Hello All!!!
So sorry, but I think
that my memory card has a virus or something, so no pics from the Sistine
Chapel. Well, you can't take pictures of the ceiling anyway, but still, no pics of me and Viazzo. Mi dispiace! But, it was SUPER
fun. I can't believe we finally went. We got in for a sweet discount, I think
because of our tags... I don't know if they knew who we are, but whatever, I'll
take it. ;)
This week was a really good one, not because we did anything
special, but I am just feeling really good these days, like at peace with being
at the end, you know? It is weird. Not to get morbid or anything, but I think
it will be a sweet passing... okay just kidding, leaving Italy is going to be
the worst things ever, and I am not ready, but at the same time, I know it has
to come and it is okay. I still have two months and one more transfer, so who
knows, maybe I'll see Sicily finally or finally go find Debbie's family. Either
one is okay with me. I am learning so much right now about missionary service
and I can't believe they ever let me come out as unprepared as I was. This
really is the MTC for life. So weird. But I am grateful for it all, even the really
rough patches, because at the end of those tunnels I learned the most. Now,
looking back, I am starting to see why certain things were oh so necessary and
why life is so dadgum hard sometimes, and it just makes sense. I know that
these things were probably just sneakily preparing me for worse things in the
future, so I should probably hold all this for my wise older years, but I am
just feeling really grateful for this chance and for how good God has been to
me. I know He has my back, so whatever else is next, bring it on. But with
mercy... please.
In other news, our new roomates are some really nasty
roaches that are popping up. But, the hot water finally works in our kitchen
sink, for the first time since I got here in June. Washing dishes just got that
much more exciting!! What else.... uh... Yeah, I think that is it.
Laban is working on deciding on a baptismal date. Keep him
in your prayers!
Haircut time |
This week is Zone Conference... look for pics. I painted my
nails for the first time here, so watch out America!
Alright, basta. Love you all. Remember, it is all about HOW you serve, not WHERE you serve. Keep smiling, have a great week!
Sorella Patterson
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