Well, in case you were wondering, I'm
not really in San Francisco, but I did just get back from Ancona which
is basically an Italian and smaller version of it. This week has been
crazy for me. On Monday
morning, we drove down to Rimini for district meeting and then I went
down to Pesaro with Anz Orso for a super fun scambio. Then the next
morning, Anz Polson came and picked me up and we headed down to Ancona
for their district meeting, followed by a blitz with the Anz down there.
I was with Anz Pugsley. He's a cool guy. For lunch in Ancona we went to
this place with giro pizza, which means that they just keep bringing it
out until you tell them to stop. For 10 euro, it was payed off in a
matter of a few pizzas. They brought out all different kinds and it was
super good. they were kinda getting mad because we kept asking for more
pizza. haha.
Later that night, me and Pugsley
basically got taught by this African preacher. That was pretty fun. He
knew his bible very well and he was very excited about it. However, he
didn't want to accept the Book of Mormon, even after I used the bible to
prove it. Oh well, you can't win all of them. You were right dad. It's
really important to know your bible. It really comes in handy sometimes.
Especially with Africans who love their bible and are skeptical of
anything else.
Funny story. Today we went down
to the "docks" in Ancona and it reminded me so much of Northern
California. It was beautiful. of course I had to climb on rocks and
almost get splashed by the waves. haha. Too much fun. But then this
random half naked old guy sun tanning started talking to me and when he
found out I was from California, he got super excited and told me that
we had to exchange emails. I did. Totally worth it. haha. I love
Italians.
As for miracles this week, we set
three baptismal dates!!! WHOO WHOO!!!!! If all goes well, we will have 6
baptisms in Dicembre. We are super pumped. We have been working so hard
non stop and we are happy to finally see the fruits of our efforts.
On Sunday,
we had to travel to Rimini to meet with our high councilman. We took
the train and we had some great success talking to people on the way
there and back. On the way back, we saw this couple that was very
confused running around looking for their train to Ravenna. We helped
them find the train and with their bags and we decided to sit next to
them. They were a couple from Taranto and they were very happy to see
giovani that were out doing good in the world and that spoke Italian. We
talked to them the whole train ride and invited them to talk with the
missionaries down in Taranto. We then helped them carry their bags to
their hotel. They were very impressed by our willingness to help and we
left them with a Restoration pamphlet to read on their trip. As we were
leaving the train though, I noticed that a man was reading a book
called "come leggere il vangelo e non perdere la fede" (how to read the
gospel and not lose faith). Since I did not have the opportunity to talk
to him during the trip, as we pulled into the station in Ravenna, I
took my chance. He had been listening to our conversation with the
couple from Taranto and was interested to learn more. We exchanged
numbers and will be meeting with each other soon. Our President is
really trying to get us to be more diligent on train finding which is
hard for us because we rarely take trains, but when we do, we try our
best. It's so awkward sometimes!!! haha. But that's the way missionary
work it. We are awkward people!
Well, I'm sad to hear that we lost the game, but I'm jealous that you guys got to go. I miss going to soccer games.
As always, you guys are great missionaries and I love it! Every member needs to be like you guys!
That's
crazy that Matt is finishing his mission. That must mean that Sam
Cooley is getting pretty close too. I can't believe how fast time is
flying by. Before we know it, it will be Christmas skyping time. Crazy!!
Lizzy,
keep working on your college apps. I know they seem hard, but its worth
it. BYU is the best!!!! As you know, I didn't want to go. But after I
spent a year there, I can't see myself anywhere else. It is truly a
unique atmosphere and I love it. Do the best you can on your apps and
the Lord will do the rest. I know he's got a plan for you. So don't
worry about it. Just do it! haha
Well, like
always, I'm really bad at sending pictures. I promise that I'm taking
them! My camera battery must be dying because it doesn't last anywhere
near as long as it used to. Oh well.
Buona settimana a tutti e spero che sia piena di gioia e felicità!!!
Anziano Langlois
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