This week I was lucky enough to have been visited by a group of American Waldensians who have been traveling around Italy. It was fantastic to finally meet Brian Paulson who was a great help to me in getting to Italy in the first place. Along with Brain came about 14 Americans who were interested in the workings of the center. It was great to meet with all of them, I think I spoke more English in that afternoon than I have since I arrived. It was nice to finally speak without being conscious of the words I was using or having to try to think of the Italian equivilant. They were a lovely group of people and were kind enough to invite me to lunch with them in the village, which I happily accepted. At lunch I had the pleasure of speaking in depth with several members of the group, including some others who helped me get in contact with Agape and the Waldensian society both in the US and Italy. It was a wonderful visit and a nice little dose of America in my village, always helpful in getting adjusted to life in a foreign country.
After the American Waldensians left we were paid another visit here at the center...a really beautiful snow fall on the tops of the mountains. The snow should reach us here in the valley sometime this weekend but for now I'll leave you with the photo of the snow capped mountains and the news that all is well in Italy. I miss you all but am having the time of my life getting to meet and know everyone here and really settling into my home for the next year.
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