23 October 2005
"Today was a good day. I just talked with Лариса - a member here - for about 30 minutes. She is way awesome. Why can't all members be like her? She was baptized just over a year ago and she is way strong. She is great. She gave me all kinds of advice on how to become a better missionary. She is way cool, but she wants to find some guy through the internet, so I told her it’s better not to. Anyhow, that was what I did this evening.
This morning we went out and went to church where things went a lot better. We had a really interesting meeting and Брат Буланов taught half of the lessons again and so that was no good. We talked about doing work for the dead, but not why. It was weird and I was way confused. We then came home and did some contacting on the way. We didn't have a lot of success, but yeah - that is part of life. We came home and grabbed a quick power nap - 15 minutes and then we continued on working. We found one really great guy, but he is from Moscow. We ate with the Ehlerts this evening and that was way good! I wish that I could always be with them. Well, the APs were there and we had a good time that way. Elder Kirk shared his testimony about his mission and that was way awesome. He had a lot of success and he has had a good time. We then came home, and I have very little time. It was sure an interesting day, but that isn't uncommon."
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Friday, October 23, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Date
18 October 2005
"We spent the entire day in the church today. We stopped by the office this morning to take a few things, and then we went to the church. We had conference, and it went really well. President talked about writings and about their importance. He said that we should be writing in our journals everyday and we should be writing also in our area book. I have done a lot to get our book up the last little while, and that is good. Our book is a lot better. He also talked about the Book of Mormon and about how she was put together. I also talked about the Book of Mormon and about how it blesses me in my life, and how it gives me energy and desire to work. The Book of Mormon is really helping me right now. We also talked about progressing investigators, and how to know if they really are progressing.
After conference, Elder Kirk and I helped the Framptons to get home and on the way back we were riding on the tram when these started to throw rocks at it. Everyone closed the window, and then one guy pressed the stop button to get out. The kids tried to run, but one of them fell and it guy just smashed and then he got back on and we took off. It was pretty crazy all in all.
Well, we sat and chatted for awhile with missionaries, and that went well. We chatted and played with all, and it was a lot of fun. We had FHE this evening and that was cool too. We enjoyed playing and we talked about honesty. I talked with several people, and just it was nice. I have called a lot of people tonight, and I still have a lot to call. I guess we will see how tomorrow turns out.
Oh yeah, I don't know how I forgot this. We were at FHE and I was talking with Оля - one of the sisters potential investigators. I was asking her where she studies and she told me that it was by the symphony hall and I told her that I know where it was and that we didn't live far. She was really happy and then she invited my comp and I to go there with them - talk about awkward. I explained to her that we couldn't and all was good, but that was the first invitation to go on a date on my mission."
"We spent the entire day in the church today. We stopped by the office this morning to take a few things, and then we went to the church. We had conference, and it went really well. President talked about writings and about their importance. He said that we should be writing in our journals everyday and we should be writing also in our area book. I have done a lot to get our book up the last little while, and that is good. Our book is a lot better. He also talked about the Book of Mormon and about how she was put together. I also talked about the Book of Mormon and about how it blesses me in my life, and how it gives me energy and desire to work. The Book of Mormon is really helping me right now. We also talked about progressing investigators, and how to know if they really are progressing.
After conference, Elder Kirk and I helped the Framptons to get home and on the way back we were riding on the tram when these started to throw rocks at it. Everyone closed the window, and then one guy pressed the stop button to get out. The kids tried to run, but one of them fell and it guy just smashed and then he got back on and we took off. It was pretty crazy all in all.
Well, we sat and chatted for awhile with missionaries, and that went well. We chatted and played with all, and it was a lot of fun. We had FHE this evening and that was cool too. We enjoyed playing and we talked about honesty. I talked with several people, and just it was nice. I have called a lot of people tonight, and I still have a lot to call. I guess we will see how tomorrow turns out.
Oh yeah, I don't know how I forgot this. We were at FHE and I was talking with Оля - one of the sisters potential investigators. I was asking her where she studies and she told me that it was by the symphony hall and I told her that I know where it was and that we didn't live far. She was really happy and then she invited my comp and I to go there with them - talk about awkward. I explained to her that we couldn't and all was good, but that was the first invitation to go on a date on my mission."
Monday, September 7, 2009
Film Work
7 September 2005
" I think this is really the last time that I will be writing here in a row at least. I am sure that I will end up writing another time here sometime before I leave and problem several times. Today has been a good day other then the fact that Tom was unable to come today. We found out and that was sad. We weren’t all that ready so that is too bad, but we need to work with him to be able to help him along. So this morning I got up and we got all ready and we left right away. We had to go to the sister’s house here – Silva and Фомичёва to help them with their filter. They were unable to open the filters in order to replace them so that meant that we had to do it for them. We went there and we changed that and then we chatted with them for a bit. They are great sisters, and it is always fun to have a little chat with them. Sister Silva knows the language really well and Sister F. is always willing to help her out. They are always so happy and always smiling and laughing and working. What a great example that they are to me. I love working with them. We got things worked out there for them, and then we came to the office and got started. We had to do several things here and that was fun. On the way here, I just remembered, Elder Kirk gave me a call and got mad at me that we weren’t here in the office this morning to help them put some boxes in Roman’s car. Because of that they forgot to print off a guide of the day and so they called me and wanted me to do it. We weren’t in the office, but we weren’t far from it and I told him that I would get it as soon as I could. Sister Ehlert made us cookies again and so that means that we pigged out, and ate way too much. We had some cream cheese frosting with them too and so that made them even more tempting. I got the language books all ready for the elder that are coming in and after about a half hour of copying it finally finished. Well, I worked on some other random things that I had to do, and then Elder Hunsaker and I went and showed a lady the film that he is working on so that they would show it to others here in Russia. Well, she didn’t really like it all that much and she said that the artistic film wasn’t really her style and the other one she didn’t like a ton because there was a lady in it that she didn’t like. Well, we talked with her for a bit and then we left. We stopped by to a couple of stores quick like so that we could find some DVDs but they weren’t really available. Well, we came back to the office and took a look at the apartment there on the 2nd floor. It is really nice and they have the furniture going there and things so soon it will be super nice. We came back to the office and we ate some really good food, and I enjoyed it a ton. It was rice and chicken and some other things. Well, we then have been working on different things, and I am right now working on calling people so that they know about a conference that we are going to have in a couple of weeks here in Samara and trying to get things worked out. I also did some translating of papers tonight for one young lady to serve on a mission and got that basically worked out. So, as we see another day has gone by in the office and we have a ton to do tomorrow, and then Friday will be a fairly free day to be able to work finally. Right now I am super tired and just want to get to bed. Elder Bennett will be here soon and we are going to go home and I will just crash. This life is crazy, and I understand why some people have died here in the office if they are always here. It is so boring. Well, I am going to finish up some things and make some calls. That’s all for tonight!"
