Spring Forward

Elder and Sister Thorne could not have picked a more beautiful day to land in Copenhagen. Clear skies and balmy weather made walking a joy....even running I suppose.  There was a half marathon held in the city today and we would have thought it was lovely, except for the fact that nearly every route we took to get to the center was blocked off!

We finally made it and threw ourselves into getting lunch on in time. We had a repeat performance of tacos, fruit salad and chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven.  We were supposed to serve it at noon, because they had a Family History workshop at 12:30.  One young woman who has been called to be the head of the food committee came an hour and a half early to help....she was a wonderful blessing to us as she chopped and minced away.  The YSAs got done early at the temple and came in to see if we needed their help...and we did.  Because of all the wonderful help we served the meal at exactly noon, and all were ready for the workshop by 12:30.

After the workshop was over, many stayed to play a friendly game or two of CRUD  (how friendly can CRUD really be?), or relax on the couches.  Once again, I found that one of the best things to do is to sit down and just talk and listen.  I so much enjoy the young people who come to the center.  And I love to have some food to serve them.  Hasn't that always been the case with any kind of hospitality? There is something about eating a meal together that puts most people at ease.

After snaking our way through more blocked-off roads, we found our way to our apartment and met the Thornes, who looked amazing considering the trip they just made from Salt Lake.  They will be great missionaries.  You may be surprised to know that Elder Thorne was here 50 years ago.  Are all missionaries like this about the countries in which they have served?  Or is it just Denmark?  The elder Elders and Sister Hamblin have such a tender love for this country and culture and people....and I know why.  It is not something you can put into words.   It is a lovely place to be.

After a half hour, we four made the 45-minute drive to our mission president's home for dinner.  There were 10 of us seniors and President and Sister Sederholm.  After a superb dinner, we each gave a brief introduction about ourselves to the Thornes, and the Thornes told us a little bit about themselves and bore their testimonies.

President Sederholm  bore his testimony about how the work is hastening here, and about what a magnificent work it is.  The Spirit was very strong as we all listened to each other bear testimony of how much we love the work and the Lord.  It is such a blessing to serve with these wonderful seniors.

We are back at the apartment now, and ready for bed.  We lose an hour tonight as we sleep.....yes, Denmark has Daylight Savings Time! It is great in the Fall, but so miserable to lose a whole hour...in the Spring.