2 September 2005
"Today absolutely flew by, and it was sure fast. I had tons to do, but I started on it way too late. This morning we got a full studying and we were able to plan our meeting and do all that we needed that way. Well, we got ready and headed to the office and there our sisters were, and we chatted with them for a bit and found out how life is going for them. They are doing well and have little time as they have so much work. Well, we have a ton of work too, but not like them. I started my stuff for the day, and I must say that today I had a victory with the computer. I worked on the Access program and I figured out how to get pictures to show up finally, so that is cool. Now I can do some cool things with it. Well, at about 2 we went to Баба Нина's and had a meeting with her. We also had a good lesson about the BofM and discussed that a bit. We ate a little there, bud didn't have much of an appetite because Sister Ehlert had made some cookies earlier and I pigged out. Also there was some watermelon so I had to eat that too. We went back to the office and loaded the things for Elder Smoot and Wright into Roman's van along with all the new hymn books for several of the branches. Well, we had some really tasty sandwiches for lunch with real mustard. That was really good. Well, after talking with Elder Lunt for a bit and hearing his story, we finished some work in the office. We then went to a meeting with Вячеслав this evening and that went really. We had a really good meeting with him about the priesthood. He said he wanted the Melchezidek Priesthood and is ready to work towards that. After the meeting we looked at some pictures for his family. lets just say that it was interesting as his daughters were in bikinis and there were other people also. Well, it was a bit uncomfortable, but we got through and it was all good. We walked all the way home in about 35 minutes and then we got everything ready for bed. Tomorrow is p-day already and that means another week is almost done - wow!"
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Memorable
19 August 2005
"It is definitely a rememberable day here. I don't think I will forget this one ever. Well we had a lot of fun, and had some hard times, but basically all in all it ended well even though we had a couple of elders who had a sad ending to their serving in the Russia Samara mission. This morning we had a relaxing time as we were able to sit and to enjoy the time that we hd. Well, we came to the office and the fun just began. After about 10 minutes of sitting here in the office I got a call from Elder Nava that went like this - 'The two elders are sitting in passport control and they won't let them through. They are sitting there right now.' Well that led to series of phone calls all over the place - Moscow to other elders and everywhere. I made sure that the other elders got out of the place quick like so that they didn't come and pick them up and take them out. Well I got a call about 5 minutes later and Elder Smoot said 'We have been deported and we are on the plane back to Vilnius right now.' Well I had a conference on the phone with a Oleg Rumyantsev and we talked about what was happening and all and I talked with President Peiper. Well we sat and thought what could be the problem. The minute that they flew into Vilnius I had them on the phone trying to find out what they could do and all. Well we had made it official and they would be coming back into Russia and there is likely no chance that they ever could. They have tons to do, and there is no way that they could ever get by passport control. Well they met up with Elders there and started to work. I kept busy with talking to people and it became official that they would be serving in the Kiev Ukraine Mission. Well I got sent off to there so that they could get them visas and all. Well that was the craziness of the day. You just never know about what could happen and how fast it could happen. They had no idea and it just came out of nowhere, they were here one day and gone the next. I don't know ho I would react but it is interesting to think what I would do or wouldn't do in such a situation. I am way glad that I am here and that I am serving and I realize now that I better be serving like every day like it is my last on Russia, because I never know what could happen to me and it really might be that way. They will never see the loved ones that they shared the gospel with again, and they will not see the members that they had so many meetings with, at least not for a few years. The joys of service. I love it here! Well I couldn't think and I had tons to do. We got out of the office and met with Вячеслав. We had a good meeting and he is doing well. He will be teaching on Sunday so we hope that will be good and we will be helping him with that. Well we then came back to the office as we had to wait for Tarnuev and Whitaker who are going to serve in the places of the two elders that got deported. Well basically things were crazy and things just went out of control. They got here about 10 and right now I have been trying to get hold of the elders coming back for Vilnius but they don't have a cell phone. Well we have been trying to work things out. I am headed to the Vokzal here in 2 minutes to be with an elder there and then I will come back here quick like and yeah. Well things are crazy and so I am tried and still running on nothing. I have no money at all to pay of things and yet somehow I have to pay for all. Well I am going crazy and I think that tomorrow will be a good time to relax. I am excited for that. Oh yeah, inspite of it all the best news is that Tom called and wants to come on Sunday. Hoorah for such a wonderful day. I will never forget it!"
