I love reading emails from you all, thank you! This morning I was talking with Sorella Stevenson, and we were talking about how getting to hear from our family is just as exciting if not more exciting than anything else we get to do on pdays, except for maybe finding new investigaters. Joe I am glad you liked the tie, and emma the card. Mom I still have not figured out how you managed to become the amazing missionary you are without the training that it has taken for me to finally understand. We have a mother in the ward here who is like you, and we rant and rave about her all the time. The members make all the difference in the work, that is where the long lasting miracles happen. Dad, I hope you are finding some good things to listen to with all of your traveling and also I still need omi and papas address if it is possible. Thanks.
Speaking of Miracles, maybe I could mention a little about the work that is happening here in Sicily. Tuesday I learned a very important lesson. We went to pass by a ladies home named Lucy, where the sisters before had left her a Book of Mormon and she said she would read it. However, when we got there she was telling us how she has been busy, and how in the end it is just another book, it might be a good book like those by C.S. Lewis, but basically she was telling us that we were wasting our time. It was one of the first times so far in the mission where I really just felt kind of icky. We talked about some verses in the bible like John 10:16 and a few others where it make references to the apostacy and the Book of Mormon, but as we know you can not convince anyone, and we all interpret things in our own way. Not knowing what else to do I decided to just bear my testimony. I told her how I was raised in a family with these beliefs, that I am grateful for the time I was able to spend with my family, praying, spending time togetherm and reading from the scriptures, both the Bible and the Book of Mormon, and that I know that all of these things have brought me closer to Christ. It was crazy, but the whole feeling in the room changes, and instead of being defensive she started to tear up and said "I know that what you are saying is true, because you can see it in your face, and I can feel it, and I know you are being sincere." It was really neat, I hardly understood what happend and was even more shocked when she asked if we can come back again and if she can invite a friend. I have absolutely no idea what will happen, or if she will read, but I was also reminded of what I know, and how important our testimonies are. It is normal for people to tell us what they think, and to have different opinions, but it is so amazing that we have testimonies that we own, things that we know, and that when we share them and use them the spirit is there to back us up and we grow as well. If you are wondering what you can do to help someone this week, maybe you can share with them the precious knowlege that you have, it's fun I promise, and will bring you a smile as well.
Speaking of smiles, we had Elder Kerr of the 70s with us this week for zone conference, and it was so neat to watch him and learn from him, his smile ate up his whole face. This transfer we have a huge group of missionaries giong home and they all shared their testimonies, and he just smiled. He talked to us alot about the importance of sharing experiences, especially in our journal writing, and then he spoke about the Book of Mormon and how we can put it to better use. Id have to say that one of the funnest and most edifying parts of the conference was getting to hear about the experiences of others.
Well I am sitting next to the door that is wide open and it is freezing outside so I think I am going to get working on my presidents letter. The weather in general this week as been crazy. One second the sun is shining and people are out an smiling and then you blink and the sky is gray and it is pouring rain and cars are splashing you with water, and then by the time you pull out your umbrella is has stopped. Anyways I love you all, sorry I wrote this email a little backwards, but do me a favor and try and share your testimony at least once in sometime before the end of this month, you won't regret it!
Toodles,
Sorella Robb
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Rain, Sun, Wind... Ragusas got it all
Momma Mia, sounds like everyone has had there fill of excitement this last week! Stake conference is always an exciting time, our member here are getting excited for their District Conference (since Sicily still does not have a stake), and Bari's was quite exciting a couple months ago. But it's so interesting how every area has needs of different talents, and different personalities, and different opportunities for growth. Mom and Dad, you are both wonderful people and I love you, best of luck! No but really what an incredible opporunity you all have even as a family to grow. I look forward to hearing about your experiences and the miracles that take place. And yay for prayer and scripture study, they will no doubt be your best friends! Joe congradulations on your meet, sounds like those gangley, long legs of yours are treating you well as you put them to work. Emma dear, did you by chance get the package I sent you?
