Family dinner. . .

It was Sunday yesterday so Laura and I went to a church here in Collegno. I can't say how I felt about the sermon,..considering I couldn't understand a word of it. Well,...a few words maybe. I pulled out things such as light of the world and such but that is only because they are closer to spanish than english. However, the music was great! They sang a few that I know in english, but had the words on a projector, so I could actually follow them in Italian. The pastor threw out a few words in english during the sermon too. Only once or twice,..but i found it slightly humerous.
Anyone who knows my normal sunday routine knows that it is "family dinner" night. Well last night I met my family here in Italy. The team got together for an evening of "Grill and Chill" Which turnned into "Chill and potluck", but nonetheless it was great! The food was delicious, and it was an incredible opportunity to get to meet everyone, most of them for the first time. There are SO many kids!! But they all seem great!!
Being able to talk with some of the different team members to see what their goals, and viewpoints on different things has been really encouraging, and a key part in helping me grasp a better idea on what is going on religiously in the Torino area and what the team is really working towards.
God has already started to show me so much in the few days that I have been here. He's opened my eyes and heart to not only things that I can do to help the other families, but also to different areas in which I still have so much to grow! I am excited to see how far this journey can take me, and I know already that it has the opportunity to greatly surpass any of my own goals. God is amazing!
It's time to start packing again! I head out for the conference in Switzerland tomorrow, but will be staying with the Caldbeck's tonight so I can get familiar with their house, which I'll be staying at for a few das when I get home. Also so that we can get an earlier start tomorrow morning. I'm sure it will be a packed week, and I have no idea what to expect! At this point, what's one more unknown?! I welcome it!