First, was pictures of the new babies in the family from Aunt Patti. (Left - here I and Sister Блохина (Bloxina) are sanding the window frame before painting it) Thanks for that. It was nice to see them. Second was seeing so many different letters from people. Thanks to Heather, Lizzy, Sara, Mom, Dad, and grandpa. I appreciate all that. So, I will take a little time to respond here. Heather, that's too bad that your work is boring. I understand, I did similar work at BYU. I was so glad to leave that job for my Любимый (lyubimwi - favorite) work in the computer labs. Sara, you may not think your letters sound like that, but I literally looked at the letter you had written and sent a response. So yeah, it's true. I'm glad the dress fits. I am just a little jealous that you get to go on a pioneer trek, but it is a really good experience. I wish I could go, but then again, I am kind of on a pioneer trek of my own. Elizabeth, that's good about finding those books. Alibris is one that I have found a lot of books on, too, so that's cool. That's also great about Sebastian. That will be nice to see when I get home. Grandpa, thanks for the information on the family. It is always nice to be kept in the loop.
Dad, I'm glad that they didn't find a lot of bugs. I remember when we did programs in school. Fixing bugs was always my least favorite part, especially when I thought everything was perfect. Too bad that they want a lot of different things, though. It sounds like you will be having a really exhausting trip, traveling to Utah and then
to that meeting and then to Canada, yikes! I don't do a lot of traveling here which I kind of miss (except I have to admit I'm a little sick of flying - 10 hours over the ocean is a really long time. (Right - Sister Блохина, me, Elder Бордун (Bordun) are painting one of the window frames where we replaced the window pane. Ok, I'm painting the frame, Sister Блохина is painting her mouth and Elder Бордун is painting, well, me) Ten hours in a car isn't so bad because at least you can get out and look around or stretch, and even ten hours in a train isn't so bad because it is more comfortable to sleep in it). This week we are going to Саратов (Saratov) for conference. It is a half-mission conference, so we will be going for two days. On Thursday we leave Пенза (Penza) early in the morning around 7:00 and we will be having a picnic that day. Then we are going to be watching a movie, I don't know which one. The next day will be our conference. We leave immediately afterwards to come back to Пенза. I am hoping that we will make it in time for Enrichment meeting because they are going to be sharing recipes. I really want some good Russian recipes. Plus, I have to explain to them how to make some alter cloths for the new temple in Finland.
to that meeting and then to Canada, yikes! I don't do a lot of traveling here which I kind of miss (except I have to admit I'm a little sick of flying - 10 hours over the ocean is a really long time. (Right - Sister Блохина, me, Elder Бордун (Bordun) are painting one of the window frames where we replaced the window pane. Ok, I'm painting the frame, Sister Блохина is painting her mouth and Elder Бордун is painting, well, me) Ten hours in a car isn't so bad because at least you can get out and look around or stretch, and even ten hours in a train isn't so bad because it is more comfortable to sleep in it). This week we are going to Саратов (Saratov) for conference. It is a half-mission conference, so we will be going for two days. On Thursday we leave Пенза (Penza) early in the morning around 7:00 and we will be having a picnic that day. Then we are going to be watching a movie, I don't know which one. The next day will be our conference. We leave immediately afterwards to come back to Пенза. I am hoping that we will make it in time for Enrichment meeting because they are going to be sharing recipes. I really want some good Russian recipes. Plus, I have to explain to them how to make some alter cloths for the new temple in Finland. Mom, thanks for the long letter. I really like being able to read so much about what is going on at home. I can't tell you how relieved I am to know that my package arrived. I was getting a little worried about that. Did you get your present then? Don't let dad open his until his birthday. It should be pretty clear if you can find it. 
Also in that box should be some cds with pictures on them. (Left - the almost finished product. We were waiting for the paint to dry before replacing the middle windows) The ones labeled with the year (2006) and a number are my pictures. Those will be the ones interesting to look at. You can look at the others if you want, but they don't have a lot of pictures of me, except the one that says something about Day (maybe spelled in Russian, I don't remember) those are pictures that Elder Day took while in Тольятти (Togliatti) with me. Maybe it would even be nice to do as a FHE activity, you could look at my pictures and watch the videos that I sent home.
Also in that box should be some cds with pictures on them. (Left - the almost finished product. We were waiting for the paint to dry before replacing the middle windows) The ones labeled with the year (2006) and a number are my pictures. Those will be the ones interesting to look at. You can look at the others if you want, but they don't have a lot of pictures of me, except the one that says something about Day (maybe spelled in Russian, I don't remember) those are pictures that Elder Day took while in Тольятти (Togliatti) with me. Maybe it would even be nice to do as a FHE activity, you could look at my pictures and watch the videos that I sent home. So, that was a mouth full. I hope that all makes sense. I really hope you enjoy seeing the pictures and movies that I sent home. There is one on a dvd that is one of my favorites. It is pretty much us laughing. I can't tell you how often we watched that movie when we were having bad or hard days. It helped to cheer us up and I'm sad that I can't watch it anymore, but I'm glad that you will be able to see it.
