This week has been rough but, really fun. We got to enjoy Vappu (Finnish Labour day), and do a ton if random errands that came up unexpectedly and teach a little bit.
So Vappu is red here in the mission field. Supposedly alcohol sales go way up. Last year I was right in the heart of Helsinki for this celebration, and most everyone was more than a bit drunk. Except us. This year, everyone in Espoo went to Helsinki to celebrate, so it was actually pretty peaceful here. We were able to meet with a couple members, eat some traditional Finnish vappu food (like munkeja... which are doughnuts... like mom's homemade ones), drink some sima (traditional Finnish vappu drink), and share some messages. I also got to play Yahtzee with most of my district. I got beat really bad, so nothing else is new.
Things missionary work wise have been a bit slow. We've been kind of weeding out a lot of people who always stand us up, are really not that interested etc. It's hurt a bit but, we have really cool people that we are now teaching. One of them is coming with us tonight to a family home evening. He's from Africa and is really sincere. He reads, and prays, and is excited to meet. He also comes to church... except for when he sleeps in. But, he's a really good guy.
I've really been impressed lately by the fact that there are really so many people ready. Everyone needs the gospel blessings, but there are people who are more ready to accept them than others. And it's those people that Sister Johnson and I have been trying to make more time for.
Anyhow, I should go! Time is up!
Hope you have a great week!
Rakkaudella,
Sister Kastendieck
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