Aloha Friends and Fam! just kidding, I am not on the island
anymore. Do I miss it? I'll never tell.
Rome 5 is very different than any other city I have been in
or seen. It is basically just a bunch of little towns outside of Rome that each
have one or two members in the whole place, and they put them all together in a
little branch of about 50 people. I love it. It is so beautiful and we get to
take lots of trains and buses, which are great for talking to people becasue
they can't walk away! Also, we have a car!!!!! Never saw that one coming. But
there are several places where we just can't get to without a car, so we share
it with the two Elders in our branch. This is my first time being in a 2-person
home, and in a less than 6 or 8 missionary branch. It is just a really big
change, haha. But really, nothing has changed, except me. I literally feel like
I am starting my mission over, fresh, from the beginning. I just feel so good
here, and so motivated! And so focused! I don't know what it is, but it is a
bit like this at each transfer, a new beginning, taking with you only the good
that you have learned from the previous transfers and cities. I know we did a
lot of good in Sassari and I feel like I have brought all that with me to Rome
5 and we are just getting down to business. I just love it!!!
Exerpt from letter to Presidente:
We have one investigator who has a baptismal
date for July 19th. His name is Alessandro and he is from Nigeria. Would you
like to know something cool/an awesome miracle/proof that you are completely
inspired with transfer calls? I was present at his first lesson ever with the
missionaries, one year ago, when I did my first scambio with Sorella Wightman
in Rome 5. We taught him about the Book of Mormon and he became an investigator
that night with his mom and brother. Then, he had to go away to school and they
haven't been able to see him at all, but he got back last week and they met
with him and he says he has been reading that Book of Mormon and wants to get
baptized. And now I am going to teach him! How incredible!! I don't know if he
will remember me, but I'll see him tonight. He has been at his college
graduation so we haven't seen him yet. I am really excited for his baptism!
Well, we had a lot of time to do finding
since I've been here, but I don't think we will keep having time. Already we
are setting up appointments from area book finding and members inviting us
over. I was asked Friday night to give a talk in church on Sunday, and I spoke
right before the Elders Quorum President and Stake President. Intimidating? A
little. But I did my best, and the members were at least able to see my love
for them and the work. And two have asked us over, that Sorella Mathews says
they have never visited. I know that the Lord blesses us for trying! Also,
somehow He was able to take my weaknesses and use them for good, and now we can
gain trust and get referalls! I am so excited! I have never felt so motivated
or just wanted to go out and work! This is great, and Rome 5 needs some energy
and drive!
Okay, that is all for now. I hope that you are all sharing
the Gospel in fun and creative ways, like smiling and complimenting and showing
your love for everyone you meet! I just love you all so much!!! Have a great
week!!
Sorella Patterson
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