Yesterday in our Sacrament meeting at church I did a very brave thing.  It was a testimony meeting where people from the congregation are invited to bear witness of the truthfulness of the gospel.  It has been awhile since I have gotten up to share my thoughts. I get so nervous, because it isn’t something you generally plan out. Well I decided I was going to get up and try to express what was in my heart. It wasn’t until I actually made it up to the front of the chapel and in front of the congregation that I decided to try and do it all in German. It was terrifying! But I managed to express my gratitude for the gift of the Spirit and bear my witness of how it can bless our lives in all things.

Even though it is scary and difficult, especially in German, it is always such a wonderful feeling to share those special thoughts and feelings with others. I miss that about being a missionary. Even while taking a break from my calling as primary chorister I have fewer opportunities to share my testimony.

Anyway, I was really proud of myself for trying in German. It is a scary thing to start a sentence and not know how you are going to finish it.