So much to say...

This morning, we went to get on the bus and I couldn't find me 'periode korte' (bus pass).  I ran to the apartment and tore everything apart and couldn't find it.  I used our 'klippe korte' when we got on the bus but I just prayed I would find it.  I am obsessive about the stupid thing and couldn't understand what happened to it.  All of the sudden a little voice whispered - 'Look in the inside zipper pocket of your purse.'  I did and it was there.  I have NEVER put my card in that pocket.  It was truly a miracle.  Prayers are answered.

We have a new focusing program for D-Cam at work.  You hit auto focus and a number pops up.  You think you can do better so go up or down.  Problem is that there is no guarantee if you go up that the number will go up.  You don't have anyway of knowing where you will end up and you have to end on a right click.  Clyde and I have dubbed this gambling.  I have had to tell Clyde to accept what it given and be content - as soon as the writing is sharp.  Sometimes he listens.

I love Danish sandwiches.  Have you had fresh cucumbers instead of pickles on your sandwich?  What about thinly slice carrots or radishes?  Danes rarely put lettuce, or pickles on their sandwiches but they do put on a variety of thinly slice vegetables instead.  You don't need condiments - the sandwich sings with the freshness

Wishing I was with my girls right now.  Can't wait to see them.  Thankfully the time is flying.

A Spiritual High Saturday

I apologize to those that read Clyde's newsletter and then read this because we do crossover a lot.  However we are together 24-7 - so it is what it is.

Yesterday morning we met at the temple steps and had a group mission picture taken.  It is the first time that the Iceland and Danish missionaries have all been together since the early 1960's.  Then we all filed into the chapel behind the temple and prepared ourselves for a feast.  Elder Bednar had us read 3 of his General Conference talks before we came.  Then he taught a profound teaching principle.  He told us to quit playing 'What is in my head' with classes.  When you approach teaching that way, everything, including your name - flies out of your head if you are called on cold.  He instead asked us, "What did you learn from these talks?"  He had missionaries stand up and testify of the what they learned.  There were no mind boggling changes to any doctrine we knew but some ideas were brought to the forefront of our minds because of the situations we are in right now.  I hope I can remember to teach that way.  I learned more in the 3 hours we were with Elder Bednar than I have in a very long time.
Other things I learned were:

• When you are afraid, don't look up scriptures on fear but on faith.
• Talking and 'telling' are not teaching.
• The person you are teaching, must want to act on what is being taught.  This is why more often than not - the teacher gets more from the lesson than the student.
• Listen and observe as you teach.  Discernment is learned and must be exercised.
• We can only teach when someone wants to learn and be included in the lesson.
• Testimony is the exclamation point of the Spirit.
• The scriptures are the Iron Rod - hold to them, fast! The Word of God will keep us true and remind us of our purpose.  When we read the scriptures and pattern our life after the Savior, we will have peace and comfort.
• Conversion is a personal thing.  I cannot convert anyone else - only myself.
• Christ is in all things.

Then Elder Bednar asked 2 questions: "Based up on what you have observed, learned and felt today, what will I do?  Based upon what we have observed, learned and felt today, what will we do?

I will continue with my observations tomorrow.  Our Branch Presidency was changed out today.  I will miss President Lars Krag but look forward to Henrik Olsen's leadership.

It seems like Saturday

Today Clyde and I went to the temple and then to the Turkish Market afterwards.  We had some fun visits with friends from Church along the way.  We were trying to get as much done today as we could so we would be able to devote our energy and time to listening to Elder Bednar tomorrow.  So looking forward to the experience.

Tomorrow all of our daughters will be together for the first time in 2 years.   I wish I could be a part of this but know that they will have a wonderful time together.

Just for laughs

This is the new sign at the Copenhagen Central Train Station.  It made me laugh so hard this morning.  (And since we missed our connection, I needed a laugh).  I think it is self explanatory.

We had a very productive day.  For the first time in 3 weeks, the books and the software cooperated to bring us back to our usual daily totals.  Tomorrow is our day in the temple (and grocery shopping) and then on Saturday at 8 a.m. we will listen to Elder Bednar.  So excited about that.

Nothing Witty to say

I stayed home today.  I ached all over and didn't sleep well last night.  Feel better after a day of sleep.  Think that is all I needed.

We are studying 3 talks by Elder Bednar, in preparation for his visit on Saturday.  Looking forward to that.

There once was an ugly duckling...

Clyde and me on Ven.

A mother swan and her cygnets.
 

Me, walking and eating an apple that Elisabeth and Clyde picked along the path.  Really good apple!

Still working lighthouse on Ven.

Cute little outbuilding I saw.  I liked all of the entries on it.  The lavender in the front of the picture smelled heavenly.

Our dear friends Elisabeth and Helge.  Daniel (in the background) brought me some 88% cocoa chocolate today.  I don't usually like dark chocolate but this was really good.  He also thanked us for going.  He told us that he really enjoyed our company on Friday.  Oh, and today Lars decided I would be his mother/mother-in-law and he would like me to make ham and bean soup on the day his 'mother' has to cook.  I told him I could do chili but everyone said that ham and beans sounds incredible right now and it wouldn't be too spicy to eat!  And thus ends our day on Ven.

More from the Island of Ven

Anni, Mona and Sjorne just before we got off the ferry.

A true chain link fence!

Bo, Pernille and me, waiting for the museum tour. 

Sign for the entrance of the museum.

Sorry you are seeing mostly backs but starting on the left is Mona, Allen, Jurgen, (You can see Helen's face between Allen and Jurgen), Helge, Pernille, Liese (pronounce Lisa), Daniel, Marianne and three girls that are interns I don't know.

Statue of Tycho Brahe

Different angle

Rose hips the size of cherry tomatoes!  I wanted so badly to pick some and make rose hip tea but had no way to carry them.