Just to see your face...

...Now I know what you mean to me...
Yesterday we went swimming. That was... interesting... I have swim shorts, and most of the men were wearing shorts shorter than mine or Speedos. *scarred for life* I watched the little girls, who are five and two. Honestly, that's more fun for me than to go swimming in the big pool.
In the evening, the family went to go pick beans in Grandma's garden. I opted to stay home. I'm really glad I did, since I finally caught my mom on Skype. I'm pretty tight with my family, so it was simply marvelous to be able to see them and converse face-to-face (sorta). We've been emailing, but Skype takes it to a whole 'nother level. Gosh, I miss them. Is it sad that I don't miss America at all? I just miss my family. I'll have to get used to being without them. It was hard when I went to college, but I got used to living on my own. And now, after just five weeks at home, I miss them again. It's kinda funny, but while I was home, I was dying to get out. Life would be beautifully perfect if only I could have my family here in Germany. I really don't miss America at all. And there ain't nothin' wrong with that. My mom and I talked for about an hour and a half. My dad popped in for a few minutes before he had to go back to work. My sweet little sister also stopped by the camera for a few minutes, but she was busy because she had a friend over. It was soooo good to talk to them! I really needed someone to talk to. I don't really have friends here yet, at least ones that live in Braunschweig. I'm so grateful that my mom is also one of my best friends!
Today, the missionaries came over to eat lunch. The members of our church take turns feeding the missionaries that serve in our area. One of them is coincidentally one that I helped at the MTC back in May. He really misses the American way of life. Fortunately I had baked chocolate chip cookies. I hope that helped him. I told him he could take some home, and he was really happy about that. I'm glad I was able to make somebody's day better!