Hello hello everyone😊
Okay so firstly fun fact...meatballs with spaghetti together don't
exist in Italy either!!! Haha SURPRISE! Okay and another fun thing
that happened...well making out morning smoothie the other day....our
blender literally exploded! Ha the bottom just fell apart and smoothie
went everywhere..I died laughing😂 it was such a mess on the walls and
everything, so I bought me a nice little blender to take with me from
here on out. :)
Okay well this week....my goodness where to begin!!! We have been so
so busy, and Then in the next 3 days we have to take a total of 6
trains all over😅. 1.zone conferences 2. Exchanges in Milano 3.
Helping a family in our ward move....so busy is good:) trains just
always stress me out, but it's okay...one day I'll get this public
transport figured out😅👍🏽
-we had a good lesson with cute Barbara and I just can't tell you guys
how much I love this lady!! Barbara is amazing and so strong and
humble....she has a very difficult marriage but continues to move
forward in faith. I bore my testimony to her that I know during our
trials, we don't see the big picture of what we can learn from going
through this, or also what lies ahead, but I know that God knows, and
as we put our trust in him, he will give us the strength we need to
endure. We aren't meant to go through this life alone, and through the
saviors atonement, he will carry us through. As we go through hard
times, we can use that opportunity to come closer to Christ and ask
for his help. She was sobbing and I just gave her the biggest hug. ❤️
Barbara has strengthened my testimony so much to endure with full
faith, never loosing sight of what is most important that is faith in
Christ regardless of her challenges.
After our lesson, we had lunch with her, and she made us the most
GREASY PASTA i've ever had in my life! haha these funny Italians
DESTROY EVERYTHING WITH OIL more than you have ever seen! Haha more
oil on my plate than actual pasta sauce. and it didn't end there...She
made us homemade Almond Milk, and That stuff was LOADED with
sugar...haha Basically I had a stomach ache the rest of the day, but
it's okay....She loves feeding us and it's just a way these cute
people express their love...through lots and lots of food!
-We Met some awesome people on the street this week! and actually 2 of
the guys spoke English so that's always fun cause My vocab is still
very limited! haha but one thing I realized is that many people think
we are Jehovahs Witnesses, so I carry my Libro Di Mormon around, and
then they say, "Awe Mormone" and that's when I turn around and talk to
them:) Lol It usually works!
-Sorella Springer had a doctor appointment for her back, and this bus
literally took us in the middle of NOWHERE on the top of this
mountain...the doctor worked from his house in this tiny
village...seriously the cutest place i've ever seen and so beautiful!
Him and and his wife spoke english, and They were so sweet. :) His
wife is like this 70 year old lady, and she took us to the train
station...and guys I THOUGHT WE WERE GOING to DIE!! She was flying
down this mountain with very narrow streets!! ha These Italian drivers
have no fear, and this little old woman was the perfect example...ha
they are pretty aggressive drivers, so I just close my eyes and pray
the whole time we make it in one piece!
-We got to go visit this little old man in our ward that had to go to
the hospital this week for some health issues. Fratello Sobrero is a
cute fella<3
-We had 3 lessons yesterday and one with Silvana! She is still reading
the Book Of Mormon and praying:) The lesson went so well, and the
first time I took lead and started the lesson, and asked lots of
questions....Italian still makes no sense to me, and understanding
wise...it's still not really there, but I know God has blessed me with
the gift of tongues when I need it. I'm so grateful for that cause my
brain takes a little longer to learn than others, but God Is a God of
miracles, and the fact I can even somewhat talk in this language is
proof of that! ;)
-And lastly guys....This week on sunday we had our last lesson with
Davide...I say last because we had to drop him. He came to the lesson
with lots of scriptures to start a bible bash, and I was so confused
what was going on because for so long he said he wanted to know if
this was the true church, but then said actually Yes I haven't been
reading the book of mormon as much As i told you guys I was... I was
heart broken cause I just want him to know what I know because It has
changed my life and blessed me so much and I want the same for him.
But as we ended the lesson with him, I just promised Davide One day I
know he will know for himself this is the true church if He reads the
Book Of Mormon with True Intent to know and Prayers with a sincere
heart. I don't know Why I promised that, I just felt like I should,
and I truly believe one day he will accept the gospel. :)
So guys that's about it for the week! I love being a missionary!!! I
love love these people, and all that I am learning through the hard
times, through the happy times, and through the times where I'm on my
knees pleading for help because I couldn't do this without the help of
our Savior. He gives me strength everyday to Press forward! Love you
all and hope you have a great week:) I hear there's lots of snow at
home....so drive safe on those roads....Kinda grateful it doesn't snow
here like Utah cause Italian Drivers+Snow....SCARY!
Quote of the week "The things you take for granted someone else is
praying for. IF we don't feel grateful for what we already have, what
makes us think we'd be happier with more?"
my Challenge to you all....Say one grateful prayer everyday, without
asking for anything, but expressing thanks to all the blessings in
your life. :) I'll do it with you guys!
Love Sorella Rindlisbacher
Okay so firstly fun fact...meatballs with spaghetti together don't
exist in Italy either!!! Haha SURPRISE! Okay and another fun thing
that happened...well making out morning smoothie the other day....our
blender literally exploded! Ha the bottom just fell apart and smoothie
went everywhere..I died laughing😂 it was such a mess on the walls and
everything, so I bought me a nice little blender to take with me from
here on out. :)
Okay well this week....my goodness where to begin!!! We have been so
so busy, and Then in the next 3 days we have to take a total of 6
trains all over😅. 1.zone conferences 2. Exchanges in Milano 3.
