Yeah so it has been snowing non stop for the last 3-4 days, cant really remember anything but an intense amount of whitness falling from the sky.
This week went really well, we were able to find 4 new investigators from english and contacting and tracting.
We had a lesson with Andre and his mom again. I shared 2 verses and got a lecture from his Mom... about a lot of different things. At the end she was like "God loves people like you because you come to him yourself" Then I said "God loves all of his children" SHe responded with something that translates roughly to "Nope, not all of 'em." Then she gave me two kisses and we left the apartment. He wants us to bring him another book because he finished the Book of Mormon and loved it. We are still trying to get him to connect the dots that a true book equals a true church. I shared a verse from the Bom and he was like "This is when they are on the ship right?" so yeah he did his reading for sure.
We also did some high quality contacting last night and got a new investigator named Pavel. He didnt have a place to sleep last night because his parents accidentally locked him out of his apartment...
I called President shellyhov and there was nothing we could do, so I gave him my gloves off my hands and we parted ways. We were supposed to meet today but it looks like we wont do that till later. Shortly after parting ways like rarely happens in Ukraine, we got stuck talking to a drunk guy. Luckily he was friendly drunk, and yeah, it was a hoot.
"Do you need help?" "Ye, yes, pels please help me." " Okay..."(That is when we know he is drunk) "IS that book for me" (Dangit I dont want to waste a book of Mormon on a wasted guy)"Yeah it is for you" *takes book waits 5 seconds* "Whose book is this? is this your book? here take it." (Yay he gave it back!) "Okay thankyou, we need to go now" "O okay, thanks for he helping me."
Thats all for this week I love you!
Hey Jax,
How are things going? First things first...Yay you got your card and I know that it works because I saw you used it:)!!! Wahoo! I have been stressed about that. I put about $200. in the account so you should be good to send any packages etc. I am also fairly certain you got your christmas package. Remember the little stocking should have a gift in it that you can have immediately and the christmas box goes with it...the one that isn't wrapped but is Gold and black. I guess a bunch of moms have been sending Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper etc. Well one of the packages that had that the Mountain Dew exploded and made a mess of the delivery place and the office. I'm glad I didn't try to send it. And now Sister Sullivan has told the moms NOT to send it! She also said we shouldn't send a lot of candy and instead give you extra money for cheese or nuts. If you have too much candy you could always take it to the primary or something:).
Our week has been full of Choir performances both Josh and Jordy school choirs have been performing, but also they are practicing with the ward choir with Curtis for the Stake sing along next week. Jordy LOVES singing in the choir and being on stage. He reminded me about his performance every 30 mins for a week straight and then made his teacher text me on Friday to remind me again.
Jacob had his first basketball game of the season yesterday. He is playing on the Junior Jazz and the Super League team with the same coach and team this year. They did really well and won 44-22. They had a great game and are getting pretty good. Jacob had a real awesome shot and several steals. He loves playing and is improving.
Me and my sisters had our annual Favorite Things Christmas Dinner. We went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner and then exchanged 2 gifts of our favorite things. Traci is getting so much better and is healthy and happy again. She is like she used to be! I can't wait for you to see the changes in her. It is so awesome. The last step missing is getting her to go to church again.
I spoke at the Deer Mountain Ward Young Women in Excellence this week as well. I really love doing it and its been a long time since I have done it. Doing it again reminded me how much I love it and I hope I get to do it more.
Cam had a Physical therapy evaluation and they found several things that he is struggling with and she really feels like we can make some improvement with therapy. We will do 8 weeks of therapy and see if it helps.
Jordy had to get his flu shot yesterday since Keely will be having her baby. He didn't have a panic attack and handled it so well. It was a first...and was shocking! I was so proud of him.
The puppy is doing good. The kids are realizing she is a lot of work, but they are stepping up and doing it. Kaestli actually takes really good care of her too. It's been nice for me to have a reason to be home in the afternoon when everyone is gone. I get lonely and tend to go shop to kill the time, so maybe I'll save some money:).
