Because of the 100 year Anniversary last month Albania obtained
Skenderbeu's sword and helmet. They are in a museum here and we got to
go and see them today. He is the hero of Christianity here in Albania.
They have lots of statues of him and it was SUPER cool to see his sword
and helmet. That must have been so heavy and the sword was SO long. like
as long as I am tall. really cool. It also had Albanian guards..
guarding it. and they were all dressed up in uniform. Pretty fun. One of
my pictures is outside of the museum with these Kings statues of
Albania. They are new too, and were pretty cool. Really big. Also this
past week we got a new couple here in Durres!! Elder and Sister Bott. I
think it may take her a while to really feel comfortable living here,
but they are both lively and ready to work. I love it! It already has
been so fun to have them here.
This week I finished reading True to The Faith. I
really enjoyed reading this book. I love the way it is written in 2nd
person. Directly to the reader. It's like a giant Patriarchal
Blessing..kinda. I learned a lot more about specific things, learned a
lot of new scriptures that I really enjoyed and have helped me a lot in
teaching others about the gospel, and felt the spirit testifying of the
truths of the doctrines and principles I would read about. I love this
gospel! We often like to use this book in our lessons to teach certain
principles more clearly, or to help members understand/learn more about
specific subjects. It often explains things in different ways than you
learn them usually. I like that. I've used the section on the Atonement a
few times helping them understand it isn't just for our sins, but for
everything! The Atonement really is the greatest gift ever. The more I
understand it and the more I learn about it, the more amazed and more
grateful I am for this wonderful gift from the Savior. I loved the
section on forgiveness... it was really well written and I loved the
feelings I felt while reading it; thinking of how I could use it to help
the people here to learn to forgive and not be offended by things that
have happened in the church or by other people. And... lots of others
too. It really is so great! Being able to read and study not only for
myself, but mostly for myself to better help others has helped me learn
so much! Then I realize we should always be doing this. Not just
missionaries. You always have a calling in the church, even if it is
only to be the best Visiting/Home teacher that you can be. As we study
we should always not only be thinking of how to apply these things in
our personal lives, but also all the people around us and with those we
watch over in our callings.
Also.. everyone should watch that cool video mom
sent me today about the Rome temple! You think they are building a
temple in Rome and how wonderful that will be for Italy, but really it
is Far more than that. It is going to bless the lives of SO many people,
especially Albanians. They have to go to Germany now if they go, and
i've only met a few people that have gone more than once. Having a
temple in Italy will be such an amazing blessing for so many people. I
can't wait. Lots more first visits, and continuing visits to the temple.
SO great! I often tell people that my family is from Calabria and they
always freak out and say that is where so many Albanians are. Their are a
lot of Albanians here with family in Italy. Pretty cool. I can't wait
to go their someday and see.
Love you all! Hope you have a wonderful week!
Motra Hoover
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