27 March 2005
"We finally had a good one today. We didn't know that the time changed this morning and so we were late to the meeting. The meeting went well, and afterwards we had собрание миссионеров. We got the 2nd visit for the member work, and we have already done it with Денис and Валерий Печерога. We also met with the Никитины and did the 1st lesson. They are awesome people - deaf - and they are willing to help. Well, tonight we are making chocolate revel bars for a snack. I am still not sure when we will be together - Smoot and me - but I will find out. Off to check the bars I go!"
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Fasting
22 March 2005
"We had a sweet day. We worked really hard and had several meetings. We made good food - pancakes and pizza and then we started fasting for an investigator in Сольнечный. We then went to a ladies house and had a spiritual thought. After that we went to Вика's and Олга's house - Smith's investigators. We had a good spiritual thought and then we went to Света Горина's house and Олег и Галина should have met with us, but they didn't. We then went to deaf FHE and that was way awesome. We played and it was fun as always with them. We are getting ready for p-day tomorrow, and so hopefully it will go well!"
"We had a sweet day. We worked really hard and had several meetings. We made good food - pancakes and pizza and then we started fasting for an investigator in Сольнечный. We then went to a ladies house and had a spiritual thought. After that we went to Вика's and Олга's house - Smith's investigators. We had a good spiritual thought and then we went to Света Горина's house and Олег и Галина should have met with us, but they didn't. We then went to deaf FHE and that was way awesome. We played and it was fun as always with them. We are getting ready for p-day tomorrow, and so hopefully it will go well!"
Friday, March 13, 2009
Great Times
13 March 2005
"It was an interesting day. We were with Smith today because Сергей went home. So we had the meeting and Олег and his grandma came. We were there for awhile after and then we went home and ate. We then went to Вера's house - deaf lady - and took a video to her. We then were suppose to meet with a guy on 3rd but the tram was not working - the only way to get there - so we walked and were late and he wasn't there. Well, we ended the night and visited Ксюша and Лена. It was cool there with them. We came home and Сергей came over and did the map of all the church members. We partied and ate and now we're getting ready for bed. These are the best times on the mission - well some of them!"
"It was an interesting day. We were with Smith today because Сергей went home. So we had the meeting and Олег and his grandma came. We were there for awhile after and then we went home and ate. We then went to Вера's house - deaf lady - and took a video to her. We then were suppose to meet with a guy on 3rd but the tram was not working - the only way to get there - so we walked and were late and he wasn't there. Well, we ended the night and visited Ксюша and Лена. It was cool there with them. We came home and Сергей came over and did the map of all the church members. We partied and ate and now we're getting ready for bed. These are the best times on the mission - well some of them!"
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Members
11 March 2005
"I relaized the worth of a member today. We worked with Людмила Ганзина and went to deaf people's homes and she helped a ton. It was awesome - she answered all my questions about members and why they are inactive and such things. Its awesome to work with them. We also planned a lot today, and went to Баба Рая's house. I love her and she loves to kid around with us. We had english lesson tonight and that went very well. So the anke didn't hurt too much, but it is starting to turn colors. It was a good day all in all."
"I relaized the worth of a member today. We worked with Людмила Ганзина and went to deaf people's homes and she helped a ton. It was awesome - she answered all my questions about members and why they are inactive and such things. Its awesome to work with them. We also planned a lot today, and went to Баба Рая's house. I love her and she loves to kid around with us. We had english lesson tonight and that went very well. So the anke didn't hurt too much, but it is starting to turn colors. It was a good day all in all."
Friday, March 6, 2009
Member Work
6 March 2005
"It was a sweet day. We had an awesome lesson with Вера Сомко's friend. Олег came to the meeting this morning and that was awesome. Света brought him. Later we met with Женя - a deaf lady - and gave her the sacrament. That was cool, and she really loves the missionaries. We then came home and ate, and that was nice. We then went to see Денис and his mom and then later we went to Галина's house and had a spiritual thought. We then had the meeting with Марина and that was awesome. We talked about the plan of salvation and how we can be with our families. Her husband died a few years ago and we talked about that. The spirit was very strong, and it was an awesome meeting. I love working with members and having them help. The work goes so much better when we work with them."
