20 February 2006
"As we can see, I forgot my journal but I want to write everyday so I am here writing. I came to the other elders house tonight and I am with Elder Theurer on exchanges. He is a good elder and it is cool to be with him. So today we started out well by having a good study and relaxing a little. We then headed off to do some contacting. That went alright, but it could have gone better. We stopped by to grab some food for lunch, and then headed home for собрание округа. That went good too, but nothing amazing. We attempted to make some macaroni and cheese but that didn't happen that great. We tried to make 2 kg of noodles and that was way too much. After we ate, we chilled a bit before we headed off. Elder Тайр and I came back this way where we decided to stop by to a few addresses. We didn't have much luck, but just a couple people lying to us and saying that they weren't home. We went to see Наташа and that went cool. This lady is way awesome, and we chatted about a lot with her. We read 4 Nephi and talked about how much the people changed and what caused the change. Sometimes pride is the easier choice, but in the end, it doesn't bring happiness. I hope that she can feel better and start to come again. Аня Ф was with us and so we walked with her home before coming home ourselves. We are just eating and getting ready for tomorrow. Hopefully the day will go well."
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Manifest
19 February 2006
"Today was an interesting day. It is always that way. We went to church today, and that went well. Владик and Раиса were both there today, and that was cool. Владик is doing all right, but not great. I wish that he would just understand the importance of the Book of Mormon. Well, after the meeting , all 6 of us missionaries went to see Изольда (gypsy) and that was an amazing experience. Her parents are very против but she is a great example to them. She asked for a blessing on her health and we gave that. The spirit was strong and her faith is very strong that she will get better. We then blessed the sacrament, and once again the spirit was very strong, and she felt better. The spirit was very strong as the power of the priesthood was made manifest. We headed home where we grabbed a quick bite to eat, and took a short nap after which we went to the Поваров's where we had an interesting meeting. Наташа talked about how the Book of Mormon isn't true and that Joseph Smith thought it up. We sat and tired to help her think otherwise. Were not too successful, but pray that she can know the truth. We came home, and now are preparing for a couple of days that should go well."
"Today was an interesting day. It is always that way. We went to church today, and that went well. Владик and Раиса were both there today, and that was cool. Владик is doing all right, but not great. I wish that he would just understand the importance of the Book of Mormon. Well, after the meeting , all 6 of us missionaries went to see Изольда (gypsy) and that was an amazing experience. Her parents are very против but she is a great example to them. She asked for a blessing on her health and we gave that. The spirit was strong and her faith is very strong that she will get better. We then blessed the sacrament, and once again the spirit was very strong, and she felt better. The spirit was very strong as the power of the priesthood was made manifest. We headed home where we grabbed a quick bite to eat, and took a short nap after which we went to the Поваров's where we had an interesting meeting. Наташа talked about how the Book of Mormon isn't true and that Joseph Smith thought it up. We sat and tired to help her think otherwise. Were not too successful, but pray that she can know the truth. We came home, and now are preparing for a couple of days that should go well."
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Late One
18 February 2006
"Wow - I am dead tired. That was after a ton of sleep that I got today. We slept in 2 hours to make up for the 4 that we missed yesterday. Well, that didn't quite do it for me, but I had to live with it. Well, that meant everything was moved back a couple of hours. I had a good study as always and feel pretty good about that. I made some muffin things that didn't really turn out. We then had our planning session that went pretty well and we should have a good week on the next one. Well, we also planned a good activity for Thursday and we will see how all goes that way. We ate something and then we took off to собрание миссионеров. That went pretty well, and we talked a lot about how the work is going. I was a bit tired, but everything was alright there. We changed quick like and took off to sport's night. Everything there was okay but there was way too many people. We played b-ball before I played ping-pong. It was fun but not as good as usual. Well, we then came home, and I chatted with Ирина about how she can help her parents so they weren't against the church. She will hopefully be able to help them, but we shall see. Off to bed once again, and another one ahead."
