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Presidents:
Ronald James Dunn (2007 - 2010) | Reese A Carter (2010 - 2013) | | Served: 2008 - 2010 | | Language(s) spoken:Armenian | Areas Served:
Alaverdi, Nov. 08 - May 09;
Nor Nork, May 09 - Sept. 09;
Vanadzor, Sept. 09 - Nov. 09
Davtashen, Nov. 09 - Aug 10 | Companions:
Marcus Alan Ellison | Davis Gull | Chasen Kenneth Halcomb | Comments:
I want to tell you all how much I love and appreciate all the companions I have had and all that I learned from each one of them. I will always cherish the crazy memories.
Armenia is a special place. It is a small Christian country in the middle of 3 Muslim countries (Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Iran). The history is filled with sadness and difficulty but they still remain strong. The culture is rich and the people are wonderful. They have deep spiritual roots having been the first country to accept Christianity as its official religion in 301ad... they tell us that a lot, lol. It really is an amazing place. Traveling around and seeing the sights you get a sense of how much history there is. There are so many special places in Armenia, 3 of my favorites, Alaverdi, Vanadzor, and Yerevan (especially Nork and Davtashen)... I can't figure out why though, lol.
The people here are very special; they have so much love. I have been stunned my whole mission just how loving they are, it's hard to say good bye to so many friends who I love so much and who love me. The Armenian people even love complete strangers! You don't know how many times I have been invited into someone’s home who fed me so much food because they just wanted to show their love. An Armenian would give you their last piece of bread and die rather than think of not "guest loving" you (giving refreshments). They are such a great people, it is hard not to love them... maybe I feel like that because I was called here as a missionary and the Lord has blessed me with that love, but even getting yelled at on the street you still have those feelings of love and disappointment when they just can't comprehend our message.
I have learned so much in general and about myself over the last 2 years. Armenia has changed me forever, and has changed me for the better. I really will miss this place and a piece of my heart will always be in Armenia. |
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