Well, today was big! First of all, Cesere and Silvana came to church today? Cesere is a man that we met last night (during red-zone) when we were leaving his palaza. We talked for maybe 2 minutes, and then his wife came and they left to go walk their dog. So, we left them with a pass-along card, and it just so happens that Anz Mauldwin pulled out that very same card that NO missionaries like because the picture is just a big meadow. I even remember thinking "oh great, why does he have THAT card? I would never bring that card with me!" But, sure enough, when Mario asked in Gospel Principles why they decided to come, Silvana said it was that card! Because it talked about a plan that brings happiness. Wow! Biglietti NEVER work for ANYTHING. Except this one. So we had a great lesson and scheduled to meet with them tomorrow. Also Decio (crazy/drunk/less-active) came to church! Then, after church, I participated in giving Luca the Aaronic priesthood! He's such a stud! So then we went and had lunch with Mario and Marianna.
Then we had a problem. My bike had a decent hold. So we called Luca, and he just laughed and told us to come over. So we went over there and he fixed my tire for me. Man, he's such a stud. Also he was making a kite with Marco when we got there, just doing what he can to bond. Stud!
So then we went on our way, nothing special happened in red-zone casa, but when we were heading back to our bikes, over by Columbus', we heard some screeching and turned around in time to see 2 cars crashing into each other (not head-on) and then coming to a stop after running into a couple of signs & poles. We were on the other side of the street and we just kinda sat there, not sure what to do, as we saw all these people start to swarm towards the accident, and heads were popping out of all the building windows. We probably stayed there, planted, for about 5 minutes before moving to get a better view. I'm not gonna lie, I really wanted to be the hero in that moment. I wanted to know exactly what to do, run over there, do it, and convert 50 people to the gospel. First thought! When we moved to get a better view, we saw a woman on the floor in severe shock. And at that moment I had a kind of fear strike me. I knew I shouldn't leave (Jesus Christ wouldn't leave when there was someone to help), but all the same, I didn't know what to do. So another 5-10 minutes passed. I felt a grand responsibility to do something, anything, knowing that the keys of salvation of all these people in the province of Ravenna are in our hands, I just didn't know what to do. Then I noticed someone, Columbus, the 2nd counselor in our branch presidency was right there next to the young lady, helping her remain calm, and in somma talking charge of the situation because the ambulance had still not arrived. And at that moment I felt, probably more than I ever have before in my life that I was in the right place and at the right time! We were both ready and prepared and worthy to give a priesthood blessing, and I knew in that moment that the Lord knew he could count on my for whatever he needed done! We went over there and asked Columbus if there was anything he wanted us to do and he was very lad to see us. We ended up not giving a blessing, but I know that if God wanted us to, it would have happened. The ambulance then came and took the girl away, but I was left deeply impressed. As priesthood holders, we really hold the power of God in our hands, so long as we remain worthy of it. And it is an awesome power! Yeah, basta!
So just a little update on the Sunday journal entry that I sent you (above section), Cesere and Silvana met us Monday night AND Tuesday night in the church, and they are AWESOME!!! Cesere writes for a newspaper, and Silvana is a nurse, and they have so many questions, it's awesome! When we asked them why they are meeting with us, Silvana's response is because she wants to draw nearer to God, and build her relationship with him. Perfect!!! For now, it seems to me like Cesere might be a little more interested in the history of the American Indians, but as soon as he reads their history I know he's going to find a lot more than he expected. They are awesome. We have another lesson with them Friday, again with our Ward mission leader, so we're way stoked!
I love you all! Thanks for everything you do!
Anziano Bushman
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| It was hilarious because this guy that sold me the bike then stuck these stickers on that have his last name on them lol. So now I'm also advertising for him. |
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| I didn't wanna write it all again, so I just took a picture of my journal entry... Thanks Mom for transcribing it for me;) |
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