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With the current restrictions in Italy, I try to take pictures of everything wherever and whenever I can. I can’t wait for the day when can post pictures of castles, historical artifacts, volcanoes, and beautiful vista’s. Until then…

I was quick to learn a way to communicate with my family, from Italy, to the United States – FOR FREE! The name of the app is “WhatsApp” and if you’d like to connect with me, my contact information is below! That’s my new Italian phone number listed, but I can only accept telephone callsContinue reading “Text, Call or Video Contact Information”

A couple of days ago I noticed a sign on the front desk in the hotel from the Naples USO inviting us to the breakfast room on Easter morning. The flyer read, “Free Easter Goodies,” which I must admit, made me SO EXCITED! I still feel like a child on special holidays, perhaps due toContinue reading “Easter Surprise!”

A short time ago, I was sitting in a nearly empty Chapel in Naples, Italy. I read His Word, read Scripture references on a screen (and wrote them down to record on note cards), worked on my Believing God Bible study, and pondered my life journey in the faith. I was so blessed that GodContinue reading “Easter Sunday”

When I made the decision to accept this position in Italy, I fully intended (and have been relatively successful) to take advantage of digital reading. I am physically exhausted carrying books with me that weigh a ton, am not opposed to technology and thought I could make the transition easily. One hardbacked book I haveContinue reading “Easter weekend”

But you’re wrong. The other day while walking through the hotel lobby, I saw a man wearing a Brew Thru t-shirt! I almost stopped him! I wanted to ask where he was from because the Outer Banks brings us all together – no matter where we are in the world!

When I interviewed for this position in August 2019, I NEVER thought I would be selected. When I received the news I WAS selected, I never imagined my first 30 days in this beautiful country would be like this. And if I’m completely honest, I’m being affected in a negative way. What’s still amazing toContinue reading “My first 30 days in Naples Italy”

Well, yesterday’s quarantine allowed me the wonderful opportunity to finish The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers. Another rather lengthy read that held my attention the entire time. Not only did I love this story, but I loved the way I was caught COMPLETELY off-guard near the end of the book. I NEVER put the pieces together,Continue reading “The Masterpiece”

Let me begin by saying, it doesn’t take a lot to excite me (those that know me well can vouch for that). I decided this morning that it was time to try some “local” food and beverages that I can find in the American grocery stores where I am permitted to shop. As you likelyContinue reading “Excitement of the day”

I decided to focus on one book this weekend rather than two. The result, one down one to go! What a great read! I often get bored with books of this length and set them aside prior to completion. Not so with this book. I thoroughly enjoyed every page.