"Wow - I am dead tired. That was after a ton of sleep that I got today. We slept in 2 hours to make up for the 4 that we missed yesterday. Well, that didn't quite do it for me, but I had to live with it. Well, that meant everything was moved back a couple of hours. I had a good study as always and feel pretty good about that. I made some muffin things that didn't really turn out. We then had our planning session that went pretty well and we should have a good week on the next one. Well, we also planned a good activity for Thursday and we will see how all goes that way. We ate something and then we took off to собрание миссионеров. That went pretty well, and we talked a lot about how the work is going. I was a bit tired, but everything was alright there. We changed quick like and took off to sport's night. Everything there was okay but there was way too many people. We played b-ball before I played ping-pong. It was fun but not as good as usual. Well, we then came home, and I chatted with Ирина about how she can help her parents so they weren't against the church. She will hopefully be able to help them, but we shall see. Off to bed once again, and another one ahead."
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tired
17 February 2006
"Today was sure a long day. I can't believe how tired I am. We woke up bright and early this morning – 5 – and took off to Engels. So, we had a nice 4 ½ hour ride and it was fun. We got there basically at 10 and so conference immediately started when we got there, and all went well that way. I have to say that conference was good, but it was super long. There was a ton of trainings and it went a little long, but in the end it was all good. We had pizza for lunch and that was cool. We talked about planning and how we need to use time better. After conference I typed a talk in Russian that Elder Kotov helped me with. After that I saw a ton of people that I knew. Аня from Engels was there and somehow she remembered me. I also saw another girl that we were trying to teach. It was awesome. Not only that but then I saw Сестра Gugelskaya and that was awesome. She is a way awesome sister. Basically, it was awesome to see all these people. We finally left at 7 and we drove for about 4 ½ hours so got home about 12. I am going to die I am so tired. Tomorrow will be a quick one."
"Today was sure a long day. I can't believe how tired I am. We woke up bright and early this morning – 5 – and took off to Engels. So, we had a nice 4 ½ hour ride and it was fun. We got there basically at 10 and so conference immediately started when we got there, and all went well that way. I have to say that conference was good, but it was super long. There was a ton of trainings and it went a little long, but in the end it was all good. We had pizza for lunch and that was cool. We talked about planning and how we need to use time better. After conference I typed a talk in Russian that Elder Kotov helped me with. After that I saw a ton of people that I knew. Аня from Engels was there and somehow she remembered me. I also saw another girl that we were trying to teach. It was awesome. Not only that but then I saw Сестра Gugelskaya and that was awesome. She is a way awesome sister. Basically, it was awesome to see all these people. We finally left at 7 and we drove for about 4 ½ hours so got home about 12. I am going to die I am so tired. Tomorrow will be a quick one."
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Crazy
16 February 2006
"I have to say that things are sure crazy around here. We have 4 other elders over here with us right now and so it is hard to concentrate. Also, Гладков is here trying to take some stuff, and I can't get him out of here. Well, he is way funny so that is good. Today we weren't home at all. We took off early this morning to help President out to take some stuff up to him – we carried up his new coat rack and helped him put it together – we got lunch for that. We then went to the store where we found a washing machine for the elders that are moving. We went to see Максим and talked with him for a bit about the Olympics, and I want to watch them really bad. We talked with him a little bit about the branch and how to help after which we went to get some Шарумы. We planned some training that we have to give tomorrow, and then I went with Гладков to a meeting with Мизюркины and that was cool. Алексей is a way good guy and he really wants to do what is right. I went back to the branch apartment and played some games and now we are here. Off we go to Engels tomorrow. It should be a blast!"
"I have to say that things are sure crazy around here. We have 4 other elders over here with us right now and so it is hard to concentrate. Also, Гладков is here trying to take some stuff, and I can't get him out of here. Well, he is way funny so that is good. Today we weren't home at all. We took off early this morning to help President out to take some stuff up to him – we carried up his new coat rack and helped him put it together – we got lunch for that. We then went to the store where we found a washing machine for the elders that are moving. We went to see Максим and talked with him for a bit about the Olympics, and I want to watch them really bad. We talked with him a little bit about the branch and how to help after which we went to get some Шарумы. We planned some training that we have to give tomorrow, and then I went with Гладков to a meeting with Мизюркины and that was cool. Алексей is a way good guy and he really wants to do what is right. I went back to the branch apartment and played some games and now we are here. Off we go to Engels tomorrow. It should be a blast!"
