Blogs from Oslo, Eastern Norway, Norway, Europe - page 45

My cousin, Shannon got married yesterday! It is so crazy to think she is now a married woman. I almost feel too independent to ever make that kind of commitment in my life. I know God will change that in me when the time comes but right now that desire is just not there. Although I must admit yesterday when I was reading at a coffee shop/bakery a husband and wife with their adorable daughter spending a relaxing morning together caught my eye. It was actually the little girl who caught my eye. I didn’t really think I had any sort of maternal instinct or whatever inside but for a brief moment something flickered inside of me. I am sure my mother, while reading that last statement, just took a sigh of relief! Someday perhaps, but ... read more

Time here is quickly diminishing, so we are trying harder to come together as a team since we will be out on our own very soon. There are some people I am somewhat comfortable around but there are others I can tell it will take more time and effort before I can say I really know them. I think the most important thing to remember is why we are all here, to remember we all have the same purpose and that is for the youth of Europe to know Jesus. I remember that before I started law school I thought things were black and white. I still think there is definitely a right and wrong but because of people (not everyone is as easy to understand as I am  ) things start to get complicated. ... read more

In response to a special request here is my day in pictures rather than words. Enjoy!... read more

I am on the bus again headed back to Oslo and all I can say right now is “Wow!” It is absolutely beautiful here. I am surrounded by huge snow covered mountains and crystal streams. I’ve taken a million pictures although I am sad to say I don’t think my photography skills can even come close to seeing this in person. I wish I was dressed in snow gear because I would love to just jump in the snow, twirl, and make snow angels. I just saw an adorable family: mom, dad, 4 or 5 year old child, going cross country skiing (well the dad was more like towing the child) so cute! There is soooo much snow! It is crazy how much snow there is and I don’t think this is even close to ... read more

Since it is "work week" Karoline and I have been doing various odd jobs this week. We have cleaned her mother's whole downstairs, painted one of the hallways (it took 3 coats before it looked okay), cleaned the church, and shoveled some snow (my first time ever). We also managed to get in some dance and singing practice at the church. We had some absolutely delicious salmon for dinner tonight. I can't wait to get home and make it for my family (along with Latvian eggs and waffles - but not all at one time). The week went by so fast! It is exactly a month and one day before I will be back in Texas! I am so excited to see everyone again but I am also just thinking about how much more I still ... read more