Today in our Tuesday German Class, Frau Enger taught us back-to-school traditions. She is such a delight! When a child begins first grade here, they’re sent off to school with a special cone prepared by their mother. The cone is filled with little school supplies and treats to make the first day of real school a little bit easier.
A few weeks ago when school started, we saw children walking with their cones and their mothers to school. Fr Enger always teaches us about things going on in this German world around us.
After learning some school vocabulary, Fr Enger presented each of us with a little cone she’d made, filled with treats and an apple from her tree.
During our lesson she showed us her family scrapbooks and photos of sending her son off to first grade. She also brought out this beautiful 1945 reader from her own childhood. It had the most exquisite little illustrations.
Fr Enger’s home is peaceful and it feels like a refuge. She has a beautiful garden in her backyard. Her son’s family lives in the apartment above her.
I’m so happy when I’m able to attend this little class with my friends.
Our Frankfurt Germany Mission 