This just about sums up the week we've been having. We had a lot of appointments fall through, which means finding! All day! Seven days a week! In the blazing hot sun! We had some really cool experiences and I really feel like I'm getting better at finding. This particular quote came from a man on our metro ride home. The metros have these SOS buttons in case of emergency. This italian man decided the extreme heat on the metro was an emergency, so he pushed the button and told the people "I'm too young to be cremated." "I didn't wear my swimsuit today but it feels like I'm at the beach". I'm still not sure what he was hoping they would do about it.
The heat really is getting ridiculous, but I'm loving the sunny days and the warm nights. Italy has the most beautiful sunsets and we always catch them right as we go home. I love it.
Another fun thing that happens when you spend your days wandering around Rome, you get pick pocketed! We were all crammed on another metro, and I felt my bag getting jostled around so I put my hand down on it and had a baby bear moment; somebody else's hand was already in my bag! The culprit got off the metro right after that, but luckily she didn't manage to grab anything out of my bag. Partially because I caught her and partially because you'd really have to fish around my bag before you find anything of value. Who knows, maybe she grabbed a pass-a-long card and we'll be seeing her in church this week.
I wish I had some more updates to give from this week, but really it's been a week of finding and living the missionary life. The most important thing I want to share with you guys is how much my testimony had grown this week. The mission is the best thing I've ever done with my life, but it's hard. This week was hard. But I needed it. This week, because of the difficulties, I've realized the literal nature of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. His Atonement isn't just some idea that seems nice that maybe one day we'll be able to understand. No, His Atonement is a real, sustantive thing that cleanses, purifies, and uplifts our soul. It's something you can feel in a very tangible way. Because he suffered for us, He can uplift your spirit in a way nothing else can. I felt His support here in Italy more than I ever have in my life, and I promise you all that you can find the same. I'm so grateful for my Savior, and i feel incredibly blessed to have this time to share that message.
I love you all!
Sorella Maxfield
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