36.5 Truths from Germany

So, coming to and passing my 1 year mark since entering the MTC, I feel impressed to share some of what I have learned over the past year. At first I wanted to write a great theological paper, but then remembered that I don't speak English or German. Then I wanted to share scriptures and quoted about experiences of prophets and others, but then I realized you don't need me to read those things to you. And so I decided to just share with you my testimony. And what is a testimony? It comes from a knowledge of the truth.

I wanted to give 365 truths, one for each day. Then j realized how freaking long that list would be, and no one would read it. Then I wanted to do 52. One for every week. But then I realized that weeks are not the primary source of counting for me right now. Transfers rather. And so, I decided on something a little smaller, which maybe will still allow me to express a little of what I learned during the first half of my best 2 years.

And so, without further adieu, 36.5 Truths I have learned 365 days into my Mission:

1- I love Germany.
2- Baptisms happen. Even in Germany. 
3- It is possible to live on Bratwurst and Sauerkraut.
4- 10€ is enough for 1 week. When circumstances are dire.
5- European Fashion is better.
6- Germans are a secular people.
7- Seven days in a week are not enough. Too much to do.
8- "I ate enough." Said no missionary. Ever.
9- "Nein" is the German's favorite word.
10- I'll never be scared to ask a girl out again. Rejection is meaningless.
11- No effort is wasted.
12- Who you are is just as important as what you do.
13- There is no such thing as being lucky or unlucky. Just inspired.
14- Family is the foundation for everything.
15- Germany is officially the best language.
16- I need sleep.
17- Rain is great. I like rain.
18- This work needs more than work. It needs miracles.
19- Nineteen is not too young to work miracles.
20- 2000 kilometers are not enough to drive each month.
21- I'm ready to not be living with a guy 24/7 anymore.
22- Any car would be nice to have personally. I don't need a sports car.
23- Utah is a bubble. But a pretty one.
24- Two Years isn't long enough. To much to do. Wait...
25- Driving 130 Km/H on the Autobahn is FUN.
26- Missionary Pop Music Sucks. I miss jazz.
27- Trunky companions are the Worst.
28- Germany is one of the greenest places. Who needs Iceland.
29- Germans love dogs.
30- Thirty Kilometers is too far to bike to go door to door.
31- Unless a prepared person lives there. 
32- The Gospel changed lives.
33- The Church has been restored.
34- Jesus is the Christ.
35- A testimony tried may turn into knowledge gained.
36- I am the happiest I have ever been.
36.5- I may not know what is going on after my mission...✈
But who asked, anyway?


Viele Grüße,
Elder Burton