I was able to go back to Nyíregyháza for a split with Greenwood Nővér! It was such an amazing few days! We went in the evening and arrived in time to go over to Péter's! He was so excited that I was back in town for a little bit! He even made my favorite dinner, túrós tészta! He was so happy that he remembered what it was haha. It was so fun being with their family again, I adore them! They wanted to hear all about life in Budapest and what I had been doing. I felt so at home being with them and it was really cool to see how much they have progressed. His wife, Angéla is now really interested in learning more about the gospel and so is their daughter, Viki. Angéla is always sure that they pray before they eat. Angéla also told us a story about how Péter was climbing a mountain recently and his foot had been hurting before and so he said a prayer that he would be able to make it up safely. Angéla talked about how before we came by their house on that cold day in February for the first time, Péter very rarely prayed. Now, he prays several times a day. They all seem so happy and are doing so well, the kids are back to school and their dog is still happy as ever.
After we left, we took a bus back to the city center and on the way back I tried to give Iza (Izabella's granddaughter) a call. She didn't pick up so I sent a text. But, when she didn't answer, we decided to head home. Then, about 15 minutes later we got a call from a random number and it was Izabella! She just kept asking where we were and then said she would be there soon and hung up. We weren't able to call the number back so we were really confused because we had talked about meeting in two different spots. Then she called again about 15 minutes later and we realized we were a good 20 minute walk away and it was already 9 at night. Sister Greenwood and I sprinted to the train station where cute Izabella néni and her granddaughter were waiting for us. Izabella was absolutely thrilled! I was so happy to see them and it was so fun to sit on a bench with them and catch up. Izabella went on and on about how she doesn't think there will ever be another girl in Nyíregyháza like me, it was so cute. She didn't want to say goodbye and asked when I would be there again. She is such an amazing lady!!! We also ran into Enikő at the bus stop who was another lady I taught while I served in Nyír. She saw us waiting for the bus and walked over after she had worked late. It was so good to see her too!
The next day we went over to visit Valika - my hungarian grandma. Valika was one of the best examples to me when I served in Nyíregyháza and was always so encouraging. She made us a nice fancy lunch and is still the most adorable chef, she made chicken for us, in the shape of hearts! She kept adding things like garnish or olives and saying "it's not ready yet..it needs to be just right." It was so nice to chat with her. I always learn so much from her every time I am there, she is so wise. We talked about miracles and read in Moroni 7 which is such a great chapter. She talked about how there are so many small miracles in our lives each day. She said that the birds being able to make nests is a miracle and even us being able to talk is a miracle, especially with me coming from America and being able to communicate with her in Hungarian. That is a miracle for me too! I am so grateful I was able to go back to Nyíregyháza for a little bit and it was also great to be with Sister Greenwood. Nyíregyháza will always hold a special place in my heart!
In other news from Pest, we had an MLC Meeting which went really well, we had some great lessons, and also got caught running in the pouring rain where we then went soaking wet to a lesson with Taylor and Ken, the Nigerians. Annie got a job this past week and we are so happy for her. She had a really cool experience where she was praying to find a job and when she finished praying and checked her email, there was a job offering that a friend had sent her that was in the perfect location for her and the right amount of hours she can do. I am so grateful to be able to teach her, she has such strong faith and is so down to earth.
We also met with Krisztián who always does whatever he can to get us to laugh - it's always his goal, and he does it well! We also got to help in primary which was so fun. The kids will put on a primary program this coming Sunday which will be really cute. Oh, we also met with József again, the bácsi who we found tracting who told us about how he almost got baptized a few years ago and the one whose mom was a member. He told us that he has been reading so much in the Book of Mormon and that he wants to get baptized...in the Danube River! He just needs to find someone willing to get in there with him to baptize him haha. Have an amazing week!
Sok szeretettel, Schoendorfer Nővér
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| Peter and his family, his wife Angela, daughter Viki and son Peti. What an amazing family. |
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