Email from Sara 5/13/09

Short one

Alrighty la mia famiglia...

This one is going to be a little bit on the short side, obviously for the same reasons that all of your emails were a little on the short side :)

We had a great monday and tuesday. It's amazing how we plan so many things and then we end up doing something completely different. There are so many small miracles everyday- its amazing really.

We had an appointment last night with an amazing family. I think I've mentioned them before, but they are waiting to be baptized- there's a few legal complexities becuase she was married before and still has to get a divorce so they can get married, etc. But they are great. I just love the dad becuase he loves the gospel so much. I love seeing people like that and having a reaffirmation that people can change. He was telling us how he stoppped smoking after he had smoked about 2 packs every day for the past 14 years. Its great to see the hand of the Lord in their lives. There is the mom, dad, a 15 year old daughter, a 9 year old son, and they are expecting a daughter. A few gaps in the ages there, but a truly wonderful family. I'm so excited for them to be able to enjoy all the blessings of the gospel.

Aside from that, Monday we had interviews and while in the past it's always been more of a casual "how are things going..." kind of deal, this time around it was more direct and specific "tell me about your investigators... are you teaching any families... are you working with less actives..." It was good to be able to answer his questions positively. We have been working really hard and I hope we can keep it up. I know we can with the Lord's help. I don't know if I've ever been so exhausted in my life, though :).

Anyhow, life is good. I'm happy, healthy, and doing great. Love you all and hope you have a wonderful week!
Con affeto
Sorella Leckie

p.s.- Thanks for the birthday wishes. It's going to be a great day, like all the others :) No sign of any packages yet, but it just means I get to have another birthday later. Because today is the P-day before my birthday we got to do whatever I wanted, which meant not doing anything in a hurry :) I took a nap, we got groceries, all at a very relaxed pace and it is wonderful!

We went and did service at someone's house the other day and this is their view. Not too shabby, huh?

At least once a week we do a Mostra, or a display to publicize our english class. We put a sheet on the ground and then use chalk to write sentances, or draw pictures, etc. It's a really good way to talk to and meet people becuase we ask them questions as they walk past.

We use a table for our mostra and the elders have to carry it to and from their house :) It's kind of humerous and we get a lot of funny looks. More than usual, at least.


Another beautiful spot. We were on the way to visit a family who lives on a mountain. It is absolutely beautiful. Pistoia as a city is actually pretty small, but there are lots of little tiny cities all around it in the mountains that are so cute and beautiful.