Mike's Sunshine

We had an opportunity to stand in Mike’s sunshine this morning.  Mike baptized Paride Apalardo approximately 20 years ago while he was serving as the Assistant to the President in the Catania, Italy Mission, just before he returned back to Utah.  We attended the Catania Ward this morning hoping we could find him.  There he was sitting on the stand, First Counselor to the Bishop, Michaela, one of the twins, was playing the organ for the congregation.  It was a sweet reunion to catch up with Paride.  We didn’t tip the cards to tell him who we were but only introduced ourselves and watched him put the pieces together.  It took his breath away as we watched him realize that we were Mike’s parents.  He and his family are doing well, the twin, Michaela attends an aeronautical high school and Simone attends a scientific high school and David is in elementary school. They will travel to London later this year for an immersion English program to prepare for university admissions.  We are hoping to have the opportunity to speak English with the boys and help them sustain their English skills.  What a sweet opportunity for us! Parent Payday.

 1995 we picked up Mike in Catania from his mission.

 Paride's family invited Craig, Mike and I for dinner at thier house.

 2018 Catania, Italy Craig, Kathy, Paride, David, Michaela and Simone