Called to Serve: Week 40: MAY DAY!!!

So here in Germany they actually celebrate on the first of May and call it: MAY DAY! Basically it is like a Labor Day, but ya, kinda fun to learn the traditions of other countries.

I hope everyone's week was awesome! We had a great week! I even got to have pork burgers yesterday! They were fabulous! I came to the realization that it had been 9 months since I have eaten a hamburger!!!!! (haha) CRAZY!

We continue to teach people in the ward German, which is fun and a struggle all at the same time (haha). I have found that I can carry on a conversation in German with just about anything, but then when you ask me grammar questions, or why you say things the way you do, I can honestly say I have no clue (haha). Just do it. Just like how we speak English ... you say things the way you do because that's how it is. To say, "I am" and "He is" is the same principle in German ... "Ich bin" and "Er ist" (haha). Kinda tricky.

Anyways, we also got to go to the Temple this week and it reminded me that the Payson temple is finished, and probably just about ready to be dedicated and fully open ready for business. Sister Peterson and I were working on some family history - trying to learn how to do it so we could teach some members how to do it - and it made me wonder how many names are done in a single temple each day? Well, we have 144 temples! (or around there, at least) But, really do we realize how much work is being done DAILY with our ancestors?? It is insane and so dang cool! I was fascinated to think about that. It made me have a greater desire to do my own Family History to bring names to the temple :) It is awesome the resources we have!

Well, the American Ward has kept us busy this last week with many appointments and people to "go by" on, so that was great. And, this week we have many families leaving and moving in, so that is exciting and that means more work for us. YAY! Time to get buff and use our muscles (haha).

I've been reading in True to the Faith during studies and I have to say, I really enjoy that book. It helps you when you want to study deeper on one topic, such as faith or obedience or agency, etc. I was studying about the priesthood because there is so much that I don't comprehend, and I am sure that is the same for a lot of people. Those of you who have the priesthood, I am truly grateful that you are worthy to hold it and I hope you realize the blessing and responsibility you have on your shoulders, and the power of the Spirit that you have. I am grateful to all of you!

Well, I will stop preaching for now (haha) but, I hope you all have a great week! Stay safe, and for those of you who forgot ... It is Mothers' Day on Sunday! (haha) so tell your mom you love them.

I LOVE YOU MOM ;)

Sister Brown