"It is definitely a rememberable day here. I don't think I will forget this one ever. Well we had a lot of fun, and had some hard times, but basically all in all it ended well even though we had a couple of elders who had a sad ending to their serving in the Russia Samara mission. This morning we had a relaxing time as we were able to sit and to enjoy the time that we hd. Well, we came to the office and the fun just began. After about 10 minutes of sitting here in the office I got a call from Elder Nava that went like this - 'The two elders are sitting in passport control and they won't let them through. They are sitting there right now.' Well that led to series of phone calls all over the place - Moscow to other elders and everywhere. I made sure that the other elders got out of the place quick like so that they didn't come and pick them up and take them out. Well I got a call about 5 minutes later and Elder Smoot said 'We have been deported and we are on the plane back to Vilnius right now.' Well I had a conference on the phone with a Oleg Rumyantsev and we talked about what was happening and all and I talked with President Peiper. Well we sat and thought what could be the problem. The minute that they flew into Vilnius I had them on the phone trying to find out what they could do and all. Well we had made it official and they would be coming back into Russia and there is likely no chance that they ever could. They have tons to do, and there is no way that they could ever get by passport control. Well they met up with Elders there and started to work. I kept busy with talking to people and it became official that they would be serving in the Kiev Ukraine Mission. Well I got sent off to there so that they could get them visas and all. Well that was the craziness of the day. You just never know about what could happen and how fast it could happen. They had no idea and it just came out of nowhere, they were here one day and gone the next. I don't know ho I would react but it is interesting to think what I would do or wouldn't do in such a situation. I am way glad that I am here and that I am serving and I realize now that I better be serving like every day like it is my last on Russia, because I never know what could happen to me and it really might be that way. They will never see the loved ones that they shared the gospel with again, and they will not see the members that they had so many meetings with, at least not for a few years. The joys of service. I love it here! Well I couldn't think and I had tons to do. We got out of the office and met with Вячеслав. We had a good meeting and he is doing well. He will be teaching on Sunday so we hope that will be good and we will be helping him with that. Well we then came back to the office as we had to wait for Tarnuev and Whitaker who are going to serve in the places of the two elders that got deported. Well basically things were crazy and things just went out of control. They got here about 10 and right now I have been trying to get hold of the elders coming back for Vilnius but they don't have a cell phone. Well we have been trying to work things out. I am headed to the Vokzal here in 2 minutes to be with an elder there and then I will come back here quick like and yeah. Well things are crazy and so I am tried and still running on nothing. I have no money at all to pay of things and yet somehow I have to pay for all. Well I am going crazy and I think that tomorrow will be a good time to relax. I am excited for that. Oh yeah, inspite of it all the best news is that Tom called and wants to come on Sunday. Hoorah for such a wonderful day. I will never forget it!"
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
2 missing elders
18 August 2005
"Things were sure interesting today. We were in the office and I was going about my work when I got a call - '2 elders didn't get visas.' Well, I called Блинков and some other people. I talked with the elders and they will be here tomorrow so we will send them back gain this time to Estonia. Elder Wright and Smoot are the two elders so we will see what happens.
That's the crazy news for the day. We also went to do service this morning and that went well. We went back to the old beat down hospital and we cleaned up a little bit there. It is insane how bad of condition the place is in. Well, I talked with Sister Петунц for a little bit and and that went pretty well. She is cool, and we talked about Engels a bit and about all that is happening there. She asked me why I came on my mission and I remembered about when I went to EFY and how after that I had a great desire to serve and I knew that it is what I needed to do. Interesting how one event can make a huge difference. Sister П. came because she always wanted to from when she got baptized by the sisters. It was cool to remember. After service, we went to eat at Жили-Били. It was alright but nothing too amazing. We ate there with the APs. We went to the office and worked and then tonight we went to see an inactive lady named Елена and read with her as it is hard for her. I got some junk food on the way home and no I am here. Rain came today. That was nice to cool things down. I am very humbled to be here today after the visa incident. They may not serve here in a month and maybe they will never have the chance to come back into Russia. I am very grateful to serve here and know that this is where the Lord would have me be at this time."
