It seems like I havent really been in Pisa this week as I have had done two scambios and only been in Pisa for Part of Friday, Saturday and Sunday but the few days were jammed backed and rocking. On saturday,
Sorella Bennett and I decided we wanted to serve our GANS, so we
planned a classic alley favorite, "Breakfast for Dinner". We made
scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, and pancakes. It was a hit and my pancakes
speak for themselves. We did a spiritual thought about the Motto della
Libertà and acted out the title of liberty. I absolutely love all our
GANS members and think the world of them. I also feel like they are the
future of the church in Italy so that is where our focus should be!
To celebrate the 24th of July, my companion thought I
had forgotten but I am just sly, I made a fort and set up a "park the
wagon in" movie. We watched Legacy in our "tent" and even rocked the
bonnets. Sorella Bennett thinks I am nuts but she doesnt grasp that
Alley's dont do anything slight or little. But in my personal studies I
focused on the one thing that changed the lives of so many: The Book of
Mormon. I literally cannot imagine the humility of the pioneers to
accept the BoM and the Prophet Joseph Smith and then put everything up
for sacrifice to follow into an unknown future. That is power, that is
the power of the Spirit. Having ancestors from both sides been some of
the originals who left EVERYTHING for the gospel I feel so grateful. So
little. So much less than these spiritual giants. They are among the
very elect and I hope that I am doing them proud in my little spot in
Italy.
This week has involved more finding and tracting.
Even in the blazing heat and in the rain I can honestly say I think I
will miss it. Stopping every person in my way on the street and
immediately talking about our beliefs JUST FEELS GOOD. It just feels
good to have an excuse to stop everyone and remind them that they have a
Heavenly Father who loves them. Are they always pleased? di solito, no.
But at least, I did my part. I am going to miss those rare moments when
it rings true to someone and they listen intently. I am going to miss
those moments when they thank me and then go on their way again. I am
even going to miss being said no to. Weird.
Miracle: I stopped a man on the street who was
walking with his son. I immediately started talking about my family and
how we can be eternal. I asked him if it would be important to him to
KNOW with certainty that his family will last longer than death. He said
yes. Than I asked for his number so we could teach him. He said yes.
Then I just stared at him. What? Did you just say yes? ((We spend a lot
of time at zone trainings learning about how to approach someone and get
a number and little time on what happens when they actually do.......))
HUGE MIRACLE. Bad part, this happened on a scambio in another area so I
probably wont ever see him again but huge miracle to be reminded that
HEARTS ARE PREPARED!!!
Vi amo tutti and just know that I am not coming home until I am dead tired or have died trying.
Sorella Alley
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of the week: In a fit of frustration Sorella Bennet yells "F-E- Double
hockey sticks!" She is just really confused on how to speak, or curse in
any language nowadays.
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