Last day in L'Aquila!!!

Ciao tutti!

     Well it kinda felt like this day would never come, I thought I would be in my first city forever! haha It is a very strange feeling to be leaving because it feels like home and I love the people so much.  So transfer calls were on Saturday, and you never know when it is going to come!  We were on the bus (which was very full) and we got the call!  I answered and Anziano Hansen (one of the assistents) said it was a place he always wanted to serve, so I got really excited and he said........................ your going to Palermo!!! Palermo is one of the biggest cities in Sicily and I am more than excited to go there!!!  From what I have heard it is so awesome, and alot different!  It should be warm down there which I am happy about!  And they have 2 wards there and 2 sets of missionaries so the work should be good!  And that means I will be living in a 4 man house!  And the great thing is, everyone but me is Italian!!! Which just doesnt happen because there arent many Italians in our mission, it is going to be an awesome opportunity for me!  And is where I really wanted to go!

     Later today we head to Rome, then tom morning I get on 10ish hour train to Catania, then probly will spend the night there, then Friday we will take another train or bus (6-7 hours) to Palermo!  It will be a long couple of days but I am so excited!  Work here in L'Aquila went well.  We were able to finally meet with some of the contacts we have from doing house, and also met with an investigator that we havent been able to see for over a month so that made me super happy!  The mission is different, you build relationships with people, then the next thing you know your time there is done!  Really just have to take advantage of every moment!  I still have a little packing to do, hope I can fit everything!  Also this week we had the second young man from our small branch leave on a mission, we had the opportunity to be there when he was set apart, it was a good reminder of all the keys and blessings we have as missionaries and how important this work is.  Love ya'll a ton!

Love,

              Anziano Bird