Yeah that title is just what everyone was yelling at us all day yesterday for orthodox easter. This week went good. We taught Yoori the rest of teh restoration and plan of salvation, President was on the lesson with us and boy was that awesome. Yoori said he wanted 2 weeks to get to read and know the book of mormon a bit better, and he said he would think about being baptized on May 28th. He has 4 children and we really hope we can meet with them too. Not much else happened this week, except a former investigator showed up to church for easter and he showed alot more interest than ever before, he si the son of the relief society president, so we hope we can help her have her family forever!
Weather is nice here, we go shortsleeves often. I went on exchanges with Elder Biesinger, man I love him, we could seriously be best friends. He is so funny and so good at working hard, even if he knows that it might not go well if he tries, he is persistent and loves the Lord, so he tries anyway. After 6 months in country my russian is no longer recognized as distinctly american, but just foriegn. I love you all!
Hey Buddy,
I am excited to hear all about Ukrainian Easter traditions. Rumor has it there are some amazing eggs that they do. I'm going to need one that is really pretty along with the russian dolls.
We had a good week. Things are progressing with Jordy's school situation. They have aides for all the classes now and they will be evaluating him this week for the assistive technology. The kids are all doing good. It is just crazy that it's almost the end of the year for school! It is bringing back all the memories from last year with you. Dakkon's farewell is Sunday May 22...Daddy Jake's birthday and exactly 1 year after you opened your call so I think that is really cool. We have been busy getting him ready to go. He goes through the temple on Wednesday this week. I can't believe he leaves in just 3 weeks. I'm really excited for him. The Tboys have been better about coming more regularly which is good. I'm glad they are spending some good time with him before he goes.
Josh blessed the sacrament for the first time today and did really good. It was neat. He and Jacob asked if they could do the garden by themselves this year and have been weeding and preping the ground for planting. When they were working on it josh said, "Thanks mom for teaching us it's important to work and that it brings rewards." Seriously, miracles never cease!! He has been doing a lot better. He just joined the Bluffdale Youth City Counsel and is really excited about it.
Jacob just has 2 more basketball games and Jordy is in the middle of the baseball season. They are both doing well. Jordy said they are in first place...but I'm not sure. HE has had a lot of fun though.
Me and dad are doing good. I am mostly really excited to talk to you on Mother's DAY!!!!!! NEXT WEEK!!! I seriously can't wait! We need full details on time and when you will be getting on Skype for it. Do you know when, where, what time? Do you remember your log in info? I'll try to find the old email from Christmas and forward it on again just in case. It will just be us for skyping. Grandma and Grandpa will be in St. George with all the other families next week. We couldn't get everyone to do the same weekend so they did both.
I am so excited that you had a baptism! I really liked how you said it was a left bank baptism. I think that is awesome, with so few baptism it is nice everyone can feel a sense of accomplishment with it. What a blessing for the family to be reactivated as well. I loved the email from Sister Sullivan praising you guys for all your work and your clean apartment. I'm so proud of you. It sounds like you might have a good investigator with Yoori. I am excited to hear more about that! I have been praying that he will be able to know the gospel is true.
I can't believe how much you are growing still! I am so excited for you. I feel like you are going to come home 6' 2" and looking and sounding just like daddy Jake! I can't wait to see how much you have changed! I noticed in the picture with you and the family for the baptism you were by far the tallest in the picture...that's a first! So exciting. I am glad you are eating healthy, but keep in mind I packed the package after the email about coveting Beisingers pop tarts!
Sister Sullivan updated the blog with pictures from the MLC...that looked fun. I love any pictures I can get of you!
Questions-
1-Full details and info on Skyping is most important!!!
2-You have $280 in your account...do you want me to transfer over some funds or are you fine still?
3-How was Ukraine Easter?
4-Is there anything you need from me?
5-If you need something in the next package start letting me know.
6-Are you still happy and positive?
7-Are you getting any meals from members?
8-What is your main protein source that you and your comp are eating?
9-Special message...I loved last weeks!!!
10-Anything specific I can pray for you?
11-Are you guys still safe?
12-Do you live by the river that is contaminated?
River monsters did a show in Ukraine about the contaminated water to see if it created any scary mutated monsters. I recorded it for you so you can watch it with us when you are home:). I haven't watched it yet, so I'm not sure if they found a monster.
Some one living in Ukraine tried to hack my Facebook account...crazy. Stay safe and be careful!
I love you and miss you like crazy! I am so proud of you. I am so happy you are serving a mission. You're the best!
Love you,
Mom
So next sunday I will get on at 7:00 pm ukraine time. That should be like 10 am there. No I am good, that is alot of greevn. Ukrainian easter felt more like easter than real easter, because everyone here on the street yells "Christ is resurrected!" and we yell back "Truly Resurrected". So something happened to my camera, either it got stolen, and I didnt notice it until they were gone, or it got left at the email place, they dont have it here, so it got stolen:( I am still happy and positive. ELder Gerasimov wants a thing of maple flavoring, we introduced him to maple syrup and he loves it so much. NOt for the last 2 transfers no. Protein powder. Yes still safe. Yeah, we do, its the one we cross everyday. And the one we go fishing at. IT is okay as long as you dont drink it or go swimming, or eat fish. Nope all is well. I love you a lot! This week I thought about all the responsibity that i had at home, and all the priveleges that I had becasue of them. I am so happy that I was so blessed to beable to do all the things I did. You dont have to worry about me being "Obsessed" With *****, I dont think about *** too often. By Love YOu!
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