Hey guys, here we go:
No problem Mom, my pleasure. I wouldn't mind going back to Rocca Calascio, but I don't know about any other places yet. I'll let you know on Christmas.
Tell Hayden I say congrats, and I'll send a letter to Dax in a bit. Tell him I really appreciated all he did for me and his time serving us really made a difference! Tell him to leave the calling smiling . . . look at all of us who are serving missions and have been blessed by his service. It just keeps going out, as we serve others, then they serve, then those people serve. Isn't this just awesome how the Gospel works!
I'm really glad things are going good for you guys back home, too bad I can't help Kendra and Marucs out. But I'll write them this week.
As for the basement: I want to move into Kendra's old room, because it's bigger, but I also want to paint it that turtle green again from our other house. Could I do that when I get home?
Sorry, I don't actually know Elder Burton (his mother works at William Penn where my Dad works). He went to Sardegna when I left and went to Foggia. So overall though, that's just how things are going.
So, let's see what's happened this week. Well, we had a family home evening with Lavigna like I said, and we talked about the plan of salvation, and we think it hit home pretty well. Anziano Tew did a great job talking about the life on earth and the three kingdoms. His Italian is coming along great! And his progress as a missionary is doing fantastic. He will be an amazing missionary, growing and touching many lives.
Besides that, we had a scambio with the Zone Leaders, and that was enjoyable. We talked about making goals for companionship unity, and then we went and did some finding. We actually got a decent amount of contacts who we have been trying to contact or have made contact with.
We also met with Iole, and she taught us the Restoration. That was rather enjoyable, seeing that her testimony has grown a great amount. She is doing okay. She's run into some problems with one of the members, but besides that, she's doing okay. We're going to be meeting with her this Wednesday, and sharing the Gospel with her to try and strengthen her. I think we all need to do that, visit each other and strengthen each other by sharing the Gospel with each other. Oh yeah, it's called home and visiting teaching. It lets us touch and build others as the Savior did.
Besides, that, lots of finding, and contacting. We've made some appointments for some members this week, and we're going to be asking for some referrals, that way we can continue to grow our work. The Lord's definitely been blessing us, and we're going to be seeing more miracles here soon. It's not just faith, it is knowing that the Savior loves his children and if we are among them, miracles occur so He can bless his children through us. Thus we become just a little more like Him I think.
Thanks for the prays! That's really going to help us out!
I'm doing fine, honestly, things are going good. Still have plenty of energy, so I'm good!
Our Father lives, He is mindful of us, and knows me, that I live and he knows each of us. He loves us, unconditionally, though not all of our choices. Love is the more powerful thing in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and will in time, wear down any wall, resistance or barrier to touching another's life. The Savior showed that in both His life and in His atonement. Know that He indeed took upon Himself my sins, your sins, and through Him, we can not only have faith, but a true hope that we can not only be forgiven by our Father and our Savior, but we can forgive ourselves. When we truly are forgiven, we forget our sins, we move forward in a new hope and faith, being filled with love towards others. That is called conversion, when we stop judging others, love them where they are at, and let the Holy Ghost work on them while we pray for them. Prayer is so powerful. It brings patience, love, kindness, the surrendering of our ego to His will where we don't seek to puff ourselves up at the expense of others. It is charity, the pure love of Christ, and it is our duty to obtain that gift, to use that gift and thus to become as the Savior is. I testify of His love for us. I testify that He is with me each day, each hour and through the Holy Ghost I feel His charity toward me and more importantly as I serve others. toward them. There is NO greater honor then to be an ambassador of Jesus Christ, to be one of His missionaries at this point in my life. If your heart isn't swelling in love toward someone this week, your not serving and becoming as Christ is. Do it! In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Sorry for the rant, but I haven't shared my testimony with you all in awhile.
Next week then,
NaNa
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Weekly Email September 22, 2014
Hey you guys!
Man, don't have a whole lot of stuff to respond to. Mom I love your football gear set up! It's a beautiful thing!
Tell Kendra and my fake brother-in-law hi!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, and the reason I was so busy last week, as because of the image that is attached to this email: I went to the LadyHawke castle!
You're welcome.
And as for my week:
We met with Iole this week, and we talked about the Plan of Salvation, and also about the temple. Things are going really well with Iole. Her progress has been quite astounding, it's like she's a completely different person nowadays. Her reading of the Book of Mormon has improved greatly as well as her understanding of Gospel Principles. She loved the idea of being able to be sealed with her son in the temple one day, and she has said that she really wants to go at some point so that she can experience what the other members have felt.
