Buongiorno!

I'm real excited for the second coming and for us all to live the Law of Consecration and give and help each other. It's so wonderful to be immersed in the Lords work every day! I know that we are here to have a human experience, but man it's wonderful to be reminded of our true purpose and the larger plan. It's been a neat week so far. Each day gets better and better. I think a large thing that has helped (besides working 5 days a week in the temple) is that I have stayed in touch with my support system. I marco polo friends, message family, talk to my mom on Whatsapp, and share struggles and not try to do it on my own. On Monday, we went to Gran Sasso. It's a national park about 2.5 hours from Rome. They filmed some movies there, like Lady Hawk.

Me and Christina, Christina is working in the temple for a year! This is her mission. She is an Italian native and speaks English very well. We are currently planning a rafting trip. She's great. 

Best chips! Lime and red pepper
Chris, The Winders, Christina, and Julie

Terry is incredible! Her and Linda are here together for 3 months. They have been friends for about 50 years. Terry is so gently and peaceful. It's like having moms here :) 








This is Valter and Sister Anderson. Valter got baptized last week. He's a strong man with an incredible testimony!







We work 4 days a week in the evening, and on Wednesdays we work early morning, so this is our view going into the temple! Photos are pretty cool, but we all know it doesn't do justice. Everyday there are tender mercies and angels. Whether that's someone sent to give me a hug in the temple, to shared their testimony or light. This morning, I was sitting on a curb before going into the temple and an Italian man walked across the parking lot and said hello to me. He said that he was a branch president in Cecily. He looked me in the eyes and said, "I love you." I saw him a few times in the temple and just felt pure, genuine, love. These people are so close to the spirit. It was very special. 

Goditi il viaggio 

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