In case you didn’t know (we didn’t), the international convention is a single person’s dream! There are so many beautiful brother’s and sisters here. Not only are they good-looking, but they are very nice and many are in expanded forms of service. Add to that awesome accents and you pretty much hit the jackpot. Unfortunately, it's difficult to actually get pictures of the pretty people unless we talk to them. And who wants to talk to boring married americans? Sorry girls! The first day, we saw 2 sisters talking to a group of 6 brothers- all exchanging gifts and information- it was pretty obvious they were all single- lots of googly eyes!
Super nice brothers from Paris.
All of Jehovah’s people are awesome, but it seems us Americans are lowest on the totem pole. Everyone else speaks multiple languages. Some will say they don’t speak English, but then the next thing you know, you are having a conversation with them and they are telling you all their info- in English!
This brother was raised in Portugal, lives in France, but is still Korean at heart. He speaks all 3 languages too. Thumbs up!
Their clothes, accents, faces, backgrounds- even their gifts are better. When someone can't speak your language that doesn't know you, gives you something handmade, homemade, and unique and all you have to give to them is a bookmark you made at Kinko’s, you feel like a total loser! We will have to go to another international convention just to redeem ourselves!
After the session on Friday, we went on a sightseeing cruise on the Seine River. Jason and Krystal Young went with us. We got off at the last stop, which just so happened to be the Eiffel Tower. We got ice cream and beer and watched the sparkly lights at midnight. This is the third time at the Eiffel Tower and it hasn’t gotten old yet. I don’t think it will!
Notre Dame
Boys being silly on the Seine River
And yes, another picture of the Eiffel Tower..
Let the life changing experience begin!!!
ReplyDeleteWe have goosebumps reading your blog! You can feel the joy and the amazing feelings! Who wants to go home??? Its an incredible "taste" of what's right around the corner!!!
We totally know what you mean about the gifts tho! Uh, try someone giving you a silk scarf from paris, or a hand spun & hand knit cell phone baggie with a homemade card in it! Yeah, its time to up our pressies!!!
You guys are so awesome; watch out girls....some countries your wedding band is worn on your right side.....hope you don't break any polish hearts!
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Woe! Talk about life changing experience. I'm so encouraged everytime I read this. Gosh I wish I could be there, so bad. I'm really happy you guys all got to be a part of something so amazing and significant too. It's mind-bottling. :)
ReplyDeleteMom, we really should have over-nighted all the earrings we made! I'm sorry!
Lets all turn our apps in for the next one! Who's with me!?
ReplyDeleteLEGEND OF BEYONCE'S "BOOTIE DANCE" LIVES ON IN PARIS! JESS NICE JOB ON THE "DEEP THOUGHTS", IT'S LIKE READING A mini NOVEL BUT BETTER. SEEING THE SIGHTS ACTUALLY MAKES US WANT TO CONSIDER & EXPERIENCE IT FOR OURSELVES NOW, SERIOUSLY! MAHALO FOR SHARING BITS N PIECES & TELL EM DAWLING...ITS NICE TO SEE THAT "PRAYING MANTIS" LIVES ON IN PARIS TOO. WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOU "FOLKS" & WE GIVE XOXOXO'S TO THE CLAN (ESPECIALLY TO THE "TALL PRETTY" PEEPS). MISS YA MUCH...MEAN IT!
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Sounds like alot of fun. I know what you mean with the drooling, head snapping back and forth kinda tired. Thinking you guys should keep this thing going. We could see and hear about Baby-goo when you get back. Have fun, and remember....THE CHEESE STANDS ALONE!
ReplyDeleteI love the pic of Shawn and Em sleeping!! :) Jess- fab job on the blogs! We really wish we were with you guys- but at least we get to live it through you all!!!!! Next trip! Find the good places to take us back to. :) Baby girl hasn't stopped dancing since we skyped you!!
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys so so much and can't wait to get another blog!! C & R
Umm yeah, awesome blog. I so want to be there - especially to meet all the single brothers! Sounds like my kinda gig. ; )
ReplyDeleteI love the blog and it is super encouraging to read. It is truly amazing to see how close knit our brotherhood is. Keep up the awesome posts, I love reading them!!
Hi Guys! Everything looks so beautiful. I agree with Rachel, wish we were there too. I can't wait to hear all about the convention when you get back. Aunt Teri! Laura just told me you forgot the earrings :( So sad! I bet the Bookmarks were a hit though. Love you guys! Miss you! Enjoy the rest of your time.
ReplyDeleteWow the convention sounds like the experience of a life time!! I can't wait to hear about your adventures in the south of France.. Are you taking billy to the omaha beach, or normandy?
ReplyDeleteAnd a more pressing question is Will Bill keep his shirt on while he's checking out the history channel in person?? Can't wait for the next entry!
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