We are taking the Church's challenge of lighting the world and doing the advent calendar they provided. Tonight we watched the first presidency Christmas devotional. I am hoping we can continue on the path I started a couple years ago of making the holiday's more about Christ and making memories with our family.
I miss you a lot, but I am truly grateful that you are serving a mission. I am so proud to have so many missionaries out at once. It is a blessing and we have seen blessings in the lives of all of my siblings since G&G have been out. Thank you for starting the missionary train that should be going for several years to come. I know that with out you serving Dakkon would not have served a mission and that Ethan would have a small chance of going...maybe none at all. Josh was called to be the Secretary in the Priest quorum today. He has really been doing well. I am proud of him for the changes he has made in his life. He is a lot happier and a lot more helpful.
How are things going with you guys up in Sumy? I am really hoping that Anna and Roman are still progressing toward baptism!!! I love that I can feel like I was a little bit apart of that by adding all that stuff to Family search.
Christmas Day Skype...
Our church is going to be from 10:30-11:30 so can we plan to Skype from 9-10? I'm not sure we will be able to get Dakkon on at the same time, and I'm not sure about the Tboys either. Will you be ok if that doesn't work?
Questions-
1-How are you doing? Still happy and positive?
2-Is Anna and Roman still progressing?
3-How is the 4 roomies situation working out?
4-Is the card working fine?
5-Did you get your Christmas Package?
6-Did you get the small present that was in the stocking? Is it going to work?
7-Do you need anything from me?
8-I got a photo from a new Ukrainian lady Tanya...is she a member? I love the pictures!!! Thanks for when you have them sent. It totally brightens my week!
9-Will that Skype time work? What are your thoughts on that day and the Skype call?
10Recordings
11-pics
12-special message for me
13-When you asked Sarah was it by email or regular mail? I'm glad you can make peace with it out there and then come home with an open mind for all the cute girls at the Y!
14-I noticed that the missionaries going home this transfer are going home 2 weeks earlier than the transfer time. Do you think they will do that for you guys coming home in August? The new student orientation for the Y is Aust. 29 I think.
I miss you and am so excited that you will be home for Christmas next year. I think this next 9 months will fly by so soak up every moment of your mission while you can!!!
Love you tons and think about you all the time! You're the best, keep up the good work.
Love you
Mom
I am doing good, everything is going well.
Kind of, it was tough to meet with them this week, but as far as we can tell, they are doing well.
It is good, one of the Few differences is I know clean up after 4 missionaries instead of 2.
Yeah it works great, I will be careful with it!
I did, and I sent you a package today and a letter too.
Yeah the IPod works, its great!
Yeah Tanya is Nikitas mom(He left on his mission from Sumy while I was serving here) I thought you would want to be friends with her. Yeah that should work for us.
I asked her through regular old Mail. Yeah it wasnt crushing or all. For me it was better to get a no than continue wondering.
They are going to send us home sometime at the beginning of August. Probably the first or Second wednesday.
If it is what I think and they send us home at the beginning, it is only 8 months!
THanks Mom I Love you so much, In the package I sent the nesting dolls, the T Shirts are for Jordy, The Super man Hoodye is either for Jordy or JJ. The plaid shirt is for Josh. The Chess set is for all. The Dolls are for you, The Green Ukrainian scarf is really cool, I want it when I get home but you can use it as a decoration if you want, it almost looks like a blanket. There are 7 ties which should be enough for one for each of the boys. Then there is the dolls and Kontiki and a mug, and some little vitamin tablets that are really just glorified smarties.
THanks for all the stuff you help me with. YOu are the best mom ever.
I'm so excited about the packages. Thanks. I had an idea about cleaning up. Maybe you guys could each have a dishes/kitchen night where you take turns. Assign it out or something?? Even a chore chart could work for other chores?? Just an idea. Love you
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