"Sketchy"

Why did I name this Sketchy? "Underground bible store...it's a bit sketchy", really dirty water filters, and a New Years Celebration in Ukraine. Everything's a bit sketchy.  

Alright so here are some pictures from the past couple of weeks! Quick Update: The Man is still loving it! His companion was sick for a couple days so they couldn't go out. But I think he's better now. But he loves the food, the people he's with, the city, etc. I wish I could go see what it's like over there. It is awesome to look at these pictures but sometimes I'm kinda in shock. It's so crazy to think he is there and all these things are happening! I don't know how to explain it that probably doesn't make sense but its a weird feeling sometimes! 

 "Here’s a picture of my bible that I bought here so that I have one in Russian now. we go to this like “underground”  bible store ha-ha. it’s a bit sketchy. I like it though. I took that bible and my English scriptures to teach Sasha one time and he was like super into my scriptures. he was amazed by them and loved them."

 This is some juice he found that he really loves. He says the juice there rocks!

 So this scared me a little... See the white filter? That's a new one they bought...and What the filters are suppose to look like. See the gross brown one... that is the one they were changing out. Look how bad it looks! ahhh! I really hope he doesn't get sick or something. CRAZY

 He fits in with all those straight faced Ukrainians. haha I got some major butterflies when I saw these pics. He looks so good.

The latest picture of something they made. Not sure exactly what it is but it looks yummy to me! 

Alright so here's how Kyler will be spending New Years..haha

"so for new year’s we are inside all day and can’t go outside. it’s going to suck haha. we are inside from 3pm on the 31st all the way to the 2nd after lunch. that’s horrible ha. but the people here get super drunk and fireworks are going off everywhere and i guess it gets pretty crazy. I’m glad we have a good view from our balcony ha. I’m pretty excited to see what it’s like."

Sergey's Baptism

"Sergey got baptized!!!! soooooo awesome!!!! Elder McKinney got to baptize him and the branch president, President Podolfskee gave him the Holy Ghost during sacrament on Sunday. It was such a cool experience. you can see such a difference in Sergey after he was baptized and received the holy ghost. he was seriously soooooo happy and grinning from ear to ear and he couldn't hide it. it was so awesome. the font is behind us in the picture and you can tell it’s just like a small backyard pool and its super tiny ha. Sergey had to get on his knees and then get dunked because it’s so small. his knee came out and then went all the way under. people were freaking out because they thought it was wrong but it was fine. he is already getting interviewed for the priesthood and should be getting the priesthood soon. soooo cool."

Sergey was baptized on 12/1/12. I am so happy for him and the decision he has made. It is truly one of the greatest feelings hearing people coming to Christ and entering into baptism. I wish I could meet him and congratulate him. So happy for him and wish him the best! Check out that baptismal font! Isn't that cool???

First letter from Ukraine and another great week.

Kyler is doing so well. Sergey's baptism went very well and he said "he was grinning from ear to ear" I'm so happy for Sergey! He is still loving it and still getting use to the language. They are teaching an English speaking class on Tuesday nights where they share a spiritual thought after and he loves that! They were at church for 7.5 half hours last Sunday due to meetings and such and someone offered him food because he looked hungry. He loves the people there so much and is really close to them already! 

As for me, I am seriously missing my best friend a ton! Im doing ok but so much is happening that I wish I could share with him! It's killin me! But I am so proud and happy when I hear his experiences. It makes it all worth it. I am more and more excited every day to go to Sweden. I am seriously dying to get to the MTC. Heavenly Father is trying to teach me patience. It's not working yet because I want to leave tomorrow. I wish they would call me and say "Hey we're moving your date up and extending your mission to two years!" haha Ill keep dreaming!

 My first letter From Ukraine! Loved every bit of it!

 I love his letters.