I’m writing with one eye on the yellow sand slipping through the glass. Ten minutes per batch is what the recipe says. All my chocolate cookies seem to taste the same, even though I keep trying new recipes, odd. These ones include Müsli cereal and raisins.
I’ve stretched the computer cord so I can sit on the balcony in the sun. Well, the sun that was about 15 minutes ago. A milky substance has flowed over the upper heavens, effectively drowning out my bath in Vitamin E. That’s Germany spring for you–beautiful clear days, shifting mid way into clouds and rain.
The pace of life continues in its crazy cycle, like the weather. At times the days are packed with public transportation, people, and talking til my throat hurts. And other days I might not see much more than my roommate, the inside of the house, and the older folks next door who I suspect are Mr. and Mrs. Klaus.
I’ve begun tutoring English with a highschool girl on Monday’s. And I’ve also had recent inspiration to write more, which–who knows–might turn into the greatest novel of all time.
Last Saturday a few “free” churches (not State churches), including the one I attend, met in front of the majestic and beautiful Lorenz Kirche (Church). The young adults performed dramas about Jesus. A Hispanic church played some songs, and other people gave brief testimonies. Some of the Christians stood and watched, clapping and giving encouragement.
I walked around those who paused to watch in case I could hear anyone speaking English. I did talk for a little to a couple of American soldiers and their wives.
When we all arrived at the Lorenz Kirche, the sky was overcast and a light rain made us wonder if we’d be able to have the outreach. However, as we were setting up, the rain stopped, the sun came out briefly and then ducked behind the clouds. It stayed cold, but didn’t rain until we began loading our things back into the van. As soon as everything was put away, it poured. We knew God had held it back for the two hours we were there.
April is almost here. I’ll need to step out of the European Union this next week, since the term of visiting is only allowed for three months. I thought of going to see Switzerland.
I’ve been getting so used to life and the people here, sometimes I forget that I’m in Europe. Odd.
I read this morning in Luke 5, I believe. A verse stood out to me. All these crowds of people were always coming to Jesus and listening to him. He was a popular guy with lots to do. However, it says that he frequently went away by himself and prayed.
To me this means, don’t get so caught up in doing things and “being someone” that you forget time with God. He’s your only source of strength, and without spending time around him and talking with him, you’ll burn out. You will. But, like the spring rain, or the warm chocolate cookie I’m eating, God will give you hope and strength for life.
Posted by Mum on April 3, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Wonderful to hear what you’ve been up to. We’ve just finished Spring Break and now it is a mad rush to put on four plays in the next three weeks including My Fair Lady that really has me scared since I’m supposed to be doing costumes and the cast keeps getting bigger and bigger!
Pop has been experimenting with brownies. I like the ones with chocolate chips. I don’t like the ones with nuts. That’s all the difference I can tell though Pop goes on and on about texture, taste and chewiness.
Love you. Post pictures!