Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

James 1:2-8

² Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³ because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. ⁴ Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. ⁵ If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. ⁶ But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. ⁷ That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. ⁸ Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.

Giacmo 1:2-8

² Fratelli miei, considerate una grande gioia quando venite a trovarvi in prove svariate, ³ sapendo che la prova della vostra fede produce costanza. ⁴ E la costanza compia pienamente l’opera sua in voi, perché siate perfetti e completi, di nulla mancanti. ⁵ Se poi qualcuno di voi manca di saggezza, la chieda a Dio che dona a tutti generosamente senza rinfacciare, e gli sarà data. ⁶ Ma la chieda con fede, senza dubitare; perché chi dubita è simile a un’onda del mare, agitata dal vento e spinta qua e là. ⁷ Un tale uomo non pensi di ricevere qualcosa dal Signore, ⁸ perché è di animo doppio, instabile in tutte le sue vie.

I read these versus today God's timing is always perfect. I praise you for testing our faith cause only when it is tested do we see and know our true hearts. 

Pictures from the weekend! 

This is for Dad Zanca. For those of you who do not know, my Father-in law is  an incredible Accordion player! I mean absolutely AMAZING! I do think he saw a single person play when he came to Italy last summer so I had to take this for him!

Heather and I went to the Bassano Market and then for a long run near the river! So so thankful!

TWO OF MY FAVORITE THINGS IN THE WHOLE WORLD!! well 3 my husband, my dog, and hiking!!

Jamie and Heather this is after 1:30 hrs of going straight up.

This is after 2 hrs....of going straight up!

Jessica, Jamie, Heather and me

Almost there 2 and 20minutes still straight up!!

YAY !! ITS FINALLY FLAT!!!!!!!!!!!! Gosh I love this man!!

Looking back

Heather and Me

This picture would be so much better if Tony wasn't holding Kylie's poop and Kylie wouldn't have gotten distracted by a lizard. But it was a gorgeous view!!

^{Psalm 121:1-2
1} I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
² My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

So this is snow... we kept wondering why we saw all these people in winter gear... its cause its freezing at the top! 

Posing for my Oakley commercial!

Gorgeous! and only 2 more hours and we were finally back down. What an awesome day!

Proverbs 16:9 In a mans heart he plans his course; but the LORD DIRECTS HIS STEPS

Here are some picture from march so far: 

This is the Asolo Train that takes people up and down the hill but only during the Marketina.. which is an Antique Market with some incredible Items from around the world. 

Once a month people come from all over to set up this Market in the Asolo square. 

Inside La Rocca. An awesome day with Kevin, Mary and two of their daughters Eva and Claire. 

They say on a clear day you can see all the way to Venice. I haven't be able to testify to that yet but you can see far. 

Man God knew what he was doing when he brought us together. He knew the exact man I need. So thankful! 

Sorry I have tried and tried to get this to be facing the right way. 

It's our town!! I love this TOWN! 

Another beautiful Villa close by us! 

This one is for you Tony. 

I love this picture the Church is surrounded by Vineyards.

Kylie sporting her new handmade Italian Pretty!

Tony and I had our first long bike ride together this Sunday. He had me set a goal and made sure I completed it. He is the best coach, encourager, friend and husband a girl could ever have. 

And did I mention dead Sexy!! This one is for you Paul Harrell of Harrell's Bicycle World

This is a Witch. Every year right before Easter she is driven around town and they have speakers and they announce her burning time. Then at night hundred of people gather in Asolo's piazza and they perform and they speak about the past year and it is turned into an almost a skit. Then everyone takes turns laying their wrong doing from last year on the witch in hopes of good luck for this year. Then they light her on fire...

So close to the truth... we do have to have someone intercede for us we can not rid our sins on our own. Their does  have to be a sacrifice but not a Witch made out of paper we need Jesus the ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. He was pure and Holy with out Sin yet he took our Sin upon him so that we could have a Restored Relationship with Our Heavenly Father. He died that we could have Eternal Life. And now we only need to pray to him to forgive us our sins and except him into our hearts. 

ON OUR WAY TO VENICE!!!! YAY!!!

These are our favorite Widows to look at!! 

This is our group getting a Spritz at a Cafe in the Jewish Ghetto. 

To me it would be kind of risky to hang my clothes on that line but these people are professionals =0) 

Thousand and I mean Thousands of bridges and canals. 

There are no words to describe his excitement about McD's =0) Gosh he is so awesome! 

Our favorite photo! Venice in a nutshell Gorgeous!

Behind us is the Rialto di Ponte  it is called the true heart of Venice. 

So blessed the Lord brought us together!! Tony was my saving grace several times on the that day trip!

Miladi, Me, Giovanna, and Barbara. Thank you Barbara for inviting us on this wonderful day trip! Such an amazing woman!

Looking out from the top of Rialto di Ponte

Rialto di Ponte: The current structure was built in just three years, between 1588 and 1591, as a permanent replacement for the boat bridge and three wooden bridges that had spanned the Grand Canal at various times since the 12th Century. It remained the only way to cross the Grand Canal on foot until the Accademia Bridge was built in 1854.
(Tony is the last person on the Left when looking at the photo) 

There fish Market is HUGE but luckly for me we had missed it. 

We got yelled at and I am pretty sure asked to leave because I was praying in the wrong direction. 

The Bascilica

The Bascilica

Tony at San Marco's Piazza


Intricately decorated by mosaics and topped by impressive domes, the Basilica di San Marco was completed on this site in 1094. A combination of Byzantium and Gothic architecture, the Basilica houses the body of Venice’s patron saint, St. Mark.

Bascilica di San Marco

The Lion is the Symbol of Venice

The arch you see behind us is actally a bridge. It is is called "sight Bridge" It connects the Courthouse to the Jail. It was called sight bridge because if you had to got to this prison the Bridge was the last night you would ever see the out side world again. all the bars of the prison are cemented shut.

And then my camera died so thats all folks. We had a wonderful time!!

Thankful List: 

51. For Barbara who after meeting me one time welcomed us along and being an amazing tour guide.

52. For meeting knew people like Giovanna, and Miladi. 

53. For my husband who sacrificed who bought food so I could use the restroom... multiple times. 

54. For an early morning run with Heather and just great talks! 

55. For MEXICAN FIESTA NIGHT with Heather and playing Settlers of Catan... yeah another gamer... tony and I are so excited. 

56. For seeing God work in our hearts and softening them. 

57. For Alvise and Anna allowing me to watch their 3 year old son everyday after preschool. 

58. For Umby (3 years old) best Italian teacher ever. 

59. For a husband that Prays. Loves. And walks in Faith! 

60. For unceasing prayers! 

61. For new Friendships and for old ones! 

62. For a husband who does dishes! 

63. For a dog who makes me laugh every time she chases a lizard. 

64. For God's truth when it hits at the exact moment you need it. 

65. For tears that come from pruning the heart and the building of trust.