Another week in paradise!

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This week was a great week filled with lots of work, lessons, and miracles! 

This week we did a combined area book table that went everyday from 8am - 8pm right in our area, Pechersky! Companionships from different areas had 2 hour shifts throughout the week and we met and talked to so many different people and got some great contacts! 

Friday was Ukrainian Independence Day! We were planning to have a big book table day with everyone wearing Veshivanki right by the big Parade. Unfortunately, we got a call from President Kumferman the night before saying it wasnt safe for us to be in Pechersky that day so the table was cancelled and we had to stay inside except for lessons. It was a day full of planning, calling, and cooking. 
That night we met with an adorable family in our ward, Maria and her two daughters, Katya and Nastya. We had a great time teaching them they had a great time showing us their barbies haha. 

We had a combined Zone Conference yesterday with both of the Kyiv zones. We got to hear from Elder Golden, a 70 over Eastern Europe and it was a great first zone conference. 

This week also had a nice surprise ending with a hot shower! I started screaming because I was so surprised but I was happy to say the least. 

Thank you for all your emails this week! Stay safe and I love you all! 

Cectpa Daines 

Maidon Square

 Maria, Katya and Nastya 


Maidon Selfie

Zone conference by the temple! 

Ukraine back at it again with the ignoring copy right laws

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