As for Ragusa, it is a change, and it changes on us every minute but I love it. We will go from having a beautiful sun shiney day, where you see beautiful white clouds right above your head moving incredibly fast, and next thing you know it is pouring rain, and rivers are rushing down the streets. Our branch president is wonderful! He is from Napoli and loves to joke, but also when he teaches brings an incredible spirit that really reaches out to the needs of the people. Sunday we went over to their house for Pranzo(lunch which is really like our 3 meals put together) and we went with Sorella Lewis and her parents who were here picking her up. It was fun getting to translate with them and hear all their experiences and share cultures. He then told us that everything we had just eat (a full plate of lasagna, two large pieces of meat, a salad, fruit, and then a nutella cake roll thing) would only be the first plate in Napoli. Thank goodness we are not in Napoli, and boy am I gratefull for all the hills we have here.
As far as work goes, we are looking alot, and talking to a lot of people. Our members are also so very helpful and it has be neat getting to do lessons with them and brainstorm together what we can do to put our testimonies together and share our joy with others. Ill have to update you next week on how its going.
Friday we go to Catania for a multi Zone conference with Anziano Kerr from the 70s. There seem to be suprises around every corner, special conferences, a relative of one of our members, 400 stairs that we get to walk up to get home, fresh ricotta, and so many amazing scriptures that miraculously seem to answer the concerns of the needs and the people!
Just a couple things for you all, our Branch is already getting excited about Thanksgiving and have asked that we write home for recipes, so if you have something you like, please send it this way. Also, I have a new address for the apartment here in Ragusa (there is always the Catania address as well)
via M Buonarroti 201
97100 Ragusa
Italia
Well I have to run and go help clean a member's storage, but happy fall! Hope you are all finding yourselves well as they would say in Italian.
Tanto Affetto,
Sorella Robb
As for Ragusa, it is a change, and it changes on us every minute but I love it. We will go from having a beautiful sun shiney day, where you see beautiful white clouds right above your head moving incredibly fast, and next thing you know it is pouring rain, and rivers are rushing down the streets. Our branch president is wonderful! He is from Napoli and loves to joke, but also when he teaches brings an incredible spirit that really reaches out to the needs of the people. Sunday we went over to their house for Pranzo(lunch which is really like our 3 meals put together) and we went with Sorella Lewis and her parents who were here picking her up. It was fun getting to translate with them and hear all their experiences and share cultures. He then told us that everything we had just eat (a full plate of lasagna, two large pieces of meat, a salad, fruit, and then a nutella cake roll thing) would only be the first plate in Napoli. Thank goodness we are not in Napoli, and boy am I gratefull for all the hills we have here.
As far as work goes, we are looking alot, and talking to a lot of people. Our members are also so very helpful and it has be neat getting to do lessons with them and brainstorm together what we can do to put our testimonies together and share our joy with others. Ill have to update you next week on how its going.
Friday we go to Catania for a multi Zone conference with Anziano Kerr from the 70s. There seem to be suprises around every corner, special conferences, a relative of one of our members, 400 stairs that we get to walk up to get home, fresh ricotta, and so many amazing scriptures that miraculously seem to answer the concerns of the needs and the people!
Just a couple things for you all, our Branch is already getting excited about Thanksgiving and have asked that we write home for recipes, so if you have something you like, please send it this way. Also, I have a new address for the apartment here in Ragusa (there is always the Catania address as well)
via M Buonarroti 201
97100 Ragusa
Italia
Well I have to run and go help clean a member's storage, but happy fall! Hope you are all finding yourselves well as they would say in Italian.
Tanto Affetto,
Sorella Robb
Its true, I have left the puglia and entered sicily!
How is it that you all aready knew? Maybe it is just because we are close like that. I'd have to say that this last week was one of the best weeks, but also one of the most difficults weeks as well. Thursday night we recieved that terrifying phone call from president, the one that means that everything is about to change, but you don't know how. We were running behind a little bit trying to catch a train, and with the call, the tardiness, and i guess maybe the adrenaline rush we managed to catch the train going in the wrong direction.
Anyways, I am now in Ragusa which is down in the hills of Sicily, that is to say the city is a hill. Its is ancient, historic, filled with thousands of darling old people, and a very heavy accent mixed with a lot of dialect. My companion Sorella Stevenson is great, she is in her 2nd transfer (shes been here six weeks is all) but had studied the language for 2 and a half years before the mission and is really doing very well. The only thing is that she is a lot like me. President told me before that she is very quiet, so it is a good thing that I am so outgoing. I still have not figured out if he was saying that as a joke or not, but I am excited to get to work with her and to be pushed in my courage.