" I think this is really the last time that I will be writing here in a row at least. I am sure that I will end up writing another time here sometime before I leave and problem several times. Today has been a good day other then the fact that Tom was unable to come today. We found out and that was sad. We weren’t all that ready so that is too bad, but we need to work with him to be able to help him along. So this morning I got up and we got all ready and we left right away. We had to go to the sister’s house here – Silva and Фомичёва to help them with their filter. They were unable to open the filters in order to replace them so that meant that we had to do it for them. We went there and we changed that and then we chatted with them for a bit. They are great sisters, and it is always fun to have a little chat with them. Sister Silva knows the language really well and Sister F. is always willing to help her out. They are always so happy and always smiling and laughing and working. What a great example that they are to me. I love working with them. We got things worked out there for them, and then we came to the office and got started. We had to do several things here and that was fun. On the way here, I just remembered, Elder Kirk gave me a call and got mad at me that we weren’t here in the office this morning to help them put some boxes in Roman’s car. Because of that they forgot to print off a guide of the day and so they called me and wanted me to do it. We weren’t in the office, but we weren’t far from it and I told him that I would get it as soon as I could. Sister Ehlert made us cookies again and so that means that we pigged out, and ate way too much. We had some cream cheese frosting with them too and so that made them even more tempting. I got the language books all ready for the elder that are coming in and after about a half hour of copying it finally finished. Well, I worked on some other random things that I had to do, and then Elder Hunsaker and I went and showed a lady the film that he is working on so that they would show it to others here in Russia. Well, she didn’t really like it all that much and she said that the artistic film wasn’t really her style and the other one she didn’t like a ton because there was a lady in it that she didn’t like. Well, we talked with her for a bit and then we left. We stopped by to a couple of stores quick like so that we could find some DVDs but they weren’t really available. Well, we came back to the office and took a look at the apartment there on the 2nd floor. It is really nice and they have the furniture going there and things so soon it will be super nice. We came back to the office and we ate some really good food, and I enjoyed it a ton. It was rice and chicken and some other things. Well, we then have been working on different things, and I am right now working on calling people so that they know about a conference that we are going to have in a couple of weeks here in Samara and trying to get things worked out. I also did some translating of papers tonight for one young lady to serve on a mission and got that basically worked out. So, as we see another day has gone by in the office and we have a ton to do tomorrow, and then Friday will be a fairly free day to be able to work finally. Right now I am super tired and just want to get to bed. Elder Bennett will be here soon and we are going to go home and I will just crash. This life is crazy, and I understand why some people have died here in the office if they are always here. It is so boring. Well, I am going to finish up some things and make some calls. That’s all for tonight!"
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Double Responsibility
6 September 2005
"This is sure becoming into a habit to be writing here. I will be writing here for a couple of days at least probably as Elder Hunsaker has a lot to do on his film. He always has to work on the thing and he seems to work well, but it is just easier for him in the evening as there is a lot less people – well only us in fact. Well that means that he is able to work a lot more effectively. That also leaves me to be very bored and have not much to do. Well, anyways, we are doing a lot here and today was an alright day although I am dead tired. It was sure long, and I have sat in way too many meetings. I have had to help a lot of people and do a lot of things and the meetings just didn’t help. This morning we slept in for a long time as we didn’t go to bed until about 1 last night. We were here and then Hunsaker and I talked for awhile about how things are going and about life as a missionary in general. It is pretty crazy, and we always have a ton that we have to worry about and there is always some kind of dumb problem that is arising. We talked for a long time about things and it is pretty crazy how long we talked. So that means that I got up at about 8 this morning and then we were here before 9. We basically just live here. I had to fill up some orders for Elder Bennett as he was unable to do so and so that means that I have been super busy. I do not know anything about the library and I don’t know where things are or what they are called, and basically it is pretty crazy. I spent forever trying to get all these things together and I finally got it all, but it took me awhile. After I did that I finished up the preparations for MEC and we started that meeting. Well that was way long and we talked a long time about how we can help the branches to help themselves. It was pretty crazy and we had a ton that we had to do, but we just talked forever. We also talked about FHE’s here in the branch and how we shouldn’t be doing them. Well that meant that Elder Kirk has some words with President and talked with him about how it helps. President in the end said that we shouldn’t do things on Monday nights, and I agree but it was interesting. We also talked about how we can make things more interesting with the programs for Young Men and Women and how we can get them excited about this. Well, let’s just say that there is a ton of work here, and there is a ton to do. We have to help a ton of people and get them to understand a lot about the church. It will be a struggle, but that is part of our work here and why we are doing what we are. We talked forever about statistics and how that is going and of course as always we had a good time listening to President. We got out after 4 hours of discussion and I decided to go with the APs to eat something. We had a good time eating, and we enjoyed that of course. The food was good and of course since we are in Russia I got taken for every last coin that they could get from me – they charged me for the garnishes that I didn’t order that were on the plate. I mean come on, how can you get so stupid. We came back to the office and I immediately ran off with Денис from our branch to do some service. We did that for Баба Нина and we helped her to be able to have a place to plant some fruit and things. Well, we worked on that for about an hour and then we came running back here to the office. It was the first time for a long time that I have run and it felt good to do. As soon as I came to the office I changed and we started right into another meeting, and got things going that way. Well, that means that I sat in on a committee for this film that Hunsaker is making and that I will have a fairly large part in it. There is sure a lot to do that way, and I will have to watch after the technical part of things. That was another hour or so and by the end I was dead tired. I came to my computer, and I was ready to fall to sleep. I didn’t know what to do, and so I just sat here for a bit, and tried to figure out what to do. I have no idea, but I am just dead tired now. I saw the transfer sheets and it will be interesting because I am supposed to be getting a new companion in a couple of weeks. We will see how things work out. Right now I have to fulfill Elder Bennett’s responsibility and call some people. I am sure it will be another exciting one tomorrow, and we will have a meeting with Tom! Hooray for that and we shall see how that goes!"
