As hard as it may be to believe, Taranto is gearing up to
celebrate another holiday tomorrow. I think I have discovered why they have to
attend school Monday-Saturday: They simply wanted to be able to pick a
different day off every week. Since my arrival, there has been a major holiday
every week. The other night there were even fireworks and we have no idea why.
Italians simply enjoy a good party.
Last week, we arranged our first meeting with a woman that
Slla. Teichert contacted on the street some weeks ago. Emi has left me amazed
everytime that we meet. Whenever we read a scripture, she instantly responds to
the question that we never asked of what we can learn from this scripture.
All I can say is that there are those who lead themselves to the truth because
of the immensity of their faith. Our task is simply to teach the information
that she needs to learn and she accepts it as though she had always known it. I
feel humbled to have the opportunity to know the power of her complete faith in
the love and miracles of Heavenly Father. We have continued to meet often with
her and her family. It has been an amazing experience.
Because of my companion's sister's departure to Jordan this
weekend, we called our families last Sunday. It was a special experience to
reunite with a few of those who are so dear to my heart. Their love touched my
heart in a way that nothing else ever will. I feel very blessed for my family.
Even in the short time that I have spent away from them, our memories together
have become even sweeter. Yet I revel in the opportunity that is now presented
me to strengthen families in a society that seems determined to fight against
them.
I hope this letter finds you well in whatever you are doing.
Sorella Lovell
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