"It was a sweet day. We had an awesome lesson with Вера Сомко's friend. Олег came to the meeting this morning and that was awesome. Света brought him. Later we met with Женя - a deaf lady - and gave her the sacrament. That was cool, and she really loves the missionaries. We then came home and ate, and that was nice. We then went to see Денис and his mom and then later we went to Галина's house and had a spiritual thought. We then had the meeting with Марина and that was awesome. We talked about the plan of salvation and how we can be with our families. Her husband died a few years ago and we talked about that. The spirit was very strong, and it was an awesome meeting. I love working with members and having them help. The work goes so much better when we work with them."
Monday, March 2, 2009
Relaxing
2 March 2005
"It was fairly relaxing today. We wrote home and I didn't any new news. We then went to a place and got the best шарума's in the world. They were way good. We then played a little air hockey and bought a few things. It was a lot of fun, and way cool. We came home and slept for a bit today. After that we had FHE with the deaf people. That was a lot of fun, and we played with them. Back to work tomorrow!"
"It was fairly relaxing today. We wrote home and I didn't any new news. We then went to a place and got the best шарума's in the world. They were way good. We then played a little air hockey and bought a few things. It was a lot of fun, and way cool. We came home and slept for a bit today. After that we had FHE with the deaf people. That was a lot of fun, and we played with them. Back to work tomorrow!"
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Real Missionary Work
1 March 2005
"Sweet man. It's member missionary work in full swing. So we had a meeting tonight with Света Горина and she invited her neighbors. Well, she basically taught the lesson and got commitments and everything. It was sweet. Well, this morning we did service at the church before coming home and eating burritos. We then went to members' houses and met a cool deaf lady who says she doesn't have time. We then met with Света. We also tried to talk with another deaf lady, but her neighbor told us to just know – hmm...yeah so it was a sweet day. We had a good one, and members are helping! It's real missionary work."
"Sweet man. It's member missionary work in full swing. So we had a meeting tonight with Света Горина and she invited her neighbors. Well, she basically taught the lesson and got commitments and everything. It was sweet. Well, this morning we did service at the church before coming home and eating burritos. We then went to members' houses and met a cool deaf lady who says she doesn't have time. We then met with Света. We also tried to talk with another deaf lady, but her neighbor told us to just know – hmm...yeah so it was a sweet day. We had a good one, and members are helping! It's real missionary work."
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Understanding
8 February 2005
"Well, it was a fairly good one today, and we worked well. We went to see Андре this morning and had a discussion with him on his step because he said he didn't have any time. Well, after that we stopped by to Георгий and talked with him and Клавдия for a few minutes. She still hasn't started to read, but soon she will she says. We then went to Анна's house and had a lesson with her and had a good time there. We then came home and ate before going to a few peoples house and helping them. We heard a lot of excuses today about people not having time for things and different things like that. Tonight we went to Света's house and had a short one with her, and then we went to deaf family home evening. It's awesome how we all understand each other, and yet we speak in different languages. I love the deaf people tons, and they are truly talented people!"
"Well, it was a fairly good one today, and we worked well. We went to see Андре this morning and had a discussion with him on his step because he said he didn't have any time. Well, after that we stopped by to Георгий and talked with him and Клавдия for a few minutes. She still hasn't started to read, but soon she will she says. We then went to Анна's house and had a lesson with her and had a good time there. We then came home and ate before going to a few peoples house and helping them. We heard a lot of excuses today about people not having time for things and different things like that. Tonight we went to Света's house and had a short one with her, and then we went to deaf family home evening. It's awesome how we all understand each other, and yet we speak in different languages. I love the deaf people tons, and they are truly talented people!"
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Good Donuts
24 January 2005
"We had a good one today. We started with собрание округа this morning and it was fun. We are now with Сольнечный branch and so we had it at the ward house. We got mail and had fun. Well, after that, and lunch, we went to Таня's и Аня's but no one was home. We went to see Горина's and we gave Света a blessing and her grandson too. We were on our way to FHE, but stopped to get some donuts. They were so good. We had FHE with the deaf people and that was way fun. We played around and enjoyed ourselves a lot. It was an awesome time. Now we're home, and of course and we are bored."
"We had a good one today. We started with собрание округа this morning and it was fun. We are now with Сольнечный branch and so we had it at the ward house. We got mail and had fun. Well, after that, and lunch, we went to Таня's и Аня's but no one was home. We went to see Горина's and we gave Света a blessing and her grandson too. We were on our way to FHE, but stopped to get some donuts. They were so good. We had FHE with the deaf people and that was way fun. We played around and enjoyed ourselves a lot. It was an awesome time. Now we're home, and of course and we are bored."
