Chad and I had to do a most dreaded grocery trip again this week. Dun dun dun. However we figured out the process for weighing, we brought our own bag (thanks Renee) and we didn’t have a completely mortifying and stupefying experience at the check out counter. Hooray! All joking aside, things are definitely improving, or at least we are. I know HOW to say “excuse me,” “hello,” “thank you” and “I speak NO German,” even if I forget the phrases under pressure. It is really hard to remember those phrases when you need to come up with them quickly. I am not filled to the brim with anxiety and jet lag is almost completely replaced by a healthy sleep pattern.

Our relocation specialist took us around the area to preview different areas. He explained the pros and cons and gave suggestions. It is really exciting for me to start something new with Chad. I was very blessed by his good decisions and planning before we met and got married and now we will be able to do this setting up house thing together. What fun!

Church, as always, was such a needed recharge. We were able to come to the ward this week to familiar friends and one of the classes was even in English. We had dinner and played cards with the couple we traveled to Germany with. This is a challenging, humbling and good experience. I think we are even making more friends here than we had in Seattle! We have a better social life so far.