Leaving

20 September 2004
"Well, another day gone and it will sure be nice to be back to normal. We have not really done a lot of missionary work, just visiting with members...I know it will be hard to leave...Anyways, I want to just keep on working.

We did all the cleaning and things that Elder Jensen needed to do, and then we met with crazy Лена. That was interesting and all, and then tonight we had a big FHE ...Well, anyways, that is about all. It was all right..."

Craziness

19 September 2004


"Ugh - things are crazy! We were in Норья most of the day, and so we couldn't do a lot. We did the meeting this morning without the other two elders as they are in Samara. I talked, and went it well. It was about baptism. It was funny because the closing prayer was given by Саша, and he wanted to read the prayer from Matthew. He gave a sermon about it, and finally just prayed.

After that, we went to Норья, and that went well. We held a good meeting there. I shared my testimony of why I came, and it went well. The people there are awesome. Алек и Марина want to share the gospel with everyone. They always invite their friends and family to church. What awesome members there are here. It's awesome.

I am holding up alright. Things are crazy with Ст. Jensen taking off. I have to hold things together for after Wednesday. I will keep praying and working hard! Hopefully all will work out all right I will keep going! The work is awesome here! I love it!"

Good Day

28 September 2008
"Well, things keep getting crazier and crazier. We started out the day here with an awesome meeting where we played pool and talked with him for a bit. We then met with Лариса and had a follow up visit with her. It was awesome. She read everything and felt the spirit. She will be baptized. We then met with Ольга, and worked to resolve her concern. She can't get over суботный день. We just need to keep working with her.

Tomorrow I have to speak in church, so I have to work more on that. I will just have to pray and be prepared. I hope that all will turn out well. The Lord will bless us more and more. I love the work."

I don't know who "him" is in that first paragraph there...

Transfer Time

17 September 2004
"The sad news came today. Luckily, not too bad for me. Elder Jensen is going to serve in Orenberg. We were eating lunch when the news came. Well, after that we had to buy ticktes for him and stopped by to the other elders. We did have to teach the English lesson - just me alone, but all is well. We also gave the spiritual thought. After that, we came home, and Elder Jensen is calling people - he was here in Ижевск 6 months.

It's crazy how much I love the people here. I need to work harder and love them more as I am sure my time to go is soon. I am so grateful for the Lord to server here in Ижевск. I love the people! I hope I can let them know this before I receive my transfer! I love this work!"

Forgetful

16 September 2004
"Well, certainly the day ended off with a bang. We started the day by just talking with people, and it went all right. I forgot Elder Jensen's name when we were talking with one person on the street, but all turned out well. Tonight we meth with Лариса and ran a first with her. She is going to read, and we are meeting again on Saturday.

After that, we met with Юрий and wanted to run a 5th, but things didn't work out because he ran the встреча. He basically gave it all. He knew tithing, fast and all. It was awesome. He is moving in the right direction. In fact, he's ready.

Interesting how much I have adapeted already. The Lord has blessed me tons. Its such a blessing to me. I am so grateful to be able to talk and understand. This work is awesome!"

Going Home

15 September 2004
"Talk about insane - I think I will die because I am so tired. We got up at 5 to see Elder Sutak off at the airport. It was sad but happy. He is headed home, so that will be nice. I feel like I should be going home! All is well, just need to keep going. After the airport, we washed our clothes, got haircuts, and wrote home. Of course Meagan didn't write, but I will keep praying for her - I really hope that she will be able to do all that she needs.

Tonight we had a meeting with Ольга, Настя, и Моша and we took Ольга и Катя with us. They all got to know each other! It was awesome, and it really helped Ольга to get some friends in the church! We just need to keep on working."

1st and More

14 September 2004
"Well, we had at least a couple of D's happen. We ate early and then had a 1st with Алик. It went well, and he said he wants to read. Hopefully all will work out with him. After that D we met with Гуля and talked about reading scriptures. She is one of the awesome members here in Ижевск. We then of course got dogged. All is well - this is missionary work!

The gospel is coming, and the language too. Just need to keep studying. Today I studied in Alma about all the wars and contentions. I really think that the world is going in the same direction. I just hope that I can help the people here realize the great importance of the gospel. This is the work of the Lord."