Wednesday: Viaggo Meraviglioso

These past few days have been amazing here in Italy. We have gone to native Italian family's houses for several meals and each time I learn something new. Every day is a learning experience. I have learned so much more about Italian culture just by being immersed in it rather than just visiting the wonderful sights of Italy. 


Monday we had a "getting to know you/ workshops" session, Tuesday some of the youth took us to see Roma (so much to learn there as well!) and yesterday we did another session of "workshops" for the youth group. That time was filled with so much laughter my sides hurt. Our relationships are growing more and more by the day which makes the thought of leaving even harder! I love these people and the community they have here. It is so wonderful to see how God places different people into a community and fills it with His love and spirit. This community is made up of Americans and Italians, yet they are all family. I love that. 


Today is going to be a full day of workshops. We are making an "American breakfast" for the youth and their families and then having two sessions of "workshops", one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Later on tonight we are putting on a little "showcase presentation." :) We want to show the youth's families what we have been doing all week! Our team will also perform a gospel presentation in the form of drama. We are very excited about today and I think the youth are too. Please be in prayer for our team as we are finishing up our mission and continue to make lasting relationships with the Italian AND American youth here. I love them all so much and will hate to leave them. Thank you for your prayers thus far! Dio benedica! (God bless!)


From, Brianne