From the Swiss Alps to the German Fields

Hello friends. Sorry for the infrequency of posts on this blog. This last week, I spent four days in the Swiss Alps, hiking from one lodge to another with some relatives. Even though legs were sore by the end of this mountain tour (on the last day we hiked 1000 m up and then 2600 m down back into the valley = sore knees), it was so worth it. I just loved being outside in God`s creation and found the whole trip to be mentally refreshing. The best way to tell you about all the beautiful mountains and flowers and experiences would be with photos, but they have not been uploaded yet, so that`ll have to wait for another post.

After returning from the mountains, I said goodbye to my beloved homeland and took the train to Germany, to a beloved family whom I lived with seven years ago. Wow, seven years seems like a long time ago and much has happened since then and changed, both in my life and the lives of the people here. Yet, I quickly felt comfortable being here again and I`m enjoying just being for a bit and spending time with the family here without having to plan much or trying to fit in lots of visits in a short time (like I did while I was in Switzerland). And, of course, I`m enjoying the fact that I can spend a few days in a lovely old house, surrounded by a lush green garden, a typical German village, and flat fields of wheat, corn, and sugar beats.

This morning, I attended a church service with Uli and Inge at the FEG (which some of you are familiar with). It was such a blessing and encouragement to me being at a church service again, after not having been for the last few weeks. (The time that I went to the church service at the senior`s home with my grandma doesn`t count - the only good things about that service was that my grandma was glad to go and that the organ and flute music was enjoyable.) Anyhow, I hadn`t realized how much I had missed spending time in worship and in God`s Word with other Christians, in a place where Christ`s presence was very much felt. Just what I needed.

The sun shining into the window is beckoning so I am going to end here. Until another time!