"This is sure becoming into a habit to be writing here. I will be writing here for a couple of days at least probably as Elder Hunsaker has a lot to do on his film. He always has to work on the thing and he seems to work well, but it is just easier for him in the evening as there is a lot less people – well only us in fact. Well that means that he is able to work a lot more effectively. That also leaves me to be very bored and have not much to do. Well, anyways, we are doing a lot here and today was an alright day although I am dead tired. It was sure long, and I have sat in way too many meetings. I have had to help a lot of people and do a lot of things and the meetings just didn’t help. This morning we slept in for a long time as we didn’t go to bed until about 1 last night. We were here and then Hunsaker and I talked for awhile about how things are going and about life as a missionary in general. It is pretty crazy, and we always have a ton that we have to worry about and there is always some kind of dumb problem that is arising. We talked for a long time about things and it is pretty crazy how long we talked. So that means that I got up at about 8 this morning and then we were here before 9. We basically just live here. I had to fill up some orders for Elder Bennett as he was unable to do so and so that means that I have been super busy. I do not know anything about the library and I don’t know where things are or what they are called, and basically it is pretty crazy. I spent forever trying to get all these things together and I finally got it all, but it took me awhile. After I did that I finished up the preparations for MEC and we started that meeting. Well that was way long and we talked a long time about how we can help the branches to help themselves. It was pretty crazy and we had a ton that we had to do, but we just talked forever. We also talked about FHE’s here in the branch and how we shouldn’t be doing them. Well that meant that Elder Kirk has some words with President and talked with him about how it helps. President in the end said that we shouldn’t do things on Monday nights, and I agree but it was interesting. We also talked about how we can make things more interesting with the programs for Young Men and Women and how we can get them excited about this. Well, let’s just say that there is a ton of work here, and there is a ton to do. We have to help a ton of people and get them to understand a lot about the church. It will be a struggle, but that is part of our work here and why we are doing what we are. We talked forever about statistics and how that is going and of course as always we had a good time listening to President. We got out after 4 hours of discussion and I decided to go with the APs to eat something. We had a good time eating, and we enjoyed that of course. The food was good and of course since we are in Russia I got taken for every last coin that they could get from me – they charged me for the garnishes that I didn’t order that were on the plate. I mean come on, how can you get so stupid. We came back to the office and I immediately ran off with Денис from our branch to do some service. We did that for Баба Нина and we helped her to be able to have a place to plant some fruit and things. Well, we worked on that for about an hour and then we came running back here to the office. It was the first time for a long time that I have run and it felt good to do. As soon as I came to the office I changed and we started right into another meeting, and got things going that way. Well, that means that I sat in on a committee for this film that Hunsaker is making and that I will have a fairly large part in it. There is sure a lot to do that way, and I will have to watch after the technical part of things. That was another hour or so and by the end I was dead tired. I came to my computer, and I was ready to fall to sleep. I didn’t know what to do, and so I just sat here for a bit, and tried to figure out what to do. I have no idea, but I am just dead tired now. I saw the transfer sheets and it will be interesting because I am supposed to be getting a new companion in a couple of weeks. We will see how things work out. Right now I have to fulfill Elder Bennett’s responsibility and call some people. I am sure it will be another exciting one tomorrow, and we will have a meeting with Tom! Hooray for that and we shall see how that goes!"
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Wife Training
25 August 2005
Too much drama - that's all I can say about sisters. They just talk, and cry, and love and just do it all. And by the way - when you got 5 sisters in the office then things go crazy. They just love each other and hate things all at the same time. Well that is the story of my day. Well, I called Kirk this morning because Sister Петунц didn't know that President was sending her home Tuesday. Kirk called President and we decided to tell her in the office. Well we went to service but they had nothing. That was the last that I saw of Sister Gorlova. We went with the Ehlerts to eat at a pizza place that turned out to be decent. On the way home Elder Kirk sent me a SMS and said that I had to call Sister Petoontz and tell her myself. Well that was kind of dumb - I think that President should have done it himself. Well, I called and of course she started to cry. Well anyhow, the sisters from Penza were suppose to come in at 5 but didn't get there until 6. Well, of course we had to go there and wait. Well Sister Петунц talked with President and she is still going to be here. Well we helped the sister off and we hope that everything will be all right. Sister Петунц was happy after that and she told me about all that is happening. Well, we walked around and did some contacting that went pretty well and then we went back to the office to take some things. Anyhow, we have some really crazy days. Today was definitely a day for sisters. That is about all that we did was help them and work to get them to their new areas. Well lets just say that sister are a headache but Sister Ehlert tells us that it is good wife training so I don't look forward to getting married - lol - I guess we'll see.
