American Food in Vicenza!

Ciao mamma,

Today has been pretty crazy. I would love to tell you all about it, but I am going on a scambio with the zone leader down in Bologna in about an hour, so I am pumped for that. Today we went to Vicenza and visited the American military base there. Needless to say, we ate Taco Bell and Subway. Plus, we bought a whoooole lot of groceries. They were out of Reese's Puffs though, so I was a little bummed about that. However, I did get some peanut butter, Reese's cups, Aunt Jemima's syrup, and some other American snacks. It was super weird hearing everyone talking in English. I feel like my brain switches to Italian mode now when I am outside, so now when I hear English I have to translate a little backwards. Afterwards, we went with Fratello Arbergast (he is the senior couple missionary that lives on the base) and he took us to a sweet view of Vicenza. I will send some pictures the next time.

This week has been great with the work. Stefano accepted a baptismal date, however, it is all the way in July, so I don't know if I will still be here by then. He is progressing greatly, and it is really a miracle to me to be able to see someone just turn their life in a complete 180 degree direction when they learn the truth. I can tell that the spirit has really touched his heart and that he has recognized that. Batti is also doing good, he wasn't able to make it to church, but that was because he lended the bike he usually rides to a friend, so hopefully next time he will be able to make it. We saw him this week and he really liked the Joseph Smith restoration movie. I feel like that helps them understand exactly who we believe him to be, and what he did, better than we can put into words. He did say how it makes sense for there to be a prophet, he just isn't sure. So we invited him to read the Book of Mormon, and promised him that once he has come to a knowledge that they are the words of Christ he will know that it truly is an inspired translation revealed to us through Joseph Smith by the power of our Heavenly Father.

Sorry my letter this week is so short! I have to catch a train in about 10 or 15 minutes. I love you all! Hope you all have a great week, it is great hearing about all the stuff you guys are up to. Keep me informed.

Ti voglio bene,

Anziano Vaclaw


P.S. Jack, if you become taller than me I will be upset. I have been bragging to people about how I'm the tallest in my family. And also, can you send some pictures of the family that I can show to members? They love that here. Don't feel rushed, just whenever you send a package next time.