Sorella Zoe Jade Carlock
Missione Italiana di Milano
Via A. Gramsci 13/2
20090 Opera (MI)
Italia
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
ADDRESS!!!
The address on the tab at the top of the page is incorrect; however, I either don't know how to edit this tab, or I don't have access to it as a "contributor" to the blog, rather than the "creator." Either way, here is her address:
Mommy to Mommy: ♪♫ "...to cheer and to bless in humanity's name..." ♫♪
I received this lovely note yesterday. Women, especially other mothers, just know.
I wanted you to know that I met your daughter here in Milan, Italy. Our family is here for two weeks and we have been attending the Milano ward for the past two weeks where we first met your daughter. We are from Alpine, Utah.
Your darling daughter bore a sweet testimony in Italian during testimony meeting this last Sunday. She radiates light and has a darling personality. Her companion is from Germany, speaks perfect English, and seems like a wonderful sister. It was so fun to visit with her, and I thought you would want to know how well she is doing. I have a daughter presently serving in the Malaga, Spain mission who went out this past March. Missions can be tough for those first few months until they get a grasp of the language. Your daughter seemed to be doing really well with Italian.
I have no doubt that she will be a powerful instrument in Italy to bring many precious souls unto Christ.
-Dana
Alisa,
I wanted you to know that I met your daughter here in Milan, Italy. Our family is here for two weeks and we have been attending the Milano ward for the past two weeks where we first met your daughter. We are from Alpine, Utah.
Your darling daughter bore a sweet testimony in Italian during testimony meeting this last Sunday. She radiates light and has a darling personality. Her companion is from Germany, speaks perfect English, and seems like a wonderful sister. It was so fun to visit with her, and I thought you would want to know how well she is doing. I have a daughter presently serving in the Malaga, Spain mission who went out this past March. Missions can be tough for those first few months until they get a grasp of the language. Your daughter seemed to be doing really well with Italian.
I have no doubt that she will be a powerful instrument in Italy to bring many precious souls unto Christ.
-Dana
♪♫ ♫♪"To do whatsoever is gentle and human; To cheer and to bless in humanity's name."♪♫ ♫♪
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Friday, July 5, 2013
Happy 21st Birthday Sorella Carlock!
We went to the YSA (GANS in italian) activity...We showed up and waited a little bit, then went to buy some treats. We came back to the church right in time, and I walked into the door and BOOM....everyone yells SORPRESA! and then BOOM streamers and confetti....
Mommy, they threw me a BIRTHDAY PARTY! How sweet is that??? I HAD NO IDEA!
A GANZ made me a masa flour and nutella cake! It was deliziosa...seriously.
Also, we met with our first two investigators today...the women to which we teach the gospel in English. They are lovely women. We are working on a Plan of Salvation packet for them.
My birthday is tomorrow and not only did I not think I was going to celebrate but I didn't know anyone else had planned anything...my first surprise party!!! and as a missionary, too!
How cool?!?!
Mommy, they threw me a BIRTHDAY PARTY! How sweet is that??? I HAD NO IDEA!
A GANZ made me a masa flour and nutella cake! It was deliziosa...seriously.
Also, we met with our first two investigators today...the women to which we teach the gospel in English. They are lovely women. We are working on a Plan of Salvation packet for them.
My birthday is tomorrow and not only did I not think I was going to celebrate but I didn't know anyone else had planned anything...my first surprise party!!! and as a missionary, too!
How cool?!?!
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Editorial Comment from Mommy (Alisa)
Hello, wonderful family and friends who are viewing Zoe's mission blog ~
Only today (July 4, 2013) did I learn how to upload pictures to the blog. I know, I know, I'm antiquated; but, now I know, and I am a pro!
I've arranged an array of photos that Eva shot from the day Zoe and Tanner left New Jersey, a second array from the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, a third from her first assigned area: Milano, and a short one from her 21st birthday, which is Saturday, July 6, 2013.
From now on, I'll post the pictures each week as she sends them. Thanks for bearing with my learning curve.
One last note - Zoe doesn't have much time to write, and she does so at an internet cafe which sometimes has an unfamiliar keyboard. I am trying to edit the messages, but they sometimes appear disjointed, or the spelling, punctuation, or subject-verb agreement is often wrong. Also, she speaks Italian all day, and she sometimes has trouble switching back to English. Not everything is written perfectly. We know. But, all of that is unimportant in a forum such as this. We post this blog so you all may share in her journey.
Happy Reading! We send our love.
A.
Only today (July 4, 2013) did I learn how to upload pictures to the blog. I know, I know, I'm antiquated; but, now I know, and I am a pro!