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Friends
17 January 2005
"Another good one today. We kept ourselves nice and busy today so that made it for a good one. We had our собрание округа сегодня and then we went to see Вика in the hospital. It was cool because we gave her a blessing because of her operation tomorrow. We came home and then we went to FHE with the deaf people. It was really cool. We had a good time there, and enjoyed it. I have been becoming good friends with Elder Barney. He's a cool guy and I like him a lot. I hope I get a cool companion like him. It will be cool to see."
"Another good one today. We kept ourselves nice and busy today so that made it for a good one. We had our собрание округа сегодня and then we went to see Вика in the hospital. It was cool because we gave her a blessing because of her operation tomorrow. We came home and then we went to FHE with the deaf people. It was really cool. We had a good time there, and enjoyed it. I have been becoming good friends with Elder Barney. He's a cool guy and I like him a lot. I hope I get a cool companion like him. It will be cool to see."
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Quick one
4 January 2005
"Well, it was a good time again today. The snow decided that it wanted to come back, and so we had a good storm. We had our собрание округа in the center today and we ate at a little restaurant there. We then tried to stop by to people which didn't happen as no one was home. We were suppose to stop by to Олег today but both Elder McCain and I had a feeling to not stop by. Well, we came home and I made some cookies and they were good. We took them to FHE with us and had a good time there with all the deaf people. It was an all right day, and weird that tomorrow is all ready P-day. What a blast!"
"Well, it was a good time again today. The snow decided that it wanted to come back, and so we had a good storm. We had our собрание округа in the center today and we ate at a little restaurant there. We then tried to stop by to people which didn't happen as no one was home. We were suppose to stop by to Олег today but both Elder McCain and I had a feeling to not stop by. Well, we came home and I made some cookies and they were good. We took them to FHE with us and had a good time there with all the deaf people. It was an all right day, and weird that tomorrow is all ready P-day. What a blast!"
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 14, 2008
Work and Fun
14 December 2004
"It was an awesome day today. I was with Elder Smith and we planned and did everything we were suppose to. Well, after the planning, we went to a guys house had a good discussion with him and then later to another discussion with members of the church. We ate good there. Well, after that we went to the church building and I got back with Elder McCain. Well, we went to FHE with all the deaf people in our ward. They are good people, and it was awesome with them. After the meeting, we had a snowball fight with our members and the other elders. It was way sweet, and it was fun to relax. Well, it will be cool to write home tomorrow, and chill with all the missionaries here. I am really starting to like it here! I got a tie from Elder McCain’s family too."
"It was an awesome day today. I was with Elder Smith and we planned and did everything we were suppose to. Well, after the planning, we went to a guys house had a good discussion with him and then later to another discussion with members of the church. We ate good there. Well, after that we went to the church building and I got back with Elder McCain. Well, we went to FHE with all the deaf people in our ward. They are good people, and it was awesome with them. After the meeting, we had a snowball fight with our members and the other elders. It was way sweet, and it was fun to relax. Well, it will be cool to write home tomorrow, and chill with all the missionaries here. I am really starting to like it here! I got a tie from Elder McCain’s family too."
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Great Day
23 November 2004
"It was probably our most effective day yet. This morning we were looking for an address, and found it, but I turns out that we had written the wrong Дом. Well, we met with Галя and talked with her for a bit. She broke her arm, so now she can't even sign. We ate, and then we met with Юлия. She is way awesome. We talked about reading the BofM and she asked questions – it was awesome. We met up with the other elders and Elder Jensen and I went to Ангелина и Лидия. Марина was there also. We watched a talk from conference. It went way awesome. We met back up with the others, an all worked out. Now we are relaxing, and have a good day ahead of us tomorrow. Work rules! I love it."
"It was probably our most effective day yet. This morning we were looking for an address, and found it, but I turns out that we had written the wrong Дом. Well, we met with Галя and talked with her for a bit. She broke her arm, so now she can't even sign. We ate, and then we met with Юлия. She is way awesome. We talked about reading the BofM and she asked questions – it was awesome. We met up with the other elders and Elder Jensen and I went to Ангелина и Лидия. Марина was there also. We watched a talk from conference. It went way awesome. We met back up with the others, an all worked out. Now we are relaxing, and have a good day ahead of us tomorrow. Work rules! I love it."
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Married
28 October 2004
"Well, a fairly good day today. We worked all night, and had a good time today. We were all at the other elder's house as we all slept there, and we talked for a while. Then, we went out to the internet, and wrote home. After that we ate in our Cafe - Позэнь, and we had a good time there. Elder Kirk and I came home, and we rested and I wrote several letters home. We then headed to see Слава but he wasn't home. We ended the night with a meeting with Галина - deaf, and that was good.
