December 30, 2013

Lieber Familie!

Ah! It was so good to see you all last week! I can't believe it has almost been a week, and only a week. Oh my goodness the cutest little kids are sitting next to me right now and arguing about how old they are. ''7order 9 lalalalala'' Haha I thought they were speaking in English and then I realized that it was German and I just understand. Funny how that is because sometimes I try to focus on German and when something is said in English I don't understand.

In Germany they celebrate 3 days of Christmas. Oh my goodness, I ate more those 3 days than I have in my entire life!!!! Ok, that's a little dramatic, but it was a lot of food. So fun being with the members, they made us feel like we were with family. On the 24th we ate with the Pumipiyap family. They are so wonderful, they put in a good word for us and had Santa come visit. Did you know that Santa is Thai?? I'm trying to send pictures but the computer won't let me, I'll try again next week.
Elder and Sister Beesley had us over for breakfast on Christmas morning. It was so great and reminded me of going over to Grandma and Grandpa's! Oh my comp didn't appreciate the toy ball gun. Haha she was just jealous. We had district meeting later that day and read through the white handbook all together, it's a wonderful little book ;) That night we ate with the Hauschs. On the 26th we had a Christmas lunch at the church with everyone who didn't have somewhere to go, investigators, members and friends. It was so good! We have an investigator from China, her name is Yang-Yang. She doesn't have a religious backgroud, so everything we teach her is completely brandnew, but she is so accepting and anxious to learn more. Her prayers are so simple and so heart felt. She loves the ''new meaning of Christmas'' that we celebrate Christ, His birth, life and Resurection and not just presents. I am so grateful to be here. Later we ate with the Stanke family. It has been a great week, everyone has been so loving and welcoming.

Thank you for all the love and support. Shout out to the ward! Thank you so much for the letters and treats! It means so much to me.

Thank you grandma and grandpa for the package, I just got it this morning. It's perfect!

Mom and Dad, thank you, thank you, thank you! I appreciate your hard work to support me and I can feel your love and prayers. I'm doing my best to represent the the Lord well and our family. I think it's interesting that the two names I wear are Jesus Christ's and the family name.

Thank you for the pictures, Mom, Sha and Janae :)

I love you so much!! Have a great week! Happy New Year!

-Sister Turner