I can hardly believe that I have been out for six months. I have had such an amazing time to learn so much. One of the greatest things I learned this week is that understanding comes before being understood. We met this last week with a young buddist as well as a man from India (which was so fun and reminded me of my great friend Sister Thulasidass from my district in the MTC). Both felt that there is something for them to learn and that would make a difference in their lives, but need to understood where they are now. I also had a great time talking with Ahkmed from our English course.
A slight wrench was thrown into our lives with a bit of a sciopero, which is when all Italians decide not to work for a certain amount of time. This was for the mezzi.
Georgia and Antonio have accepted the invitation to live the word of wisdom. It can sometimes be an intense lesson in Italy but they were joking the whole time. Georgia loves to eat healthily, as she actually used to be a chef for athletes. They drink wine and coffee with the occasional meal and will time will be able to quick that as well. She was not able to read the book of mormon, but is able to read the website and we are getting a recording for her to listen to.
Mary Louisa was touched by the idea repentence is a way to bring change into our life. She continues to read the Book of Mormon piano piano, but has a busy work schedule.
Rossana is a great talker and we work to keep a focus in our lessons because she always thinks of something else to offer us or another idea. We watched the restoration and she loved it.
Fernanda has a great desire to continue to come to church (less active) and help her mom and her grandmother.
We started doing more exchanges this past week, which has been interesting. However, with all of our investigators, etc. We are going to look at the next week and see how we can allow Slla. Heiner to stay home for the week, to basically merge our two companionships into one, except for opportunities when perhaps she can get a ride into church. We will switch off taking turns with exchanges and make our schedule together. There is a small change in our house as Slla. Wagoner will be exchanging places with Slla. Clark from Bari.
This week I spent time studying 2 Nefi 4 and really fell in love with the Psalm of Nefi. With so much strength that comes from our relationship with God and our abilty to feel of His presence in our lives. The word awake has such a powerful meaning in recognizing who we are, etc. and applies to so many people. The bishop in our ward this week has issued a challenge to all the members of the ward to read everyday for two weeks. He gave an amazing talk on how the scriptures, including the idea that in you are what you eat with your body, so it is with your spirit. This is true for our spirit, our relationships with others, etc. I also love the idea of the power of drop by drop of water creating a great hole in the stone. I would love to invite everyone to read more of the Book of Mormon this week. I know that it makes all of the difference in our lives. I have definately seen the changes in myself.
Life is great and I love you all! Keep smiling. :)
Sorella Lovell
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