Leaving Bari was a lot more difficult than I thought. Saying bye I never thought would be such a big deal. One of our investigaters had a breakdown, and saying farewell to some of the members who I have gotten to work with and grown to love was not easy. There were so many miracles that happened thanks to their help I will never forget them, nor do I worry about the work that I left because I know it is all in great hands. Sunday night the members helped us get all of my luggage in the car and then we went to the bus station where myself and two of the elders were waved off by members. It was pretty intense. We then hopped on the bus that we took that drove us through the night to Catania. When we arrived president picked us up, took us to eat waffles at the mission home, and Then all of us who were transfered were taken to the station to catch our trains.
You want to know what is really crazy is that today is October 28th! Nine months from when I entered the MtC, which also means that I am half way through! The learning never stops, the miracles are always baffling, and the work is never ending but so much fun! I could not imagine my life without all the things that I have learned, the tears that we have shared with those who are struggling, the people who have changed me, the testimony that I have gained of the restoration, and the constant reminders that Heavenly Father answers our Prayers. Sorella Lewis who is the sister that just left to go home from here did some amazing work with the members and they are so excited about the work and I can't wait.
Well Joseph Robb, happy Birthday! and good luck with Tennis this weekend (ps are you playing singles or doubles?). Emma I sent you a package so it should be headed your way! Mom hang in there, and know that everything you do strengthens not just those there. One of the members in Bari thanked me for the work I had done, but he more imporant than anything is that I need to pass it on and thank you and Dad because of how you raised me. And I must admit it is 100 % true, so thank you! Well I hope you all have an amazing week and a happy halloween! Love you all
Sorella Robb
Anyways, I am now in Ragusa which is down in the hills of Sicily, that is to say the city is a hill. Its is ancient, historic, filled with thousands of darling old people, and a very heavy accent mixed with a lot of dialect. My companion Sorella Stevenson is great, she is in her 2nd transfer (shes been here six weeks is all) but had studied the language for 2 and a half years before the mission and is really doing very well. The only thing is that she is a lot like me. President told me before that she is very quiet, so it is a good thing that I am so outgoing. I still have not figured out if he was saying that as a joke or not, but I am excited to get to work with her and to be pushed in my courage.
Leaving Bari was a lot more difficult than I thought. Saying bye I never thought would be such a big deal. One of our investigaters had a breakdown, and saying farewell to some of the members who I have gotten to work with and grown to love was not easy. There were so many miracles that happened thanks to their help I will never forget them, nor do I worry about the work that I left because I know it is all in great hands. Sunday night the members helped us get all of my luggage in the car and then we went to the bus station where myself and two of the elders were waved off by members. It was pretty intense. We then hopped on the bus that we took that drove us through the night to Catania. When we arrived president picked us up, took us to eat waffles at the mission home, and Then all of us who were transfered were taken to the station to catch our trains.
You want to know what is really crazy is that today is October 28th! Nine months from when I entered the MtC, which also means that I am half way through! The learning never stops, the miracles are always baffling, and the work is never ending but so much fun! I could not imagine my life without all the things that I have learned, the tears that we have shared with those who are struggling, the people who have changed me, the testimony that I have gained of the restoration, and the constant reminders that Heavenly Father answers our Prayers. Sorella Lewis who is the sister that just left to go home from here did some amazing work with the members and they are so excited about the work and I can't wait.
Well Joseph Robb, happy Birthday! and good luck with Tennis this weekend (ps are you playing singles or doubles?). Emma I sent you a package so it should be headed your way! Mom hang in there, and know that everything you do strengthens not just those there. One of the members in Bari thanked me for the work I had done, but he more imporant than anything is that I need to pass it on and thank you and Dad because of how you raised me. And I must admit it is 100 % true, so thank you! Well I hope you all have an amazing week and a happy halloween! Love you all
Sorella Robb
Emma I love you!
Okay, mom and Lindsey, I am going to apologize right now because once again we are left without time to write and I thought that maybe this week I should try and write a little something for everyone. Emma guess what? You are never going to believe who I met this week! I met your twin, and she is Italian! Her name is Gretta. We were over at Benito's house visiting him when his grandaughter walked in and he said, she is turning 10 on October 25th, and I said No WAy that's my little sisters birthday! So do not worry we took a picture together and I will send it to you!