Too much drama - that's all I can say about sisters. They just talk, and cry, and love and just do it all. And by the way - when you got 5 sisters in the office then things go crazy. They just love each other and hate things all at the same time. Well that is the story of my day. Well, I called Kirk this morning because Sister Петунц didn't know that President was sending her home Tuesday. Kirk called President and we decided to tell her in the office. Well we went to service but they had nothing. That was the last that I saw of Sister Gorlova. We went with the Ehlerts to eat at a pizza place that turned out to be decent. On the way home Elder Kirk sent me a SMS and said that I had to call Sister Petoontz and tell her myself. Well that was kind of dumb - I think that President should have done it himself. Well, I called and of course she started to cry. Well anyhow, the sisters from Penza were suppose to come in at 5 but didn't get there until 6. Well, of course we had to go there and wait. Well Sister Петунц talked with President and she is still going to be here. Well we helped the sister off and we hope that everything will be all right. Sister Петунц was happy after that and she told me about all that is happening. Well, we walked around and did some contacting that went pretty well and then we went back to the office to take some things. Anyhow, we have some really crazy days. Today was definitely a day for sisters. That is about all that we did was help them and work to get them to their new areas. Well lets just say that sister are a headache but Sister Ehlert tells us that it is good wife training so I don't look forward to getting married - lol - I guess we'll see.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Long Day
10 August 2005
"It was a decent day other then the bad headache that I had today. I think the main reason is because of the deprivation of sleep that I have been getting. Right now it is already 10:30 and I am still writing in my journal because I want to write everyday. Anyways, tomorrow I will be busy again, and hopefully tomorrow we can get out early to work. We today actually got out a ton. We started by going to the office early, after which I left with Elder Lunt. We went and fixed his internet stuff as they will be moving. Well, is happy and he told me that I am able to multitask very well, and that I have old wisdom - that's a compliment. Well, we went back to the office and I couldn't get anything done, but we ate fairly well - the chicken again. We then went to a meeting with Tom. He is such a great guy and I love to meet with him. His wisdom and understanding are insane. I can't believe he's not a member. Well, I then was able to get a little bit done, and I was able to calm the head down. Well, Elder Kirk and I went to Анна's house and wow it was nice. She had real carpet and it was way cool. Витя was with us and he's cool. We had a good time with her. Well, we ran back to the office as we had a ton to do, and we had to get the missionaries figured out. Tonight Витья is with us and soon Nance and Bennett will be coming home. I had better get to bed or I'll never live through the day tomorrow."
"It was a decent day other then the bad headache that I had today. I think the main reason is because of the deprivation of sleep that I have been getting. Right now it is already 10:30 and I am still writing in my journal because I want to write everyday. Anyways, tomorrow I will be busy again, and hopefully tomorrow we can get out early to work. We today actually got out a ton. We started by going to the office early, after which I left with Elder Lunt. We went and fixed his internet stuff as they will be moving. Well, is happy and he told me that I am able to multitask very well, and that I have old wisdom - that's a compliment. Well, we went back to the office and I couldn't get anything done, but we ate fairly well - the chicken again. We then went to a meeting with Tom. He is such a great guy and I love to meet with him. His wisdom and understanding are insane. I can't believe he's not a member. Well, I then was able to get a little bit done, and I was able to calm the head down. Well, Elder Kirk and I went to Анна's house and wow it was nice. She had real carpet and it was way cool. Витя was with us and he's cool. We had a good time with her. Well, we ran back to the office as we had a ton to do, and we had to get the missionaries figured out. Tonight Витья is with us and soon Nance and Bennett will be coming home. I had better get to bed or I'll never live through the day tomorrow."
Sunday, August 9, 2009
New Elders
9 August 2005
"Well, it was a long day, but it was a sweet day. We were with President almost all day. I love to have MEC as always. We talked about the mission and all the things that I need to do this week - I keep busy from all the stuff I get from the meeting. Well, there are problems as always, but the work is going fairly well. We also talked a bit about a ward and how it is built. Well, after the meeting, I got started on some of the things that I have to do this coming week. Well, we ate chicken cordon blu again and that was really really good. I am way glad we bought that as it tasted way awesome. We left to get the new elder from Ukraine and we waited in the airport for a bit. Elder Kirk and I both slept on the way there. We are both really tired. We had some time back at the office and then we did new missionary orientation. That went well, and I was happy to do that. I love when new missionaries come in. It is always a booster. Well around 8:30 we ate dinner with all the Davidiks. It was a ton of fun. It is a lot funner when there is less people there. I ate way too much and shouldn't have. I don't feel too bad right now, but all right. Well, we talked for a bit and had a good time before coming home. What a joy to feel the spirit of new missionaries. I can't wait for friday - 9 new missionaries will be coming in."
"Well, it was a long day, but it was a sweet day. We were with President almost all day. I love to have MEC as always. We talked about the mission and all the things that I need to do this week - I keep busy from all the stuff I get from the meeting. Well, there are problems as always, but the work is going fairly well. We also talked a bit about a ward and how it is built. Well, after the meeting, I got started on some of the things that I have to do this coming week. Well, we ate chicken cordon blu again and that was really really good. I am way glad we bought that as it tasted way awesome. We left to get the new elder from Ukraine and we waited in the airport for a bit. Elder Kirk and I both slept on the way there. We are both really tired. We had some time back at the office and then we did new missionary orientation. That went well, and I was happy to do that. I love when new missionaries come in. It is always a booster. Well around 8:30 we ate dinner with all the Davidiks. It was a ton of fun. It is a lot funner when there is less people there. I ate way too much and shouldn't have. I don't feel too bad right now, but all right. Well, we talked for a bit and had a good time before coming home. What a joy to feel the spirit of new missionaries. I can't wait for friday - 9 new missionaries will be coming in."