Helping a family in our ward move....so busy is good:) trains just
always stress me out, but it's okay...one day I'll get this public
transport figured out😅👍🏽
-we had a good lesson with cute Barbara and I just can't tell you guys
how much I love this lady!! Barbara is amazing and so strong and
humble....she has a very difficult marriage but continues to move
forward in faith. I bore my testimony to her that I know during our
trials, we don't see the big picture of what we can learn from going
through this, or also what lies ahead, but I know that God knows, and
as we put our trust in him, he will give us the strength we need to
endure. We aren't meant to go through this life alone, and through the
saviors atonement, he will carry us through. As we go through hard
times, we can use that opportunity to come closer to Christ and ask
for his help. She was sobbing and I just gave her the biggest hug. ❤️
Barbara has strengthened my testimony so much to endure with full
faith, never loosing sight of what is most important that is faith in
Christ regardless of her challenges.
After our lesson, we had lunch with her, and she made us the most
GREASY PASTA i've ever had in my life! haha these funny Italians
DESTROY EVERYTHING WITH OIL more than you have ever seen! Haha more
oil on my plate than actual pasta sauce. and it didn't end there...She
made us homemade Almond Milk, and That stuff was LOADED with
sugar...haha Basically I had a stomach ache the rest of the day, but
it's okay....She loves feeding us and it's just a way these cute
people express their love...through lots and lots of food!
-We Met some awesome people on the street this week! and actually 2 of
the guys spoke English so that's always fun cause My vocab is still
very limited! haha but one thing I realized is that many people think
we are Jehovahs Witnesses, so I carry my Libro Di Mormon around, and
then they say, "Awe Mormone" and that's when I turn around and talk to
them:) Lol It usually works!
-Sorella Springer had a doctor appointment for her back, and this bus
literally took us in the middle of NOWHERE on the top of this
mountain...the doctor worked from his house in this tiny
village...seriously the cutest place i've ever seen and so beautiful!
Him and and his wife spoke english, and They were so sweet. :) His
wife is like this 70 year old lady, and she took us to the train
station...and guys I THOUGHT WE WERE GOING to DIE!! She was flying
down this mountain with very narrow streets!! ha These Italian drivers
have no fear, and this little old woman was the perfect example...ha
they are pretty aggressive drivers, so I just close my eyes and pray
the whole time we make it in one piece!
-We got to go visit this little old man in our ward that had to go to
the hospital this week for some health issues. Fratello Sobrero is a
cute fella<3
-We had 3 lessons yesterday and one with Silvana! She is still reading
the Book Of Mormon and praying:) The lesson went so well, and the
first time I took lead and started the lesson, and asked lots of
questions....Italian still makes no sense to me, and understanding
wise...it's still not really there, but I know God has blessed me with
the gift of tongues when I need it. I'm so grateful for that cause my
brain takes a little longer to learn than others, but God Is a God of
miracles, and the fact I can even somewhat talk in this language is
proof of that! ;)
-And lastly guys....This week on sunday we had our last lesson with
Davide...I say last because we had to drop him. He came to the lesson
with lots of scriptures to start a bible bash, and I was so confused
what was going on because for so long he said he wanted to know if
this was the true church, but then said actually Yes I haven't been
reading the book of mormon as much As i told you guys I was... I was
heart broken cause I just want him to know what I know because It has
changed my life and blessed me so much and I want the same for him.
But as we ended the lesson with him, I just promised Davide One day I
know he will know for himself this is the true church if He reads the
Book Of Mormon with True Intent to know and Prayers with a sincere
heart. I don't know Why I promised that, I just felt like I should,
and I truly believe one day he will accept the gospel. :)
So guys that's about it for the week! I love being a missionary!!! I
love love these people, and all that I am learning through the hard
times, through the happy times, and through the times where I'm on my
knees pleading for help because I couldn't do this without the help of
our Savior. He gives me strength everyday to Press forward! Love you
all and hope you have a great week:) I hear there's lots of snow at
home....so drive safe on those roads....Kinda grateful it doesn't snow
here like Utah cause Italian Drivers+Snow....SCARY!
Quote of the week "The things you take for granted someone else is
praying for. IF we don't feel grateful for what we already have, what
makes us think we'd be happier with more?"
my Challenge to you all....Say one grateful prayer everyday, without
asking for anything, but expressing thanks to all the blessings in
your life. :) I'll do it with you guys!
Love Sorella Rindlisbacher
4 hours of sleep last night... so this is what happens. We have a lesson with Davide but I knew I couldnt stay awake unless I took a quick nap while we had some time.
My bishop on the right, and fratello Quaresimo with the glasses on the left (1st counselor)
Luigi's tires haha
She leaves me in less than 2 weeks!
Our new blender after the one broke which was duct taped together haha
Today we made lunch with Barbara. Homemade spinach ravioli it was yum!
Italian fruit is always so big and yum!
This one's for Wes "who am I, who am i" Guess the movie haha
Practicing our song for sacrament next week... it definitely needs work haha!
