What do we really do here.....

   For all those of "age" to serve a senior mission the serious answer is don't read this post, close it immediately.   We want you to
    
                                        COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES ....

but for the rest of you curious souls.....   I will give you some insights.

First and foremost we are here to serve the Lord, and in doing so will increase our knowledge our faith and our dedication.   So really we are here for our own benefits and growth. 

Each day is a little different.   The suggested activities for us is to attending  YOUTH night, which is a fun night of activites, games and is a tool for inviting investigators to mingle with the missionaries.

The rules to games are different in that if you lose you have some loser requirement, I did deep knee bends (thank goodness for skirts) the men have to do 3 push ups each time they failed.   I didn't think much about it until I went down the stairs today....    OH!!!!
We also attend INSTITUTE night, which is a kick to try to keep up with our limited language and native teachers are full female speed.

We attend all branch related activities, this week was to watch 17 Miracles. 

We enourage people to take us out on visit to inactives, thus far unsuccesfully.  They are just like us at home, to shy, to busy, to whatever.

We have made a couple of contacts, one is the woman in the grocery store, who has so cheerfully befriended me and we are currently in a note writing exchange between our native tongues.   I have provided her with a Liahona and note of testimony.   I haven't seen her since.  That contact is not yet finished I will not quit being her friend even if she doesn't want to investigate.

Elder Cannon and I walked to the local library asked for a tour and soon had 4 English speakers eager to talk with us.   We left a handwritten note in the registry book and promised to return.   A future contact and more English practice.

When we get government approval we will likely teach English.   Perhaps addition recovery if the Mission President so directs.  We are the first seniors here, it's a learning curve how to best utilize us.
Elder Cannon wants to contact on the street, and I have no doubt he will continue until we makes a contact and finds an investigator.   I have to admit I am more timid on the streets.

We are trying to use the free time to study and learn our own gospel. 

We love being involved with our young missionaries on PDAY's and join in on whatever plans they make.   I told Elder Cannon tonight, when we was sure I was plotting a party in secret.   "I am after all the district mother in Mariupol" and we have a birthday and a farwell coming next week.   Of course we need a party. 

Truly we will do more for ourselves probably in the way of teaching.   But we love these people and that is what we will do best.   Love our Father's children and bear testimony as often as we can.   Is that enough reason to leave our beautiful family?

   Of course it is....  the blessing we receive the blessings our family receives!!!!  It is the best service we can provide      Obedience to our prophet and our Lord.