Everything is changing her in Bari and it is so fun! The work and the weather is just insane. Last monday we had one of the hotest days of the year, and then it was followed up by Tuesday that was wintercoat and gloves cold. As far as our work goes we had 5 people that made progress this last week, which may not sound like such a big deal, but for us it was. Francesca who is that hoot who own the store that is open on Sundays and so cant come to church is selling her store! Franco, Margherita, and Tomaso came for Leo Juans baptism and loved it and after ward went over for a family night with one of our fantastic widowed members and it went so well, and they really want to gain a testimony. One of my favorite parts was a phone call that we recieved Monday night. We have been going out to conversano a little city not to far to visit a family with 7 kids! and the youngest daughter who is 11 called me and said, "sorella robb, I was talking to my mom, and we both agreed, and she said I can get baptised on Sunday!" We were very excited for her, unfortunately Sunday is probably a little to soon still, but her excitement was incredible and it is going to be such a blessing for her family as well. Her mom mentioned how she did not know how to explain it, but that ever since we began going over there home environment has changed. It is just so amazing getting to she the joy that enters peolpes lives as they begin to understand Heavenly Father's love for them.
Now for the sad news, transfer calls come tomorrow and there is a chance I will be leaving, which I am not ready for, so we will see what happens, and I am so greatful for President Taranto who always seems to know our needs and not just our wants. So next week I will let you know if anything has changed.
Well Emma I hope you have a fantastic, Amazing 10th birthday, that is pretty crazy that in 10 years you will be 20, but do you know whats even scarier, I will be 32! Happy Recovery! I love you and always love to hear from you. Happy End of Daylight Savings! I love you all!!!
Sorella Robb
Everything is changing her in Bari and it is so fun! The work and the weather is just insane. Last monday we had one of the hotest days of the year, and then it was followed up by Tuesday that was wintercoat and gloves cold. As far as our work goes we had 5 people that made progress this last week, which may not sound like such a big deal, but for us it was. Francesca who is that hoot who own the store that is open on Sundays and so cant come to church is selling her store! Franco, Margherita, and Tomaso came for Leo Juans baptism and loved it and after ward went over for a family night with one of our fantastic widowed members and it went so well, and they really want to gain a testimony. One of my favorite parts was a phone call that we recieved Monday night. We have been going out to conversano a little city not to far to visit a family with 7 kids! and the youngest daughter who is 11 called me and said, "sorella robb, I was talking to my mom, and we both agreed, and she said I can get baptised on Sunday!" We were very excited for her, unfortunately Sunday is probably a little to soon still, but her excitement was incredible and it is going to be such a blessing for her family as well. Her mom mentioned how she did not know how to explain it, but that ever since we began going over there home environment has changed. It is just so amazing getting to she the joy that enters peolpes lives as they begin to understand Heavenly Father's love for them.
Now for the sad news, transfer calls come tomorrow and there is a chance I will be leaving, which I am not ready for, so we will see what happens, and I am so greatful for President Taranto who always seems to know our needs and not just our wants. So next week I will let you know if anything has changed.
Well Emma I hope you have a fantastic, Amazing 10th birthday, that is pretty crazy that in 10 years you will be 20, but do you know whats even scarier, I will be 32! Happy Recovery! I love you and always love to hear from you. Happy End of Daylight Savings! I love you all!!!
Sorella Robb
Monday, October 12, 2009
Conferenze
Ciao Famiglia!
Emma Dear I love you, I am so proud of how brave and how strong you are, plus now you will always have a really cool story to share and will never forget your 10th birthday! And joe, critter and sam, thanks for the letter I absolutely loved it. Mom you must have been inspired because I received that today instead of an email. I hope your morning was not too stressful, I almost went in to shock just reading about it, I cant imagine how you might have felt. Joseph have patience and especially right now just try and have good clean fun. Critter I am excited to hear more about your basketball things, and Emma, I loved what you wrote! I can not believe you write so well, are you sure mom did not write that for you? or maybe it was misty, did misty write that?
