April 24th, 1964

 Date: 4-24-64

Boy, I have been facing many challenges lately. I just wish that I could do a better job with each one. However, we have been talking with some very very nice people. I think that the Lord has been saving these people for us. There are so many fine people- yes, there are also many that are a "little out of it" But we have been talking to a large number of Italian as well as German People

Elder May and I have been getting along quite well. I find many times that he knows more about the Gospel than I. However, I try to make the best out of it, and learn as much as I can without "losing face". My Italian doesn't seem to be progressing lately. Yes I've been giving discussion in this language and all, but I just don't have the polish that I had with German. That must mean that I had better study a little harder. 

The church here has experienced a little progress. Or services are becoming a little more regular nw. Even classes seem like those at home. So much so that they (Camberlang) asked me to give the lesson this next Sunday. I've got a topic all picked out. It will be kind of interesting to see how it turns out. With all my own translations I can imagine. I'm hoping for the best.

We seem to be getting a large number of good investigators backlogged. I just hope that we can bring them through. I now that the people are real but they make new friends and it is difficult. I'm confident that the people are capable of the growth even as I know that I am. 

I'm also awaiting the outcome of the President's visit to Italy with our D.L. Camerbalng. I'm hoping that we can go into Italy itself. I'm sure there are may people there that could and would accept the message of Mormonism.

Funny, do you know I'm beginning to enjoy the work! I hoping that I can say that later!

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