Its been an interesting week.
WE REACHED OUR GOAL! We had 25 lessons and we found 6 new investigators! This last week was sooo tiring. We fasted, and we prayed every hour. We really got out there. I talked to people. We just didn't give up. We did it!
Now it's transfer time, and Heavenly Father decided that Genova doesn't need sorelle right now, so the Genova 1 sorelle are gone, just anziani. So that means Sorella Carlock has been transferred.
I'm going to Vicenza! Its across the country. I think Genova is the furthest south I've been. There is an American naval base in Vicenza, which means there are 2 wards: American and Italian. WHICH MEANS 6 hours of church every Sunday- I'll be teaching in Italian and English. Weird.
After 11 months (11 month mark was yesterday) of being junior companion, I am now senior companion. The zone leader couldn't pronounce my companion's name...I think it starts with a W. I'm a little nervous because its 2 wards, more responsibility, and I have to get my REALLY HEAVY suitcases across the country...
Look, when you come here, fill a medium sized suitcases with necessities and put it in a big suitcase. I will need another suitcase to even out the weight. You can wear my clothes and my shoes. Pack LIGHT and bring an empty bag...please!!!
ANYWAY
We went over to lunch at a member's house...plates of food in front of us, what's that? Tripe. I ate it. I had cow stomach in my human stomach...I liked it. It was good. And odd. And.....I don't know. Interesting experience. My companion didn't know until after and I told her and she said, 'WHAT? I thought it was fish!'. Maybe I shouldn't have told her, ha ha.
Anyway again, so I'm leaving. To have one last hoorah, we're going to Camogli (look it up, it should be beautiful). It's a city, like Nervi, on the ocean. We'll have some good pics next week.
I don't know what else to talk about. I still haven't gotten the package, but I'm sure it'll come. How are you all doing??
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About the produce here. I think it's good because of the climate and because its just untouched. Nature runs its course and we enjoy. Everything in the States is sanitary or up to some standard. We just need to leave it all alone and enjoy God's creations; that's my hippy schpiel...
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Well....this has been another week full of great news. I don't even have the capacity to express my thanks to Heavenly Father for the blessings He has given us.
It's funny, because when I am feeling down, and a fleeting thought crosses my mind, like I want to go home, one of the things that 'keeps me here' is this thought: well, I can't go yet because these months have been paid for, I'll wait until the end of this month. Of course, I would NEVER do it, but you know how our minds work when we are feeling discouraged.
It's all covered. Even if I wanted to, WHICH I DON'T, I cAn't come home now! All of the sacrifices, all of the love and support. All of the prayers and blessings and trials and gifts and hope and light. All of it. I am so grateful to Heavenly Father. All of the people who helped pay.....I just don't even know what to say. thank you seems so miniscule. I am sooo grateful.- I'm just going to have to keep going and keep working and maybe that can help show my gratitude. I don't know what to say...
Heavenly Father loves us sooo much. He really wants to bless us. He is a loving, kind, present, giving Father. I know it. I feel it. I know it's true.
As I prepare to leave Genova, where I have been for more than half of my missionary service so far, I feel a spirit of peace and calm. It says in Preach My Gospel ''try to leave your area better than you found it''. I have done that here. I've really helped...because, and only because, I have been learning to work through the Lord. I've really been trying to submit my will and do the intelligent thing. I can walk away from a long 6 months and say, ''Genova is better now and I did my part''.
I know that there is always more to do. Vicenza is where I am supposed to be. I am soooo....not scared, but worried....that I won't be able to continue doing finding and being a good example of obedience to this younger sister. That scares me, I don't want to negatively effect her work. but I'll do my best, because I'm not going to be doing it alone anymore. I'm doing this with Christ, I'm doing His work, with Him, for Him, because of Him....who'd've thunk it??? I'm getting my head on straight. I'm going to do things the right way-
I am so happy. So ready to go and do. I love you all. I love you all soooo much. Know that you are prayed for and taken care of. God, your Father, loves YOU! Don't you know??
Be good
Keep praying
I am so excited to listen to our Prophet and all other church leaders. We will be connected, watching listening and learning together. Be prepared. Take notes!!!!
I love you
Until next week from Vicenza
Sorella "L." Carlock
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