Saturday, May 16, 2009

Working Again

16 May 2005
"It always feels good to help. I felt like we had a very successful day. We planned this morning and then we had a meeting with some members - Татияна и Руслан. We went to Ирина and had a meeting. That went all right. She has really gone weird. She is at least reading. Well, we then came here and I took my boots to Давид - a guy we met a while back. He sure is interesting. Well, we ended the night with Сергей, Албина, Анатолтий, Света, и Денис. It was fun to be there and talk with them. I love missionary work, and I am very greatful to serve the Lord."

Friday, May 15, 2009

And more conference

15 May 2005
"The day just flew by again. I don't know where it went to. We were once again in Saratov and we were on conference. It was sad how few people were there. Well, I was a little sick still today, and it was hard to concentrate on the talks. I basically couldn't breathe although it is a lot better now. Well, we came home after talking with people a bit, and then I did catch a few Z's. We did meet with Владимир (beard, prison) and I realized that I wish I knew about other religions - where there from and such things. Well, it was sure interesting. Now, I am getting ready for bed. I need to get a few calls in and stuff before that. Well, the rain put a killer on the day, but I survived. I am excited to work again tomorrow."

Thursday, May 14, 2009

More Conference

14 May 2005
"It was another quick day as we spent the entire day in Saratov again today. Well, we did contact a bit today this morning, before coming home to eat. We then took off to conference with the elders for district conference. Well, I am sick and I can't think straight so conference was hard. Well, tonight Elder Nava and Юмена (Umena) are here with us, and so that's about all for tonight."

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Conference

13 May 2005
"Conference is always such an awesome experience. I love it so much. I feel so much better about work and about being a missionary. We left early this morning to Сольнечный Район there in Saratov. It was awesome to see so many people and to be able to have a good time talking with all. For conference, we talked a lot about the Restoration. It was such an awesome conference. We got a lot of good ideas, and we learned a ton. It was nice to talk with President and get his support. He is a great guy and very spiritual. After a long day, we came home and are getting ready to go to bed. I love serving the Lord, and can't wait for tomorrow."

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

No Crosses

12 May 2005
"It was certainly a quick day. I feel like we are not getting anything done. We contacted as usual, and that sure didn't bring many results. We did have a meeting with Ирина that went pretty well. We explained her everything about stakes but it didn't make a lot of sense. Well, we then had english and that went fairly well. After english, we stopped by to a couple of addresses, but nothing came of it. Well, we are tired and getting ready for conference tomorrow. We did talk to a super crazy lady today. She wouldn't listen to our ancestors, and when she found out that we don't wear a cross, she just about died. What an experience. If people will just understand."

Monday, May 11, 2009

Quick One

11 May 2005
"Another quick one flew by. We played b-ball and that was a lot of fun. Later, we wrote home and ate before getting my butt kicked in bowling. We played ping-pong, and then we met with members this evening. We talked about missionary work with them, and I thought about how I love being here. What a blessing it is to work with members. I love the work!"

Sunday, May 10, 2009

P-day

10 May 2005
"Another day of contacting! We had our 4th day in a row contacting - meaning we haven't had a real meeting in 4 days straight (not counting yesterday). Well, we had a lot of success today, so that was nice. We talked with a lot of people, and it went well. We have some good prospects. Well, we had english and that went well for us and we contacted more after - фиг нам! Well, we are shocked that its already p-day, but that's how it goes after talking with the family."