We also met with LaVigna, the mother of Andra, the girl who was baptized in April. She was investigating for a time, and then just faded off the map, and then just barely started coming back to church and the activities, and we managed to get an appointment with her, after walking in a rainstorm and getting soaked to the bone.
But the appointment went rather well and we got to get an FHE orgainized with the member family who are friends with LaVigna. We'll be going there tonight to talk about the Plan of Salvation, as it was never taught, and we both feel that it would be the key to helping her to make huge progress.
A lot of finding and we met with a few members this week. Things are going good.
Much Love,
NaNa
Pictures
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This is the castle Rocca Calascio which was a Mountainside Fortress. Here is the LINK to Wikipedia to learn about it. You can learn more of how it was in the movie LadyHawk under the filming section at this LINK. I find it VERY cool and can't wait to see it.
Man, don't have a whole lot of stuff to respond to. Mom I love your football gear set up! It's a beautiful thing!
Tell Kendra and my fake brother-in-law hi!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, and the reason I was so busy last week, as because of the image that is attached to this email: I went to the LadyHawke castle!
You're welcome.
And as for my week:
We met with Iole this week, and we talked about the Plan of Salvation, and also about the temple. Things are going really well with Iole. Her progress has been quite astounding, it's like she's a completely different person nowadays. Her reading of the Book of Mormon has improved greatly as well as her understanding of Gospel Principles. She loved the idea of being able to be sealed with her son in the temple one day, and she has said that she really wants to go at some point so that she can experience what the other members have felt.
We also met with LaVigna, the mother of Andra, the girl who was baptized in April. She was investigating for a time, and then just faded off the map, and then just barely started coming back to church and the activities, and we managed to get an appointment with her, after walking in a rainstorm and getting soaked to the bone.
But the appointment went rather well and we got to get an FHE orgainized with the member family who are friends with LaVigna. We'll be going there tonight to talk about the Plan of Salvation, as it was never taught, and we both feel that it would be the key to helping her to make huge progress.
A lot of finding and we met with a few members this week. Things are going good.
Much Love,
NaNa
Pictures
This is the castle Rocca Calascio which was a Mountainside Fortress. Here is the LINK to Wikipedia to learn about it. You can learn more of how it was in the movie LadyHawk under the filming section at this LINK. I find it VERY cool and can't wait to see it.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Week of September 15th 2014 NO EMAIL!!!!!
This is what we got from Anziano Eads. His mother wants to know what other things he was doing on P-Day since the rules state he is to write his family each week. Hmmmm.
So, another annoyingly busy P-Day, and all. I'll have to email you all another time, because I really don't have time to write this week, and Presidente wants us to do P-Day things on P-Day....so, no idea if I'll be able to write till next week.
Sorry.
Much love, and I'm sorry,
Anziano Eads
So, another annoyingly busy P-Day, and all. I'll have to email you all another time, because I really don't have time to write this week, and Presidente wants us to do P-Day things on P-Day....so, no idea if I'll be able to write till next week.
Sorry.
Much love, and I'm sorry,
Anziano Eads
Monday, September 8, 2014
Weekly Email September 8th 2014
Okay, let's get this show on the road, I don't have a whole lot of time, as I'm going to Rocca Calascio, where they filmed LadyHawke:
Mom:.
I am perfectly fine without knowing to much about football, just let me know if they won, or lost and against who. I don't need to many details. But thanks for asking!
Well, another one has fallen for the spell of costco.
Lots of stuff happening at home. Tell Wyatt and Hayden I say congrats, and that I hope things work out well for them. The mission's fun is something that should be said to them.
Dad:
My clothes are holding out fine. I don't think I'll be buying anything else, maybe some boots when winter comes, as it snows over here in L'Aquila. I'll be needing some boots to keep my feet dry.
Both:
The fast went well. I think things will work out. The temple should start picking up soon. I think it'll be done by next year at the very least.
And as for my week:
Federica's baptism occupied a lot of our attention this week, as we had to get things organized with Terni and get things arranged there, and not to mention that we had to met with her a lot this week just to make sure she was ready, which, looking back wasn't really needed. But, the baptism went off without a hitch and she's feeling really happy, peaceful, and jus tgreat.
Iole is doing fine as well. We weren't able to go out and see her this last week, but she's doing fine. We've been leaving items to read in the Book of Mormon and in the Gospel Principles manuel that we'll be talking about. This week we have planned to talk about the Plan of Salvation, and then temple and geneology work. I think that it would be a good thing for Iole, as it'll motivate her to help out the deceased ancestors. Family is a big thing for her.
But besides that, like I said yesterday, we're going to be doing a lot of refilling of our investigator pool. We're going to try and reactivate some old investigators and see if we can really bring them back into the gospel. We're also going to be meeting with some potentials this week and seeing fi we can set up some appointments and get them to church.
