May09
May 9th, 2016 // #19 of 2016 🇮🇹
Hello Everyone.
Well this week was a good one. I've adjusted a little bit and gotten
myself back into the groove of things. I still think about Nino and
what he is up to. I still think about Dr Enzo and how he is doing. I
think of the Portera Family and what they are eating for dinner. I
find myself often thinking of Mistretta, but I'm starting to finally
get adjusted here in Cosenza. I've started to build some good
relationships with members, with some of the others it's going to take
a little bit more work. We are working hard, and I've never worked so
hard in my mission. It feels good. My goal for these last 6 months
came to me as I was studying in the Book of Mormon a few weeks backs.
I came across this scripture in Alma chapter 43 verse 1. Which says:
1 And now it came to pass that the sons of Alma did go forth among the
people, to declare the word unto them. And Alma, also, himself, could
not rest, and he also went forth.
I pulled the three words, Could Not Rest, as well as the example of
Alma and made it my goal for my last 6 months. Time is moving quick.
It feels like yesterday we were sitting at the computer saying, "Merry
Christmas" and in a few weeks we are going to be sitting at that same
computer singing Happy Birthday. Time is moving quick and there isn't
much time for me to do all that I want to do here...and if I want to
get everything done that I want to get done, there is no time for me
to rest. I hope to finish my mission with honor up until the moment
that I am asked to remove my name tag for the last time.
Things in Cosenza are good. My companion is a stud. I really like the
kid and we are getting along really well. We've been getting after it
this past week and I feel like we have some good things going on. This
week we will head to Taranto for our Sone Conference and we are pretty
excited about that. Next week I'll go into a little bit more detail
about our work, because at this point we are still trying to
transition people from being a potential, to becoming an investigator.
We have talked with a ton of solid people as of late and I am hoping
and praying for the best. The one sad thing about Cosenza is that the
branch is not very United whatsoever. We are going to have to really
work to pull everyone together because the environment is almost
hostile on Sunday mornings and it cannot be like that. We will get
that worked out as soon as possible.
So yesterday, as we all know, was Mothers Day. I thought a lot about
the two lovely ladies that I call, "Mom" and I couldn't help but
smile. I've been given two wonderful moms, who've been willing to
sacrifice absolutely everything for me. I remember one time that Momma
Mandee took the money that she was supposed to pay the electricity
bill with, and bought me a new pair of Doc Martins. I also remember a
camp out that me and a bunch of my friends participated in, and
looking over in the parking lot and seeing my Momma Kelli sitting in
her car, reading a book at one o'clock in the morning just so me and
my friends could have a fun summer night. These two ladies have done
everything for me. They cooked me dinner, tucked me in bed, said
prayers with me, cried with me and I know that both of them were in
the stands at every single sporting event I've ever had. There's been
lots of sunshine and a few thunderstorms, but all in all these two
ladies have showed me nothing but an insurmountable amount of pure
love. Both of them have looked past my weaknesses and my shortcomings
and somehow they both only see the good inside of me, even though that
amount is in very short supply. They are truly elect ladies and I love
them both more than words can possibly describe. I also have many
other moms that aren't necessarily my own mother, but still have shown
me that exact same love that Mandee and Kelli have shown me. From
Grandma's that have made me a blanket, cooked me my favorite
breakfast, been to every high school event that I participated in, and
loved me more then words can possibly explain. From Aunts who moved
into our house after we said, "See you soon" to our first Momma, who
kept the memories of my first mother burning in my heart, and who
loved me like I was their very own nephew even if I didn't come into
their life until I was 5 years old. From the moms of my best friends who
have treated me and cared for me as their own, who have supported me
every day of my life and sent me texts or emails letting me know how
much they love me. I've been so blessed to have had the opportunity to
be so close with so many of you Mothers out there and to all of you
reading this email, I say Thank You. I say thank you for loving your
children. For sacrificing for them. For giving them the best life that
you can provide. I thank you for never giving up on your children, no
matter how far down the path they may have wandered. I thank you for
your love, your never ending love and your unwavering support. I'm
grateful for each and every one of you, but above everything
else...I'm grateful for Momma Mandee and Momma Kelli who have given me
the world. I thank you lovely ladies... I love you both.
I love you all so much and I'm so grateful for you all. I'm sorry I
haven't sent pictures for awhile. The wifi here in Cosenza is not the
best and it struggles real bad. Hopefully it will get fixed soon. I
hope you all have a great week and happy days. I'm praying for you
all, all of the time. God is good. I love you all!
