So basically that is terrifying, the idea that I dont have any more skype calls left means that I dont have too much time left. I am sorry for not sending an email last week. I felt a disturbance in the Force halfway through the week informing me that I had failed to do something important, and it was that.
To update you on Viktor and Nastya and Annya:
We had a really great day with them on Saturday and were able to go to a park watch a bit of Rugby and just talk. Then we watched meet the mormons with them and at the end Nastya was so sad because she finally realized how much it meant to us to be here and to be with them. After that we taught them the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and they loved it. Viktor says that he feels different around us than with other people and that he thinks it may be the holy ghost, Nastya said that she has never had the holy ghost talk to her before so we commited her to pray that night and to focus on her feelings and that she would be able to know. They wanted to come to church yesterday but were busy and couldnt but, if you saw the video that my mom probably posted of my skype call they came to that and met my family. They were so happy to meet you all and said that they feel like our family is just really light and good.
Other news... It started raining and hasnt really been sunny since. so that is fun and a little bit soggy. But it is okay because I love the rain.
I love Ukraine so much it is such a great place
OH BIG NEWS: They sell bacon at our favorite grocery store! IT WAS SO GOOD I may have gotten several grease burns on my hands but as soon as you take a bite of delicious bacon you forget all about it. You may be surprised that I am so happy about this but I havent had bacon for nearly 2 years( They dont really sell it here, because they take what we call bacon, cut off the meat part, keep the fat and call it Sala and then eat that with everything, or with nothing depending on how ukrainian you are), so just enjoy your pre cooked refrigerated costco bacon while you can.
Next quest: good Sausage and a waffle iron.
Love you all!
Hey Jax,
Did you know that you are 85% done!!! The funny thing is so is Grandma and Grandpa. Both exactly 85% done. You will hit your 100 days left this week! I can't believe it, I am so excited to get you home:).
Skyping was so fun! I am so glad you explained what was going on or it would have made me so upset all day thinking about it, wondering what was going on. I seriously will want all the details of the entire situation!!!
You looked so great though. It was crazy to listen to you conversing with them in Russian. I am so glad you had them come to meet us. It made it even more awesome! You know me well. The entire point of you being gone from me is for that very reason. So to be able to see a glimpse of the relationships your building and the good you're doing was a huge blessing. Honestly I think all the moms would feel the same way! It was a perfect surprise!
We are all doing well as you saw yesterday. Things are good. Mikey and Keely are in Fiji right now with G&G with the baby. Grandma is so happy to hold the baby. I don't know how they will get him out of her arms next week when they get back on the plane. Elder Forbush was using Grandpa's iPad to Skype his family, so that is crazy, small world.
Kaestli tried out for Cheerleading and made one of the teams. So I think we are going to do it. It's a bit more money and more time, but it's all she talks about. She wants to do it more than tumbling and dance so I'm not sure how we will work out the schedule. Her last day of Kindergarten is this Thursday because of the week off for testing. Then the other kids will finish a week from Friday.
We will then head to Lake Powell for a week. My widow friend Melinda is going to come with her kids. She is struggling in her marriage and may end up divorced, so it will be a good vacation for them. I think Adela and Trent are going to come as well with the girls. Curtis's friend from work is also coming with his wife. It should be fun. The kids are super excited about it.
It was great skyping with Dakkon too. He looks really good and seems happy. He is hoping to get transferred to a car area now that it is getting really hot in texas. His comp is coming home in August and is heading to BYU so that is cool, maybe you will meet him. I just found out Ally Woolsey is heading to BYU in the fall, so...
So things I would like to cover and discuss.
1-Every detail about this situation.
So does the girl like you? Do you like the girl? Why is the other girl pushing it on you? Is it normal for this to happen? It seems to me that maybe as you get closer to the end the Ukrainian girls may get more aggressive about it because you will be leaving soon...and could take them with you. It seems easier than if it is a year or more away, do you think I'm right?