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Great Game
8 August 2005
"I am here once again in the office. This time I am with Elder Kirk as Elder Bennett and Nance have left to go to Riga today and then they will be in Moscow. Anyways that puts me and elder Kirk together again for a couple of days. It is cool to be with Elder Kirk again and we hare having a good time. Well we have been plenty busy here in the office and have been doing tons. Today when we got here there was a ton of missionaries. Anyhow, we worked on putting the stats in and we talked with the sisters a bit. They are doing well so that is good. Well, we told them to keep up the good work as they are working hard and having a hard time. Well we then just worked on the office stuff as we always do and then we went to buy some food for lunch. Well we ate chicken cordon blue and it was really good. I really loved it a ton and I couldn't ask for a better meal. We just bought it already made in the store. Well we then finished up our work the best we could before we took off to go to the church. On our way to the church we were on the gazelle and there was this drunk guy that was talking to us. This young lady got on and she started to tell him off - it was way awesome. She was very embarrassed for the way he was acting. She told him that in America we don't meet such people at 6 because they aren't drunk. When he told us that he was getting off at our stop then she told him that we were unlucky. It was funny and we invited her to English. Well we were at FHE and that was a lot of fun. Elder and Sister Lunt are great teachers. They have a lot of great ideas. We talked about music tonight and we sang and then we played a game. We had two ties and they went in a circle. When one tie caught up to the other then the person with two ties had to sing a school song, patriotic song, or act like a farm animal. Well it was sure a lot of fun, and we enjoyed it. The Орловы sisters are great and it was their birthday so we sang and had cake for them. Their friend from Germany is still here and so that was cool too. We had a good time laughing and enjoying the FHE. Well Elder Kirk didn't finish everything up and so we had to come back here so that he could work on it. Right now I am tired and ready to sleep but I will let him finish. I am way happy to be here right now, and I really like our ward. They are great people. The saints are such wonderful people!"
"I am here once again in the office. This time I am with Elder Kirk as Elder Bennett and Nance have left to go to Riga today and then they will be in Moscow. Anyways that puts me and elder Kirk together again for a couple of days. It is cool to be with Elder Kirk again and we hare having a good time. Well we have been plenty busy here in the office and have been doing tons. Today when we got here there was a ton of missionaries. Anyhow, we worked on putting the stats in and we talked with the sisters a bit. They are doing well so that is good. Well, we told them to keep up the good work as they are working hard and having a hard time. Well we then just worked on the office stuff as we always do and then we went to buy some food for lunch. Well we ate chicken cordon blue and it was really good. I really loved it a ton and I couldn't ask for a better meal. We just bought it already made in the store. Well we then finished up our work the best we could before we took off to go to the church. On our way to the church we were on the gazelle and there was this drunk guy that was talking to us. This young lady got on and she started to tell him off - it was way awesome. She was very embarrassed for the way he was acting. She told him that in America we don't meet such people at 6 because they aren't drunk. When he told us that he was getting off at our stop then she told him that we were unlucky. It was funny and we invited her to English. Well we were at FHE and that was a lot of fun. Elder and Sister Lunt are great teachers. They have a lot of great ideas. We talked about music tonight and we sang and then we played a game. We had two ties and they went in a circle. When one tie caught up to the other then the person with two ties had to sing a school song, patriotic song, or act like a farm animal. Well it was sure a lot of fun, and we enjoyed it. The Орловы sisters are great and it was their birthday so we sang and had cake for them. Their friend from Germany is still here and so that was cool too. We had a good time laughing and enjoying the FHE. Well Elder Kirk didn't finish everything up and so we had to come back here so that he could work on it. Right now I am tired and ready to sleep but I will let him finish. I am way happy to be here right now, and I really like our ward. They are great people. The saints are such wonderful people!"
Friday, August 7, 2009
Party
7 August 2005
"We went right through a big party tonight again. It was sure crazy - at least we were in the трамвай and not on foot. We were leaving from Ehlerts and we were getting on the tram and there was a lot of drunk people. We tried to keep out of sight as much as we could but in white shirts and ties, that isn't too easy. Well they invited us to come and drink with them as it was 120 years of producing водка. Well they finally got off in the center and we just looked at all the people. i am just glad that we don't drink. What a sad thing to see all the people like that.
So this morning we went to the meeting and that turned out well. We then went to the office and we were there for a bit. We worked on some stuff for transfers and the APs were there. We then went to the Ehlerts. On the way there we did some contacting and met some really good people. I love to contact as I never know the seed that I might be planting.
So the Ehlert's house was way awesome. We had dinner - roast and potatoes as always. The APs were there also. Well after we just loaded up and couldn't eat anymore, we sat and had a spiritual thought. We talked about the BofM and its influence. Elder Kirk talked about Ольга from Ижевск and I talked about Ирина in Энгельс. The Book of Mormon plays such an important role. Elder Ehlert told some memories from his own mission and that was way awesome. The spirit was very strong and I was very grateful to be there. I love to share the gospel and to be here among these people. This is a time I will never forget!"
"We went right through a big party tonight again. It was sure crazy - at least we were in the трамвай and not on foot. We were leaving from Ehlerts and we were getting on the tram and there was a lot of drunk people. We tried to keep out of sight as much as we could but in white shirts and ties, that isn't too easy. Well they invited us to come and drink with them as it was 120 years of producing водка. Well they finally got off in the center and we just looked at all the people. i am just glad that we don't drink. What a sad thing to see all the people like that.
So this morning we went to the meeting and that turned out well. We then went to the office and we were there for a bit. We worked on some stuff for transfers and the APs were there. We then went to the Ehlerts. On the way there we did some contacting and met some really good people. I love to contact as I never know the seed that I might be planting.
So the Ehlert's house was way awesome. We had dinner - roast and potatoes as always. The APs were there also. Well after we just loaded up and couldn't eat anymore, we sat and had a spiritual thought. We talked about the BofM and its influence. Elder Kirk talked about Ольга from Ижевск and I talked about Ирина in Энгельс. The Book of Mormon plays such an important role. Elder Ehlert told some memories from his own mission and that was way awesome. The spirit was very strong and I was very grateful to be there. I love to share the gospel and to be here among these people. This is a time I will never forget!"