As for my week, it does not seem to have been quite as action packed as yours, but it was interesting, and uplifting and there were many lessons learned. Friday we had a zone conference, and then Saturday and Sunday were general conference so were very well feed spiritually this week. I really enjoyed the talks of Elder Bednar and Elder Uchtdorf. How Elder Uchtdorf mentioned that God really does not have need of our prayers but we have need of talking with Him (or something along those lines, but stated a lot better), I really liked and thought about. Right now we are still working with Franco and Margheritta who have a 26 year old son who is slow, and the other day she mentioned how she loves when she is with us, because she forgets about her problems, and feels good, and yet because she is not happy other times she says she does not feel like praying. I have such a strong testimony of prayer though, because I know that it helps us so much more to understand, accept and enjoy what we have. We can develope a relationship with our Heavenly Father who does love us, and when we ask Him, he is more than willing to help us out.
Speaking of Helping us out we had quite the experience monday morning, for which I am slightly embarassed and very greatful. WE were sitting down in the basement of the church for our District meeting with all of the missionaries in our ward. Anziano Dicataldo was giving a wonderful lesson on personal inspiration and Elder Nelsons talk when I felt that maybe we should go upstairs. Usually there is someone working in the church in the morning doing yardwork etc. so I rationalized and decided that I was being silly. My companion then said something and we both dimissed it. Anyways, we finished up our lesson and went upstairs to find the church torn apart. Fast offering envelopes were all over, there were keys on the ground, and the cabinet where I keep my viola was opened as well. We went to the front door to see what was going on, where we found the bishop on the otherside with a stranger. Not having know that this person had been in the church already, the bishop did not really react when this person quickly ran away. Anyways the story is, that during this lesson of inspiration, all of us missionaries were being prompted to do something and ignored it. In the meantime a man broke into the church and searched for money which of course was nowhere to be found. Also, by some miracle the bishop happened to enter right at the perfect time when this man was leaving and knew that something was wrong. Moral of the story is that when we receive promptings, no matter how silly they seem we should follow them. The other thing is that Heavenly Father is patient becuase even after I told my companion the other day that I felt I needed to take my viola out of the church she said, dont worry about it so i didnt, and then 3 days later this happened. My viola cas was out and opened, I honestly do not understand why, but the robber did not take it, and I learned a great lesson.
Well our time is out, I have to run. LIndsey I did get your email, thank you. I kind of thought that might be the case with elle, how exciting! Hope everyone is enjoying October. Happy Birthday grandpa Jarman, and Robyn Barrow thanks for the email, it is always nice to hear from my beloved New Mexicans!
Love ALways, that is to say I love you all Dearly,
Sorella Robb
Emma Dear I love you, I am so proud of how brave and how strong you are, plus now you will always have a really cool story to share and will never forget your 10th birthday! And joe, critter and sam, thanks for the letter I absolutely loved it. Mom you must have been inspired because I received that today instead of an email. I hope your morning was not too stressful, I almost went in to shock just reading about it, I cant imagine how you might have felt. Joseph have patience and especially right now just try and have good clean fun. Critter I am excited to hear more about your basketball things, and Emma, I loved what you wrote! I can not believe you write so well, are you sure mom did not write that for you? or maybe it was misty, did misty write that?
As for my week, it does not seem to have been quite as action packed as yours, but it was interesting, and uplifting and there were many lessons learned. Friday we had a zone conference, and then Saturday and Sunday were general conference so were very well feed spiritually this week. I really enjoyed the talks of Elder Bednar and Elder Uchtdorf. How Elder Uchtdorf mentioned that God really does not have need of our prayers but we have need of talking with Him (or something along those lines, but stated a lot better), I really liked and thought about. Right now we are still working with Franco and Margheritta who have a 26 year old son who is slow, and the other day she mentioned how she loves when she is with us, because she forgets about her problems, and feels good, and yet because she is not happy other times she says she does not feel like praying. I have such a strong testimony of prayer though, because I know that it helps us so much more to understand, accept and enjoy what we have. We can develope a relationship with our Heavenly Father who does love us, and when we ask Him, he is more than willing to help us out.
