On the 13th we woke up to a phone call from our mission president and we were told to be in Berlin by 3:00. It took five hours of train rides and walking through cities we didn't know but we made it to Berlin. The whole reason for the call and the rush to get to the City was some sad news. Elder Bretzing found out that his dad had passed away in a car accident on the 12th... My birthday.
He was able to Skype his family for a few hours and that helped him to decide to stay on his mission.
Elder Bretzing is a stud. Can you all keep him in your prayers this week? You can also shoot him an email to tell him how awesome he is! His Email is Matthew.bretzing@myldsmail.net
While my companion was Skyping with his family, the office Elders gave me a tour of Berlin and I got to see all of the sights. Loved it! When we got back, President asked me to help him give Elder Bretzing a blessing, the spirit was soooo strong. Yesterday we got driven back to Meissen by President Kosak and he went to church with us.
It's weeks like this that make me really appreciate the gospel of Jesus Christ and the plan of salvation.
We can live with our families again and that is why I am here in Germany. To help share that amazing truth with everyone I meet.
Thank you all for the birthday wishes! Thank you for the love and the support also!:)
Here are some pictures...
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| The Beautiful German Countryside |
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| Weihnachtmarkt |
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| My Birthday Haul
I bought myself a hat with deer fighting on it (pretty legit) and a Michael Buble Christmas cd.
The ward made me a cookie cake and gave me some chocolate and this really cool limited edition Meißner Weihnachts Käse (Meissen Christmas cheese) cause they know that I love cheese.
Elder Bretzing gave me a mug with a bunch of bears on it. (super cool)
and I opened my birthday cards! So awesome! I absolutely loved reading what everyone said
and thank you for the birthday and thanksgiving cards in the mail:)
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| Here is our Christmas Tree! |
Hello,
ReplyDeleteYou do not know me, so I hope that commenting on this blog is not inappropriate. My name is Denise, I am Elder Bretzing's Aunt. I live in a different state than my sister and her family. After a few days, I went looking for new information on my brother-in-laws accident....Google brought me to this blog.
I cried as I read it and i knew instantly that I had to share it with my sister and nephews. It brought them such comfort to know that Elder Bretzing is with such an amazing and caring companion, especially in this difficult time.
We just wanted to say Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
Merry Christmas from my Family to Yours.
That is so sweet to hear Denise. I just want to scoop your entire family into a big hug. I am so sorry. Just know that you all have been in our thoughts and our every prayer, especially that sweet elder that is so far away from home and his family. I am also so grateful that my boy can have such an awesome trainer and companion. Wow, what an awesome example he is for all of us. So proud of that young man! Merry Christmas to you! Stacy
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