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Crazy
1 August 2005
"Well here I am again writing on this computer. I guess I am going to be doing this several times as it is really bad to be here late, and I like to write on here so that I have time at home. Anyhow, we are here because we have had a ton going on today. We were there this morning at about 10 and then we began the day. I started to work on statistics but as always they didn't send them to me. So anyways we had our district meeting and that went well. We talked about how we can help the ward more again and we have a lot of good ideas. Well we then hurried and ate - well Bennett got food ready for me while I worked more on my stuff. We then ran off quick to do service there at some members house. All 6 of us were there and we had a good time. We glued up papers so that they can put up wallpaper later. Well that went well and we got a lot done. Elder Kirk and I worked on putting cement in a wall where there was a hole while the others worked on getting the room done. Well after that we came back here and I talked with President quickly before we ran off to meet with Sister Nina. She was the only one there but we did FHE anyways and we talked about family and the temple. It was good but she had all kinds of stories. We sat there for awhile and then we came back here to the office and I started more work for tomorrow and all. Well it went well all in all and now I have a ton to do tomorrow. We wanted to change when conference was going to be in Penza and so I had to do a lot for that, but the we changed it back to when it was suppose to be. Basically it was a crazy day and we have done a ton. I am getting tired and we are going home. Until tomorrow!"
"Well here I am again writing on this computer. I guess I am going to be doing this several times as it is really bad to be here late, and I like to write on here so that I have time at home. Anyhow, we are here because we have had a ton going on today. We were there this morning at about 10 and then we began the day. I started to work on statistics but as always they didn't send them to me. So anyways we had our district meeting and that went well. We talked about how we can help the ward more again and we have a lot of good ideas. Well we then hurried and ate - well Bennett got food ready for me while I worked more on my stuff. We then ran off quick to do service there at some members house. All 6 of us were there and we had a good time. We glued up papers so that they can put up wallpaper later. Well that went well and we got a lot done. Elder Kirk and I worked on putting cement in a wall where there was a hole while the others worked on getting the room done. Well after that we came back here and I talked with President quickly before we ran off to meet with Sister Nina. She was the only one there but we did FHE anyways and we talked about family and the temple. It was good but she had all kinds of stories. We sat there for awhile and then we came back here to the office and I started more work for tomorrow and all. Well it went well all in all and now I have a ton to do tomorrow. We wanted to change when conference was going to be in Penza and so I had to do a lot for that, but the we changed it back to when it was suppose to be. Basically it was a crazy day and we have done a ton. I am getting tired and we are going home. Until tomorrow!"
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
New Couple
14 July 2005
"I can't even think. I am just dead tired. I don't know why, but I am having a hard time concentrating. I slept well last night, but I think it's because of a couple of nights ago. Well, this morning we were able to get a full day of studying as we are suppose to. It was very nice and I greatly enjoyed it. Well, I pulled out money form the bank for my work fund, and that was nice. I have money again! Well, we went to the office and all the fun began. I sat there for a bit and waited for Elder Kirk to finish typing home before I could begin working. I got some needed flight plans for elders that are leaving. That was nice and that makes life a lot easier. Well, then the Lunts came in and the fun really began. We were doing orientation for them and everyone just talked a ton. I just sat there and wanted to sleep. It was actually kind of cool to be there with them. They are interesting. They are not use to living w/o things so we have to be careful with them. They want so many things that I have gotten use to living w/o. Well, we are going to help them get a few things that they need so hopefully that will go good. After that, we ate and then we ran to Баба Нина's house and met with them. She is great. We then met an old investigator of Elder Hunsaker who asked us to not come back again. That was too bad. We then tried to do some contacting but nothing really came of it. We are now home, and I am going to pass out! The mission is sure an awesome place! I love it!"
"I can't even think. I am just dead tired. I don't know why, but I am having a hard time concentrating. I slept well last night, but I think it's because of a couple of nights ago. Well, this morning we were able to get a full day of studying as we are suppose to. It was very nice and I greatly enjoyed it. Well, I pulled out money form the bank for my work fund, and that was nice. I have money again! Well, we went to the office and all the fun began. I sat there for a bit and waited for Elder Kirk to finish typing home before I could begin working. I got some needed flight plans for elders that are leaving. That was nice and that makes life a lot easier. Well, then the Lunts came in and the fun really began. We were doing orientation for them and everyone just talked a ton. I just sat there and wanted to sleep. It was actually kind of cool to be there with them. They are interesting. They are not use to living w/o things so we have to be careful with them. They want so many things that I have gotten use to living w/o. Well, we are going to help them get a few things that they need so hopefully that will go good. After that, we ate and then we ran to Баба Нина's house and met with them. She is great. We then met an old investigator of Elder Hunsaker who asked us to not come back again. That was too bad. We then tried to do some contacting but nothing really came of it. We are now home, and I am going to pass out! The mission is sure an awesome place! I love it!"
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
ZL Council
9 June 2005
"It was another long day in the office. Today, we had ZL Council, and that meant that we were in there most of the day. It was cool to hear from President Davyidik and to get his insight. Well, we were in there for a very long time. I had to type everything that got said on the conference and so my eyes got very tired. Well, after conference, we were here in the office and talked for awhile. The ZL's were here and so I talked with Elder Kirk and found out about how all is going. Tonight I am with Elder Hunsaker because he wants to work on the film here a bit. Well, he likes to work late and so we are chilling here int he office and working hard. Tomorrow we will be back in here early."
"It was another long day in the office. Today, we had ZL Council, and that meant that we were in there most of the day. It was cool to hear from President Davyidik and to get his insight. Well, we were in there for a very long time. I had to type everything that got said on the conference and so my eyes got very tired. Well, after conference, we were here in the office and talked for awhile. The ZL's were here and so I talked with Elder Kirk and found out about how all is going. Tonight I am with Elder Hunsaker because he wants to work on the film here a bit. Well, he likes to work late and so we are chilling here int he office and working hard. Tomorrow we will be back in here early."