Speaking of Helping us out we had quite the experience monday morning, for which I am slightly embarassed and very greatful. WE were sitting down in the basement of the church for our District meeting with all of the missionaries in our ward. Anziano Dicataldo was giving a wonderful lesson on personal inspiration and Elder Nelsons talk when I felt that maybe we should go upstairs. Usually there is someone working in the church in the morning doing yardwork etc. so I rationalized and decided that I was being silly. My companion then said something and we both dimissed it. Anyways, we finished up our lesson and went upstairs to find the church torn apart. Fast offering envelopes were all over, there were keys on the ground, and the cabinet where I keep my viola was opened as well. We went to the front door to see what was going on, where we found the bishop on the otherside with a stranger. Not having know that this person had been in the church already, the bishop did not really react when this person quickly ran away. Anyways the story is, that during this lesson of inspiration, all of us missionaries were being prompted to do something and ignored it. In the meantime a man broke into the church and searched for money which of course was nowhere to be found. Also, by some miracle the bishop happened to enter right at the perfect time when this man was leaving and knew that something was wrong. Moral of the story is that when we receive promptings, no matter how silly they seem we should follow them. The other thing is that Heavenly Father is patient becuase even after I told my companion the other day that I felt I needed to take my viola out of the church she said, dont worry about it so i didnt, and then 3 days later this happened. My viola cas was out and opened, I honestly do not understand why, but the robber did not take it, and I learned a great lesson.
Well our time is out, I have to run. LIndsey I did get your email, thank you. I kind of thought that might be the case with elle, how exciting! Hope everyone is enjoying October. Happy Birthday grandpa Jarman, and Robyn Barrow thanks for the email, it is always nice to hear from my beloved New Mexicans!
Love ALways, that is to say I love you all Dearly,
Sorella Robb
Yay for General Conference
Hello Friends!
I dont know if you realize it but this weekend is conference, which is pretty much as exciting as Christmas. We have been running around telling people about how there is a living prophet and they can come and listen to him this week. It's kind of a big deal and I so excited! Last time we were able to listen in english, but if we have investigaters come maybe we will listen in Italian.
This week was exciting, and we had five people who made progress which is a lot more than when I started and it is so exciting getting to watch people grow. I know I talked about Piera and Valentina before, the two girls who want to get baptized but can't yet, but we had a great lesson with them this week and they have stopped smoking! We talked about prayer, about stratggies to avoid the temptation, and then in order to understand their struggles Sorella Wendorf and I decided we will not eat chocolate, seeing as how others offer it to us all the time, it is kind of like the temptation they face. Anyways today we received a call from them and they said that they are not even the slightest bit tempted anymore!!!! Other news is that the members here are continuing to impress us. We had an activity saturday and the people we brought were surrounded by friends and others who have been helping us in the lessons. I am also working on my soccer skills, but they are not going anywhere very fast, and yet the italians are impressed I think because girls here just do not play.
Sam I am sad you are forgetting my face, but I forgive you. I will try and send you some pictures soon. I love you all. Lindsey have fun in California, I am sending a package for Omi to you because i still do not have her address. Mom I probably can not carry around a capri sun bag, but you can save it for me when I get home ;) Joe and Critter you should try and really understand what it is that you are reading, it will come in super handy on the mission, I sure wish I had done more.
Well I've got to run, but I will write you again next week. Happy Conference and enjoy the sticky buns, they do not exist here!
sorella Robb
I dont know if you realize it but this weekend is conference, which is pretty much as exciting as Christmas. We have been running around telling people about how there is a living prophet and they can come and listen to him this week. It's kind of a big deal and I so excited! Last time we were able to listen in english, but if we have investigaters come maybe we will listen in Italian.
This week was exciting, and we had five people who made progress which is a lot more than when I started and it is so exciting getting to watch people grow. I know I talked about Piera and Valentina before, the two girls who want to get baptized but can't yet, but we had a great lesson with them this week and they have stopped smoking! We talked about prayer, about stratggies to avoid the temptation, and then in order to understand their struggles Sorella Wendorf and I decided we will not eat chocolate, seeing as how others offer it to us all the time, it is kind of like the temptation they face. Anyways today we received a call from them and they said that they are not even the slightest bit tempted anymore!!!! Other news is that the members here are continuing to impress us. We had an activity saturday and the people we brought were surrounded by friends and others who have been helping us in the lessons. I am also working on my soccer skills, but they are not going anywhere very fast, and yet the italians are impressed I think because girls here just do not play.
Sam I am sad you are forgetting my face, but I forgive you. I will try and send you some pictures soon. I love you all. Lindsey have fun in California, I am sending a package for Omi to you because i still do not have her address. Mom I probably can not carry around a capri sun bag, but you can save it for me when I get home ;) Joe and Critter you should try and really understand what it is that you are reading, it will come in super handy on the mission, I sure wish I had done more.
