Hello Dear Ones,
We are enjoying the frozen veiw from our apartment windows. We went out yesterday to just get out of the apartment and do some shopping. It was Valentine's Day after all. So we braved the cold and I kept asking Elder Mayberry whoes idea was this??? It was his.
WE are loving Ukraine and the rich culture that is all around us. This past week we attended a preformance of different dance troupes from all around Ukraine. They preformed dances from around the world. Many were lively and of countries that neighbor Ukraine. We got a little concerned when they got to Turkey,India and Brazil. We had to keep our eyes down as they wore little clothing and were risque. We enjoyid the evening non the less.
This last week we were able to watch the cultural celebration of the Ukraine Temple. It was a little like what we saw last Saturday but really lovely and you knew that you could keep your eyes on the particapants with no problems. This time in Ukraine is full of miracles. How and why was a Temple built in Ukraine of all places. I really and see the hand of the Lord just opening up this country for the building of this Temple and blessing the people of this country and the surrounding counties.
We are well and Happy. We think of you often and pray that the Lords blessings are upon you. We are studying the Book of Mormon like we have never done before and we find it so amazing how clear it makes Isaiah and other books of the Bible. I am in 2Nephi 29 and I am loving all the "WO" verses. Wo unto those who suppose that I the Lord speak unto only some of my children. I speak unto all for I love them all and do you supose that there is only one record of the things of which I have spoken unto the house of Israel?? I'm paraphrasing but I love that we know that God loves all of his children and he would teach all of his children the principles of his gospel so that they might know where to turn for salvation.
I am so thankful for the opportunity to be on a mission with a super fired up companion. There isn't a day that he is not just on fire rarein' to go and do and serve some how and some way. It's pretty funny watching us trying to communicate with Russian dictionary in one hand and gesturing with the other. We are having fun.
I will now attempt tp down load some pictures. Hugs from Ukraine
Elder and Sister Mayberry
Thanks, Ma, for the update! I'm glad you and Dad are enjoying this historic and amazing part of the world. Thanks for serving and for being such good examples, too. Love, Brent
ReplyDeleteYour room is so pretty! I am glad you have some furniture and comforts they don't give the young-uns! :) I am glad your companion is seizing the day and you're keeping up. It's like they always told us on my mish: "18 months to do it, forever to think about it." You dont' want to have any regrets or leave anything undone or any prompting not acted upon. I know you will be "quickened by the Spirit" to keep up! :) Keep warm and post some more pix! Oh, and I was thinking, you can cut-and-paste your weekly letters into the blog if you want to. [[I bet one of one your missionaries can show you how...highlight all the text, Ctrl+c, then go into your blog window, click on "Edit HTML" next to "Compose", then Ctrl+v, "Compose", and "Publish"]]. I think you are doing so great, though! We are so proud of you and I love when my kids spontaneously pray for you and are aware of your service (especially Heidi---she prays for Uncle Ralph A LOT--I think their ski day made a big impression on her). Thank you for your good example to them and to us and for all the quiet ways you bless our whole family! We love you!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your furniture! You look warm and comfy! I finally tracked down your blog. I love you so much. Miss you tons! Love hearing about this non-stop fun you are having together! It's incredible! Love from the kids, Matthew and Me :)
ReplyDeleteMayberry's! I am so thrilled for you both. Thank you for sending me this blog link. I think of you both often. You are so optimistic about being part of this incredible people and culture. I am sure the wardies just LOVE you. I hope things warm up for you, but now that means you can get heavy, furry things to keep you warm! You two keep rockin it!
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