25th January 2012

Hello!

Well, this is my last day in Forlì! I received word two days ago that I'm to go to Reggio nell'Emilia, northeast of here, the other side of Bologna! It's a bigger city, and has it's own Ward. Apparently there is great potential there, and my new companion is great, I've met him a few times at Zone Conference (Reggio is in a different grouping of Zones but he came to ours because it's much closer), and he seemed to be quite inspired. He trained Anziano Scalese (someone who was in the MTC with me for a while and in my District this last transfer) who said he is really great, so I'm excited! Forlì seems to be doing very well, and has grown significantly in the last few months. Seeing the Lord bless it has been a great privilege! I hope the new Anziano does an even better job, now that I'm out of the way! I love this city, and I love all the members in it, I'm grateful for everything about it, I've learnt so much while walking it's streets and talking with the people, teaching them, and being taught just as much by them! I'll always remember everyone here, and the encouragement that they gave me. If you visit Italy, make sure you visit Forlì! The very best of Italians live there!

I guess it's time for me to move on though and [try to] help others in their lives in other parts of the country. Reggio is going to be a defining moment for me, of who I'll become, so for the next couple of weeks, pray, pray hard for me that I'll rise to the occasion! I'll need it!

But know this that I love you all, and think of you daily! I have a new favourite Scripture, or at least chapter, Phillipians 2! I re read it this morning while preparing a lesson for the Rossi family. I love it! It really hit me in the heart! My challenge to all of you is to read it, learn, live it, and love it!

I love you!

Anziano Nelson