Auguri

Thanks for all the birthday wishes, I believe this was one of the best
weeks but not because of my birthday....
The work is really great, Tenal is excited for baptism. Fratello
Voltalina is ready for next week. We are loving the Italian autumn.
Nothing could be better... But wait there's more

Sunday came along, Jeff (an investigator of the other Elders), he came
to me and asked me how I was. Then there was a surprise... Jeff is
being baptized this coming Saturday (7th) and he wants me to do the
honors of baptism! Whoa... I've never been to a lesson with him or
anything but he said that the spirit prompted him to ask me. Anziano
Driver and Scoggin might be confused, maybe even a little angry, but
I'm so excited!

Monday we went to the Zuppa family for a surprise party. Surprise, I
knew it was a surprise party. Trick is on them. The were kind enough
to buy me a cake and even a Tshirt. They are so nice.

Another cool couple, Stephano and Lorella, they are investigating the
church as well (the other Anziani's) but they bought me a hat. Driver
bought me a scarf, he even made me a peanut butter silk cake. What
huge gratitude I have to him! That was all yesterday.

I love this mission and I hope to change Italy for the best! Love you all
-1- real Italian pizza, finally
-2- Fratello Voltalina and his creamy cake of Nutella
-3- Italy graffiti in Padova
--Anziano Benge