschool class was crazy - The teacher would just ask questions and moderate through quick comments... A lot more participation than I'm used to... Then After church we went to our GML's house for lunch, and had a fun afternoon with him and his family. He's so funny, and his kids are adorable.
  I feel like I've been boring this time. Hopefully not. But if so, it stinks to be you! hehehe.
  Well, Kids, I love your guts, and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. And Halloween. And Mayday. Ok. ok. I'm done. The Church is True! Jesus Said love Everyone! Treat them kindly too! When your heart is filled with with Joy, others will love you! Ok, this time I'm done for reals. Have a great Week! Love ya!

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