I've been trying to schedule and plan and gather while we still have time with the people we love here. Walli headed out on her big annual trip to the U.S. and we got to have her over for dinner before she left.
She was my first friend in Berlin. Her's was the first home we visited when we arrived. And over the last three years, she has been the one to consistently check in and stay in touch. She also lives the closest to us out of our ward family! Thank goodness for the M10.
I admire many things about Walli and I'm so thankful for the memories we share - many of which are documented here. <3
But dinner wasn't really goodbye, because I had a lunch the next day with these ladies! Some more best, best friends. I'm so thankful for Alex & Timna too. Full of selflessness, faith, optimism, and joy.
Dinner then game night with our Aversas. <3
I love them! & I love how games always bring out the competitiveness in everyone. Ha! Lots of laughing with Bank.
& one more trip out to see Norman, Birgit, Anneliese and their family. I feel so confident & at peace going to Justin's games alone with the kids because I know they will be there to help me & Logan loves them so much.
So, so grateful for all of these relationships that have developed.
Ezra Taft Benson said, "Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can."
I know that these people and relationships didn't just come out of nowhere. I've been seeking & praying for friendship and family ever since we came to Berlin. These people are just a few of the answered prayers I've received. <3