So, work's going to be progressing and all. I'm rather content with the work, and I'm super pleased with the blessings that the Lord has blessed us with.
I'll send pics of the baptism here soon. Love you guys!
NaNa
Pictures:
So we were in Terni, as that would be the home ward for Federica, and we used their font again.
Then there's Federica with Alessio Di Cosimo. He's the friend who introduced her to the Gospel. I'm really happy that he was the one who baptized her. I always prefer it when a member does the work. (I did do the confirmation, but only because Anziano Tew didn't feel like he knew enough Italian to do it).
Then there's Federica and her family, who were kinda against the baptism, but only because it was in Terni.
Then there's us and Federica.
Mom:.
I am perfectly fine without knowing to much about football, just let me know if they won, or lost and against who. I don't need to many details. But thanks for asking!
Well, another one has fallen for the spell of costco.
Lots of stuff happening at home. Tell Wyatt and Hayden I say congrats, and that I hope things work out well for them. The mission's fun is something that should be said to them.
Dad:
My clothes are holding out fine. I don't think I'll be buying anything else, maybe some boots when winter comes, as it snows over here in L'Aquila. I'll be needing some boots to keep my feet dry.
Both:
The fast went well. I think things will work out. The temple should start picking up soon. I think it'll be done by next year at the very least.
And as for my week:
Federica's baptism occupied a lot of our attention this week, as we had to get things organized with Terni and get things arranged there, and not to mention that we had to met with her a lot this week just to make sure she was ready, which, looking back wasn't really needed. But, the baptism went off without a hitch and she's feeling really happy, peaceful, and jus tgreat.
Iole is doing fine as well. We weren't able to go out and see her this last week, but she's doing fine. We've been leaving items to read in the Book of Mormon and in the Gospel Principles manuel that we'll be talking about. This week we have planned to talk about the Plan of Salvation, and then temple and geneology work. I think that it would be a good thing for Iole, as it'll motivate her to help out the deceased ancestors. Family is a big thing for her.
But besides that, like I said yesterday, we're going to be doing a lot of refilling of our investigator pool. We're going to try and reactivate some old investigators and see if we can really bring them back into the gospel. We're also going to be meeting with some potentials this week and seeing fi we can set up some appointments and get them to church.
So, work's going to be progressing and all. I'm rather content with the work, and I'm super pleased with the blessings that the Lord has blessed us with.
I'll send pics of the baptism here soon. Love you guys!
NaNa
Pictures:
So we were in Terni, as that would be the home ward for Federica, and we used their font again.
Then there's Federica with Alessio Di Cosimo. He's the friend who introduced her to the Gospel. I'm really happy that he was the one who baptized her. I always prefer it when a member does the work. (I did do the confirmation, but only because Anziano Tew didn't feel like he knew enough Italian to do it).
Then there's Federica and her family, who were kinda against the baptism, but only because it was in Terni.
Then there's us and Federica.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Sunday in Aquila
I had to steal these pictures from Sorella Waddoups as her and President Waddoups went to Aquila and attended church there. Today Iole and Friderika got confirmed and Sister Waddoups has a wonderful post about it on her blog at this LINK. I encourage you go and look at it and see some of the old sites around Aquila. The fencing around the ruins is to keep people out I assume due to damage from the Earthquake that devastated the region in 2009.
Left to Right: Anziano Eads, Presidente Waddoups, Sorella Waddoups, Anziano Tew (this picture reminds of how broad shoulder Anziano Eads is; he should have been a linebacker!).
Anziano Tew and Anziano Eads
Thursday, September 4, 2014
September 3rd, 2014 Rome East Specialized Training
These are pictures of Anziano Eads, the other Anziano and of Anziano Eads and his companion, Anziano Tew.
Anziano Eads with other Anziano at Training
Anziano Eads and other Anziano singing Mission Song at Training (he's up to something).
Anziano Eads and his companion, Anziano Tew
Anziano Eads in Training
Monday, September 1, 2014
Weekly Email September 4th 2014
Wow, this is different this week, a longer email from Mom and a short one from Dad. I'm impressed.
Glad to hear you guys made it to Washington alright, and that things worked out. I'm glad that you were able to meet with the family, and that, once again, comments were made on weight lost. Still planning on joining in that fast.
I'm fine with every second sunday as dinner day I like that idea a whole lot (as the kids get married and move on with their lives Lynda wants the second Sunday to be family dinner with everyone at our home). Good luck choosing a family vacation spot. I'm assuming it's going to be near the ocean (we are looking at locations for a retirement home and a place to gather the family).
