“Shut up! SHUT UP!!!!!!”
That was my great-aunt this morning in a shriek of delight, when I called her (after not seeing her in YEARS) to ask her some questions that would help me to further my Italian citizenship process.
“You are trying to do WHAT?! Holy Toleto!”… and started asking me all the questions. It was hysterical.
So yes, I am really pursuing dual citizenship through my great-grandfather. It is going to be a long process of 1-2 years, but I think it could open up so much for me in Italy and beyond. I would appreciate your prayers for time to research and efficiency and clarity regarding all of the paperwork. Already, God has given me a new Italian friend whose father just happens to work for the Italian president, and so I am hoping he may be able to expedite the process regarding the Italian documents and so forth. I also “randomly” met a guy who just got his Italian citizenship through his great-grandparents—exactly like me—and he has been very helpful with information. And finally my uncle’s wife is also applying for dual citizenship, so it is very fun to have the support!
I do not forget that this will really be tri-citizenship. My pastor’s sermon on Sunday “just happened” to be on Philippians 3:20 and our citizenship being in Heaven. That word means, “conversation, commonwealth, politic”…I want to always identify first and foremost in Christ. He is the real reason behind me wanting to move to Italy in the first place, so I pray I can listen and follow His will in this entire process.
I am back at BIOLA finishing my Masters in Teaching. This has proven to be a GREAT blessing so far, and I hope it will help me get a job abroad. I am also working on my TESOL/TEFL certificate which will expand my options for teaching. I am working part time with an autistic boy but also hoping for a tutoring job. My prayer for these next few months in California is that I can continue to uplift my friends, be plugged in at church, refresh and love my unsaved family, study well, and be open to God’s Spirit in all things to flee from sin and pursue righteousness.
GRAZIE for supporting me in life.
Allie
