We came to Vodafone in Rieti on Saturday. Fantastic, we will have our modem in 3 days we were told. Easy peasy!! Nope. We called yesterday (because we never received the so called “pick up your modem email” and got…
The Cantina 3/21
Ok, not our cantina……. To translate: We can’t make this sh*t up. Ok, let’s back up a bit to our survey/inspection. The photos we received from that day included a brown arched outside door, with a lock on it. We…
Hardhats required 3/21
It’s a flippin construction zone over here. Today we headed back into Rome to find a new store. Luckily we’re not far to all the major shopping spots. It’s about 45 min and we rented the car this trip (for…
A local plumber 3/21
Today is 2 weeks since we arrived. Today we have running & functioning plumbing again! Thank you Jesus. We are so grateful our neighbor Giovanni recommend his neighbor’s brother – Giulio, an old school plumber. As I explained in my…
Not in Kansas anymore 3/21
Bongiorno 🌼. Before I write, let me count my blessings. Namaste. We have never in the 7 homes we have owned, bought & sold (from Florida to Cape Cod) EVER hired a plumber, electrician, carpenter or contractor… ever. We never…
Joy will come 3/21
Brett was discharged today. She is home to let her recovery & nerve healing take place. I miss her so much, I’m so grateful despite no WiFi that our facetime & WhatsApp are working. What a difference just 24 hours…
Serenity 3/21
Yesterday was a very long & emotional day. With the 6 hr time difference, my daughter Brett wasn’t taking into surgery until almost 1:00 pm Boston time. I got the call she was out of surgery around 6:00 pm and…
Vicinatio 3/21
Vicinato… Neighbors. We have already been blessed with such kind, wonderful neighbors. To clear my overwhelming heart & mind today, Mike and I just went on a walk through our village. We ended up meeting the sweetest family from South…
Homesick 3/21
Homesick …. When my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than I ~ Psalm 61:2 I wanted to document this journey Mike & I are on obviously for ourselves, for memories. After seeing so many…
Leroy Merlin 3/21
Leroy Merlin…. We don’t know him but we are so happy to find him LOL. After switching cars we found a Leroy Merlin. It’s basically our Home Depot or Lowes. A much larger selection for all carpentry, plumbing or electric…