Room; for Improvement

Hi there. How are you today?

So I will first admit that today has been frustrating. We began classes today, and the two I had really weren't anything special. I couldn't seem to concentrate and focus. I seem to be having more frequent and more intense headaches here and I also do not wake up well-rested, which really affects my days (as I'm sure such symptoms affect your days. And all of Lynn's for the last seven years).

I am rather unhappy with the place I live. I don't understand how such a tiny place gets dirty, and things get out of place, in such a shortened amount of time. Plus, there are some fruit flies hanging around here and I don't understand where they've come from. It makes me feel like I'm doing a poor job of keeping things clean, yet I feel I am, and have been, trying so, so hard to make this a quaint and cozy home for me.

But, on a much, much brighter note, I had an amazing weekend at my retreat! It was at this place called Wort Des Lebens--Word of Life. We stayed in a small castle on Starnberger See, about 40 kilometers or so from Munich. I loved meeting other women and it's so fun to have found an international church. People's stories are incredible; and they are from all over. England, Scotland, Ireland, South Africa, America, Canada, Germany, Nigeria...you name it, I'm sure that land is represented. It's a true testament to God revealing Himself to all nations.

I forgot to share something hilarious with you last week. Rachel and I went to this 24-hour place (VERY RARE TO FIND IN GERMANY!) which has tons of different food selections, cafes, etc. We were enjoying our cappucinos over a cute candle-lit table and not long after, a small number of musicians set up and entertained the whole place with some lovely melodies. And, not long after THAT, german couples were springing up left and right doing the WALTZ in their jeans and sweaters with such delight in their faces! It was so fun to see! That would never ever happen in the U.S. People don't even really know how to dance "real" dances in America, do they? Maybe I'll start a dancing movement upon my return. It was just special to see men actually asking ladies to dance, seeing both sides of couples smiling and truly enjoying themselves, while knowing full well that such fun is more than socially acceptable.

I hope you are well. The pics above are just a few from the retreat.