27 December 2004
"We had 3 meetings, helped Володя to the hospital and had a way good time there – well, we'll pretend. We left super early to help him out, and all he did was complain. We don't even help him, we just walk with him. Well, we had district meeting and enjoyed that. Afterwards, we ate and chilled a bit with the other elders. We stopped by and met Алек, and he is crazy. I guess because he told the missionaries not to come back but was upset that we hadn't come by for a couple of weeks. He wanted us to give him ties also. Well, we went to Айдаровы's and relaxed there for a bit before going to FHE. It was with the president and his family. We read a talk from conference and played UNO. And spoons. It was cool. They are all wonderful people, and its tons of fun to be with them."
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Church
26 December 2004
"It was super busy and a long one. We did lots today. We helped Володя and that was tons of fun. At the church, we helped people and I talked with a bunch of different people. We had sacrament meeting – I had to pass today – and then all our other meetings. I talked with Аня at the end and looked at her pictures from her mission – she's the one who just got back a week or so ago. We then sat around at the church – well Elder McCain had a meeting. We came home and ate – by that time it was already 7:30 so we just chilled here at home. I have just been enjoying myself a little bit more. It is awesome. I have been studying hard to and learning the language."
"It was super busy and a long one. We did lots today. We helped Володя and that was tons of fun. At the church, we helped people and I talked with a bunch of different people. We had sacrament meeting – I had to pass today – and then all our other meetings. I talked with Аня at the end and looked at her pictures from her mission – she's the one who just got back a week or so ago. We then sat around at the church – well Elder McCain had a meeting. We came home and ate – by that time it was already 7:30 so we just chilled here at home. I have just been enjoying myself a little bit more. It is awesome. I have been studying hard to and learning the language."
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Christmas
25 December 2004
"С Роджеством!! Merry Christmas to me! And to all. Well, it was a nice Christmas and I talked with my family. I woke up and talked with my family first thing this morning and it was a lot of fun. They are doing good and had lots of questions about Russia and the culture. I talked a lot with my sister also, and that was nice. Well, I then talked with my Mom and that was nice. It was nice to hear her voice and talk with her. We went to Andre's to eat, and I had a couple of pizzas to eat there – it was way good. After the little celebration we went to a christmas party in the Сольнечный branch. It was fun to see all the talents and skits by all the people. We were there and there was a dance after, and it was cool to see all the Russian people dance. It reminded me of home, and I thought a lot about how much fun dance were. We came home, and Elder McCain is talking with is family. We are getting ready for bed too. What a wonderful time of year it is here. I love the spirit of Christmas and I love my family a lot! What one exciting time in life. I love my mission."
"С Роджеством!! Merry Christmas to me! And to all. Well, it was a nice Christmas and I talked with my family. I woke up and talked with my family first thing this morning and it was a lot of fun. They are doing good and had lots of questions about Russia and the culture. I talked a lot with my sister also, and that was nice. Well, I then talked with my Mom and that was nice. It was nice to hear her voice and talk with her. We went to Andre's to eat, and I had a couple of pizzas to eat there – it was way good. After the little celebration we went to a christmas party in the Сольнечный branch. It was fun to see all the talents and skits by all the people. We were there and there was a dance after, and it was cool to see all the Russian people dance. It reminded me of home, and I thought a lot about how much fun dance were. We came home, and Elder McCain is talking with is family. We are getting ready for bed too. What a wonderful time of year it is here. I love the spirit of Christmas and I love my family a lot! What one exciting time in life. I love my mission."
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Christmas Eve
24 December 2004
"Well, it's Christmas Eve, and I'm listening to a little Kenny G christmas and relaxing. We had a slow day as usual so we didn't do a whole lot. We did extend our contract in our apartment here with our Хозяйка and she just stopped by and gave us a table so we could eat. We bought some needed items, and then we went to English. I talked with a teacher the whole time. We didn't got to Андре's, but we tried. Well, after it all, I'm ready to go to bed, and talk with my family tomorrow. It's crazy to think that I will be talking with them tomorrow morning! I love them a lot."
"Well, it's Christmas Eve, and I'm listening to a little Kenny G christmas and relaxing. We had a slow day as usual so we didn't do a whole lot. We did extend our contract in our apartment here with our Хозяйка and she just stopped by and gave us a table so we could eat. We bought some needed items, and then we went to English. I talked with a teacher the whole time. We didn't got to Андре's, but we tried. Well, after it all, I'm ready to go to bed, and talk with my family tomorrow. It's crazy to think that I will be talking with them tomorrow morning! I love them a lot."
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Working
23 December 2004
"Well, we had a meeting with a бабушка today and it was pretty cool. She is way nice. We contacted and it went better then last time, but we still didn't get anyone new. Later we went and did more stamps for the Айдаровыs before sports night. We played there – I am dead from that – and then we went to Елвис and ate before coming home. Well, I am getting more comfortable with everyone here, and I am learning to love the people more and more here. It's amazing how much I am focused on the work! I love it here!!"
"Well, we had a meeting with a бабушка today and it was pretty cool. She is way nice. We contacted and it went better then last time, but we still didn't get anyone new. Later we went and did more stamps for the Айдаровыs before sports night. We played there – I am dead from that – and then we went to Елвис and ate before coming home. Well, I am getting more comfortable with everyone here, and I am learning to love the people more and more here. It's amazing how much I am focused on the work! I love it here!!"
Monday, December 22, 2008
Being Myself
22 December 2004
"It was a great day! We did a lot and ended with a good meeting. We wrote home this morning and while I waited for McCain I got on MSN and talked with Jeff. He is excited to leave, and he will be awesome. We went to McDonalds, and then bowling. After all that we went to 3rd Дачный and bought stuff – well I actually only bought a cd. We all came back here, relaxed a bit and then we went to FHE with the deaf people. It was cool, and we had a good time playing with them. Today when I talked with Jeff he asked me about the mission and I said that you just need to be yourself here on the mission. It is something that I need to do better at. I try to hide myself, but I need to be myself! I know I will be a better missionary if I will let the Lord shape me as he wants!"
"It was a great day! We did a lot and ended with a good meeting. We wrote home this morning and while I waited for McCain I got on MSN and talked with Jeff. He is excited to leave, and he will be awesome. We went to McDonalds, and then bowling. After all that we went to 3rd Дачный and bought stuff – well I actually only bought a cd. We all came back here, relaxed a bit and then we went to FHE with the deaf people. It was cool, and we had a good time playing with them. Today when I talked with Jeff he asked me about the mission and I said that you just need to be yourself here on the mission. It is something that I need to do better at. I try to hide myself, but I need to be myself! I know I will be a better missionary if I will let the Lord shape me as he wants!"
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Big Ankle
21 December 2004
"We headed off to contact today, and we had no success at all. We tried to talk with people to 3rd Дачный, but no one was interested. Well, we took a break for lunch, and Elder McCain noticed his ankle was huge and so we just sat – I just worked on my lessons. Well, Айдаровы called us and we went over there to help them with stamps again. Well, we helped them and then we played UNO. We came home, and bought a bunch of junk good and now we're relaxing. Well, tomorrow is p-day, so it will be more relaxing!"
"We headed off to contact today, and we had no success at all. We tried to talk with people to 3rd Дачный, but no one was interested. Well, we took a break for lunch, and Elder McCain noticed his ankle was huge and so we just sat – I just worked on my lessons. Well, Айдаровы called us and we went over there to help them with stamps again. Well, we helped them and then we played UNO. We came home, and bought a bunch of junk good and now we're relaxing. Well, tomorrow is p-day, so it will be more relaxing!"
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