Saturday, September 13, 2008

13 September 2004
"It was definitely better today. I talked, and people understood. It was super nice to be able to talk a little with them. Today we really just stopped by to people, and saw how they were doing. No D's, just a few showrt little conversations. Tomorrow will have some actual D's. Just got to keep on moving and the Lord will continue to bless me! What an awesome work."

Friday, September 12, 2008

Renewal

12 September 2004
"A good day finally passed, and we met with people finally. We went to sacrament, and it was good because we had 4 people show up that we are teaching. Elder Watts gave an awesome lesson about priesthood, and that it was absolutely lost. It was so awesome. I hope that I will be able to teach like him someday. Anyhow, we also visited with Моша и Наташа which was good.

We then met with Ольга also, and it was a fairly good meeting. I realize that I have a lot of work to do in the gospel. I need to learn and understand it better. I can't talk about the gospel until I know it better. I need to study, and understand the principles better. I have a lot of work to do over the next few months. I know if I will pray and work, the Lord will continue to give me blessing! He we go Elder Tenney!"

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Diggin'

11 September 2004
"Well, it's about time that we did some service around here. We got to help dig up potatoes. And of course I have a bad back so it doesn't help. Ольга had some that she wanted help with, so we decided to help. it was a lot of fun, and it made me feel better to help out.

Its awesome to help and serve. The people here are absolutely amazing. I love them so much. i wish I could serve them more and help them. The Russian people are wonderful! I love them!"

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Quiet Day

10 September 2004
"Once again a quiet day. We didn't have any meetings today with people. We really just walked around and talked with people on the street, and tried to stop people. We did have English class and that was alright. After that, we went to Ольга just for a few minutes. Tomorrow we have a little more to do, so that is nice.

Once again, I am understanding more and more everyday. I know that this is the Lord's work, and I want to do all I can to help. The Lord knows me and loves me. I can feel that love for me right now."

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Leaving

9 September 2004
"Finally some of our appointments happened today! It was nice. We had our final meeting with Женя as he leaves on Sunday to go to America. It was a good meeting, and I am going to sure miss him. After the meeting w/ him, we met with Юри. He is going to be baptized soon, and he knows so much already. He always gives the discussion himself practically.

The language is coming awesome. I practically understood everything - well in discussions that is. It was nice to be able to understand. I hope that the Lord will continue to bless me tons. I know he will!!!"

Monday, September 8, 2008

Love

8 September 2004
"I am glad that I finally got a letter from Meagan today. It was a nice relief. All is well w/ her and w/ my family. Also today, it was just another normal day. Elder Nance was with us again, so that was interesting and exciting.

Other then that, not much is going. Just learning and working. I realized that I need to love other mores today. Its hard when they don't love you! I need to look at all the good and things will be better."

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Apostate

7 September 2004
"It finally turned out to be an awesome day for missionary proselyting work. Elder Нанц was with us again today, and so we were plenty busy. Our first meeting was with an apostate. Well, we didn't know Андрей was until after we began. It went very well actually, and he listened to a lot of what we said.

We also had meetings with Леньа - crazy Лена from English. She actually listened, and it was a good meeting. We met with Ольга, Настие, и Моша and we gave them a nice little discussion about family. They are awesome people. I love it. I know the Lord has blessed me to be here. What an awesome work this is."