March 7, 2011

Hey there Momma,

You all get healthy, ok.  I have been fine here.  The weather has been pretty crazy, just like Utah.  It warmed up and then snowed again and now it is cold and snowy, but it isn't too bad.  Like I said, I bought a new jacket, a nice one that is much warmer, and it is treating me well.  It was on sale 70% off too so I had to get it.  I will probably just leave the other one here.  It worked for a while, but it was starting to just get a little cold.  I rarely ended up using the long underwear, but it was nice when I did.  And I still need to get my shoes resoled so we will see.  I only wore the boots a few days throughout the winter, but those will be nice for back home.  And socks are going to make it.  Well, hmm, so you asked for things I might need and even though I don't really want to make you send a package, I wouldn't mind getting some contact solution and lotion because those are really expensive here and I like American stuff more.  Also some peanut butter and mike and ikes would be nice too ;)  If you feel like sending a package, I would be happy with it, or I can just deal with what I have, which honestly isn't that bad.  I can't believe that I have been here so long.  I love it though which is great.  And for p-days, I can't think of anything fun.  We just spend time together which is the most fun thing to do.  

So the work is going slowly.  We are finding people and working hard and the Lord is blessing us.  We have had a lot of flaky people, and I was in Kyiv for one day this week which threw a twist in the week, but it was still a great week.  I feel like this is one of those weeks where the Lord helped me a lot and prepared me to go out and do the work better.  My day in Kyiv was just incredible.  It was full of personal revelation that I have been seeking as I was there for some training, and then I got to do a session in the temple which was just the spiritual reboot that I needed.  In two weeks, Elder Lawrence is coming to do a mission tour and we are just working hard to be ready for that.  I am just really excited for all that the Lord has for us in the future.  I am really looking forward to the work that is coming and I know that the Lord is guiding us here.  What a great blessing to be here at this time!

Well I know that this church is true.  Testimony meeting was incredible yesterday.  I truly love being here in Ukraine.  I honestly love this work, the country, and the people here.  I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior.  He lived and died and lives again, for us.  I know this is true.

I love you Mom,

Elder Jones