Ciao tutti!!
I
can't believe I'm already half way though my first transfer, its super
strange because its felt really short, but also really long at the same
time. I know I keep saying that, but its really a weird feeling and I
still haven't got used to it. Oh well.
So
this week, we didn't go anywhere super special, we just stayed here in
Genova, but we went bowling! 3 games and shoes for 5 Euros, now that's a bargain! I will attach some pictures of that, and just of some other
things from old pictures. If I send a duplicate, I'm sorry.
First
of all, holy cow!!!!!! The Dodgers would get really good as soon as I
leave...those bums. But I'm super excited about that! Especially because
one of the Anziani in our apartment is a big Giants fan. haha. USA
soccer is on fire!!! A 12 game winning streak???? That's nuts!!!! They
better keep this up, I want to see them go deep into the World Cup next
year. While we were bowling today, there was a soccer game on TV and I
may or may not have glanced at it a little bit. haha. I really do miss
watching soccer, and I've yet to play it here! We are trying to find
investigators that want to play so we can do some sport contacting,
yeah!!
So
this past week Anziano Erickson and I went on a scambio together, just
like the good old times!!! We were basically the blind leading the
blind. haha. Actually, it wasn't that bad. I surprisingly understood a
lot! We even taught a couple in the park, super awesome! We taught one
of our investigators who isn't really progressing and after that lesson,
Anziano Salmon and I decided to drop him, because he wasn't putting in
any effort really. But we've seen a lot of miracles this week, and when
we had the drop lesson with him, we watching "The Restoration" video
and the spirit was really strong. After we explained to him that unless
he starts putting in his own effort, we can't really help him. He then
told us that he knows its true, but he doesn't really want to leave his
church. He then told us that he will come to church on Sunday. Miracle!!!!!! We were so surprised!! I'm so excited and happy for him. He's so close.
Another
miracle this week. We went out to do some pass bys in Prà and one house
was abandoned, and the other (like always) had a different name on the
citofono. We suoned it anyway, and we found out that the family that we
were looking for, no longer lived there. So we asked the man if he was
interested in hearing our message and he said yes, but to come back in
30 min. So we did, and he immediately opened up, so we went up stairs.
His door was open and he invited us in. I GOT INTO MY FIRST HOUSE DOING
CASA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quick side note, just so you realize how
awesome this is, Anziano Salmon is about a year into his mission, and
this was only the 4th time he had gotten in doing casa. So we were
really excited, and right as we were about to start the lesson, his
sisters family came and he apologized to us, but said that we had to
go, but we could come back the next day, so we did. He opened up
immediately again and we found ourselves back at the same table. We taught
him the 1st half of the Plan of Salvation, and the lesson went amazing.
It was pretty much 90% in Spanish, but it was great. I then invited him
to be baptized and he said yes!!! However, we can't set a date yet,
because he's kinda under house arrest. Hopefully, he said, that it will
be cleared up in 2 weeks or so, so we should be able to baptize him next
transfer if all goes well. Anyway, this was a huge miracle because we
have been working so hard and not really seen any success, but this
really showed me just how much the Lord really is watching and helping
us. I'm still so grateful for this miracle.
Ok,
random facts time. So like I said last time, Italians are a funny
people. The funny little thing that a lot of Italians do here that I
want to share this week is "capisci Italiano?". So let me explain. We
will start talking to someone (in Italian) and about 5 min into the
conversation or so, they stop and ask us if we understand/speak Italian.
Sometimes I just want to slap them and say "WHAT???? Did you really
just ask me that? Of course I do, how do you think I've been talking to
you." I never say this, but I'm always very nice and patient with them. I
really do love the people here. They are so funny, it cracks me up. I
can always find a reason to smile here.
Ok,
so a few nights ago, I found out why this place is called the windy
city, because in the middle of the night we were all woken up by what
was pretty much a hurricane. All our doors and windows were slamming
closed and open (we've lost 2 glass sections on our doors to this). Not
only this, but it was absolutely pouring rain and there was some of the
loudest thunder that I had ever heard. It shook the house. And speaking
of our house, it was struck by lighting at least 3 or 4 times. So it was
a pretty crazy night, but then in the morning, it was like nothing had
happened. There wasn't a cloud in the sky, and the weather was perfect.
It was such a weird few hours. Oh well, gotta love it here!
So
just a few last things as I'm finishing up. Lizzy, you're awesome. I
love your letters and you are carrying on the Langlois name proudly. I
have had the same exact experiences here. No one gets my random quotes.
Oh well! Also, it may be hot at band camp, but be glad that there is no
humidity, because that is what kills you. I can personally attest to
that. Your show sounds like it is going to be amazing. That vanguard
show is incredible, and if you show is anything like that, you are going
to kill it in the GE category. Keep me updated on that.
Mom,
I know this is going to sound crazy, but could you find me a people
counter on amazon UK and send it to me? Its just one of those metal
things with a single clicker and every time you press it, the tally goes
up by one. I want one because I want to keep it in my pocket and count
how many people I talk to on my mission. I know it sounds silly, but I
would really like one.
I'm
really jealous of the garden, because I miss having free fresh fruits
and vegetables. When walking around the mountainy areas of Genova, I had
found wild berry plants, but they weren't really yet. I told Anziano
Salmon that we had to go back in a few weeks when they are ready. haha.
Also, that one Elder who was in the MTC with me, I'm pretty sure I
talked to him, because I found a group going there and I told them to
look for you if they were ever in TO.
Anyway,
as always, thank you so much for your love, support, and emails. I love
you all so much and I couldn't be happier to be here. I can't wait to
hear from you all again!
Anziano Langlois
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