Well that is just fantastic
news that Clara and Andy are having a kid. I'm even more pumped that I will actually be
there. My fear was that they'd have one before I got back. I'm sure you all had
some great fun for me at the Bees game. Things here have been funny at least in
our apartment. Since Italy has been playing the noise level from all the
screaming fans is just ridiculous. Streets are deserted on game days and
members are devastated when they play on Sunday haha.
Thanks for all the pictures it's great to see everyone. They're all getting
so big. Hopefully I can still beat up on some of them when I get back. This last
week has been going fairly well. We are struggling just a bit to get lessons
because of cancellations and what no,t but were working through them. We had a
bit of a setback with Ivano last Saturday. We had taught him Word of Wisdom on
Wednesday and he was good with everything but cafe (coffee). Even with cafe (coffee) he didn't
drink it often but he was a bit confused about it. Saturday when we saw him
again he had drank once I think but he recommitted himself to abstaining. After
the "follow up" we taught him the Law of Chastity which was the setback. His
wife basically just left him and peaced out. Right now though he has a
girlfriend whom he "loves". He basically told us that..."well we're are basically
married. The only thing stopping us is that I'm not divorced yet". We explained
that even if they love each other that it's a commandment from God. He didn't
really seem to get the entire importance. He still came to church on Sunday but
he told his member friend that he thought we were mad at him. Disappointed yes,
but not mad. So we will be working with that. By the way his leg is infected
because it got cut by a palm tree?...don't know how that happened.
Twum is coming along slowly but steadily. We are still doing the
translating and all that. He's great though. It's really hard to get to know him
though because with translating we can't over explain things or it just goes out
the other ear. The other African brothers are doing great and really helping us
out with him. Deborah and Danielle the Italian couple I talked about are doing
ok. We haven't seen them for a little bit because they had to reschedule with
us. We taught the Plan of Salvation in our last visit and it went great! They
understood it really well and felt super good about that fact that they could
have an eternal family. They really understand, too, how this message can bless
their family in the next life but also now. We are going to invite them to
baptism tonight so that'll be fun. They haven't been to church yet and don't
read a lot but we are gonna get them on board soon.
Felice, the non member husband of Edith accepted a baptismal date last
night! They have a super cute little 3 year old girl. He's super cool and nice,
likes to complain about stuff, but is coming along just great! I actually wasn't
there because I was on scambio with Anz. Frustaci. We had a fun time yesterday
finding people all day. It was cool getting to learn and teach together. We got
to talk a little about the MTC, Modena and other stuff. I definitely think he's one of
my favorite missionaries in my group. He's been bugging me all week about
planning some California trip after the mission. Anyways it was a really fun
scambio. I learned that I need to stop worrying so much about things. I've
turned into quite the worrier these last 6 months. I think it's because I
realize I have so much I need to accomplish and I'm running out of time.
I will definitely take your assignment on Dad. You need to promise that you
will follow up on it so I don't forget. I'm really excited to do it because I
feel like I never have time to reflect any more. I will make time though.
Anyways I love you guys a lot. Sorry if the email isn't super full of my
usual...excitement...I just ate a bunch of plum cakes and I feel sick.
Love you all
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