Well, that's probably an interesting
title. So I bet you are all sitting on the edge of your seat to find out
what it means. Well, it means exactly what it looks like. This past
week, Pavia has been taken over by the evil floating puffballs of death.
Apparently this happens ever year, but this year its worse. So I'm not
sure exactly what it is, and neither do the Italians. They just say its
"pollen" but its not really. Unless the pollen is on steroids. Anyway,
this stuff just floats around ALL DAY and its EVERYWHERE!!! It literally looks like its snowing outside. Unfortunately, I've been a
little sick for the past week with a cold, and these puffballs are not
helping. When we go outside, I start coughing like crazy and Anz Parker,
who is a little allergic, starts sneezing, so we are just a mess
walking down the street. Now Anz Valencia is a little sick as well, so
this week has been kinda slow for both copie. We are still trying to go
out and do work, but some times we have to come back in early because we
are dying coughing or sneezing or what not. So that's always fun. Its
always hard to sit at home and do nothing as a missionary. You just
always have this guilt like you should be sucking it up and just going
out to do it, but when you're sick, you need to stay in and rest for a
bit, so you can get better.
Any who, despite our sickness, we've had some
miracles and some great times this past week. So as you guys know, this
past Thursday it was Primo Maggio (May 1st) which is Labor day here in
Italy. I don't remember if its the same in America. I honestly have
forgetting like everything about America. Anyway, its a holiday that
Italians love because they don't have to work and they usually eat BBQ.
We went over to a member's house and ate so. much. meat. I could have
sworn we were at Famous Dave's or Texas Roadhouse or something. First we
had giant, thick slabs (yes literally slabs) of bacon. Then we had some
really good ribs. There was so much meat on each one. Super good. Then
we had salsiccia (sausage more or less), and then steak. Oh goodness me.
So much meat but so much goodness. Then we had two types of cake for
dessert. I love Italy, and I can't wait for you guys to come and taste
some of this food. it's out of this world. But never fear! I'm bringing
back recipes and I'm learning how to make it too. I've mastered lasagna
more or less, so we'll see how it compares to the young women's. haha.
Then, speaking of food. Today, we are going to a member's house who is
from Sicilia, and a super good cook, to basically cook with him for 6
hours. Its going to be so much fun. I will learn a lot and bring home
lots of good recipes to make for you guys.
Next, miracle time. This week, we went out to a
member's house to visit them. The husband has recently gone less active,
so we've been trying to help him come back to the fold. The situation
between the husband and wife has been a little rocky recently, so we've
been praying for them and trying to unite them as a family. Every time
we go over, it gets better. And Monday, when we went, things we're
getting even better! Fratello Carbone still has some difficulties with
some things, so we are trying to work with him to help him. But coming
back from their house, we were running to catch the train, when all of a
sudden, this man drove up to us and asked us if we needed a ride. I
usually don't accept rides from random strangers, but this time, I felt
impressed to, so we did. His name was Mustafar, and he's from Morocco.
He loves helping people, and when he dropped us off at the station, he
asked us if we could come over some time to meet his family. We happily
agreed and exchanged numbers. It was such a crazy miracle, because he
said that he saw us running and something told him to get into his car
and come ask us for a ride, so he did! The Lord really does work in
mysterious ways sometimes, but I know that the Lord had him waiting
there at that exact moment, so we could meet him. We are going over to
see his family soon, we just need to set up a time. As dad always says,
"just another daily miracle".
So yeah, basically this is my week. A lot happened,
but not a lot at the same time. I hope I feel better. We are already
having a better week so far. We got two new investigators yesterday. One
is an engineer from cameroon and you can totally tell he's an engineer.
I know exactly how he thinks. Who knew math related so well to the
gospel! haha.
Anyway, to answer you're questions, When you send a
package, I'm really not sure who pays the customs. I think the mission
does and then we are suppose to pay it back with our own money. I still
need to figure that one out. But the customs haven't been terrible. I
think the most expensive was 40 euro. Bo...I really don't know because I
only see what you paid in dollars to send it. I'll figure it out.
As for Mother's day. We've secured a location, so
expect me to be on around 9 your time. I will go to the Google hang
first and try that, but we'll see what happens. As for Anz. Andersen's
picture on my account, that's too funny. I remember that. What a fun
kid. Love him. Miss those times with him.
I'm really jealous of Julia that she's down south. I
really want to go see down south. Every one tells us to go see it
because it's gorgeous. But I totally understand the beggar kid. We call
them "zingari" here or "gypsys". You have to watch out for them. I'm
pretty good at noticing their sneakiness, and I'm always paying
attention, so don't worry. Nothing stolen yet. haha.
There is no problem trying to open the pictures you
send. And the videos I can open, but I usually don't have headphones so I
can't hear them. But I can see them.
Speaking
of Anz. Walker, one of our awesome sorelle here, Sorella Baer, from
Alpine, (Maybe the other elder knows her) saw him at consiglio and
apparently Anz Walker was telling her about how much fun we had together
and how much he misses me. Oh man, Anz Walker, what a goofball. I love
that kid. I hope I see him soon. Probably at transfers, but we'll see.
Man, I miss all of my previous comps. They were all so much fun! I loved
being around them and I miss them all. But speaking of transfers, those
are next week already. I know right!!! That's crazy. This transfer has
flown by. I hit my year mark next transfer. Crazy....I think I'll be
staying, but we'll see what happens.
Now onto sports. Both Anz. Valencia and I knew
before it happened that BYU would lose to Stanford. They pulled a
typical BYU. Lose to the team that they have beaten every other time
during the season. *sigh*....oh well. Life moves on. As for the
Kings....GO KINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!! Man, I wish I had
brought my Kings shirt here. I want to rep my pride. Also pumped that
the Clippers are doing well. I hope they don't crash and burn also.
Dodgers, well...at least we're not in last. haha
I'm so sorry to hear about your arms dad. That
sounds terrible. I hope they heal soon. And good luck on your talk.
Let's hope you don't become the next Joel Bryan with the Santa Claus
incident. hahaha. I'd love to read it if you want to send it.
Well, I love you all and I hope you are all doing
well. I wish you the best for this week. I'm going to try and send pics,
so we'll see what happens.
Statemi bene!
Anziano Langlois
PS. Pics didn't come this time...again. Sorry!
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