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One of Wrocław’s most popular, memorable and iconic attractions is not a cathedral, not a castle or monument, but a legion of little people: Gnomes, or ‘krasnale’ (in local parlance), to be precise. In Wrocław’s city centre these merry munchkins are simply ubiquitous, dotting doorways, alleyways and street corners, constantly underfoot but seldom seen by the unobservant. You may well overlook the first dozen or so that cross your path, but inevitably – and often literally - you will stumble upon these popular local residents. Keep your eyes peeled and you’re bound to notice the little fellas engaged in a variety of activities about town – from guarding public space to passed-out drunk. Beloved by locals and tourists alike, and the object of more photos than the towering Cathedral, these prolific pranksters have become the unlikely symbol of one of PL’s most picturesque cities.

Dearest family,

Thank you so much for the fun phone call last night! Mom, I hope you had a good Mothers' Day and I know it made my day/week just to hear your voices! I loved it and it's going to be really weird to hear those voices and see your faces at the same time. Crazy.

 

The principle I learned this week was...always give appreciation and praise to others. You never know what feelings someone might be having, what natural doubts or questions, so it is always better to express gratitude and praise. It is always better to err on the side of being too appreciative.

Sister Blake and I are....doing great!! I am learning so much from her. She is so fun to be around, so easy to laugh with, and very open and honest. I think she is a great example of being sincere. This week was an adjustment for her (as it was for me my first week in the field) and it was nice because we were able to just talk about it and set some good goals.
Also, she's a good example of diligence. No matter what the person's reaction was she is good about keeping our goals in mind and talking with the next person. She is determined in our purpose of inviting people and helping them come unto Christ.

So my most amazing experience this week was...we were heading back from a lesson at a family's house. The Call girls (Cynthia and Cindy) were with us and we were talking with people on the street as we headed back to the chapel. Well this one lady we actually talked with for quite a few minutes had an interesting conversation. She looked at 9-year old Cynthia and told her something along the lines of "you don't actually know that this religion is true, you just feel safe because you're in a group." And Cynthia totally (yet humbly) stood up to her and said, "That's not true. I know that this is true because I read the scriptures and the Holy Spirit has testified to me that it's true."
Wow! Isn't she so ready for baptism? We can't wait.

 

Another cool thing that happened: We contacted a former investigator who really wants to be baptized. She is just nervous for her family's reaction. But she is so prepared and I really think she is humble and ready to make a covenant with our Heavenly Father.

 

Oh! One more thing. About Sister Blake. She always includes something funny in her emails home so I'm going to copy her. This week at least 2-3 times she got attacked my pigeons!!! For some reason they just fly at her! We were coming home from shopping this week and she was like AHHHHH!!! and ducking (all while holding a purple broom btw because we had to buy one)...she is hilarious. 

 

Hope you have a great week.

Love,

Sister Bezdjian

Pictures of their apartment - nicest place Sara has been in so far.

          

SMALL WORLD AT CHURCH ON SUNDAY SARA AND HER COMPANION MET THE SHERADON FAMILY.  ONE SON HAD SERVED HIS MISSION IN POLAND AND THE OTHER SON HAD SERVED IN GEORGIA.  THE BROTHER WHO SERVED IN GEORGIA  HAD MET HANNAH WHILE HE WAS VOLUNTEERING AT THE MTC.  THEIR FAMILY IS HEADED TO GEORGIA AFTER POLAND BUT WILL BE LONG GONE BEFORE HANNAH GETS THERE.  WHAT A SMALL WORLD!!!

Jesse Sheradon (served in Georgia) at church with brother who served in poland