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Fun Day
6 June 2005
"It turned out to be a good day and busy day. This morning, we went early to the office to meet some missionaries. Well, after we met up with them, we started to work. Elder Kirk was there, and it was cool to see him. Its been awhile since I have seen him. Well, Monday is my day to get all the statistics ready. After I worked on that, I worked on cleaning up and getting things ready for tomorrow's meeting. Well, today we gathered with Баба Нина, Зинаида, И брат Блинков. It was cool, and we talked about the Book of Mormon. We then walked away with Баба Нина. She is so awesome and way nice. I love her to death. She loves to talk and she rarely has a chance to get out. I love to work with members. It is so awesome."
"It turned out to be a good day and busy day. This morning, we went early to the office to meet some missionaries. Well, after we met up with them, we started to work. Elder Kirk was there, and it was cool to see him. Its been awhile since I have seen him. Well, Monday is my day to get all the statistics ready. After I worked on that, I worked on cleaning up and getting things ready for tomorrow's meeting. Well, today we gathered with Баба Нина, Зинаида, И брат Блинков. It was cool, and we talked about the Book of Mormon. We then walked away with Баба Нина. She is so awesome and way nice. I love her to death. She loves to talk and she rarely has a chance to get out. I love to work with members. It is so awesome."
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Last Day
7 December 2004
"I never knew it would be so hard to leave a city in Russia. Well, now I know. I love the Умуртский people so much. I really hope that I will see them again, but if not, I know that I will always have friends there. The last day we kind of just sat around and chatted with people. We met with Юлия one last time at a little restaurant when Настя и Маша came. Well, it was fun to talk with them. Later we met with Наташа, Маша, и Юлия (same one) at their house. Юлия sang for us one last time and it made me cry. I don't know what it is, but there family is amazing. Юлия мой самый любимый друг. Я хочу видеть ее еще раз, но кто знает. Well, we went to see Ольга, Настя, Сергей, и Маша to end the night. They were all sad, but we all made it through goodbyes. I just shared my testimony with them, and then we left. I don't know why the Lord blessed me so much, but he did, and I am truly grateful to him for it. I love Ижевск and the people and I will never forget them. I must now turn to the Lord as I have a new people that I must learn to love. I know that he will help me! And, maybe one day I will be lucky enough to go back to Ижевск to see the people."
"I never knew it would be so hard to leave a city in Russia. Well, now I know. I love the Умуртский people so much. I really hope that I will see them again, but if not, I know that I will always have friends there. The last day we kind of just sat around and chatted with people. We met with Юлия one last time at a little restaurant when Настя и Маша came. Well, it was fun to talk with them. Later we met with Наташа, Маша, и Юлия (same one) at their house. Юлия sang for us one last time and it made me cry. I don't know what it is, but there family is amazing. Юлия мой самый любимый друг. Я хочу видеть ее еще раз, но кто знает. Well, we went to see Ольга, Настя, Сергей, и Маша to end the night. They were all sad, but we all made it through goodbyes. I just shared my testimony with them, and then we left. I don't know why the Lord blessed me so much, but he did, and I am truly grateful to him for it. I love Ижевск and the people and I will never forget them. I must now turn to the Lord as I have a new people that I must learn to love. I know that he will help me! And, maybe one day I will be lucky enough to go back to Ижевск to see the people."
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Rich
6 December 2004
"Wow – good things are happening in Ижевск and I am leaving. We met with Маши и Саша (rich lady, friend of Лена), and here friend Игор was there. Well, we talked about the BofM, and wow they were way interested. All 4 of us were there. Well, I took some pictures, but I really want to be here to work with them. Well, before that we were with Денис, and it was nice to talk with him. He is such an awesome guy. It will be weird without him. Well besides that not much happened. No crying today at least, so that was good. Tomorrow is the last day here – wow, it will be hard. Luckily, I found out a week ago – Elder Jensen found out late tonight. Well, I will miss Ижевск, and especially the people. The Lord has truly blessed me to serve here!"
"Wow – good things are happening in Ижевск and I am leaving. We met with Маши и Саша (rich lady, friend of Лена), and here friend Игор was there. Well, we talked about the BofM, and wow they were way interested. All 4 of us were there. Well, I took some pictures, but I really want to be here to work with them. Well, before that we were with Денис, and it was nice to talk with him. He is such an awesome guy. It will be weird without him. Well besides that not much happened. No crying today at least, so that was good. Tomorrow is the last day here – wow, it will be hard. Luckily, I found out a week ago – Elder Jensen found out late tonight. Well, I will miss Ижевск, and especially the people. The Lord has truly blessed me to serve here!"
Friday, December 5, 2008
Hard Day
5 December 2004
"Man, I gave it all up today. What a way to have a good ending. Well, it was testimony meeting today, and I cried my guts like when I first came. It was an absolutely awesome meeting. All the Михайловы family shared their testimony. They all wanted their family to be sealed in the temple. Well, after the testimony meeting, we had the lesson. At the end of the lesson was my time. I just stood and cried, and then I finally said a few words. Well, they sang Бог с тобой доколе свидимся. I cried and sang with them. Well, we headed to Норья and had a good little meeting there with them. We ate and said goodbyes – not as hard as I didn't really know them. We ended the night with a visit to Ангелина и Лидия. They gave me socks and postcards. Лидия hugged me too – I let her. Well, we came home and now I am writing. 2 days left. I am just going to cry when I leave. It will be so hard to leave. Я Ижевск люблю!"
"Man, I gave it all up today. What a way to have a good ending. Well, it was testimony meeting today, and I cried my guts like when I first came. It was an absolutely awesome meeting. All the Михайловы family shared their testimony. They all wanted their family to be sealed in the temple. Well, after the testimony meeting, we had the lesson. At the end of the lesson was my time. I just stood and cried, and then I finally said a few words. Well, they sang Бог с тобой доколе свидимся. I cried and sang with them. Well, we headed to Норья and had a good little meeting there with them. We ate and said goodbyes – not as hard as I didn't really know them. We ended the night with a visit to Ангелина и Лидия. They gave me socks and postcards. Лидия hugged me too – I let her. Well, we came home and now I am writing. 2 days left. I am just going to cry when I leave. It will be so hard to leave. Я Ижевск люблю!"
