#makerealconnections

There is so much history in Rome and Italy in general. It is neat to learn and get a bigger picture of things that have happened and about the world we live in. Humans have come a long way with their way of living and how we treat one another. There will always be hatred, abuse, opposition. We're told that in the plan, but the opposite is so true as well, love, peace, hope and I feel that so much. There is so much beauty, connection, simplicity to happiness if we allow it.  There were children's drawings from around the world about peace and connection. The Winder gang! Everyone needs good friends  Diego showed us Rome at night, it's a beautiful city day at night. A street vendor tried to sell us roses. We told him no, so he gave them to us and said to keep them. We held onto them and walked away. As we were looking at the view, he came back up to us and told us that we needed to pay for the roses. We all looked at each other, the others gave back the f...

Hiked up 521 stairs to the top of St. Peter's Basilica's Dome and overlooked all of Rome. 360 degrees. Bella  I've been here 6 weeks already! Wowsers. You know, it does feel like 6 weeks. I feel like I have fully lived each one of those days. It's wonderful to experience so many neat things. I want to write everything down, but I'm accepting that I'll live it up in the moment and if it's important, i'll write it down or remember and share it when needed. I've been continually learning so much about perspective. Working in the temple so often is a reminder of what's really important and why we are here. So when things go wrong, storms occur, life doesn't turn out as planned, It's all okay. It's probably better anyway.  A Fratello(Brother) at the temple taught and made us Ravioli! There were about 60 people and about 400 raviolis made. These noodles are just egg and flour. Stuffed with cheese and spinach.  Kami,...

This is Becky, she is from Idaho and is here studying! She knows Jeanette Leishman and Angela Blazzard from Morgan! Small world, especially in the church.  Truth be told, I could never be a blogger! haha It's not set in me to make time to be consistent with posting. I do journal regularly though. Things have been going well here in Italy. I enjoy every day, with its ups and downs. This is a beautiful life we live. It's so worth it looking at the good and focusing on the real connections. We can pray for these things too. Pray to not be deceived. Pray to realize when you are focusing too much on distractions. Pray for discernment. He really does answer and helps us see clarity. I couldn't imagine life without the gospel and Jesus Christ.  My fortune after some yummy chinese food! The man walked next door to the market to get an orange for my orange chicken. Pretty cool.  Babes in Shades!  Not everyday do you see this in the local market. Fellow...