Friends

I am feeling so blessed right now. Some friends from Scotland are here for Thanksgiving and it is so wonderful to be surrounded by people you care about and to know that they care for you. Living in a different country is hard but it would be nearly impossible if it weren't for the amazing people God put here with me. I love my team so much. We've really started bonding a lot lately and are getting along great. I love spending time with them. I just wanted to share that little bit and to say that God is awesome and knows what you need when you need it. Thanks God!!!!!

"Greater love has no one3 than this, that one lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Nonna Maria (Grandma Maria)

Wednesday was a wonderful day. My friend Vanessa and I visited a little old lady from church and had a blast. We had just eaten 2 bowls of pasta before we went and boy was that a mistake! As soon as we walked in the door to Maria's house she sat us down and made us eat. She brought out eggplant, carrots, bread and cheese, and of course dessert. By the time we were finished Vanessa and I thought our stomaches were going to explode because we were so full.

Vanessa and I decided it was time to leave because we had some other stuff to do so we began putting our coats and scarfs on and Maria asks us if we want to take a nap. We kindly turned down the offer and she looks at us and says oh so sweetly, "I get offended when you tell me no." So of course we took off our coats and laid down on the bed! She bundled us up in blankets and fluffed our pillows, turned off the lights, and left the room! It was one of the best naps I've ever had.

When we woke up an hour and a half later she made us coffee, and gave us more food to cook for dinner and also gave us the blankets we took a nap with. I cannot believe how giving Italians are! She gave me and Vanessa 3 blankets that she made, a coat for me that she made, a necklace, and dinner! AMAZING!! She is one of the nicest little old ladies I've ever met. I'm so thankful for her and really enjoyed my afternoon at her house. I'll defiantly be visiting there again!

On Monday I went to a beautiful little city called Lucca. It's a little of an hour train ride away and it's one of the prettiest places I've ever been to. I went with Brian, my teammate, and two girls from Australia. The pictures above are a couple that I took during my visit. Thought you might enjoy! :)