Monday, February 15, 2010
Headache
15 February 2006
"We had a crazy meeting today. I don't know what to think. Many head hurts, and I am ready to go crazy. The day started out well, and we had a good time cleaning up a bunch here and making it look nice. We went to the рынок and picked up grub for the coming week. We got a bunch of good stuff, and we should have a decent week with food. We decided to then go write home. Well, that went all right but we were there forever because we had to wait for Elder Steiner to get his pictures on a disc. We headed back this way, and I bought a keyboard that has Russian on it and Harry Potter in Russian. I will read that at home in a few months. Well, we then ate and took power naps before helping to move a couch for the elder to there new place. Гладков drove us and we went with him to a meeting with Владик. Well, that was crazy. President Макаров was there and that a nice loud conversation and I couldn't really say much. Владик will not just say that he received an answer that this is true. He knows it, but he is scared of something. The meeting ended alright and things will be OK. I hope that all will work out. I love this work and to be serving. This is truly where I should be."
"We had a crazy meeting today. I don't know what to think. Many head hurts, and I am ready to go crazy. The day started out well, and we had a good time cleaning up a bunch here and making it look nice. We went to the рынок and picked up grub for the coming week. We got a bunch of good stuff, and we should have a decent week with food. We decided to then go write home. Well, that went all right but we were there forever because we had to wait for Elder Steiner to get his pictures on a disc. We headed back this way, and I bought a keyboard that has Russian on it and Harry Potter in Russian. I will read that at home in a few months. Well, we then ate and took power naps before helping to move a couch for the elder to there new place. Гладков drove us and we went with him to a meeting with Владик. Well, that was crazy. President Макаров was there and that a nice loud conversation and I couldn't really say much. Владик will not just say that he received an answer that this is true. He knows it, but he is scared of something. The meeting ended alright and things will be OK. I hope that all will work out. I love this work and to be serving. This is truly where I should be."
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Symphony
14 February 2006
"Today was another good one. We had a fairly decent day. I was with Elder Boster today and we had a good time studying and working together. He is a pretty cool elder and he wants to do the best he can. So we went contacting this morning, and that was cool. We met a Buddhist and I think that it is the first time on my mission – I have no clue what they believe in, or what they do. Well, we then met with Раиса and she is doing well as always, and she is a great бабушка and I love her to death. I wish that she would stop smoking. We came home, ate, and then we went out to see Баба Нина. She is doing fairly well, and she is a great lady. I love her to death and she is a good friend of mine. Tonight we went to the symphony and that was pretty good. It was cool, and people sang and enjoyed everything that way. We came home a little early and I am trying to work things out for tomorrow, and I guess we shall see how things go. Ст. Стайнер told me that Ирина К. Is also having problems and that we need to work with her and Тома. I hope that we can help them, and that all will be alright that way. I feel like it is my fault although I know that is not completely so. I need to rely on the Lord and just work. The Lord will bless those around us."
"Today was another good one. We had a fairly decent day. I was with Elder Boster today and we had a good time studying and working together. He is a pretty cool elder and he wants to do the best he can. So we went contacting this morning, and that was cool. We met a Buddhist and I think that it is the first time on my mission – I have no clue what they believe in, or what they do. Well, we then met with Раиса and she is doing well as always, and she is a great бабушка and I love her to death. I wish that she would stop smoking. We came home, ate, and then we went out to see Баба Нина. She is doing fairly well, and she is a great lady. I love her to death and she is a good friend of mine. Tonight we went to the symphony and that was pretty good. It was cool, and people sang and enjoyed everything that way. We came home a little early and I am trying to work things out for tomorrow, and I guess we shall see how things go. Ст. Стайнер told me that Ирина К. Is also having problems and that we need to work with her and Тома. I hope that we can help them, and that all will be alright that way. I feel like it is my fault although I know that is not completely so. I need to rely on the Lord and just work. The Lord will bless those around us."
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