I don't know how it's possible, but
this city is literally the city of miracles. It's crazy. Every day
brings at least one new miracle. It's so awesome! The Lord is definitely
hastening his work here in this part of Italy.
Miracle time!
We
have been working with this 9 year old boy in our branch here in
Ravenna for a while now and every time we bring up baptism his mom gets
really defensive and apprehensive. This past lesson we planned on
talking to him alone right after the lesson. He said the closing prayer
and then looked at us and said "I don't know why, but I feel that when I
get home, I will know what day I need to get baptized". It literally
shocked us that the spirit answered him that quickly and that clearly.
We talked about the spirit and how he testifies of truth and then we set
a baptismal date. He then went home and asked his dad for permission,
which his mother was really worried about, and the father said yes, but
he wants to push the date back a week or two. It was such an amazing
miracle to see how Heavenly Father answers all of his children, even a 9
year old boy in Ravenna, Italy.
We also had
some other amazing miracles this week. A random less active (that we
didn't even know existed) called us yesterday at lunch asking to meet
with us. Then on Sunday, a random man walked into church and after
talking to him, we found out that he was studying here in Ravenna, but
is from Khazikstan. He was an investigator there and he told us that
he's pretty sure he will be baptized soon. He found the church here in
Ravenna with the help of some of his friends from Idaho. It was such a
blessing to just have this amazing person walk into the church and find
you!
We also had a mostra in centro this
weekend with our members. It was a great success, especially with the
giovanni. We do not have a lot here in Ravenna, so the fact that we got
the phone numbers of 5 or 6 giovanni during these 3 days was a real
miracle.
Every day, I realize more and more why
the Lord sent me here to Ravenna. It is so amazing to think how
perfectly the Lord has guided my mission. It really is an honor to serve
Him.
Another miracle was the fact that
we got to go to Pavia this week to pick up my permesso, so I got to eat
lunch with the De Simone family again. It was the best. They are so
great. I love them so much. I love seeing them. I miss them a ton. On
the downside, that cost a lot of money, so we are pretty much broke
right now as we wait for our reimbursements to come in from the mission.
haha. Good thing its not my turn to pay for gas. haha
Sports time!
That's
crazy that the Giants are in the world series AGAIN. Holy cow!!!! They
are always good now a days. they are like the Yankees of olden times.
Well, keep me updated please.
That stinks that BYU football is a lost cause now, but soccer is still going strong! Yes!!! I love it!
I'm
excited to Skype you guys on Christmas. It will be cool to see everyone
there again like last year. Especially because there will be two new
faces.
Keep up the good work with the missionaries dad. Member help is key!! You're always a great example to me.
Band time!
That
sounds like an interesting show title. Sounds very BP. haha. OH well.
They got new uniforms? You will have to send me a picture sometime. I'm
curious what they look like. haha. Isn't that weird though that this is
the last year of going to marching band shows? You never thought it
would end did you? haha
Confession time!
OK dad. I know you tell me to study my language every day, but I have to
be honest. We literally have no time to do language study during the
day. We are always running around doing stuff. We are trying to SYL
more. It's kinda hard in the car. You feel like you're at home and you
kinda forget sometimes. haha. Whoops...but when I have time, I study my
language and I speak it every day during lessons so that's good
practice, right?
Thinking of Christmas, are
there any special things you guys want from Italy this Christmas? I'm
going to start getting gifts, so let me know.
I
love this work. I love being ZL. It's super busy and super fun. Scambi
for days!!! haha. We are always running around and I'm so tired at the
end of the day. I never have time for me. OH well, pazienza. haha
Well, I love you all so much and wish you all a happy and joyful week!
Anziano Langlois
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