me & moni

the trip hit the spot.
i think anyone could say that, but it really did.  a bit of everything.
adventure
relaxation
gut humor
love
missionary work
forgiveness
learning

our favorite time was spent with family.
we met up with shawn's brother, craig, and his wife, monika.  or moni for short.  a blond german woman in her late 40's full of constant laughter.  it was one of our final nights together and as i was falling asleep had a quick thought to give her my traveling book of mormon and encourage her to read it with craig.

the next morning she was driving us to the train station to say our farewells when i got it out to give to her.  i bore my testimony as i explained it to her and i think almost for me even moreso for her, i was reminded by the spirit the truthfulness and the preciousness of that book. 
i am lucky to have it.  to know it. and be able to testify of it to others.
moni is an amazing woman.  she is a good woman that i hope will except the gospel as i know she would make a difference their in germany and especially with her husband and children.  she's agreed to letting me send over missionaries--hopefully this is the beginning of a new chapter for her.

-mary