Just so that you know, I'm still me! Some things never change. In the past two weeks or so I've exhibited my graceful side of myself in many different ways. First in accidentally ripping a cupboard door off the wall (don't worry the mission office knows... and it was a complete accident, and no one got hurt), and second in completely destroying my boots which caused an emergency run to the store, where I came back with new boots and 70 Euros lighter.. How fun! I've also managed to shatter a bottle of nail polish on the bathroom floor... but that was months ago, so it doesn't count. But it just goes to show that some things remain quite constant.
As far as missionary work goes though, this week has been really good but, really slow at the same time. We seemed to get caught in tons of appointments which lasted for hours and we couldn't escape. One was because we we're making korvapuustit (cinnamon buns) with a member for her friend, and then delivered them to her neighbour. It was actually really cool! Her neighbour was the most unfinnish Finn I've ever met, in that she was not reserved at all! Just really fun! Another appointment that went over was a dinner appointment with an older lady in our ward. She makes the best food (lots of it), and loves to talk. And the third was one with an investigator just last night. She's a talker, and is super excited about everything. Really sweet. It's just hard to focus in sometimes. People just love us Sister Missionaries way too much!
As far as missionary work goes though, this week has been really good but, really slow at the same time. We seemed to get caught in tons of appointments which lasted for hours and we couldn't escape. One was because we we're making korvapuustit (cinnamon buns) with a member for her friend, and then delivered them to her neighbour. It was actually really cool! Her neighbour was the most unfinnish Finn I've ever met, in that she was not reserved at all! Just really fun! Another appointment that went over was a dinner appointment with an older lady in our ward. She makes the best food (lots of it), and loves to talk. And the third was one with an investigator just last night. She's a talker, and is super excited about everything. Really sweet. It's just hard to focus in sometimes. People just love us Sister Missionaries way too much!
Another funny cultural thing here. So, when you are eating dinner at someone's house, once you get to the end of the first plate the Finns will always offer seconds. However, the way they say it is "Otakaa lisää jos maistuu" which being translated directly is "Take more if it tastes good". Most Finns claim that it's just a saying and that you don't have to take more even if it does maistuu (taste good). Which, in theory is good. But in reality... most (not all) of them do want you to take more... and if they dish up your plate... lets just say the Finns are very generous. At least the food is always delicious and if I do roll home it will be for a good cause right?
The ward here continues to amaze me. Every week I feel like we get more and more invites from members to do missionary work with them. Or someone telling us that they have a friend they're working with. I could brag about the Lahti ward forever! They are really all amazing!
I love you all a lot. I hope you all have a great week! The gospel is true and I am happy!
Rakkaudella,
Sister Kastendieck
Sister Kastendieck
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