Bari Zone

Describing the Elders and Sisters is almost impossible. I can’t tell you how we admire them. They couldn’t be in a better place. They each have brought their individual gifts and talents to their callings and are as unique as our own children. It is inspirational to see these young men and women serve in this area. It is a wonderful place to be but it is not the Rome tourists see. The culture is very different and takes awhile to learn ( I am not sure Anziano Marcucci and I are adjusted yet). It is hard and tiring…..But joyous and wonderful, or as the missionaries would say “awesome”. They face challenges and are rejected everyday! But I know they would say they wouldn’t trade their experience for anything else. They are seeking the “one” who will welcome their message.

We visited several missionaries this week (and traveled 1223 miles) and delivered them a “gift”… A fire extinguisher. I am sure they were thrilled. We were inspecting their abodes for spiritual and physical security . To a person their apartments were spotless. The slide show that follows shows some of the highlights of the visit.