Miss me yet?

Sorry it has been so long since my last blog.  We have been SOOO busy.  I don't even know what day it is today.  lol.  We have been to so many sites.  A typical day consists of chapel from 9-9:30 then class from 9:30-12:00 and then site visits.  We are currently learning German and studying the culture.  Our teacher is Frau Ehler.  She is very interesting.  She thinks we can speak more German than I think I really can.

Vienna is wonderful.  It is such a beautiful place.  I like it so much more than London.  We are living in an apartment and I have 2 roommates.  They are great.  We go grocery shopping together and we even try to cook together.....but I messed up the spaghetti.  Whoops.  The city is so easy to get around and we are really starting to feel like we are at home.

Homework is starting to pile up.  We are getting a little frustrated because we only have 7 computers for 25 people.  But it makes for an interesting night.  Everyone is getting along so well.  I really think it is true when they say that you will make life long friendships.  We have bonded over hot chocolate and devos in our sponsors room and story telling on the Ubahn.  I love getting to know these people.

One of my favorite things about being here is getting to go to the Youth Shelter.  The woman who runs the shelter is named Reggie.  She is wonder woman.  I can't imagine being in her shoes.  She works so hard to help the children get on the right path.  She has a heart for God and a love for children.  They love her so much and they love hanging out at the shelter.  We go twice a week and we play games and get to know the kids.  I look forward to going every time.  Many times Reggie feeds the children so we get to have dinner together and fellowship.  I have also been to the shelter for church on Sundays.  That was a great experience.

Tomorrow we are going to the Opera House.  I am really excited about seeing it.  We are also getting ready to go to the Austrian Alps on Thursday.  We are ready for this retreat.  We need a break from homework!

That's all.  Going to bed.  Guten Nacht!