Dad: Good luck with school my father! Don't worry too much, just relax do your best and don't stress and you'll do fine. AND DO GET TOO TIRED!!!!!!!!
Back to Mom: I'm defintley going to try that idea out. I think it might be good. I'll be spending some more money on food, but I think that'll work out great.
I'll write you an email no Monday that is just for you Mom (Lynda's birthday is Monday the 8th).
I'll send baptism pics in a bit. And as for my week:
So, after a last minute change from the Terni Anziani, and moving the baptism to L'Aquila we nearly had to wait another week to baptize Iole. There was some confusion due to some things that were told her by some members, and she thought the baptism was taking place at Terni still. However, after some counsel and help from the spirit we got the baptism reshceduled for yesterday.
So, after church we had the baptism, and it went off without a whole lot of problems. We had to repeat the ordinance 4 times, but that's just cause something always came out of the water, but that lat time, we got it! Iole was content and she said she felt really happy and clean. So next week it's going to be just as good when she gets the Holy Ghost. Man, that took a lot of work, but it went done. The Lord's hand was definitely in that baptism.
Also, Federica's doing great as well, and she was there for the baptism.She said that she would come to church until she left. We've got a date for her for the 6th of September, or this Friday, and she's going to make it, she even chose it herself! I just know it! She's already made huge amounts of pogress and just keeps getting better everyday. She is quite literally glowing in these days. It's going to be hard to let her go to Vertabo, but at the very least, I know her life has been touched by the Gospel and by Christ.
Anziano Tew is doing great as well. His Italian is getting better everyday, and he's starting to come out of his shell with other people and is talking to them now. He's going to be a fantastic missionary and is doing some great things and will continue to do them. He really has helped out a lot with Federica and Iole. We're getting along dandily. It's never been a problem with me.
And yeah, that was our week. This week, we're going to try and get some old investigators revived and brought back to the lessons. We're also going to be going for referrals from the members, so things will be going good.
Okay then, there's my week! Love you guys, next week!
NaNa
Glad to hear you guys made it to Washington alright, and that things worked out. I'm glad that you were able to meet with the family, and that, once again, comments were made on weight lost. Still planning on joining in that fast.
I'm fine with every second sunday as dinner day I like that idea a whole lot (as the kids get married and move on with their lives Lynda wants the second Sunday to be family dinner with everyone at our home). Good luck choosing a family vacation spot. I'm assuming it's going to be near the ocean (we are looking at locations for a retirement home and a place to gather the family).
Dad: Good luck with school my father! Don't worry too much, just relax do your best and don't stress and you'll do fine. AND DO GET TOO TIRED!!!!!!!!
Back to Mom: I'm defintley going to try that idea out. I think it might be good. I'll be spending some more money on food, but I think that'll work out great.
I'll write you an email no Monday that is just for you Mom (Lynda's birthday is Monday the 8th).
I'll send baptism pics in a bit. And as for my week:
So, after a last minute change from the Terni Anziani, and moving the baptism to L'Aquila we nearly had to wait another week to baptize Iole. There was some confusion due to some things that were told her by some members, and she thought the baptism was taking place at Terni still. However, after some counsel and help from the spirit we got the baptism reshceduled for yesterday.
So, after church we had the baptism, and it went off without a whole lot of problems. We had to repeat the ordinance 4 times, but that's just cause something always came out of the water, but that lat time, we got it! Iole was content and she said she felt really happy and clean. So next week it's going to be just as good when she gets the Holy Ghost. Man, that took a lot of work, but it went done. The Lord's hand was definitely in that baptism.
Also, Federica's doing great as well, and she was there for the baptism.She said that she would come to church until she left. We've got a date for her for the 6th of September, or this Friday, and she's going to make it, she even chose it herself! I just know it! She's already made huge amounts of pogress and just keeps getting better everyday. She is quite literally glowing in these days. It's going to be hard to let her go to Vertabo, but at the very least, I know her life has been touched by the Gospel and by Christ.
Anziano Tew is doing great as well. His Italian is getting better everyday, and he's starting to come out of his shell with other people and is talking to them now. He's going to be a fantastic missionary and is doing some great things and will continue to do them. He really has helped out a lot with Federica and Iole. We're getting along dandily. It's never been a problem with me.
And yeah, that was our week. This week, we're going to try and get some old investigators revived and brought back to the lessons. We're also going to be going for referrals from the members, so things will be going good.
Okay then, there's my week! Love you guys, next week!
NaNa
Branch members, Anziano Eads and Anziono Tew in the back left
Anziano Tew, Eads and Iole.
This is the font they use in the branches in Italy.
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