Transfer Calls

English practice

This week was a very slow one to be honest. It was still good, just slow. Mostly because Elder McGrath got super sick which was not good at all. He had a hard time functioning for a couple days. So I got a lot, a lot, a lot of studying and cleaning in. Well, mostly studying.

Good news is, he is feeling tons better and we had a good last week together. Yes, we got transfer calls and sadly Elder McGrath is leaving me. Well he says he's finally escaping me, whatever that means. I am gonna miss serving with him so much and I'm gonna miss all the fun experiences.

Paper plane activity

Our investigator, Kate, is doing awesome right now. She came to church again yesterday and had another good time. We really hope she continues to come and continues to grow. She called while Elder McGrath was sick and asked if he was doing OK. She is just super nice and super amazing. And so is Vika! Also while he was sick she brought us a bunch of fruit and snacks! She is such an amazing member and an amazing friend. We have seen her testimony grow so much.

The rest of the week was pretty normal. Elder McGrath said a lot of good-byes and we ate at a couple of his favorite restaurants here before he leaves. We will be splitting up tomorrow and traveling alone, which is going to be super weird. But I got news that I will be serving with Elder Stott! I am super excited to be serving with him and I am excited for what's in store this next transfer.

Wanted to leave you with another thought! I was reading the temple dedicatory prayer for the Kyiv, Ukraine temple. In it, it says, "The Atonement brought about by Thy Son gives us purpose to our being and turns our thoughts heavenward". I  love that so much. The Atonement of Jesus Christ, our

A random pic of Rivne

Savior, is what gives us PURPOSE in this life. And because of it, our thoughts should always be turned to Him and to our Heavenly Father. I am so, so, so grateful for the Atonement and the role it plays in our lives. Especially for the role it plays in mine. I know that if we continue to strengthen our relationship with Him and with our Heavenly Father, we will be blessed in ways we can't imagine. I love this gospel and I love this work!

Sorry for another short email but limited on time now so they won't be very long anymore. But I love you all and have an awesome week!


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More games on activity night

Lesson with Tina and her grandma

The Polischuk family (my fam ... LOL)

Sister Timochko and Bohdan