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Fun
4 December 2004
"It’s really hard to understand when you don’t feel well. We tried to find something on the internet, but the problem was they didn’t have a link so we didn’t find anything. Well, we stopped by to Ангелина и Лидия and gave them the news. Later, we worked on our lesson that we have to do tomorrow. Well, we finished that, and then we went to see Ольга – she is doing alright. We finished the night with a meeting with Лена (Тимур, Лилия) and Настя Ермелайова came with us. It was awesome. Настя is so awesome. She is so blunt with her friends. She just put it all out. Well, it’s too bad that all the members in the world aren’t like here. They are so awesome! People are amazing here in Ижевск."
"It’s really hard to understand when you don’t feel well. We tried to find something on the internet, but the problem was they didn’t have a link so we didn’t find anything. Well, we stopped by to Ангелина и Лидия and gave them the news. Later, we worked on our lesson that we have to do tomorrow. Well, we finished that, and then we went to see Ольга – she is doing alright. We finished the night with a meeting with Лена (Тимур, Лилия) and Настя Ермелайова came with us. It was awesome. Настя is so awesome. She is so blunt with her friends. She just put it all out. Well, it’s too bad that all the members in the world aren’t like here. They are so awesome! People are amazing here in Ижевск."
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Transfer
2 December 2004
"The news came late yesterday and it wasn’t all that great – I am leaving to Saratov to the дачный район, and Elder Alton will be here in my place. Well, I didn’t sleep well and today I have been kind of sick. Well, we were super busy so that helped, but I was still thinking about the transfer. We decided to help Стася with English, and so that was good. Well, we then ran to Лена’s house and watched her videos with her and met her friend. After chatting we headed off, and we went to find Наташа but of course she wasn’t home. We just went to our last meeting of the night with Ольга и Настя. Also Настя, the other waiting baptism, was there. That was the day, and it was good. I really don’t feel well, but hey, what can you do. I just need to get it in gear, and finish off these last few days."
"The news came late yesterday and it wasn’t all that great – I am leaving to Saratov to the дачный район, and Elder Alton will be here in my place. Well, I didn’t sleep well and today I have been kind of sick. Well, we were super busy so that helped, but I was still thinking about the transfer. We decided to help Стася with English, and so that was good. Well, we then ran to Лена’s house and watched her videos with her and met her friend. After chatting we headed off, and we went to find Наташа but of course she wasn’t home. We just went to our last meeting of the night with Ольга и Настя. Also Настя, the other waiting baptism, was there. That was the day, and it was good. I really don’t feel well, but hey, what can you do. I just need to get it in gear, and finish off these last few days."
Monday, December 1, 2008
P-day
1 December 2004
"We have another good one today! We wrote home to start out the day, and we were there for 3 hours – Elder Kirk and Watts wanted to know more about the Ukraine crisis. I resorted to playing Minesweeper. Well, after the adventure there, we went and ate, and then Elder Kirk and I came home and slept. Well, we went to visit Галина but she wasn’t feeling well. We then had a meeting with Ангелина и Лидия и Марина. That was way awesome! We talked with them about carrying on, and doing well! They are amazing!"
"We have another good one today! We wrote home to start out the day, and we were there for 3 hours – Elder Kirk and Watts wanted to know more about the Ukraine crisis. I resorted to playing Minesweeper. Well, after the adventure there, we went and ate, and then Elder Kirk and I came home and slept. Well, we went to visit Галина but she wasn’t feeling well. We then had a meeting with Ангелина и Лидия и Марина. That was way awesome! We talked with them about carrying on, and doing well! They are amazing!"
Saturday, November 29, 2008
2 Quick Days
29 November 2004
"Another crazy couple of days. We were on another surprise sleepover at the other elder’s house and so couldn’t write yesterday. So we woke up Sunday morning and went to church as usual and Elder Kirk gave an awesome talk. He is very spiritual, and always brings the spirit. The best part of the meeting was when Сестра Лидия prayed – she is so humble! After the meeting, we went to Норья and had a good lesson there! Алексей was there and not happy to see us as usual, but I had a short talk with him, and things got a little better! Well, we came home, and had a quick decision to make, and so of course we stayed at the other elder’s place.
Today, we were there, and then we had district meeting! We talked about a lot, but especially about electronics – my favorite. Well, we came home, and then we went and searched for a Bible. We still didn’t find one – its like they don’t sell them here. Well, we went to a meeting with Наташа, Маша, и Юлия and watched Legacy. It was awesome because Наташа got permission form her husband to be baptized. She says when she is ready she will be baptized. Well, we ended the night and came home! I love to work! I think everyone does! It’s awesome!"
"Another crazy couple of days. We were on another surprise sleepover at the other elder’s house and so couldn’t write yesterday. So we woke up Sunday morning and went to church as usual and Elder Kirk gave an awesome talk. He is very spiritual, and always brings the spirit. The best part of the meeting was when Сестра Лидия prayed – she is so humble! After the meeting, we went to Норья and had a good lesson there! Алексей was there and not happy to see us as usual, but I had a short talk with him, and things got a little better! Well, we came home, and had a quick decision to make, and so of course we stayed at the other elder’s place.
Today, we were there, and then we had district meeting! We talked about a lot, but especially about electronics – my favorite. Well, we came home, and then we went and searched for a Bible. We still didn’t find one – its like they don’t sell them here. Well, we went to a meeting with Наташа, Маша, и Юлия and watched Legacy. It was awesome because Наташа got permission form her husband to be baptized. She says when she is ready she will be baptized. Well, we ended the night and came home! I love to work! I think everyone does! It’s awesome!"
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