"Things were sure interesting today. We were in the office and I was going about my work when I got a call - '2 elders didn't get visas.' Well, I called Блинков and some other people. I talked with the elders and they will be here tomorrow so we will send them back gain this time to Estonia. Elder Wright and Smoot are the two elders so we will see what happens.
That's the crazy news for the day. We also went to do service this morning and that went well. We went back to the old beat down hospital and we cleaned up a little bit there. It is insane how bad of condition the place is in. Well, I talked with Sister Петунц for a little bit and and that went pretty well. She is cool, and we talked about Engels a bit and about all that is happening there. She asked me why I came on my mission and I remembered about when I went to EFY and how after that I had a great desire to serve and I knew that it is what I needed to do. Interesting how one event can make a huge difference. Sister П. came because she always wanted to from when she got baptized by the sisters. It was cool to remember. After service, we went to eat at Жили-Били. It was alright but nothing too amazing. We ate there with the APs. We went to the office and worked and then tonight we went to see an inactive lady named Елена and read with her as it is hard for her. I got some junk food on the way home and no I am here. Rain came today. That was nice to cool things down. I am very humbled to be here today after the visa incident. They may not serve here in a month and maybe they will never have the chance to come back into Russia. I am very grateful to serve here and know that this is where the Lord would have me be at this time."
Sunday, May 24, 2009
New City, New Life
24 May 2005
"We have officially arrived in Samara, and we are living like kings. We are in an apartment that has 4 rooms and a kitchen. It is sweet - too bad we won't be here too long. Well, I said my goodbyes to the area there in Энгельс, and it was sad. We did some contacting (for good times) and then we stopped by to Тамара and got introduced to a great lady - Вера. Well, I did a little packing and then Роман - Водитель Миссии - came at about 4. I said my goodbyes to Ст. Smoot, and then we took off. It was about a 4 hour drive to get here, and so we are relaxing. Elder Bennett is the new comp, and he seems like a good guy. We hope that all will go well in the office and that we can work hard. I am sure going to miss Энгельс, but I guess that life goes on so I will work hard here, and try to enjoy it."
"We have officially arrived in Samara, and we are living like kings. We are in an apartment that has 4 rooms and a kitchen. It is sweet - too bad we won't be here too long. Well, I said my goodbyes to the area there in Энгельс, and it was sad. We did some contacting (for good times) and then we stopped by to Тамара and got introduced to a great lady - Вера. Well, I did a little packing and then Роман - Водитель Миссии - came at about 4. I said my goodbyes to Ст. Smoot, and then we took off. It was about a 4 hour drive to get here, and so we are relaxing. Elder Bennett is the new comp, and he seems like a good guy. We hope that all will go well in the office and that we can work hard. I am sure going to miss Энгельс, but I guess that life goes on so I will work hard here, and try to enjoy it."
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Great Love
23 May 2005
"I am sure going to miss this place. It is truly an awesome city. I said goodbye to tons of people, and it was sure hard. We did some contacting this morning, and that went well. We ate, and then went to Ирина's house. She is truly a great lady. I have never taught such a person on my mission. She is very intelligent, and every kind, and truly wants to know truth. I cried a bit saying goodbye. Well, we then went to see Татияна and Саша for the last time. This is another great lady. How I will miss this city so much. The people are so awesome. I was only here 2 months and I love these people tons. Брат Stoddard talked about the love he felt for the people after about a year on his mission, and I am having those same types of feelings. These people are so awesome, and I truly love them. What a joy to have served the people in Энгельс. I will remember this city forever. We ended the night at Анатлоий's and Албина's. So all in all, it went fairly well. Tomorrow I head off to Samara so I need to get ready for that."
