3 April 2006
"It was the weirdest day of my mission yet. We did really weird things. I felt and feel like I'm in a dream. My head has been pounding most of the day, and I have been super tired. It is hard to concentrate, and so it was a weird day. So today we started by going to the hospital where we were at for several hours. I gave blood, but there was not really much to do. Some of my numbers were way off and so we called several doctors and we went to another hospital where they did more tests. The did an ultrasound and it was weird to get undressed in front of the doctors (removing the shirt) and Sister Макарова. So we came home, had собрание округа, ate, and then ran to our other meeting as my head hurt and I was tired, but it was good to get out. We met with Настя и Люда and that was good. Later we met with the grandmas and Анна Ф was with us. We watched Legacy there with them, and that was fun. We then went to see Вера и Костя Червяковы and that was good too. We talked about pride a lot today and read President Benson's talk - "Beware of Pride." Like I said, my head has been hurting today and I want to just sleep."
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Going Crazy
2 April 2006
"I am going crazy. I literally think that I am losing it. I am probably just sick, but I don't know. I took some ibuprofen and hopefully all will be better but I don't know. I almost lost it today at the meeting, and started to cry but luckily I didn't. Сестра Макарова saved me and chatted with me. I think the big thing was that Владик isn't getting baptized on Friday because President Makarov feels that he is not yet ready. I worried way too much about it and so I think that was the big thing. We were at Ward Council today and that was long. We came home, ate and that was basically all. I have rested a bit, but I don't know."
"I am going crazy. I literally think that I am losing it. I am probably just sick, but I don't know. I took some ibuprofen and hopefully all will be better but I don't know. I almost lost it today at the meeting, and started to cry but luckily I didn't. Сестра Макарова saved me and chatted with me. I think the big thing was that Владик isn't getting baptized on Friday because President Makarov feels that he is not yet ready. I worried way too much about it and so I think that was the big thing. We were at Ward Council today and that was long. We came home, ate and that was basically all. I have rested a bit, but I don't know."
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Fool's Day
1 April 2006
"April Fools Day, and no good jokes. There was nothing really that happened that was way funny. We joked around of course with people but no one fell for it. We then had the interview for Владик this morning and all went well. He is ready for baptism and he is excited. So, we then went with the other elders to Трио Пицца - Elder Paulsen was here and so it was cool to see him. We chatted for awhile before setting up a contract for a new apartment for the other elders. We are finally going to have a 2-some again. Well, we then came home and we found out Max that can't go on a mini-mission and that no one has told him yet. Well, we then went to собрание миссионеров and that went alright. There were several people there, and all seems to be going well. We then went off to sports which wasn't as good as usual. It was alright, but just boring as we played only volleyball and soccer. So, we came home and now I am ready to sleep. Things are hard right now. I am worrying way too much about Владик's baptism and I just need to not think about it. Владик is doing well and I think he will be a great member. We are fasting for him and for his baptism so that all went well that way."
"April Fools Day, and no good jokes. There was nothing really that happened that was way funny. We joked around of course with people but no one fell for it. We then had the interview for Владик this morning and all went well. He is ready for baptism and he is excited. So, we then went with the other elders to Трио Пицца - Elder Paulsen was here and so it was cool to see him. We chatted for awhile before setting up a contract for a new apartment for the other elders. We are finally going to have a 2-some again. Well, we then came home and we found out Max that can't go on a mini-mission and that no one has told him yet. Well, we then went to собрание миссионеров and that went alright. There were several people there, and all seems to be going well. We then went off to sports which wasn't as good as usual. It was alright, but just boring as we played only volleyball and soccer. So, we came home and now I am ready to sleep. Things are hard right now. I am worrying way too much about Владик's baptism and I just need to not think about it. Владик is doing well and I think he will be a great member. We are fasting for him and for his baptism so that all went well that way."
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Knowledge
31 March 2006
"Another good one passed by today as we didn't have anything planned this morning. We had a good time contacting this morning and then we came home and ate and planned. Planning went well and we should have a good week. After we planned we went to check out another apartment that we are going to rent for the other elders. Its about time they get out of here -its been about a month! We ran over to Андре's place and talked a bit about the 2nd coming. This is sure a deep subject and something that we don't know a lot about. Attaining gospel knowledge is such a joy and there is always so much more to learn. We came to the conclusion that there are some things that just are not to be opened at this time. Well, I also found out that I am down to 190 and it is all because of the rice diet that Elder Christensen likes - we eat rice and a red sauce every day basically. I will be a sick soon. We ended the night at Малышев's place and talked a bit with him about how we need to come to church as the Lord is always preparing ways for it. He has several excused but hopefully he will get back on the right path. I can't believe how time is flying. Goodbye March. What insanity. I love to be busy."
