Lynda hates snakes but this was done via welding and thus some might find it interesting.
Here is a spider done in iron. I think it looks like one from The Hobbit . . .
A close up and a fear of spiders?
Okay, we know Anziano Eads (Nathan) is missing Coda, our Beagle . . . and perhaps he's missing him too much?
Tickle, Tickle the Spider (Nathan use to actually tickle Coda our Beagle this way) I will point out that though he is poising with permission he never touched the actual items, remaining respectful.
Here are some others that he took that I think are cool culturally.
An Ancient Sword.
A view of the Basilica di San Gavino and it's grounds. Learn more at this link.
Front view of the Basilica di San Gavino
Ancient Roman Fort, a model of it.
From the Museum; Nathan did not offer a description but liked it since he took the picture.
Sassari in Medieval Times with surrounding wall.
Top view of Sassari as a Medieval City. Look how tightly compact the buildings were. No wonder disease spread rapidly.
Okay, now to the emails:
To Mom:
Firstly, I want to tell you that you can call me NaNa for the rest of my life, if you want. I didn't tell him in his email, but please let Dad know that he can, in the words of Mr. Ball: "Stick it up his kilt" about calling me that. You can call me what you want. (Lynda told him to tease him that I said that since Nathan is all grown up she can't call him NaNa which is her nickname/term of endearment for him. She wanted a reaction and got one!).
Chef Luigi sounds fun! Made that in honor of me being in Italy, right? That's cool! Good Luck! You'll do fine, I know you will. You're my mother after all. Sad to see the Rigby's go, but it's probably for the best for them. Well, tell them I say good luck!
Perner's are moving huh? Never saw that coming. Oh well, tell them I say good luck as well. Tell the Brown's I say hi, and welcome to the neighborhood! And let them know that Dad will be willing to help them with shoveling in the winter. (Hard to believe it's nearly here!)
YAY! New doors! Can't wait to see them when I get home! It'll be fun!
Marcus is back at Texas Roadhouse huh? Well, hope it all works out for him. I need to email him this week, thanks for reminding me of that. Awesome!
Really? I left all my music on the piano. Oh well, don't worry about it. It's no issue. Also, I just searched the names on google (Nathan requested we scan some of his sheet music so we'll keep looking).
I am able to play piano because we have meetings in the Church, and the Church has a piano, and so I play it. My Zone Leader has cleared the music, that's how I'm able to play it. Yes, I do practice hymns...every once in a while.
I love you Mom. I'll try to ask you simple questions. I promise (Nathan had given us questions that a Jehovah Witness investigator had asked them and Lynda said they were too complicated for her, she needs simple questions . . . she really left it to me to answer).
Alma 32. Inspired him to have faith (see Dad's email).
Anziano Birberg is from Sweden. He quotes Bug's Life really well, (the caterpillar), and is cool. I like him.
I like to cook pasta, and experimenting with how I can change it up. I have an awesome recipe Anziano Robinson gave me: Pasta Calabrese. I don't have the measurements, but I can get it good. Eyeballing things is a key to cooking here. I really wish I could just cook up a good American style meal: Country style breaded chicken with white gravy, and corn with biscuits. I miss it.
We shop at Lidl. It's just a food store. They really don't have anything like Wal-Mart, or Target or Smith's here. We kinda have to shop around for things. Depends on what we need. We tend to just hit LiDL, and we're done.
Church is the same in that we head to a church building, we learn, teach, and talk, and enjoy time with members. It's different in that Sacrament is last in the bloc, and it's in Italian. Also, less technology is used. Totally different. Also, everyone jokes around with each other.
Sweet! Nice job on the comp hours! Can't wait to bring you guys here. I don't know what we'll do when you come, but it'll be awesome none the less.
Well, that's it. I'll get those pictures to you!
Love,
NaNa
To Dad
Hey,
Thanks for asking, my last week went well thank you. Glad to hear that everything is going good, and you've had some good observing. Very nice. Congratulations on the up-turn with the teaching! I'm sure you are up for the challenges, since you are always looking forward to the unexpected right?
Yay for service! That's my old man! Sorry that you hurt, but blessings! (Am I right?). Don't worry, the Lord will make up for the pain (Yep, that and ibuprofen.)
School sucks, doesn't it. Oh well, don't worry about it too much. I'm sure you're going to get all A's again. Just don't try to hard, you may get higher up than you think. I have that road to travel when I get home but that's not for a long time.
Answers:
1. (Questions: What scripture has had an influence on you this week?) Hoo boy! Let's see, I read recently in 1 Nephi 19:9 and cross referenced to Isaiah 50:5-6, about how some will judge Christ to be a thing of naught. That struck me as truth, and I'll let you think about why. It just made me remember to keep the Savior in my life always, and remember that it is because of what He did for me that I am who I am today.
2. (How goes it with the investigators?) It's been hard to meet with investigators. Everyone goes on vacation is August, and so, it's been hard to meet with them. However, we had a lesson yesterday on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and I shared Alma 32 with this investigator. I think it mad a good impact on him. He was definitely thinking about it.
3. (List two traits you admire in your companion please.) He's diligence, and his optimism.
4. (What is your favorite lesson to teach and why?) I love the Restoration. Enough said. Okay no, I love the Restoration because it just makes so much sense of things. So many people here admit that "Yeah, the Catholic Church is corrupt." And here we are presenting this message about the true church being restored. I love it, gets me hyped spiritually. The only thing that tops that is sharing our view of Jesus Christ as our Savior. The Catholics view of Christ is much different than ours and its nice to let them know that He truly paid the price for our sins, and wants us to have joy in this life. He has born our pains, our sufferings, our afflictions, our loss, and our sins. He stands ready to comfort us when we need to be comforted, and He is ready to apply the atonement to our lives as we repent so we can be clean from our sins.
5. (What service projects have you done?) Service has been hard to come by, but we love helping out at the Church and stuff. It's good, and it makes sure that we build relationships with members.
6. (How often do you do service projects?) Weekly...or so...depends on what we can find.
7. (How is your testimony of the Savior helping you in your daily life as a missionary?) I don't know. I just know that every time I focus on the Savior, things get easier. Maybe it's the fact that I know that He suffered so much for me and others, that I can alway turn to Him for strength and help. Dunno. I just can keep going even when I'm exhausted. He lifts me up, renews my body and allows me to do the work.
8. (What toothpaste do they have in Italy that you use?) THEY HAVE COLGATE!!!
9. (How are your shoes holding up?) Shoes are still fine. Have not even run down a little bit. Which is saying something because we walk....a lot. And yes, the insoles help.
10. (In what ways have you seen Heavenly Father answer your prayers this week?) He's helped me to not get discouraged. 2. He's given us teaching opportunities, and helped us to find people to teach.
(Nathan asked us some questions a Jehovah Witness investigator(?) asked which were, perhaps not sincere. I provided answers since Nathan requested some insight.) Thanks for the answers. I really appreciate them. Honestly, I don't think he is sincere, but I dunno. We're still writing our response letter, but we are using Preach my Gospel, and Bible, and BOM, nothing else. "Cast not your pearls to the swines." He's not ready for D&C or POGP.
(I like to share scriptures with Nathan and from the D&C I felt prompted to have Nathan read D&C 79:1-3 and to place his name in the place of Jared Carter, and then D&C 80:1-5 and to place his name in the place of Stephen Burnett and his companion's name for Eden Smith.) Thanks Dad, I will read that scripture! Love ya
Nathan
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