"I am sure going to miss this place. It is truly an awesome city. I said goodbye to tons of people, and it was sure hard. We did some contacting this morning, and that went well. We ate, and then went to Ирина's house. She is truly a great lady. I have never taught such a person on my mission. She is very intelligent, and every kind, and truly wants to know truth. I cried a bit saying goodbye. Well, we then went to see Татияна and Саша for the last time. This is another great lady. How I will miss this city so much. The people are so awesome. I was only here 2 months and I love these people tons. Брат Stoddard talked about the love he felt for the people after about a year on his mission, and I am having those same types of feelings. These people are so awesome, and I truly love them. What a joy to have served the people in Энгельс. I will remember this city forever. We ended the night at Анатлоий's and Албина's. So all in all, it went fairly well. Tomorrow I head off to Samara so I need to get ready for that."
Friday, May 22, 2009
No Regrets
22 May 2005
"The bad news came late last night. I am headed to Samara to serve in the office on Tuesday. I was expecting the transfer, but not so quickly. Well, luckily I was able to talk in church today, and therefore that made things better. I gave a talk, and I think that it went really well. Well, after the meeting we went with Борис and I apologized to Оксана for offending her, and it actually went pretty well. Later, we did a lot of walking and then we stopped by to Сергей Любимеко to say goodbye. He is awesome, and he works on his genealogy work so diligently. If only everyone would do there genealogy like that. I have thought a lot about Энгельс and how I will miss the people and the work. We had little success, but my mission is on the right path and I worked harder here then I ever have on my mission. I definitely have no regrets, and know that I was blessed to serve here. I love the work of the Lord and to served these people. I want to stay on this track the rest of my mission."
"The bad news came late last night. I am headed to Samara to serve in the office on Tuesday. I was expecting the transfer, but not so quickly. Well, luckily I was able to talk in church today, and therefore that made things better. I gave a talk, and I think that it went really well. Well, after the meeting we went with Борис and I apologized to Оксана for offending her, and it actually went pretty well. Later, we did a lot of walking and then we stopped by to Сергей Любимеко to say goodbye. He is awesome, and he works on his genealogy work so diligently. If only everyone would do there genealogy like that. I have thought a lot about Энгельс and how I will miss the people and the work. We had little success, but my mission is on the right path and I worked harder here then I ever have on my mission. I definitely have no regrets, and know that I was blessed to serve here. I love the work of the Lord and to served these people. I want to stay on this track the rest of my mission."
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Motions
21 May 2005
"We survived the day. I don't know what's wrong with me but I just had no energy. I didn't feel much like working but we got out and worked. This morning I prepared for my talk tomorrow and then we ate. We just went to different addresses and contacted all day. We did stop by to Ирина and drank чай with her. She is such an awesome lady, and we love her to death, but she just won't change. Tonight we did get to meet with Евгения and had a good talk with her. We also made chocolate revel bars today. We are just going through the motions right now. It's pretty hard right now."
"We survived the day. I don't know what's wrong with me but I just had no energy. I didn't feel much like working but we got out and worked. This morning I prepared for my talk tomorrow and then we ate. We just went to different addresses and contacted all day. We did stop by to Ирина and drank чай with her. She is such an awesome lady, and we love her to death, but she just won't change. Tonight we did get to meet with Евгения and had a good talk with her. We also made chocolate revel bars today. We are just going through the motions right now. It's pretty hard right now."
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Sun Tan
20 May 2005
"We made a good addition to our sun tan today. That's basically all we did - walk and walk. We did give away 2 Books of Mormon to spice things up a bit. This morning we planned our week and that went fairly well. Later we did all our walking, and that wasn't too bad. Well, we came home and rested a bit before heading to a meeting with Ольга и Алена. That went well. I have been working hard on my talk for Sunday on the Atonement. I hope that it will go well."