Well I've got to run, but I will write you again next week. Happy Conference and enjoy the sticky buns, they do not exist here!
sorella Robb
Che pioggia! What Rain
Ciao Cari!
Hope everyone is doing well sorry today I wrote more personal emails, but here is just a quick story. p.s. Happy Birthday Omi!!!!
Its autumnn time, its autumnn time, the rains are falling down. Like overother week, there are always lots of fun suprises that the Lord has in store, and my companion and I are learning that the best thing we can do is prepare ourselves to accept, understand, learn from and enjoy everything he sends our way. Monday it meant that as we were walking home from a meeting, when we were just five minutes away from our home it decided to POUR rain, we laughed, got drenched and now know to bring and umbrella when the slightest thought enters our mind. On a more missionairy note, last week we went our to visit a couple who lives in Aquaviva. We carefully planned out our schedule to take a train back to bari. Seeing as Italians love to talk, we did our best, reminding them of the time, and pulled up to the station just in time to wave our train goodbye. We then decided to take a bus that was going to leave at 9:08. This menat that we would be late getting home, but we did not have mouch choice. Well, we could not have been more excited to see that the bus decided to come early at 9:00 we rushed on and were excited that we were going home. A few minutes later I turned to my companion and said "are we sure this is going to Bari?" I love Italy, I love the people, but I have never seen a bus come early, we are usually lucky if they are on time. We laughed and then said oh dear, maybe we should say a prayer. So we did and before we knew it the bus stopped, EVERYONE got off and the bus driver asked us when we were planning on getting off. So as it turns out we took a bus in the wrong direction, to a little small town, and all that the bus driver could tell us was that he was not going to Bari, that there would be no more buses passing through this town, and good luck :) Having not much choice we hopped of the bus with our almost dead cell phone and my companion was on the virge of tears. Remembering that I was a missionary I did what we always do and calmly walked up to the one and only couple.
Sorry we are out of time, but basically this story does not end there. They gave us a ride home, and she is reading the Book of Mormon. They had been debating about going out that night, and even when they do go out they never go to that part where we were, in need. Heavenly Father Answers our prayers even if it is in a very about way. Love you all! Don't forget to share your testimonies, that is how they grow!
Sorella Robb
Hope everyone is doing well sorry today I wrote more personal emails, but here is just a quick story. p.s. Happy Birthday Omi!!!!
Its autumnn time, its autumnn time, the rains are falling down. Like overother week, there are always lots of fun suprises that the Lord has in store, and my companion and I are learning that the best thing we can do is prepare ourselves to accept, understand, learn from and enjoy everything he sends our way. Monday it meant that as we were walking home from a meeting, when we were just five minutes away from our home it decided to POUR rain, we laughed, got drenched and now know to bring and umbrella when the slightest thought enters our mind. On a more missionairy note, last week we went our to visit a couple who lives in Aquaviva. We carefully planned out our schedule to take a train back to bari. Seeing as Italians love to talk, we did our best, reminding them of the time, and pulled up to the station just in time to wave our train goodbye. We then decided to take a bus that was going to leave at 9:08. This menat that we would be late getting home, but we did not have mouch choice. Well, we could not have been more excited to see that the bus decided to come early at 9:00 we rushed on and were excited that we were going home. A few minutes later I turned to my companion and said "are we sure this is going to Bari?" I love Italy, I love the people, but I have never seen a bus come early, we are usually lucky if they are on time. We laughed and then said oh dear, maybe we should say a prayer. So we did and before we knew it the bus stopped, EVERYONE got off and the bus driver asked us when we were planning on getting off. So as it turns out we took a bus in the wrong direction, to a little small town, and all that the bus driver could tell us was that he was not going to Bari, that there would be no more buses passing through this town, and good luck :) Having not much choice we hopped of the bus with our almost dead cell phone and my companion was on the virge of tears. Remembering that I was a missionary I did what we always do and calmly walked up to the one and only couple.
Sorry we are out of time, but basically this story does not end there. They gave us a ride home, and she is reading the Book of Mormon. They had been debating about going out that night, and even when they do go out they never go to that part where we were, in need. Heavenly Father Answers our prayers even if it is in a very about way. Love you all! Don't forget to share your testimonies, that is how they grow!
Sorella Robb
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