Christmas Caroling in Kyiv

Since being in Kyiv I have caroled twice. Once on Christmas Eve with all of the missionaries that were here for transfers and Christmas Day with the ward. Remember this is Ukrainian Christmas so January 6th is Christmas Eve and 7th is Christmas Day. I sang for a little while on Christmas and spent most of the time passing out Family Proclamations and Living Christ to people. It was a lot of fun.

Back In Kyiv!!!

So all you know that it was transfer week this week. Well I was transferred believe it or not... just kidding; I knew I was being transferred early because Elder Western was training. Well without further ado, I am now serving in Kyiv about a 10 minute bus ride from the temple. My area is called Svyatoshinsky and my companion's name is Elder Adam Bangerter. He is from St. George, Utah. I am really excited about my new area. The people here are awesome and it is so nice to be so close to everything, especially the temple.

Where in Ukraine will Elder Larimore be???

This week is transfer week and I am going to be transferred, I know already because Elder Western is getting a greenie, a new missionary, and has been warned, haha, President called him and congratulated him on it. It is kind of a bittersweet feeling. So on Thursday I will be in a new area, where in Ukraine will Elder Larimore be next? Being a missionary is awesome and I am so glad for this opportunity I have to serve. I am thankful for the opportunity I have to experience this new culture. It is quite a unique experience. I know that our Savior lives, I know that this church is true, and that we have a Prophet here on the Earth today. I love you all! It is kind of a bittersweet feeling. I am definitely ready for a new area but the same time I feel like there is just so much that needs to be done here, I guess its all part of a mission.

Snow Storm

This week we had a snow storm again. I woke up one morning and there was snow everywhere. I got some pictures and I took some pictures with Elder Western in a giant field of just white snow. It was so crazy how much snow there was. We just got back from playing a great game of soccer on P-day! It was Ukraine Vs USA. We had all of the Elders down here in Odessa get together and play some of the members and nonmembers that challenged us to a game. How could we turn that offer down? Well we went, we played, and we conquered! The final score was 6-5. It was a lot of fun but a little bit chilly. It was nice to get out and be active; although we walk all day long it was great to get some real exercise.

First Talk in Russian

Sunday I gave my first talk in church. It was fun and it was probably the most pack sacrament has been since I have been in Cheryomushky branch. There were 57 people there. Well anyways I gave my talk on the Atonement and missionary work. I think that I impressed a few people in the branch, my Russian has improved a lot since I first got here. I looked up during my talk I was mostly reading what I have written down, but anyways I looked up and saw a Grandma in the branch just cheering me on. I was trying not to bust up laughing. It was funny and I am glad that I was able to get that experience out of the way. Haha