"We made a good addition to our sun tan today. That's basically all we did - walk and walk. We did give away 2 Books of Mormon to spice things up a bit. This morning we planned our week and that went fairly well. Later we did all our walking, and that wasn't too bad. Well, we came home and rested a bit before heading to a meeting with Ольга и Алена. That went well. I have been working hard on my talk for Sunday on the Atonement. I hope that it will go well."
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Sun Death
19 May 2005
"A long day always seems to follow a great one. I think I'll just list some of the joys for the day: Our only meeting of the day with Ирина fell through, no one was home, we walked in the deathly hot sun for over 6 years (did I mention it got super hot today), we talked with only a few interested people,got beat up...lol. Well, it wasn't bad at all, and actually those are several of the joys of the mission. We did have english lesson tonight, and that saved us. Back to work tomorrow..."
"A long day always seems to follow a great one. I think I'll just list some of the joys for the day: Our only meeting of the day with Ирина fell through, no one was home, we walked in the deathly hot sun for over 6 years (did I mention it got super hot today), we talked with only a few interested people,got beat up...lol. Well, it wasn't bad at all, and actually those are several of the joys of the mission. We did have english lesson tonight, and that saved us. Back to work tomorrow..."
Monday, May 18, 2009
School Memory
18 May 2005
"I felt like a missionary today. We had a full night and we were able to have a couple of good meetings. We met with Вадим и Алеса this evening. This is a couple that we have tried to meet with for a month and it finally happened. Well, we then went to Татияна's и Саша's and had a good time there as always. Earlier in the day, we played ping-pong awhile and wrote home before going to McDonald's like usual. Also, I sent my brother a few pictures and things for his b-day. I can't believe I am almost 20. Life sure is moving fast. I feel like yesterday I was up on the campus listening to my music, and doing homework. What an awesome opportunity to be here."
"I felt like a missionary today. We had a full night and we were able to have a couple of good meetings. We met with Вадим и Алеса this evening. This is a couple that we have tried to meet with for a month and it finally happened. Well, we then went to Татияна's и Саша's and had a good time there as always. Earlier in the day, we played ping-pong awhile and wrote home before going to McDonald's like usual. Also, I sent my brother a few pictures and things for his b-day. I can't believe I am almost 20. Life sure is moving fast. I feel like yesterday I was up on the campus listening to my music, and doing homework. What an awesome opportunity to be here."
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Phone Death
17 May 2005
"It's already after 10:30, but I really wanted to write. The reason it's so late is because our phone doesn't work and we forgot to pay - well, we payed today. That means that we were at the other elders to let them know and all. Well, we didn't have much success tonight or today. We had english tonight, so that was cool. We walked a lot, but other then that, not much. We watched Вместе Навеки with a family, and it was alright. Tomorrow is already p-day again, wow how time flies!"
"It's already after 10:30, but I really wanted to write. The reason it's so late is because our phone doesn't work and we forgot to pay - well, we payed today. That means that we were at the other elders to let them know and all. Well, we didn't have much success tonight or today. We had english tonight, so that was cool. We walked a lot, but other then that, not much. We watched Вместе Навеки with a family, and it was alright. Tomorrow is already p-day again, wow how time flies!"
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Working Again
16 May 2005
"It always feels good to help. I felt like we had a very successful day. We planned this morning and then we had a meeting with some members - Татияна и Руслан. We went to Ирина and had a meeting. That went all right. She has really gone weird. She is at least reading. Well, we then came here and I took my boots to Давид - a guy we met a while back. He sure is interesting. Well, we ended the night with Сергей, Албина, Анатолтий, Света, и Денис. It was fun to be there and talk with them. I love missionary work, and I am very greatful to serve the Lord."
"It always feels good to help. I felt like we had a very successful day. We planned this morning and then we had a meeting with some members - Татияна и Руслан. We went to Ирина and had a meeting. That went all right. She has really gone weird. She is at least reading. Well, we then came here and I took my boots to Давид - a guy we met a while back. He sure is interesting. Well, we ended the night with Сергей, Албина, Анатолтий, Света, и Денис. It was fun to be there and talk with them. I love missionary work, and I am very greatful to serve the Lord."
