Well this has definitely been a week I will never forget! I may be
serving in the smallest branch I've been in but let me tell you, it is growing.
There are so many amazing people here who have been prepared for the gospel! It
is so beautiful. Like I said last week we are working with the mother and
brother of one of our new converts and they are just amazing! They love reading
the Book of Mormon and they are always in church. They are already a huge part
of the branch. It has been so great working with them and preparing their family
to enjoy the blessings of the gospel together!
On Sunday we were eating lunch at the house of our new convert. When I was
eating I ripped off half of my permanent retainer. It was crazy. It was loose on
one side but this just did it. Half of it was attached and the other part was
pointed back into my mouth. Seeing as it was a Sunday night there was nothing
that I could really do. We got up the next morning and went to district meeting.
I had to wear my night retainer to keep the wire from cutting my lip. First time
I've done that in a long time. We have a senior couple in our district and they
got me some numbers for dentists in Firenze. We left Siena and stop in Firenze
on our way back after district meeting. We pretty much called every single
number and there was one dentist/orthodontist that said she could see me today
but it would be €80. That's a lot of money. I didn't know what to do. So we
decided to say a prayer and then go over to this dentist. Turns out, she
specialized in children's dentistry... When she was finally available I just
told her "I just want to ask a question. Is there anything I can do to just get
this out of my mouth?" She ended up just pulling it off ( it hurt) and
letting me go without charging me. It was such a miracle! Afterwards she even
asked me a bunch of questions about why I'm here. It was so great! I know that
Heavenly Father listens to our prayers. Even our desperate cries for
help.
Last night we got on the train to head home. We were sitting and waiting at
the station for a few minutes. We were trying to do some calls on the train
right before it left. All of a sudden I felt really strongly I needed to get my
wallet out of my purse. I reached in and it was not there. I turned to my companion
and said "No wallet. No abondamento (monthly pass)." We jumped off the train
right before it left. I knew that my wallet was safe and sound at home but if we
were to start going and I not have my abondamento that would be a €40 fine when
they came to check our tickets. This happened to Sorella Yost and her last
companion before and it is not fun. I know that Heavenly Father is watching over
us and leading and guiding us. I am SO grateful for the constant companionship
of the Holy Ghost. Without it I'd be lost for sure. I'm so grateful every day
for the little moments because they can change the whole outlook of a day. I
love being a missionary!!
Last week we went to the Cinque Terre. It was amazing! And it's starting to
get warm!
Love you all!!
Sorella Jarvis
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