From Dad 11/10
Good morning,
Last winter we experienced only one snow day in Wuerzburg. If predictions hold true this winter will be way more blustery and full of snow days. I have lived in constant fear of driving in heavy traffic in snow. Mom has since all but taken over the driving for us. She is a great driver and much more cautious than I. Heavenly Father just kind of looks out for old men and little children.
We have felt the Spirit in our work very strong this week. Mom has battled maintaining good health but she honestly never complains. She feels bad when she can’t physically do all she feels in her heart the desire to do but truly never complains. We continue to meet and talk with new people for the first time and this is always a plus in our day to day work. After 14 months a lot of what we do does become somewhat routine and new life is always a breath of fresh air.
We called Tim Palmer on Friday letting him know we were thinking about him. Probably more than he had ever understood before earlier in the week he saw clearly there were many changes he yet needed to make in his life in order to have a new direction take hold and gain momentum. The sheer weight of the responsibility and the work that would be involved was forming feelings in his mind it was time to cut and run! He had lost major ground! We talked about where he was and where he was coming from and what did he want to do. He wasn’t ready to say he wanted to just quit and go back to drinking and arguing again and we were grateful for that. He also wasn’t ready to say he didn’t “need” or want us to come and visit any more. As we said goodbye he said he would see us in Church on Sunday for sure. That is the most positive he has been. We hope today is a good day.
It was fun watching the last quarter of Michael’s state semi-final football game early yesterday morning. We saw to awesome blocks by # 62! One of them allowed the runner an open door down field for a touch down! That was great fun!
Mom quotes names, teams, statistics, and highlights of game action for all sports on all levels of play. Its great having my own personal DJ keeping me in the know!
We are working with Sister Metzner, a third generation member of the Church from East Germany. Her greatest desire, a desire promised to her in her patriarchal blessing, is to become an eternal family. Her biggest challenge is her self doubts. There was a long gap since the last time we met with her. She made another appointment with us and we are encouraged. She has two grandchildren, a daughter in law, four children, and a husband who has known only work and who is one of the nicest and friendliest men we have ever met. We have great hopes for the future for this family. We know much of what we are now doing will still be in process when we return to our family and that is what it is all about. It’s the Lord’s work and we are here to do our part and then get back in step with our own family.
“Sister” Meyer, bless her heart, lives today in much confusion at the ripe age of 82. Her husband has little patience but a great love for her. The apartment building where they have lived for 30 years has been and still is being remodeled down to the stud walls. They can see an end to this confusion and it helps. For the first 33 years after Brother Meyer joined the Church “Sister” Meyer did not go to Church with him. The past 7-10 years she has been in Church regularly. Now the teachings of the two churches all run together in her mind. She has a very big challenge to sort everything out and know what she wants to do. Thursday she told us she doesn’t know all that much about what her church teaches. We are trying to sort through and give her a summary comparison so she can better understand which church teaches what. She is one of the nicest persons we have ever met. She is an awesome wife, mom, and grandma. She calls and talks with her daughter in North Carolina every Sunday afternoon. That is the highlight of her week.
It has been interesting to see and feel all the growth in our family these past months. Mom is surely ready to hold little Cade in her arms and give and receive hugs from all of her children and grandchildren. Absence does make the heart grow fonder! We hear about gangily Tommy and are sure the other 10 year olds are experiencing the same growth spurts. It’s fun to hear about the teenage years and the “want to be” teenagers. What an awesome time for Zach looking forward to Dana’s baptism this coming Saturday! Life is truly wonderful and we are thankful for each and every one of you.
Have a great week.
Love always,
Dad and Grandpa
Last winter we experienced only one snow day in Wuerzburg. If predictions hold true this winter will be way more blustery and full of snow days. I have lived in constant fear of driving in heavy traffic in snow. Mom has since all but taken over the driving for us. She is a great driver and much more cautious than I. Heavenly Father just kind of looks out for old men and little children.
We have felt the Spirit in our work very strong this week. Mom has battled maintaining good health but she honestly never complains. She feels bad when she can’t physically do all she feels in her heart the desire to do but truly never complains. We continue to meet and talk with new people for the first time and this is always a plus in our day to day work. After 14 months a lot of what we do does become somewhat routine and new life is always a breath of fresh air.
We called Tim Palmer on Friday letting him know we were thinking about him. Probably more than he had ever understood before earlier in the week he saw clearly there were many changes he yet needed to make in his life in order to have a new direction take hold and gain momentum. The sheer weight of the responsibility and the work that would be involved was forming feelings in his mind it was time to cut and run! He had lost major ground! We talked about where he was and where he was coming from and what did he want to do. He wasn’t ready to say he wanted to just quit and go back to drinking and arguing again and we were grateful for that. He also wasn’t ready to say he didn’t “need” or want us to come and visit any more. As we said goodbye he said he would see us in Church on Sunday for sure. That is the most positive he has been. We hope today is a good day.
It was fun watching the last quarter of Michael’s state semi-final football game early yesterday morning. We saw to awesome blocks by # 62! One of them allowed the runner an open door down field for a touch down! That was great fun!
Mom quotes names, teams, statistics, and highlights of game action for all sports on all levels of play. Its great having my own personal DJ keeping me in the know!
We are working with Sister Metzner, a third generation member of the Church from East Germany. Her greatest desire, a desire promised to her in her patriarchal blessing, is to become an eternal family. Her biggest challenge is her self doubts. There was a long gap since the last time we met with her. She made another appointment with us and we are encouraged. She has two grandchildren, a daughter in law, four children, and a husband who has known only work and who is one of the nicest and friendliest men we have ever met. We have great hopes for the future for this family. We know much of what we are now doing will still be in process when we return to our family and that is what it is all about. It’s the Lord’s work and we are here to do our part and then get back in step with our own family.
“Sister” Meyer, bless her heart, lives today in much confusion at the ripe age of 82. Her husband has little patience but a great love for her. The apartment building where they have lived for 30 years has been and still is being remodeled down to the stud walls. They can see an end to this confusion and it helps. For the first 33 years after Brother Meyer joined the Church “Sister” Meyer did not go to Church with him. The past 7-10 years she has been in Church regularly. Now the teachings of the two churches all run together in her mind. She has a very big challenge to sort everything out and know what she wants to do. Thursday she told us she doesn’t know all that much about what her church teaches. We are trying to sort through and give her a summary comparison so she can better understand which church teaches what. She is one of the nicest persons we have ever met. She is an awesome wife, mom, and grandma. She calls and talks with her daughter in North Carolina every Sunday afternoon. That is the highlight of her week.
It has been interesting to see and feel all the growth in our family these past months. Mom is surely ready to hold little Cade in her arms and give and receive hugs from all of her children and grandchildren. Absence does make the heart grow fonder! We hear about gangily Tommy and are sure the other 10 year olds are experiencing the same growth spurts. It’s fun to hear about the teenage years and the “want to be” teenagers. What an awesome time for Zach looking forward to Dana’s baptism this coming Saturday! Life is truly wonderful and we are thankful for each and every one of you.
Have a great week.
Love always,
Dad and Grandpa
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