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| This is my wonderful figlia. Look how cute she is. |
Friday was festa della liberazione
[Liberation Day - commemorating the end of WWII]. What did we do? We went to an activity most of the day. We
went up to this beautiful park near Biella; seriously, it was gorgeous, I hope
you all get to go someday. Sorella Jones and I drove up with Eliana. I needed
that drive with her. I think we talked about everything we possibly could have
talked about. She also planned my life. Apparently after I go home and finish
my last year of school I'm coming back to Italy, studying in a conservatory during
the week, and living with her and Manuel on the weekends. I could handle
that.
Surprise! Fernando brought his daughter
to the activity. ELVIRA! Elvira is a member from my first ward in Milano. I
haven't seen her in months. We went to Biella, and we stopped to pick up
someone; I didn't know who. Then I glanced in the mirror and saw Elvira.
Literally, it might have been the best surprise ever. Also wonderful, I
actually know how to talk to her now. Elvira is without a doubt one of my
favorite members. She came to so many lessons with us and is just about the
best member missionary ever. I love her! We spent the day talking about music,
the Atonement, missionary work, school, basically every subject in the world. I
just adore her so much.
Best part of the day? We were leaving
the park, but we had to take two of Eliana's friends to a different entrance.
So we were going around some beautiful little small town roads when we got
stuck . . . behind a group of cows. Yes, we literally were just following a
herd of cows for 15 minutes. I wish I had taken a picture.
We went to see the Martorana's . . . again.
I am obsessed with this family . . . the whole lot of them. I just want good
for them . . . so much good. So, we knew Paolo was going to be at work when we
went, so we wrote a scripture and a little note for him to leave at his house.
What else did we leave him . . . a comic strip with him as a superhero
delivering us pizza. We've learned that if my headache is really bad, and I
focus on something, like drawing, it helps. So I'm making Paolo a comic book.
Shh. Don't tell him. Anyway, we gave him this comic strip. Sunday, he was
probably the happiest I'd ever seen him. People, he was SMILING! It was a good
day. So, Monday night I drew, probably, the greatest thing in the world – the
five of us as superheroes. Oh I wish I had taken a picture before I gave it to
Paolo at correlation. I was having a hard day, the headache was bad, and I was
super close to tears/in tears. What does Paolo do? He tells me someday we'll
figure out my super power; then when I ask him if he's found his, he points to
the picture and says, "I have tights." This is why he's one of my
favorite people.
Miracle of the week, one of our young
women is becoming the best missionary. I don't even know how to explain how
happy I am for her. I can see her life changing as she focuses more on the Savior.
It's amazing.
Also, all of you need to get excited.
Manuel's favorite game is Bang! It's a card came about the old Wild West. He's
obsessed with it, really. We played it a few weeks ago and in English class.
Point is, I'm quickly becoming obsessed. So today I bought it. This is why you
must get excited. I have no doubt I will force all of you to play it when I
come home. Love you!
Sorella Ervin
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| Most beautiful country in the world! |
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| Elvira! |
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| This is Mayyer! She's rad. |
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| I love these streets. |
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| It was raining so hard this day . . . but we couldn't even tell. |
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