A Beautiful Birthday

 It was another beautiful day in Germany; beautiful because the Lord had made it, and not because of what it was actually like outside.  Rain, rain go away...  Actually go back to Minnesota because the crops would really benefit from you.

Two birthdays were celebrated yesterday in the Klietsch household, both Monika "Momma" Klietsch and Anke had their birthdays yesterday.  I think Momma is young in her 60's, I only say that because I know Silke is 40 ish, but Momma moves/looks like she's much younger. 

(Birthday Girl and her flowers from her Tiger sons)

I will say that I am truly blessed and honored to be an adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Klietsch and was so excited when I was invited to her birthday.  She asked me on Monday if I was invited and I was like I hope so, that was when Anke was like, "You can come to my birthday party."  Luckily I got the invite, and boy was it awesome.  

Anke and I went to get somethings early yesterday morning and as we were getting some flowers, we were in the shop looking for something for Chris and I to get Momma when Anke pointed out those.  I forget what I thought they looked like, but I said something like, "Your (Momma) beauty reminds me of this circle of flowers, continuously blooming in all areas of life."  It was Hallmark esk, but I forget how it truly went.  I don't plan on becoming a poet so no worries...

 (Ultimate cake spread)

 (To think I made these once; Jelly role)

 (Just because everything is peachy, doesn't mean I have to like peaches; but I sure do)

The party started around 4ish, with some neighbors coming over for cake.  With the pictures above, we had quite a spread.  Strawberry, raspberry, peach, lemon, cream puffs, and other flavors were there and the desserts just seemed to be endless.  I like German birthdays!  

We all lounged around the table for roughly an hour and good thing I have short arms and made some of those desserts out of arms reach, because otherwise I would have had one heck of a stomach ache from straight sugar digestion.

Around 6, we started up the grill and commenced the rest of our evening.  More people came and left and for some reason, I was left in charge of grilling.  Poor decision because I just couldn't handle the power in the German grill and maybe cooked the Brats a little too excessively for some peoples liking.  But Momma did reasure me that they were just as how she liked them, sounds a little bit like my grandpa when he says, "MMMMmmmmmmm..... That's just the way I like it."  That's with respect to Grandma's cooking, which I'll put my reputation on the line as being one of the best.

Grilling, eating, lounging, and laughing filled the rest of the night.  Such a great day, "Welcome to Germany."   

Joshua Aakre

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.  Do everything in love.

Lord bring the rain to MN.

Continue to keep bossman, Scott Kirchoff, in your thoughts and prayers.