2-Have you discussed the situation with the President? Is he aware of it? Is it a common issue?
3-It sounds like there was a situation with Elder Olsen too, but I think it was mutual.
4-Is it a big enough issue that you will have to be emergency transferred out because of it?
5-Why were you so upset about it? (plus...I know my kids and know if you are sad and this is my new proof;)
6-Explain the phone call from the girl too...what do you mean she is corrosive? Was she rude to you? Why does she care so much about it?
7-I love the little family, I'll be praying for them. If they are on Facebook have them friend me!! They were so sweet! I hope you get to help them get married and baptized!!
8-Don't forget a group email...and pictures!
9-If you had to get transferred where would you hope to go?
10-Do you think you will need one more package before you come home? If so start giving me a list. I don't think I'll send you a birthday package..because you'll be packing up the next week...unless you still want one? I was just thinking I'd get the truck running for you for your gift this year.
11- I loved your letter in the mail last week. I want more details like that had. How missionary life is, the work, the people etc. I live for it...even if it isn't all roses. I know its got to be hard, I love to see your strength and growth. It's amazing for me to see!!
12-Special message for me...I honestly live for them:)
13-Is there anything you need from us?
14-Are you still happy and positive?
I love you and miss you like crazy! The next time I see you it will be coming down the stairs...not the escalator in the airport...running to me!!! I can't wait for that! It will be awesome that so many of your friends and my friends will be there at the same time!! I am so proud of you. You are a great missionary, a great son and an outstanding man. I love you.
Have a great week!!! Don't let that girl get to you! I love you.
Mom
So basically when I was with Elder Larsen I started to kind of get feelings for Masha and then I thought about it and made it go away until a few weeks ago when Vladlena started to probe me for info on it. Basically she doesnt want me to do anything stupid is what she says and I dont want to make any stupid mistakes. Elder Jarman and I talked about it and I dont have feelings for Masha in that way. I talked to Masha on Saturday night to make sure she wasnt expecting anything and she took it really well, and so I was happy. and then Sunday Vladlena called me to tell me off because it was wrong of me to do that and that it was rude. But if it was Rude, then Masha should talk to me about it and take care of it herself. She seems fine, we as missionaries concluded that Vladlena wants it to happen, but that she cant just say that so she is upset because I totally shot down the scheme. Basically no not going to happen. I LOVE Masha so much and according to Vladlena she can see it in my eyes that I like here when I look at Masha, but really I just really respect Masha because she has changed a lot since I have gotten here and it is amazing to see. She has read the Book of Mormon and her testimony has grown so much. According to Vladlena Masha likes me, but I dont have reciprocal feelings. I am going to inform president about it today.
4NO it is not that big, but I think it is time for a transfer for me.
5and 6 basically she is a ball of stress, depression, and pecismism and missionaries are like the only people who care about her so we hear all about it, and if I give her the tiniest excuse then she tries to verbally rip me a new one. I was probably just sad because she makes the situation more difficult than it needed to be between me and Masha.
7Yeah I do too I love them so much.
9 I have no clue. Probably zap or kreevirog
10 I dont think I need another one, it will be hear halfway between now and when i go home so that would be really funny. But I love the thought. Yes the Truck would be the perfect birthday present.
12 I dont really know what to say at this point since we just talked yesterday. But I love you so much and I am so grateful for the support and love that you give me you are the best!
14 nope
So that is the first no...I'm not happy and positive anymore...
Even when you were with EV.
Is it really that bad?
I wish I could help!!! I'll be praying for you and we will put your name in the temple.
Love you
Mom
NO I just forgot to answer that question! Yes I am happy and positive and things are going great, that is the only bad thing, I love the rest of it I am so happy see!
Haha. You labeled the last thing
14- nope
That was the happy question, but you must have meant it for question 13...do you need anything from me.
Thank goodness I was really worried!!!
I'm glad. Don't worry about girls until August 30
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