Hey guys!
I'll start real fast by updating on sightseeing in Rome! Today
we went to the Vatican because we were ready to finally go inside St.
Peter's Basilica, but it was closed. It was closed for a good reason
though because university students from all over the world were gathered
in St. Peter's Square and the new Pope, Franceso I, was giving a
speech! We stayed for a little while and it was a neat experience being
able to see him! I think I'm really going to watch this Pope because
it's a once in a lifetime chance being in Rome as he was elected! After
passing some time in the square we went to the other side of the Vatican
and did the Vatican Museum tours. It was great seeing all of those
beautiful statues and other kinds of art throughout centuries of time
and then to finish in the Sistine Chapel. I saw the famous painting on
the ceiling by Michelangelo of God touching Adam's finger. It's a
beautiful work of art!
Sharon's baptism went very well and it's very beautiful to see the
change that has taken place in her. When we were both dressed in white
she whispered to me: "I'm scared of water!" and I reassured her that it
would go well! There was a good turnout and it was a special experience
having baptized her (she did well and we didn't need to redo it - thank
goodness!). The best part of the service was hearing her bare her
testimony. She was full of tears as she testified how the Gospel has
changed her life and made her a happier person. I am grateful to have
played a small part in her conversion experience! God truly loves each
and every one of us.
This has been a great week with my new companion, Anziano Juhasz.
We have had a lot of fun and we've been doing some great work. One of
our Filippino investigators, a fifteen year old named Kevin, brought his
girlfriend Dalin to a lesson and we taught them together and then
watched the Restauration video in Tagolog. Even though the language was
different and I understood nothing, it was amazing to note how the
Spirit you feel is the same! Now she is a new investigator!
I'm district leader again this transfer and it's different because
we are completely outnumbered by sisters! Both of the sisters, Clark and
Christiansen are training so now there are four sisters in the district
and our district meeting this week was fun! I like to give assignments
to everyone so they all can participate and doing that is difficult in
such a large district!
Giovanni is doing great but unfortunately doesn't have a new
baptismal date due to the same few issues. He came to a quorum activity
with us and the spiritual thought turned into Giovanni pouring out
questions to the high priest and elders quorums and them teaching him
and sharing their testimonies. It was very powerful and everyone is
making great friendships with him. We will keep trying our best this
week to work with him and help him get closer to baptism like he desires
so much.
I am so glad that everyone is doing well! I want to get souvenirs
for everyone so let me knoe if your have any ideas so I start searching!
The best thing I'd say to get from Italy that you can't find in America
is obviously the food, but it might be difficult to bring a stash of
pasta, olive oil, fruit, and other ingredients that make the Italian
food so great. We were given a box of Hamburger Helper from an American
base and the pasta just isn't the same and it gave me a terrible stomach
ache! American food is a little tough on the body!
I love you all so much! I love you Dad, I love you Mom, I love you
Morgan, I love you Brooke, I love you Heather, and I love you Greg! Have
a great week and stay safe! Vi voglio una galassia di bene!
Un'abbraccio forte forte per esprimervi tutto il bene che vi voglio!!!
Anziano Lacey
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