tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post8508847551167690267..comments2023-10-11T17:50:18.476+06:00Comments on Elder & Sister Simmons Russia Journal: MTC 6-19-2008Grampa Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18199443214191294908noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-21013981750925873982008-06-28T14:29:00.000+07:002008-06-28T14:29:00.000+07:00Every day I have been looking at your blog to see ...Every day I have been looking at your blog to see if you have arrived in Siberia. I hope that you have not gotten lost. We are so use to hearing from you that we are suffering from "CINDY and DOUG News Withdrawal." I am sure when you get settled you will let us know what it is like to be Elder and Sister Simmons across the sea.<BR/>Until then, We love you and are praying for you to find comfort and happiness in your new home away from home. Love, BelvaBelva Wilberg and Elder JJ Simonsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11897258547681864781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-68545663555824260832008-06-27T12:05:00.000+07:002008-06-27T12:05:00.000+07:00Hope you are all still alive! How about a blog en...Hope you are all still alive! How about a blog entry, email, or something?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-72661997256095307652008-06-23T13:42:00.000+07:002008-06-23T13:42:00.000+07:00Thanks for the blog info. We will keep in touch a...Thanks for the blog info. We will keep in touch and pray for your success and health. <BR/><BR/>Keith & Irene BentonKeith & Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06511989410927996149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-26016204000405292492008-06-23T12:07:00.000+07:002008-06-23T12:07:00.000+07:00I am always so excited to read your blogs. Thank y...I am always so excited to read your blogs. Thank you for continuing to share your love and example. You have great things to accomplish and I am excited to hear about your success and as mom says "learning experiences." <BR/>I have been thinking and praying for you as you travel to and arrived in Russia. I am looking forward to hearing from you once you are settled. Keep the faith and know that your family (and many, many friends) love you, pray for you and are anxious for your success.Shannon Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507953580511856598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-73133311744855743592008-06-23T10:10:00.000+07:002008-06-23T10:10:00.000+07:00Hi Bro & Sis Simmons! Thank you so much for emaili...Hi Bro & Sis Simmons! Thank you so much for emailing us your blog address. We are so excited to hear that you guys are on your way to Russia for your mission! In 1998 I was touring the Russian missions with a BYU performing group called Synthesis and we spent a few days in Novosibirsk. Make sure you check out the obelisk in the middle of the city square that delineates the geographical center of the Russian Empire. I found it very interesting. When we were there we had an amazing experience in a city called Kemerovo. I have always wondered whether the Mission President ended up putting missionaries in that city. We were the first LDS members to ever visit this city and we had the most incredible experience with the people in that city. It was the best performance we had given on the entire tour - 26 cities in 28 days with over 35 performances and Kemerovo was #1. 3 Standing Ovations, 3 Encores, and almost 2 hours after the concert spending time with the locals. When we reached our hotel in Akademgorodok, outside of Novosibirsk, President Galbraith inquired about our experience. When asked whether he should put missionaries there, we all answered with a resounding "YES!" I have many other stories from our time in Novosibirsk because the members of the church in that region on the Lord's vineyard really touched me. But, I have always wondered whether or not the church had grown in Kemerovo. Any info you could share about the city or the mission would be greatly appreciated. The Great Russia Novosibirsk Mission is greatly blessed to have you both in their mission and I know that you will be blessed for your efforts there. Our prayers go with you for your protection, health and success! - Dave & Courtney CashdollarDave and Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042983609006254576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-7065931045138193182008-06-23T09:35:00.000+07:002008-06-23T09:35:00.000+07:00The story of the clock is a classic metaphor for m...The story of the clock is a classic metaphor for married life and the adjustments/accomodations we make because we love each other. Thanks for sharing!Diane Keyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487634987935900734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-79002909975536772002008-06-23T09:15:00.000+07:002008-06-23T09:15:00.000+07:00Hello dear friends; love the blog. Of course Scott...Hello dear friends; love the blog. Of course Scott asks me when we are going to have one. He's the idea man, then I get it done. Loved your experiences in the MTC. I felt of the spirit through you. We thought about you these past two days as you travelled to Siberia. They are so blessed to have you. Love, Robin and ScottRobin and Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07387340118059991527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-59969683674921686462008-06-20T22:50:00.000+07:002008-06-20T22:50:00.000+07:00Hey Cindy & Doug!My parents forwarded me your last...Hey Cindy & Doug!<BR/>My parents forwarded me your last email from the MTC! SO EXCITING! I almost got tears reading some of your blog. My first night in Argentina, I cried because I was so nervous at what was ahead of me, which, to me, seemed out of my character. But that was my first time out of the states. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, you seem so excited! Good luck! You'll be great missionaries! I've put your blog on my list of blogs that I always check, so you'll be hearing from me every so often.<BR/><BR/>Good luck again! Sure love you!<BR/>Kathy BrooksKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315360749400706236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-49073178919089176032008-06-20T21:59:00.000+07:002008-06-20T21:59:00.000+07:00The depth of your testimonies has always been felt...The depth of your testimonies has always been felt deep in my heart when I listen to you. I have missed so much the Sunday dinners and the talks of comfort...you are such an example to me/us. You will be in our prayers everyday and there is no doubt you both will truly touch the lives of those you meet in Russia. <BR/><BR/>The blog looks great by the way! Mike keeps ours going too, much better than I can. Travel safe and I am excited for the play by plays!<BR/>Love<BR/>Deb MaloneMike and Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820682404657205518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-70656768547318269742008-06-20T21:06:00.000+07:002008-06-20T21:06:00.000+07:00What a great example you are. I wish that I would...What a great example you are. I wish that I would have been like that on my mission. However I do know that it is where you are to be. We love you.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868769780686569887noreply@blogger.com