Transfers
Okay, so I completely forgot to mention last week that this week is transfers. I wasn't really expecting for me or my companion to be getting transfered, and I was right. We will both be staying in Pistoia for at least another 6 weeks. Things are a litle crazy right now, though, because Sorella Hawkey will be training this next transfer, so her companion is actually going to Firenze 2 (where I was before) so we're getting a brand new sister in the apartment. The problem at this point is that all of the new missionaries at the mtc have been delayed for two weeks. We don't know why, only that they are all delayed. So, this means that sorella hawkey and all of the other missionaries (there are four others) who are training this transfer are without companions for the next two weeks. For us it isn't too big of a deal, she'll just be with us and it means that for the next two weeks we will be working in both Pistoia and Prato and that Sorella Hawkey and I will get to be companions again! Yay! Its gonna be great! A little bit of a planning challenge, but great nonetheless. So that's whats going on there.
Some of our investigators here are progressing really well and others seem less willing to change and accept commitments. We'll keep working on it. Right now we are really looking forward to Piera's baptism on the 28th. It is actually her 15th birthday and she is excited to be baptized. Her family are the ones who are waiting for the old divorce to be processed, etc. (I can't remember what all I'm said about them,
but they are wonderful). Anyhow we made a baptisimal calendar with her to keep her on track and she's so excited and it makes me really happy.
We'll also get to go help with anther baptism that is happening in Prato. Sorella Hawkey and Sorella Millis (her old companion) have been teaching a truly golden investigator. They pretty much introduce the topic for the lessons and he teaches them. They're pretty sure he's going to be an apostle one day :). He's 21 and looking forward to serving a mission. It's pretty exciting. Lots of good things happening around here.
Other than that we are just working really really hard right now to find families to teach. There has been a really big emphasis on that right now and its true that the gospel truly can bless a family and when an entire family joins the church together they can support and sustain one another. We are praying hard and working on some new finding techniques.. I'll report back next week. :) Just a question for those in my family and not in my family who do enjoy the blessings of the gospel, I would love to hear the response to this question from anyone who is willing to take the time to answer: HOW, specfically, does knowing the truth of the restoration bless my daily life and my family? If we can help other people understand this then it will go miles and miles in helping them accept the gospel. Think about it and let me know. That would be a wonderful way for you to help me and also help you think about why it is so important that we share this wonderful gift we've been given with others- so that they and their families can receive these same blessings.
There are some days here when I feel like I'm just spinning my wheels and getting nowhere fast, but then I look back at the progress and little changes that are happening in peoples' lives and I have to appreciate the little miracles that I see everyday. It is truly amazing.
I love you all so much and hope you have a wonderful and safe week!
Vi voglio piu bene!
Sorella Leckie
p.s. In response to mom's question about air conditioning: Some businesses have it and others don't. Surprisingly a lot of the buildings stay pretty cool... especially on the bottom floors. The walls are really thick. But it's always nice to walk past a store that has air conditioning :)
TUSCANY IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!
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