We did the only thing we could...prayed and avoided all the phone calls we got from Sorella Amato. We met at Savia, the cutest little restaurant in Catania and took a seat with Luigi and Sorella Amato. We sat at a cute little restaurant table oustide the restaurant with the sun shining and the waiter asking for our orders. It felt just a like a scene out of movie (like that Inception scene, but with an italian feel). Well we were talking with them when we noticed a missed call from the mission presidents wife!!! Thats it. Thats the call. We focused our minds and waited the whole lesson to receive the news. I wasnt as anxious as Sorella BAir, because I was 99% positive that I would remain in Catania and she would be transferred. She has done 4 transfers, while I have only done 3 here.
As soon as the appoitment ended, we ran down beautiful Via Etnea to catch our bus in time to the Mirabellas, meanwhile calling Sister Waddoups back before the phone went dead. I went first, while Sorella Bair stood 20 feet behind me to avoid any ruined surprises. We joked about the phone dying in the middle of the call....well guess what happened. The phone died in the middle of my call. HAha
LUCKILY a miracle happeend and we could call her back. Well, looks like our predictions were TOTALLY wrong. I am MOVIN ON!!!! I am being tranferred to Pozzouli (a city right outside of Naples) I AM GOING TO NAPLES!! HAHA. I get to spread my wings and fly! I AM SO EXCITED!!
Napoli (NAples) is definitely a coveted spot to serve. Okay it is not exactly the center of NAples (because its too dangerous for sisters), but there are only 2 cities right outside of NAples for sisters to serve in. That means only 4 sisters serve there at a time. Also these two areas were JUST barely opened last spring.
Besides the fact that it known for being a dangerous area with a lot of theft, I am only heard GREAT things. Sorella Fossa served there and how non-stop raved about the city, about the members. ABOUT THE PIZZA. Napoletana pizza is known for being the best in all of Italy. Hahah its like a dream.
Oh and the coolest thing is...my companion will be Sorella Viazzo! Rebecca Viazzo from my singles ward in Dublin, CA. HAhah we totally knew each other from before the mission. She is so cute and fun!
It was a great week. We had a lesson with Luigi earlier on in the week that went really well! We really think he is going to get baptized! He agreed to pray and specifically ask God, "God is this the way for me?" He is so golden and happy.
At english course that night, I gave the spiritual thought and so I shared Moroni 7:48. It ends the chapter, so the last word is Amen. As soon as I finished readin the scripture, EVERY student in the room agreed with their AMENs as well. HAhaha it was great.
We had a lesson with a man that loves Sorella Bair. I totally felt like a third wheel the whole appoitnment and whenever I tried to talk to him, he IGNORED me. When we asked him to pray to know if the book of mormon is true, he said "Oh I already know it is true." Hmmm. He was really happy though!
Friday night, the other sisters threw an AWESOME Ward Valentines Day party. It went so well! There was a cute photo booth, music, food. It was fun to have an excuse to listen to some American music :) The best part was, I bought a cake to bring to the party. These are famous cakes that are sold in a box. Well when we opened the box, we found a lovely bottle of WINE to go along with it. YEP. I bought alcohol, with no ID, as A MISSIONARY. Whoops.
Yesterday, I gave my parting testimony in Catania and Sigonella. Sorella Bair totally filmed my Catania italian one. (only in an italian ward, would that be okay) HAHA. I shared a scripture that I recently found that has really touched me and will definitely help me through life.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths."
Sorry for the disorganized email. I love and pray for all of you!
Love,
Sorella Clyde
pictures of the Rome temple being built!
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