Friday, May 15, 2009
And more conference
15 May 2005
"The day just flew by again. I don't know where it went to. We were once again in Saratov and we were on conference. It was sad how few people were there. Well, I was a little sick still today, and it was hard to concentrate on the talks. I basically couldn't breathe although it is a lot better now. Well, we came home after talking with people a bit, and then I did catch a few Z's. We did meet with Владимир (beard, prison) and I realized that I wish I knew about other religions - where there from and such things. Well, it was sure interesting. Now, I am getting ready for bed. I need to get a few calls in and stuff before that. Well, the rain put a killer on the day, but I survived. I am excited to work again tomorrow."
"The day just flew by again. I don't know where it went to. We were once again in Saratov and we were on conference. It was sad how few people were there. Well, I was a little sick still today, and it was hard to concentrate on the talks. I basically couldn't breathe although it is a lot better now. Well, we came home after talking with people a bit, and then I did catch a few Z's. We did meet with Владимир (beard, prison) and I realized that I wish I knew about other religions - where there from and such things. Well, it was sure interesting. Now, I am getting ready for bed. I need to get a few calls in and stuff before that. Well, the rain put a killer on the day, but I survived. I am excited to work again tomorrow."
Thursday, May 14, 2009
More Conference
14 May 2005
"It was another quick day as we spent the entire day in Saratov again today. Well, we did contact a bit today this morning, before coming home to eat. We then took off to conference with the elders for district conference. Well, I am sick and I can't think straight so conference was hard. Well, tonight Elder Nava and Юмена (Umena) are here with us, and so that's about all for tonight."
"It was another quick day as we spent the entire day in Saratov again today. Well, we did contact a bit today this morning, before coming home to eat. We then took off to conference with the elders for district conference. Well, I am sick and I can't think straight so conference was hard. Well, tonight Elder Nava and Юмена (Umena) are here with us, and so that's about all for tonight."
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Conference
13 May 2005
"Conference is always such an awesome experience. I love it so much. I feel so much better about work and about being a missionary. We left early this morning to Сольнечный Район there in Saratov. It was awesome to see so many people and to be able to have a good time talking with all. For conference, we talked a lot about the Restoration. It was such an awesome conference. We got a lot of good ideas, and we learned a ton. It was nice to talk with President and get his support. He is a great guy and very spiritual. After a long day, we came home and are getting ready to go to bed. I love serving the Lord, and can't wait for tomorrow."
"Conference is always such an awesome experience. I love it so much. I feel so much better about work and about being a missionary. We left early this morning to Сольнечный Район there in Saratov. It was awesome to see so many people and to be able to have a good time talking with all. For conference, we talked a lot about the Restoration. It was such an awesome conference. We got a lot of good ideas, and we learned a ton. It was nice to talk with President and get his support. He is a great guy and very spiritual. After a long day, we came home and are getting ready to go to bed. I love serving the Lord, and can't wait for tomorrow."
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
No Crosses
12 May 2005
"It was certainly a quick day. I feel like we are not getting anything done. We contacted as usual, and that sure didn't bring many results. We did have a meeting with Ирина that went pretty well. We explained her everything about stakes but it didn't make a lot of sense. Well, we then had english and that went fairly well. After english, we stopped by to a couple of addresses, but nothing came of it. Well, we are tired and getting ready for conference tomorrow. We did talk to a super crazy lady today. She wouldn't listen to our ancestors, and when she found out that we don't wear a cross, she just about died. What an experience. If people will just understand."
"It was certainly a quick day. I feel like we are not getting anything done. We contacted as usual, and that sure didn't bring many results. We did have a meeting with Ирина that went pretty well. We explained her everything about stakes but it didn't make a lot of sense. Well, we then had english and that went fairly well. After english, we stopped by to a couple of addresses, but nothing came of it. Well, we are tired and getting ready for conference tomorrow. We did talk to a super crazy lady today. She wouldn't listen to our ancestors, and when she found out that we don't wear a cross, she just about died. What an experience. If people will just understand."
