Hey family,
So it is another p-day in the MTC. The days are absolutely flying, and in five short weeks we will all be on a plane headed towards Ukraine. It is scary to think that it is that close, but at the same time, I am so excited to get out there and do what I can to teach the people of Ukraine. Everything here is going just fine. The food is still BYU cafeteria food, which definitely messes with your bowels ;P. We did eat some Ukrainian food yesterday that Sister Georgiyeva wisely mailed to us (she is not allowed to bring food in, but she mailed it to the district leader and said don't open it until she said so). That was awesome and I can't wait to get to Ukraine and get more food. From everything I have heard, it is absolutely amazing and I really am looking forward to that. My companion, Elder Hinkson, is still as awesome as ever and it is a lot of fun to be with him. I am very grateful for him and for his example.
This week, tomorrow actually, we are getting 36 new Russian speaking elders in our Branch (only 12 left this past week) so we are going to have an awesome branch. The only thing I am not looking forward to is the fact that the showers are going to be packed. It should be a great experience though. As for your question mom, we are still the only Ukrainian speaking district. They only do one at a time which is tough, but it also means that we will be able to learn some Russian from our companions out in the field (and we will have a lot of companions taught by our amazing teachers).
The language is not getting easier, but that is because we are picking up the pace which we are learning at. It is not going to get easier for a few months, but I am ok with that because it just means we are learning more and more.
So I love you all very much and hope life at home is going well. I will write again next week. If anyone asks, tell them that I am doing great and that I am very excited to be here and to be preparing to teach our brothers and sisters in Ukraine and prepare them for a Temple and all of the blessings that it holds.
Much Love
Elder Ryan Jones
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