Well, I got the news today that likely Meagan will be getting married soon. I don' t know what to think, but I will be happy when all is resolved - either yes or no. Right now, my head hurts to think about it. All is well, and I am grateful to serve the Lord, and know this is where I should be! I love to serve! This is the Lord's work!"
"Well, a fairly good day today. We worked all night, and had a good time today. We were all at the other elder's house as we all slept there, and we talked for a while. Then, we went out to the internet, and wrote home. After that we ate in our Cafe - Позэнь, and we had a good time there. Elder Kirk and I came home, and we rested and I wrote several letters home. We then headed to see Слава but he wasn't home. We ended the night with a meeting with Галина - deaf, and that was good.
Well, I got the news today that likely Meagan will be getting married soon. I don' t know what to think, but I will be happy when all is resolved - either yes or no. Right now, my head hurts to think about it. All is well, and I am grateful to serve the Lord, and know this is where I should be! I love to serve! This is the Lord's work!"
Monday, October 20, 2008
Work
20 October 2004
"It's sure a lot better when we have some work - well at least a couple of meetings. We started the day by just stopping by to people, and of course finding no one home. We ate, stopped by more, then came back here and combined our lists together so that we would be ready for our new supplies. We then went to see Галина - глукая - and that was nice. She is a great lady, and I am amazed at her love. After her, we went to Юля and had a nice short spiritual thought with her. I love working!"
"It's sure a lot better when we have some work - well at least a couple of meetings. We started the day by just stopping by to people, and of course finding no one home. We ate, stopped by more, then came back here and combined our lists together so that we would be ready for our new supplies. We then went to see Галина - глукая - and that was nice. She is a great lady, and I am amazed at her love. After her, we went to Юля and had a nice short spiritual thought with her. I love working!"
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Blessed
7 October 2004
"Well, it was a fairly good day. I did have a harder time concentrating then I thought, but all is well! So anyhow, we had a couple of meetings today. The first thing we did was I got back with Elder Kirk, and then we stopped by to people. Our last meeting was with Ольга и Настья, and that went well! Our meeting before that was with Галина and that was interesting.
She is deaf and very nice. She fed us too. Well, she was very sweet and nice I wish we knew how to help her. Anyhow, I tried hard to pay attention to her, but it was hard. Wow, why am I so lucky to have been born in America, to have hearing, sight, and the gospel? Often I take it for granted. I wish that I could share it with everyone. The gospel is true!"
"Well, it was a fairly good day. I did have a harder time concentrating then I thought, but all is well! So anyhow, we had a couple of meetings today. The first thing we did was I got back with Elder Kirk, and then we stopped by to people. Our last meeting was with Ольга и Настья, and that went well! Our meeting before that was with Галина and that was interesting.
She is deaf and very nice. She fed us too. Well, she was very sweet and nice I wish we knew how to help her. Anyhow, I tried hard to pay attention to her, but it was hard. Wow, why am I so lucky to have been born in America, to have hearing, sight, and the gospel? Often I take it for granted. I wish that I could share it with everyone. The gospel is true!"
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Busy
28 September 2004
"Time is not enough here. We had 3 meetings with people today and wanted to have another. We met with Галина - deaf woman this morning, and that was crazy. I don't know any sign language, so it was plenty hard, but good to meet with her. After lunch we met with Лариса for a short time. She is doing well, but was unable to read with work. We will return and give a good lesson to her on Friday.
We then had a short meeting with Elder Jensen as it was his b-day. We ended the night with a short lesson with Лидия, Ангелина, и Марина. It was good to be with them as is always the case. I love the people here They are absolutely awesome. Also, the weather has turned gloomy. Its always dark outside. It is crazy. I like it, but it is also making me tired. All is well. I love the work and I love life here."
"Time is not enough here. We had 3 meetings with people today and wanted to have another. We met with Галина - deaf woman this morning, and that was crazy. I don't know any sign language, so it was plenty hard, but good to meet with her. After lunch we met with Лариса for a short time. She is doing well, but was unable to read with work. We will return and give a good lesson to her on Friday.
We then had a short meeting with Elder Jensen as it was his b-day. We ended the night with a short lesson with Лидия, Ангелина, и Марина. It was good to be with them as is always the case. I love the people here They are absolutely awesome. Also, the weather has turned gloomy. Its always dark outside. It is crazy. I like it, but it is also making me tired. All is well. I love the work and I love life here."
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