"Another good one passed by today as we didn't have anything planned this morning. We had a good time contacting this morning and then we came home and ate and planned. Planning went well and we should have a good week. After we planned we went to check out another apartment that we are going to rent for the other elders. Its about time they get out of here -its been about a month! We ran over to Андре's place and talked a bit about the 2nd coming. This is sure a deep subject and something that we don't know a lot about. Attaining gospel knowledge is such a joy and there is always so much more to learn. We came to the conclusion that there are some things that just are not to be opened at this time. Well, I also found out that I am down to 190 and it is all because of the rice diet that Elder Christensen likes - we eat rice and a red sauce every day basically. I will be a sick soon. We ended the night at Малышев's place and talked a bit with him about how we need to come to church as the Lord is always preparing ways for it. He has several excused but hopefully he will get back on the right path. I can't believe how time is flying. Goodbye March. What insanity. I love to be busy."
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Great
30 March 2006
"Today was a sweet day. We had a good time contacting this morning and we talked with one lady who already called us and wants the Book of Mormon. She should cone on Sunday. We got out and did some service today for the first time in a long time. We went to a school and shoveled snow off the roof. It was pretty fun and it always feels good to help out. My back hurts a little but it is all good. We finished the night off at the branch apartment with the scripture class that went pretty well, and then youth night. That was a lot of fun. We played a lot, and there was a ton of people there."
"Today was a sweet day. We had a good time contacting this morning and we talked with one lady who already called us and wants the Book of Mormon. She should cone on Sunday. We got out and did some service today for the first time in a long time. We went to a school and shoveled snow off the roof. It was pretty fun and it always feels good to help out. My back hurts a little but it is all good. We finished the night off at the branch apartment with the scripture class that went pretty well, and then youth night. That was a lot of fun. We played a lot, and there was a ton of people there."
Monday, March 29, 2010
Talking
29 March 2006
"It was another quick p-day. It was not nearly as boring as usual, but we still had plenty of time to sleep. This morning we didn't do a whole lot but we got this place cleaned up and so things are a lot nice here. We then went out to write home, and all seems to be going well for them. I can't believe that I only have a couple more times to write home. We then went to the branch apartment and watched the concerts that we put on here in Penza. It was alright and we ate pizza. We went and checked out some cds that I bought a few of. We walked around for a bit before we came back here to sleep. Tonight we went to English and had a good time there. We had several student there, and so that was way cool. I enjoy teaching English and I will miss it. We then went and did home teaching with Гладков at the Мизюркины's and that went well. Гладков loves to talk and we talked about free agency. It went well and it helped them a lot. Well, another day ahead of us. It should be a good one."
"It was another quick p-day. It was not nearly as boring as usual, but we still had plenty of time to sleep. This morning we didn't do a whole lot but we got this place cleaned up and so things are a lot nice here. We then went out to write home, and all seems to be going well for them. I can't believe that I only have a couple more times to write home. We then went to the branch apartment and watched the concerts that we put on here in Penza. It was alright and we ate pizza. We went and checked out some cds that I bought a few of. We walked around for a bit before we came back here to sleep. Tonight we went to English and had a good time there. We had several student there, and so that was way cool. I enjoy teaching English and I will miss it. We then went and did home teaching with Гладков at the Мизюркины's and that went well. Гладков loves to talk and we talked about free agency. It went well and it helped them a lot. Well, another day ahead of us. It should be a good one."
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Changing
28 March 2006
"We have had an awesome day, and ending it tonight with Владик was the best. He is working hard and preparing for baptism. He understands so much more after having talked to him, and helping him to understand. The Lord is truly changing him and he is striving towards this big change in his life. We had a good time contacting this morning and felt like several good people talked with us. We then went to Раиса's where we had a good time talking and chatting with her. I wish that she would just stop smoking and get baptized, but we can't force her. We had lunch and dinner and that went well. We then had a meeting with Баба Нина and all went well that way. She is a great lady and I am going to miss her. She said that she doesn't know what she is going to do without me and I hope that all will be alright for her.
We then had a look at an apartment before meeting with Владик. That went well and had a good time with him. Now we are getting ready to have a good one tomorrow. I feel a lot better about the work and am doing better concentrating. I am going to miss everyone. I love them so much."
"We have had an awesome day, and ending it tonight with Владик was the best. He is working hard and preparing for baptism. He understands so much more after having talked to him, and helping him to understand. The Lord is truly changing him and he is striving towards this big change in his life. We had a good time contacting this morning and felt like several good people talked with us. We then went to Раиса's where we had a good time talking and chatting with her. I wish that she would just stop smoking and get baptized, but we can't force her. We had lunch and dinner and that went well. We then had a meeting with Баба Нина and all went well that way. She is a great lady and I am going to miss her. She said that she doesn't know what she is going to do without me and I hope that all will be alright for her.
We then had a look at an apartment before meeting with Владик. That went well and had a good time with him. Now we are getting ready to have a good one tomorrow. I feel a lot better about the work and am doing better concentrating. I am going to miss everyone. I love them so much."
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