Tidbits!

So, here are a few random photos of life in Poland. This is the way the cars park, on the sidewalk, over the curb, and basically anywhere they can find space. Essentially, it turns a two way street into one. The refridgerator in our apartment has on it a few itmes including my 'homework' assignment given to me before we left from Avery Mainor. I was suppose to have had it done 10 weeks ago but didn't do so. I'm hoping for an April 2012 completion. Forgive me Avery! Also, there is a painting from our granddaughter Addy showing a Polish flag which we treasure and a soap wrapping of the best smelling soap ever given to Jean, (Sister Richards) by her visiting teacher, Lisa Mendenhall. Then a pic of most of our kitchen with one who doesn't cook anymore, (who has time to cook, she says) but who makes the kitchen look better nonetheless. The picture of me is on our balcony, (4' X 6') looking into our living area but most important wearing the beautiful tie that was given to me by Tiffany Orien, (Mainor) before leaving. And finally, a view shot from our deck into the center square that is a play area betwen the 4 units which make up our complex. If the grass looks wet it may be because we just finished our 10th day of rain. It seems to me that we relocated from Oregon (to LV) to leave the rain......and here we are again.
Our Branch had about 15 members in it today for the meetings and these along with 11missionaries and/or couples made it look like a regular meeting. (Almost!) We really do have a group of very wonderful and dedicated young and older people serving here who go about their business without complaint and with great gusto. It seems the key to me is to not dwell on what a wonderful life we left behind and just dig in and concentrate on the work. Love the people for they are trying their very best to make the Church work here and to try and blend in with them as if you have been here most all of your life. Pres. and Sis Nielson have their hands full and are on a schedule that boggles the mind. I don't think either of them are getting any sleep. While the Pres is gone to meetings around the country, Judy, if not with him is preparing meals for new missionaries, visitors, guests and the list goes on. She may never want to cook again. They are both doing very well and it is easy to tell that their service is much appreciated. We haven't had time to visit any interesting places yet but will do so including the new Pope Palace they are building nearby honoring the Polish Pope, the Uprising Museam, Old town and of course the concentration camps to name a few. More next week..............