Jan. 19, 2014

Hey there!

  Things went really well this last week. We had a lot of interaction with the ward in our missionary work. We had lessons with members and investigators. Sometimes the members go off topic a bit... but usually everything goes pretty well. It can sometimes leave a sour taste in your mouth when you have an awesome lesson planned, but the member has something else planned and ruins everything. It's all a part of the game. :P

  This week I had the opportunity to stay in Bielefeld for a day while Elder Christensen went up to do a leadership training thing in Hamburg. It was great. I got to see a super nice missionary apartment and I was able to work with Elder Tanner, who I've known for quite a while out here. I met him when I was in Spandau-Berlin and he was in Potsdam. He's been in Bielefeld for a really long time. I've actually been here in Minden for quite a while. I am now in my 4th transfer in Minden. Meaning that I will be here for a total of 24 weeks.

  I am really not sure what I am going to do when I get back home. It's strange. Part of me doesn't want to think about it, but a majority of me looks at the many possibilities and wants to make the best of it by planning things out. I guess I'll get to that point when the time comes around.

  That's awesome that you were able to see Terry Song! haha. I haven't seen or heard from him for a really long time. Time really does just fly by. I graduated in 2010?? what the what? haha. That's 4 years ago. I'm 21 now? Well that's weird. That means I have to get a new driver's license.

  How is everything giong overall? I really don't have too much to say. This week has been pretty solid, but there's not too many exciting things that have happened. I did bring an adapter so that I can send some photos :) haha. I haven't sent anything for such a long time.

  I love you!

Elder Braden Thorkelson