Monday, May 11, 2009
Quick One
11 May 2005
"Another quick one flew by. We played b-ball and that was a lot of fun. Later, we wrote home and ate before getting my butt kicked in bowling. We played ping-pong, and then we met with members this evening. We talked about missionary work with them, and I thought about how I love being here. What a blessing it is to work with members. I love the work!"
"Another quick one flew by. We played b-ball and that was a lot of fun. Later, we wrote home and ate before getting my butt kicked in bowling. We played ping-pong, and then we met with members this evening. We talked about missionary work with them, and I thought about how I love being here. What a blessing it is to work with members. I love the work!"
Sunday, May 10, 2009
P-day
10 May 2005
"Another day of contacting! We had our 4th day in a row contacting - meaning we haven't had a real meeting in 4 days straight (not counting yesterday). Well, we had a lot of success today, so that was nice. We talked with a lot of people, and it went well. We have some good prospects. Well, we had english and that went well for us and we contacted more after - фиг нам! Well, we are shocked that its already p-day, but that's how it goes after talking with the family."
"Another day of contacting! We had our 4th day in a row contacting - meaning we haven't had a real meeting in 4 days straight (not counting yesterday). Well, we had a lot of success today, so that was nice. We talked with a lot of people, and it went well. We have some good prospects. Well, we had english and that went well for us and we contacted more after - фиг нам! Well, we are shocked that its already p-day, but that's how it goes after talking with the family."
Saturday, May 9, 2009
День Победы
9 May 2005
"Morning Study: Faith - faith is the ultimate underlying principle of everything in the church. By faith we believe in the Savior and in his Atonement. By faith members get baptized and begin the road to salvation. No one goes without faith. Faith leads to knowledge but only by faith can we act. Faith is the key to everything we do in the life, for it leads to salvation.
It was an interesting day. It was nice that we could get a lot done. Today was День Победы here in Russia and that meant that we had to sit home all day. We got a lot done, and slept a bit and now we are getting ready for tomorrow. I had an interesting study this morning and wrote a thought that I had above. It will be nice to get back to work tomorrow."
"Morning Study: Faith - faith is the ultimate underlying principle of everything in the church. By faith we believe in the Savior and in his Atonement. By faith members get baptized and begin the road to salvation. No one goes without faith. Faith leads to knowledge but only by faith can we act. Faith is the key to everything we do in the life, for it leads to salvation.
It was an interesting day. It was nice that we could get a lot done. Today was День Победы here in Russia and that meant that we had to sit home all day. We got a lot done, and slept a bit and now we are getting ready for tomorrow. I had an interesting study this morning and wrote a thought that I had above. It will be nice to get back to work tomorrow."
Friday, May 8, 2009
Mother's Day
8 May 2005
"Well, the family is doing well. Today was Mother's day, and I got to talk with the family. They are all doing well and having a good time. It was nice to get to talk with them and find out how all is going. My Mom asked what my most memorable experience has been on my mission so far. I really had no idea. I have had so many little miracles and I love serving. The people are truly wonderful, and they are so nice. I love them to death. The mission is certainly an awesome time. Well, I also got to talk with my real Mom and that was nice to be able to hear from her. She truly is awesome. I am hoping that my brother will call in an hour, and that we can talk for a while. Other then that, today went well. We contacted and had the meeting this morning. It was an alright day, and we are excited for tomorrow. I love serving. This truly is the Lord's work!"
"Well, the family is doing well. Today was Mother's day, and I got to talk with the family. They are all doing well and having a good time. It was nice to get to talk with them and find out how all is going. My Mom asked what my most memorable experience has been on my mission so far. I really had no idea. I have had so many little miracles and I love serving. The people are truly wonderful, and they are so nice. I love them to death. The mission is certainly an awesome time. Well, I also got to talk with my real Mom and that was nice to be able to hear from her. She truly is awesome. I am hoping that my brother will call in an hour, and that we can talk for a while. Other then that, today went well. We contacted and had the meeting this morning. It was an alright day, and we are excited for tomorrow. I love serving. This truly is the Lord's work!"
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