January 2, 2013 Update

Ciao a tutti,

So we survived New Year. I'm grateful. Its the Italian season for fireworks and there is no regulation that I know of. We had a great show from our apartment, as we had to do in early and spent all of the next day at home. That is coupled with the tradition of throwing things out your window when you get to midnight, out with the old. With a new year, I am still in my little area of Roma 1. These are truly some of the most humble people I have ever known. This last week was all about hope and it was amazing. (Moroni 7:41) I love my area and my companion and I are having a great time in our new district. We have had two sisters get blown into our apartment, Slla. Christensen and Buckley, with Anz. Cardinet as our district leader. I can definately feel for them.

Janus keeps progressing. His testimony is simple, but he feels that what he is learning and reading is true. I have confidence in his continuing to grow. We are looking forward to his baptism this Saturday at 18:00 and you and Slla. Kelly are welcome to come.

Giada hasn't met with us for a couple weeks, but we hope to see her tomorrow. We have many other investigators that we hope to help start progressing now that the holidays have passed.

Samy is so dedicated. He was out of town, in Milan for work this last Sunday. Yet he flew back to attend church before returning to Milan. He now knows about the meetinghouse locator on the church website. He is set to receive the Priesthood this Sunday.

Telma is a less active, 16 year old that we jut met and are excited to work with. She is willing, but needs the support of the ward.

We have been able to work out our apartment that four sisters fit pretty well. They have done a great job at getting to know that ward and jumping in.

I am grateful for this this new year to learn and grow. I feel humbled to have the chance to have the sweet opportunity to serve and am discovering more each day to rely on the Lord. I just finished the Book of Mormon on Capo D'anno and I feel touched by it's counsel. It holds the teachings of Jesus Christ and leads to peace and lasting joy. I love sharing it.

Love you all and good luck in the new year.

Love,

Sorella Lovell