I've arranged an array of photos that Eva shot from the day Zoe and Tanner left New Jersey, a second array from the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, a third from her first assigned area: Milano, and a short one from her 21st birthday, which is Saturday, July 6, 2013.
From now on, I'll post the pictures each week as she sends them. Thanks for bearing with my learning curve.
One last note - Zoe doesn't have much time to write, and she does so at an internet cafe which sometimes has an unfamiliar keyboard. I am trying to edit the messages, but they sometimes appear disjointed, or the spelling, punctuation, or subject-verb agreement is often wrong. Also, she speaks Italian all day, and she sometimes has trouble switching back to English. Not everything is written perfectly. We know. But, all of that is unimportant in a forum such as this. We post this blog so you all may share in her journey.
Happy Reading! We send our love.
A.
Last Day in Jersey - April 30, 2013
I realize this is out of order, but I have not yet determined how to amend the date of posting for continuity of content. Oh, well. I'm learning as I go.
Alisa (Zoe's mommy)
Alisa (Zoe's mommy)
Nine: July 4, 2013 Milano
Ciao la mia famiglia -
We don't get to travel very much around Milano. When we do though, we see sweet things like OLD MEN PLAYING BOCCI BALL!!!! :) Just like Brooklyn.
We also saw the US Embassy the other day. It was cool! We were on the way to get my Permesso di Soggiorno, which means I can legally live in the country, and we saw all these typically, quintessential Italian places. Its really like the pictures. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful even in the city. Some places remind me of Brooklyn, its cool.
In case you were wondering, it isn't anything like America. There are similar things, like the metro, but most of it is so different. We had to SEARCH for those post it notes for our map.
220 volts is A LOT! I was plugging something in the other day and I shocked myself...its strong. Ha ha...in case you were wondering..but its quick too. I charged my camera battery in an hour! WOHOO!
I'm sorry i haven't sent any written letters. stamps here are 2 euro. and we cant find any.
The rain here is nice! Its rained once and it smelled amazing.
I'm translating my patriarchal blessing into Italian for language study! Its so much fun and its helping me understand it more simply! Yay!
So weird thing....many nights Ill get CHARLIE HORSES....like most nights. I started drinking water right before bed and it helps , but its so intense.
We run home every night if we are late and it makes us feel better, like we are doing all that we can. I like that.
I'm almost finished reading The Book of Mormon, for only my 2nd time! I have 82 verses left. I am on Moroni 8!
WE HAVE A NEW INVESTIGATOR...we saw him yesterday and gave him a Book of Mormon...hes really excited. He wanted to have it. When we got there the first question he asked was 'did you bring the Book?'
He's a war refugee, and he's amazing. He believes in prophets already and he agrees with what we've taught so far. We even tried to set a baptismal date...he almost said yes. He said 'maybe I need to read the book first, then I will say yes'!!!!! HOW COOL IS THAT???
Our goal for a baptismal date is July 27! We think he can do it, That's how much faith he has and how much we have in him. He's amazing. His family isn't here in Italy, but he has spoken to them about us and they should be coming soon.
________
So Ive figured out why I'm in Milano and with Sorella Hoppe.
Our purpose here is to reactivate less-actives....we have 600...yes 600 less-actives. We have made an awesome ward mission plan and presented it to the vescovo (bishop). We'll be working with the members in their respective areas to visit gli menoattivi.
We are going to light this town up with the light of Christ! IT'S GOING TO BE GREAT!
BTW...I don't know if you've seen in any of my pics, my ZOE cup. I drink from it every second!
AND did you see my watch tan!???
ha ha, i have a foot tan too!...and a forehead tan lol.
ok, so like I said yesterday...God speaks to me through music too.
C'è una cansone ( there is a song)
it is called: HE KNOWS ME BETTER
it says, 'his love is the compass that guides us home'
cool, huh?
____
So we had our little 4th of July lunch and we had our touristy event yesterday. That's pretty much it for my birthday celebration. BUT! ill wake up on Saturday and be 21! woohoo"
We are going to have a baptism on Saturday AND we had one last Saturday! YAY!!!
I had a scambio last week and we had 4 lessons!!! WHAT! ...We normally only have like 2 because of all the secretarial missionary work that we do. I really liked it. AND we taught an English class. It was awesome.
That's pretty much it.
I need to stop eating Nutella....I'm...dare I say it, addicted.
I love our apartment, our ward, Milano,...but I don't like that I haven't found a water bottle yet! ha ha. I just drink a ton before we leave the house.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
We'll talk next week!