I wanted to send some pictures through the internet here, but it looks like I can't from this computer so that really sucks. Maybe I will be able to try another computer before we leave, we shall see.
Thanks for sending me a package. I'm already looking forward to getting it. Yeah! I love mail and packages. It is nice to know that Becky is graduating. Crazy! I haven't heard anything from her, she hadn't even started learning when I left and now she is already graduating! I feel so out of the loop. Oh well, that's life I guess.
Other than that, this week started off a little shaky. 
Last Wednesday, hardly anyone came to our activity. (Right - After our long day of service, we were fed. It was pretty good, too. Here is Elder Мельничук (Melnychuk), Бордун, me, Elder Christianson, and Sister Блохина) It was very sad because the Branch President's wife put a lot into it. We did meet with a new girl, but she doesn't want to take the discussions. The next several days were normal days. Then Monday came around. Boy was that a difficult day. I'm not even sure why except at the end of the day I found myself in a bad mood. There is one investigator here who's wife is very anti-mormon. Or rather, she just doesn't want him to get baptized. She wants a divorce but he refuses to give her one, so she asked him to kill her because she can't live like she has been anymore. So, we came up with a plan, we would help with doing ремонт (remont) (is that a word in English, I can't remember anymore) or fixing up the place. Our plan began yesterday. He sent his wife to a village for the day and we arrived at 7:00 in the morning (with the Elders of course) to paint the windows and put in new glass. We also put in a new door. It was a long day and very exhausting, but it felt good to be able to help. But, as a result, we weren't able to go contacting. I think that is what put me in a bad mood. Being in a bad mood didn't help yesterday to go any better. Pretty much nothing worked out. It was very frustrating. I hate days like that. Today is already a better day, though there is still a little tension. I feel so exhausted all the time, but the biggest thing I am tired of is the responsibility that has been shoved on my shoulders. You see, even though my companion has been on her mission for longer than I have, she doesn't lead at all. That means if I want us to s
tudy together, I have to lead it. If I want to pray together, I have to lead it. (Left - still eating. Elder Wellman, Бордун, me, Elder Christianson, and Sister Блохина) If I want something written in the Area Book, I have to write it myself. It is very frustrating because even though I can lead, I don't like leading when I don't have the right to lead, which is the position I am in now (we are co-companion, so we should be sharing the responsibility). So, that gets a little frustrating, but I am learning to live with it and praying that the Lord will give me the strength to help us do everything in our power to do His will.
Last Wednesday, hardly anyone came to our activity. (Right - After our long day of service, we were fed. It was pretty good, too. Here is Elder Мельничук (Melnychuk), Бордун, me, Elder Christianson, and Sister Блохина) It was very sad because the Branch President's wife put a lot into it. We did meet with a new girl, but she doesn't want to take the discussions. The next several days were normal days. Then Monday came around. Boy was that a difficult day. I'm not even sure why except at the end of the day I found myself in a bad mood. There is one investigator here who's wife is very anti-mormon. Or rather, she just doesn't want him to get baptized. She wants a divorce but he refuses to give her one, so she asked him to kill her because she can't live like she has been anymore. So, we came up with a plan, we would help with doing ремонт (remont) (is that a word in English, I can't remember anymore) or fixing up the place. Our plan began yesterday. He sent his wife to a village for the day and we arrived at 7:00 in the morning (with the Elders of course) to paint the windows and put in new glass. We also put in a new door. It was a long day and very exhausting, but it felt good to be able to help. But, as a result, we weren't able to go contacting. I think that is what put me in a bad mood. Being in a bad mood didn't help yesterday to go any better. Pretty much nothing worked out. It was very frustrating. I hate days like that. Today is already a better day, though there is still a little tension. I feel so exhausted all the time, but the biggest thing I am tired of is the responsibility that has been shoved on my shoulders. You see, even though my companion has been on her mission for longer than I have, she doesn't lead at all. That means if I want us to s
tudy together, I have to lead it. If I want to pray together, I have to lead it. (Left - still eating. Elder Wellman, Бордун, me, Elder Christianson, and Sister Блохина) If I want something written in the Area Book, I have to write it myself. It is very frustrating because even though I can lead, I don't like leading when I don't have the right to lead, which is the position I am in now (we are co-companion, so we should be sharing the responsibility). So, that gets a little frustrating, but I am learning to live with it and praying that the Lord will give me the strength to help us do everything in our power to do His will. Anyway, I am hoping that conference will be inspiring and give me a new burst of energy to get through the next six weeks. I'm hoping and praying.
I guess that's about it for now. Maybe next week I will be able to get some pictures sent off if I am not able to today.
Love
Сестра Атвуд
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