today is the first day of classes. all i have is italian. but it will be really good to start learning the language.
yesterday was really fun. all of the temple rome people went on a trip to todi. we rode in a bus for about 2 hours and then stopped in the little town of todi. it didnt feel like a real place. it seemed like it was from a fairy tale. it is actually where they film some movies like romeo and juliette. eventually i will post some pictures of it. it was so beauitful. there was lots of stands set up for selling all kinds of things.
then we left todi and drove for about 30 mins to this huge restuarant that was like on top of a mountian. it was incredible. it was like a midevil castle or something. they served us a 13 course lunch/dinner that took about 4 hours. it is supposively a traditional wedding cerimony meal. it was amazing. some of the things they served us were anipasta, pizza, pasta with boars head sauce, creamed asparagus rice, salad, potatoes, veal, teramissou (sp?), biscotti and coffee, fruit, and of course wine. there was lots of other stuff too. it was soo good and it was really fun to sit with friends and visit over good food for so long.
i have lived with people who do not believe the same things as me before, but i have always had home as an escape from that. i am realizing how hard it is to not really have an escape from it. i have some christian friends here, but i am not with them all that much. it seems like i have this huge barrier between me and my four roommates. i want god to use me in their lives and i want to be a light to them. last night was hard for me. i get weary of their conversations which have zero interest to me. actually, negative interest to me. i had a good time of reading and praying and i feel much better today. i wish it didn't take such desperate situations for me to desire time with god so much.
if you think of it i could use prayer in the following areas:
*consistancy in devotions
*stability, and not allowing myself to compromise to the actions of those around me
*that the joy of the lord will be evident in my life and that his love will be a light to those around me
*that me and some of my christian friends would be able to start some sort of bible study here
*that my first week of classes will go well
thank you so much for reading my blog. it has been so encouraging to me to receive your comments and emails! thank you!!!!!
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Hey Cori! Sounds like tons of fun!! I'll be praying for you.
love ya a whole lot and i miss you.
(do you have an address over there..I'm assuming that you do..so could you pass it on to me please?!?)
hey cori,
i have some things that i thought would be good to read that apply to you and your living situation....
Check out :
Luke 8 verses 1 through 15
Luke 11 verses 33 through 36
Luke 12 verses 35 through 40
Romans 8 Verse 28
Acts 27 verse 13 through 26
and especially 1 Peter 4 verses 12 through 19 ( this one has helped me in my thinking, i read over verse 18 alot and it was a kick in the butt ... or a kick in the head ..whatever you wanna say ...and it made me want to change my perspective alot... i hope it is an encouragement to you)
Cori you are awesome and it is clear to me that you desire to glorify and please God, I trust that he will continue to use you there in your Home.
Peaceeee
Bonnie
Cori you have a strong base of prayers going out for you from your own home. Plus, add all the other people that love you and care for you and want you to be all that you can be in Christ, praying for you.
You probably have an empty hole, and a little home sick just for worship. Because of your field trip, you missed church. Even try going to an early morning or evening mass. Maybe that will help fill your void and help fill you with wholeness. Alone time with God is esentual, but being with God's people, celebrating Him, worshiping Him, can really empower you. MOM
corpussel, hello again! i was very happy this morning to find that you had posted another section on your blog--I love hearing all about what you're up to! I wish I could have been there with you yesterday, when you went to Todi--sounds so, so fun and "magical"! I also wish I could have been there for you last night as you were needing encouragement...I would have given you a big hug! :-) I was thining of you last night actually and praying for you...and I am so glad you're turning to the Lord and how sweet those times with Him are for you! I love you and am proud of you and miss you tons! Its hard not seeing you anymore...its weird... but I love hearing all about your experiences over there! I am so happy that you're having this incredible experience! :-) well, hugs from your cousin, Dar
p.s. Hope your first day of Italian class goes really well! that should be cool! ...I'm gonna write you a letter sometime soon... k, ciao!
It's so good to hear that you are clinging to God, especially in those times when you feel all alone in your relationship with Him. I know that God is using this trip for His glory and your good Cori!!!!!
Remember, God is with you always, He knows all things, He knows you better than you know yourself! He created you! May this time draw your heart ever closer in relationship with our Heavenly Father! I know it can be hard at times, but the rewards are so wonderful.
We've been missing you! I'll try to catch up with your email soon!
Cori - What an opportunity you have....
I pray for you daily.....
I think of you daily......
So does Gabbie.....
I know you will be a good example to your friends - blessings on your head!
g-ma w
God will honor your plea and your prayers. i admire your faith for him to use you. just be yourself : ) i'll pray that you find common ground with folks around you. glad to hear about the bible study, sounds awesome!
jen dehuff (i'm the jennifer that posted on your recent entry)
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