German & Spanish!

Moin Moin, 

This week was very busy. I went to go get my German drivers license. So hopefully I will get that soon. :D Sister Garcia and I went to the Weinachtsmarkt in Hamburg last Monday. It was super pretty, huge and packed. It smelled like bread and beer. haha! But, that is typical German. They had all kinds of very German Christmas decorations, hats, scarves and food. Tons and tons of food.

Christmas Zone conference was also this week. We watched the church made film "He is the Gift". We also learned more about Präsident and Sister Kosak. I really feel blessed to work with such inspiring people. 

Sister Garcia and I have been working hard to find people all week. We have had the opportunity to talk to people about Christmas and Christ. I love being able to serve here in Bergedorf because there are so many different religions and cultures here. We are able to talk to people and learn about what they believe. It really is a very loving time of year. Sister Garcia and I also made our Christmas tree this year. We used what materials we found in the apartment. We also got into the habit of humming Christmas songs as we walk down the street finding. It really invites the spirit and always brings a smile to others faces. :)

Sister Garcia and I also have the opportunity to work with Elders who have been serving for over 20 months. Präsident Kosak asked that they teach me and Sister Garcia personally in German so that we can communicate faster with people that we come in contact with. I am really excited because I can communicate well now, but I can't wait to be able to speak with more ease.

I hope that you all have a lovely week! Really sit down and think of what is important to you during Christmas time. Being out on a mission, I can really see the sacrifice a mission really is. I dearly miss my family and the time we got to spend together for the Christmas Holliday.

I hope you all have a fantastic week!

Liebe Grüße, 

Sister Reed

 

***I (Mom) asked Summer some specific questions about her mission and loved her responses.  I thought I would share some on her blog:

            Mom – “Is your mission starting to be what you have hoped to do for the Lord?”

            Summer – “I love it here and I love serving these people, but my goodness... missionary work is crazy. I have come really close to my Heavenly Father and Christ. My testimony in the restored gospel has grown exponentially”.

               Mom – “Is your companion from Mexico?  Does she speak English well? How is your German coming?”

            Summer – “She was only born in Mexico! She is from Dallas Texas. We actually have quite a bit in common! She is a lot of fun and laughs a lot.  The other day I got to hear her bear her testimony to some  members in Spanish and it was neat.  She is going to teach me how to bear my testimony in Spanish as well.  About her German, the Elders are working with us by request from President Kosak to help be personal tutors for her in German. My German is now fluent. I can communicate totally fine with people so it’s great having the Elders come to help her because I feel like I am getting the opportunity to become more proficient at it by talking with them!”