The temple is short of workers right now and it is a good feeling to know that we can be useful for a few hours a week. I think this is going to be a boost for my Danish too. I spoke with a lot of Danes today....and heard 2 sessions in Danish.
On the way home, we got off the bus and began walking home. The streetlight wasn't working near our home, so as we crossed the street I noticed a large crowd of people coming our way, filling the street. We waited to see what was happening. As they got closer we realized they were skaters.
About that time, a couple came and stood beside us to watch. We struck up a conversation and stood there on the street corner talking for about 20 minutes or so. They were about our age, and so friendly. I did my Danish/English conversation with her. I used as many Danish words as I could think of, and she spoke mostly in English, throwing in a Danish phrase here and there. It is great practice.
They asked about our black missionary badges and we talked about what we are doing here. They said that they used to have neighbors who were very active "Mormons." We parted friends....I think if they lived here, we would have become good friends, but they are leaving tomorrow for Sweden and then will return to their homes in the very south of Denmark. The Danes are such nice people!
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| There were a few thousand skating along the street. |
On another sweet note, Doris went to the ward barbecue in Frederiksberg. She and her boyfriend attended and seemed to enjoy it very much. They may go play soccer tomorrow morning with all the local missionaries. The young elders and the sisters have fallen in love with her....not hard to understand. She is wonderful.
Yea for temple work - for a good conversation w/non members - and for Doris.
ReplyDeleteSounds like she is fitting in. Love it. L&P
Yea is right! Love you.
Delete.How fun! I always loved having conversations like that, and I always hoped that someday, somewhere, they'd meet a Mormon again and remember that long ago, they met a very nice Mormon on the street. On my mission I heard that on average, converts come into contact with Mormons seven times before they are converted. I don't know if that is still true or even was, but it makes sense to me that people grow more used to an idea. The other day a person came to the door selling something I actually wanted, but I said, "No thanks!" as a kind of a knee-jerk reaction. I think my mind just was surprised and said to itself, "What? Who's this guy? No, I wasn't planning on this today..." I shut the door and thought, "Wait, that was exactly what I was looking for!" Anyway, it's fun to have make a small difference like that in someone's life while you're just standing on the street in Denmark.
ReplyDeleteThe temple work... how exciting! How peaceful. And Doris. I don't even know her and I love her!
I take great comfort in thinking the very same thing! I always hope that any little thing I can do will have a positive effect...somehow! I love the idea of "seven" because then you can just think "Well I am number four...." or whatever.
ReplyDeleteThat is a funny story about the salesman.
You would love Doris if you could meet her. She ought to be a Relief Society President....she loves everyone!
I love Doris too!
ReplyDeleteShe is about your age....I hope you get to meet her.
ReplyDeleteAll this time I was picturing as a 60-year-old woman--I don't know why! Interesting!
ReplyDeleteNo..she is young and beautiful. You are thinking Doris Day!
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