Eva youre the best example of faithful young woman. You are like that girl in the painting reading the scriptures and looking into the light behind her, except she has black hair.
Tanner you're a rock solid example of a GOOD MAN! you go Tanney. you carry so much responsibility but you are still kind, patient and loving. Keep going. You are leading us all on the paths of truth and righteousness. I LOVE YOU!
I love you all. and Georgie. Individually, completely, and eternally.
WE ARE A COVENANT FAMILY. We will last forever together.
Nothing better.
I love you more every day.
Sorella "Loponina" Carlock
We don't get to travel very much around Milano. When we do though, we see sweet things like OLD MEN PLAYING BOCCI BALL!!!! :) Just like Brooklyn.
We also saw the US Embassy the other day. It was cool! We were on the way to get my Permesso di Soggiorno, which means I can legally live in the country, and we saw all these typically, quintessential Italian places. Its really like the pictures. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful even in the city. Some places remind me of Brooklyn, its cool.
In case you were wondering, it isn't anything like America. There are similar things, like the metro, but most of it is so different. We had to SEARCH for those post it notes for our map.
220 volts is A LOT! I was plugging something in the other day and I shocked myself...its strong. Ha ha...in case you were wondering..but its quick too. I charged my camera battery in an hour! WOHOO!
I'm sorry i haven't sent any written letters. stamps here are 2 euro. and we cant find any.
The rain here is nice! Its rained once and it smelled amazing.
I'm translating my patriarchal blessing into Italian for language study! Its so much fun and its helping me understand it more simply! Yay!
So weird thing....many nights Ill get CHARLIE HORSES....like most nights. I started drinking water right before bed and it helps , but its so intense.
We run home every night if we are late and it makes us feel better, like we are doing all that we can. I like that.
I'm almost finished reading The Book of Mormon, for only my 2nd time! I have 82 verses left. I am on Moroni 8!
WE HAVE A NEW INVESTIGATOR...we saw him yesterday and gave him a Book of Mormon...hes really excited. He wanted to have it. When we got there the first question he asked was 'did you bring the Book?'
He's a war refugee, and he's amazing. He believes in prophets already and he agrees with what we've taught so far. We even tried to set a baptismal date...he almost said yes. He said 'maybe I need to read the book first, then I will say yes'!!!!! HOW COOL IS THAT???
Our goal for a baptismal date is July 27! We think he can do it, That's how much faith he has and how much we have in him. He's amazing. His family isn't here in Italy, but he has spoken to them about us and they should be coming soon.
________
So Ive figured out why I'm in Milano and with Sorella Hoppe.
Our purpose here is to reactivate less-actives....we have 600...yes 600 less-actives. We have made an awesome ward mission plan and presented it to the vescovo (bishop). We'll be working with the members in their respective areas to visit gli menoattivi.
We are going to light this town up with the light of Christ! IT'S GOING TO BE GREAT!
BTW...I don't know if you've seen in any of my pics, my ZOE cup. I drink from it every second!
AND did you see my watch tan!???
ha ha, i have a foot tan too!...and a forehead tan lol.
ok, so like I said yesterday...God speaks to me through music too.
C'è una cansone ( there is a song)
it is called: HE KNOWS ME BETTER
it says, 'his love is the compass that guides us home'
cool, huh?
____
So we had our little 4th of July lunch and we had our touristy event yesterday. That's pretty much it for my birthday celebration. BUT! ill wake up on Saturday and be 21! woohoo"
We are going to have a baptism on Saturday AND we had one last Saturday! YAY!!!
I had a scambio last week and we had 4 lessons!!! WHAT! ...We normally only have like 2 because of all the secretarial missionary work that we do. I really liked it. AND we taught an English class. It was awesome.
That's pretty much it.
I need to stop eating Nutella....I'm...dare I say it, addicted.
I love our apartment, our ward, Milano,...but I don't like that I haven't found a water bottle yet! ha ha. I just drink a ton before we leave the house.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
We'll talk next week!
Eva youre the best example of faithful young woman. You are like that girl in the painting reading the scriptures and looking into the light behind her, except she has black hair.
Tanner you're a rock solid example of a GOOD MAN! you go Tanney. you carry so much responsibility but you are still kind, patient and loving. Keep going. You are leading us all on the paths of truth and righteousness. I LOVE YOU!
I love you all. and Georgie. Individually, completely, and eternally.
WE ARE A COVENANT FAMILY. We will last forever together.
Nothing better.
I love you more every day.
Sorella "Loponina" Carlock
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