Sorry! We only just got wifi. My companion went to the hospital, got her appendix out, still has problems!! I'll talk more next week.
I love you all-
Sorella Hills
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Week 60 Letter from Sorella Hills
Hello famiglia!
It's so crazy you are getting all that snow! I've been looking at my weather app, and it's been crazy! You are so lucky! I miss the snow! That sucks about the snow blower though. Why don't you use the tractor? 😜 What's it good for anyways?
I'm sad I missed another one of Isabel's plays. It's weird being away from home, because life sort of goes on with or without you. I feel like I'm in a bit of a bubble and I'm missing the outside world a bit. It's probably because we have been inside for 2 weeks straight.
My poor companion has some serious bowel problems, like IBS or colitis or something... We are going to do some testing at the hospital today, but if you could pray for her, that would be nice. I'm going crazy inside. And she is in a lot of pain.
But we had a cool week nonetheless! We got 2 referrals, which is like unheard of here! Both are really promising, so we are really excited. Also, one of our investigators wants to be baptized, she just needs help to quite smoking. Things are looking up here! Every time we were able to go out, we saw miracles. It shows when we do the most we can, the Lord fills in the rest and blesses us for our efforts. I love Ostia, I love the Italians, and I love my mission!
Love you all, hope you have a great week!
We asked our English class what they liked for breakfast, lunch, and dinner...the answer may not be what you expected!
Look at my nails! The paint is chipped, but STILL!!!
We found a cool park with views of Rome
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Week 59 Letter From Sorella Hills
Ciao famiglia mia! Come state?! State morendo di neve?
Man, I miss the snow, sort of. Probably because I like never shoveled... but I totally miss the snow days! There is something special about waking up to that phone call 😄
Rachel got married?! Do you have pictures?!
Today, I realized that I have exactly 4 months left. Only 4. Wow. I'm almost done! I must say, I am thrilled. I love my mission, and I am so excited for it to be over...
Yeah, I'm still in Ostia! My companion is really fun. No pictures really this week, it was a bit hectic. My last companion was transferred to Pascara, so we had to sort of pack up her whole life, then meet our new companions in termini. Then, my new companion got sick. Poor thing. So, we've been in the house all week! Ahhh! But, we are out and about today, so I'll try and get some cute ones 😁
As for the package, not yet. I'll check at some point...
Ummm. Well, my comp was too sick to go to church, an funny enough, so were the Anziani. So, the members all teamed up, and called and set up doctor's appointments and such. They were so nice, and caring, even for a Sorella they have never met. The church is true because it teaches us to look out, and to serve. To do what Christ would have done. I love you all, stay golden!
Sorella Hills
Week 58 Letter from Sorella Hills
Ciao famiglia!
It sounds like such a blast! I've wanted to see all of those movies 😁 I miss those Klondike girls' nights! Haha, so fun 😄.
We are teaching some really cool people. One is the friend of a member. She was not progressing, so we put her on pause for a bit, and then all of a sudden, she came to church! She has been coming almost every week, and wants to be baptized, just has a problem with the word of wisdom. She is amazing, and the ward loves and supports her so well!
My rose of the week is that an investigator I taught last time I was in Ostia has come back! Not sure of you remember her. BTW, I have returned to the same city that I was in during my 4th transfer, that never happens here! But, yeah. She also sort of disappeared for a while, and didn't want anything to do with the church. But, her life has gotten really difficult, and she has seen the difference the gospel made in her life, and wants to work towards baptism again! I'm really excited for her 😄.
Then, there is a part member family. We are teaching the 2 nonmember sons aged 12 and 13. The father is really Catholic, so it is hard, and the member mom works on Sundays. So. We are working on getting them rides to church, because that's the only thing holding them back. They would be baptized to day if they just came to church enough times!
But yeah, it has been amazing here, I love Ostia! I love my mission more than ever. Tonight, I get my transfer call, and I believe I'll be staying, but stay tuned for my new companion!
Not sure about a thorn... well, actually there has been some district drama which has been less then ideal, but, yeah. I have NOT bitten my nails since the beginning of the year! I've cut them shortish, but they have not been bitten, nor the skin thanks to Burts Bees :)
A testimony building moment would be our investigator that returned. She saw the difference in her life without the gospel, and missed it. She wants to change her life completely, and that is a testimony to me that this gospel can change lives! It's so true people, so true😄
I love you all!
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