April 10, 2013 Update

Dear everyone,

So my head is a little foggy as I write this, but considering that I woke with a temperature of 101.6, I'm feeling pretty good for being out of bed. I realize that I've been a little to excited about the warmer weather the past few days and went without a scarf. Colpa d'aria, (ie. the Italian belief that cold air on the back of your neck will make you sick), gets you everytime. I received a blessing from the Elders this morning and am doing much better, so here's hoping. One thing that I have learned in my mission is that, while there may be moments when you shake your head at the Elders, there are miracles that come from Priesthood blessings. Nevertheless, this email will be a little short.

General Conference is always such a special experience. We returned to good old Rome 1 Saturday afternoon at 6pm for the Saturday morning session and then Sunday in the evening to watch the Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning session. I especially enjoyed Pres. Uchtdorf's talk. There are so many people here who can get caught up in the dark. We know it exists, yet we know there is light and choose that's where we want to be. Oh, and S.lla Pace's pie experience was amazing as she saved our Torta Napolitana.

I hope that all of you had the chance to listen to conference and look at how to apply it in your life. Do you realize how lucky we are to have a modern living prophet?!? 

Love you all,

Erica