We started out the year 2010 as newly engaged. Marie made Egbert promise NOT to propose on New Yeas Eve, so he surprised her (and himself) a few days before her birthday. But that dear reader is another story.
Nearly six months of wedding preparations later we celebrated our big day(s) with lots of family and friends. Thank you again to all that: laughed, cried, sang, danced, folded cranes, printed invitations, took pictures, gave gifts and drove us (and our stuff) around two countries. Marie still can’t listen to this song without tearing up, just a little.
After our honeymoon in an enchanted city in a beautiful country, it was back to “real life”. We were lucky enough to be able to rent Tante Karin’s apartment in the heart of Vienna (Danke!). So Kath and Tim, you’ve actually been to our place before! We live and both work in the same district (Vienna has 23 districts, we are in the 9th) and enjoy our neighborhood and a tram line that takes us straight to church. Egbert started school studying Banking and Finance, loving statistics (Marie just can’t see why) and big numbers. Marie is in her last year of Molecular Biotechnology (yeah, genetics and stuff) and can’t wait to be done. She works here as a technical administrative assistant and is doing a fulltime internship there for school. Egbert works here on Saturdays, where HE can’t wait to be done.
He currently serves in the bishopric and is in charge of the YSA and youth.
Marie was called into the Relief Society presidency and is still adjusting to the switch from teaching Kindergarten. (Any hints, advice, tips? Lisa??! Very much appreciated.)
We are grateful to have the opportunity to work, study and live in this great city. When ever you want to stop by, our apartment has been tested and found to able to fit five people (including us).
4 comments:
I LOVE Relief Society!!! I think the sisters are just the same as Kindergartners sometimes, they want to be known and acknowledged. So while it may sound overwhelming, just get to know each sister personally and then things happen that help you serve them. It can be the most fun ever to get to know every sister and find out why they are loved!!
And both of you will do great at your callings!!! Congrats on them! You guys are pretty much the most awesome folks in Vienna ever!
Oh, and study the history of Relief Society, it helped me to really feel why the sisters are supposed to meet and do what we do:)
Marie, We tear up too!!!! But what fun we had. Ron and I are trying to plan a trip there. If these kids would stop having kids we could afford to come over see you guys! LOL But I wouldn't trade these babies for anything.
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