--
Anziano JarDee Nessen
Italy Rome Mission
Romans 8:35-39
Well this week was a good one. I've adjusted a little bit and gotten
myself back into the groove of things. I still think about Nino and
what he is up to. I still think about Dr Enzo and how he is doing. I
think of the Portera Family and what they are eating for dinner. I
find myself often thinking of Mistretta, but I'm starting to finally
get adjusted here in Cosenza. I've started to build some good
relationships with members, with some of the others it's going to take
a little bit more work. We are working hard, and I've never worked so
hard in my mission. It feels good. My goal for these last 6 months
came to me as I was studying in the Book of Mormon a few weeks backs.
I came across this scripture in Alma chapter 43 verse 1. Which says:
1 And now it came to pass that the sons of Alma did go forth among the
people, to declare the word unto them. And Alma, also, himself, could
not rest, and he also went forth.
I pulled the three words, Could Not Rest, as well as the example of
Alma and made it my goal for my last 6 months. Time is moving quick.
It feels like yesterday we were sitting at the computer saying, "Merry
Christmas" and in a few weeks we are going to be sitting at that same
computer singing Happy Birthday. Time is moving quick and there isn't
much time for me to do all that I want to do here...and if I want to
get everything done that I want to get done, there is no time for me
to rest. I hope to finish my mission with honor up until the moment
that I am asked to remove my name tag for the last time.
Things in Cosenza are good. My companion is a stud. I really like the
kid and we are getting along really well. We've been getting after it
this past week and I feel like we have some good things going on. This
week we will head to Taranto for our Sone Conference and we are pretty
excited about that. Next week I'll go into a little bit more detail
about our work, because at this point we are still trying to
transition people from being a potential, to becoming an investigator.
We have talked with a ton of solid people as of late and I am hoping
and praying for the best. The one sad thing about Cosenza is that the
branch is not very United whatsoever. We are going to have to really
work to pull everyone together because the environment is almost
hostile on Sunday mornings and it cannot be like that. We will get
that worked out as soon as possible.
So yesterday, as we all know, was Mothers Day. I thought a lot about
the two lovely ladies that I call, "Mom" and I couldn't help but
smile. I've been given two wonderful moms, who've been willing to
sacrifice absolutely everything for me. I remember one time that Momma
Mandee took the money that she was supposed to pay the electricity
bill with, and bought me a new pair of Doc Martins. I also remember a
camp out that me and a bunch of my friends participated in, and
looking over in the parking lot and seeing my Momma Kelli sitting in
her car, reading a book at one o'clock in the morning just so me and
my friends could have a fun summer night. These two ladies have done
everything for me. They cooked me dinner, tucked me in bed, said
prayers with me, cried with me and I know that both of them were in
the stands at every single sporting event I've ever had. There's been
lots of sunshine and a few thunderstorms, but all in all these two
ladies have showed me nothing but an insurmountable amount of pure
love. Both of them have looked past my weaknesses and my shortcomings
and somehow they both only see the good inside of me, even though that
amount is in very short supply. They are truly elect ladies and I love
them both more than words can possibly describe. I also have many
other moms that aren't necessarily my own mother, but still have shown
me that exact same love that Mandee and Kelli have shown me. From
Grandma's that have made me a blanket, cooked me my favorite
breakfast, been to every high school event that I participated in, and
loved me more then words can possibly explain. From Aunts who moved
into our house after we said, "See you soon" to our first Momma, who
kept the memories of my first mother burning in my heart, and who
loved me like I was their very own nephew even if I didn't come into
their life until I was 5 years old. From the moms of my best friends who
have treated me and cared for me as their own, who have supported me
every day of my life and sent me texts or emails letting me know how
much they love me. I've been so blessed to have had the opportunity to
be so close with so many of you Mothers out there and to all of you
reading this email, I say Thank You. I say thank you for loving your
children. For sacrificing for them. For giving them the best life that
you can provide. I thank you for never giving up on your children, no
matter how far down the path they may have wandered. I thank you for
your love, your never ending love and your unwavering support. I'm
grateful for each and every one of you, but above everything
else...I'm grateful for Momma Mandee and Momma Kelli who have given me
the world. I thank you lovely ladies... I love you both.
I love you all so much and I'm so grateful for you all. I'm sorry I
haven't sent pictures for awhile. The wifi here in Cosenza is not the
best and it struggles real bad. Hopefully it will get fixed soon. I
hope you all have a great week and happy days. I'm praying for you
all, all of the time. God is good. I love you all!
--
Anziano JarDee Nessen
Italy Rome Mission
Romans 8:35-39
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