If Week 1 was about stepping out of our comfort zones, Week 2 was all about unexpected connections—from church speeches to surprise alpaca visits. Every day out here keeps reminding us that people are kind, life is weird (in the best way), and we’re exactly where we’re supposed to be. 🌎💫

Karolina had one of those perfectly timed encounters. A grandma thought she was the delivery person for a massive TV 📺 sitting in front of the house. Instead of explaining, Karolina just said, “Sure, I’ll help you.” Later, she found out the woman’s husband had just had surgery and couldn’t lift anything. Sometimes you don’t plan the moment—you just step into it. 💛💪

Bohdan somehow stumbled into a dream scenario—a backyard full of alpacas. Yep, actual alpacas. 🦙 He met a lovely family who keeps them and spent the afternoon learning all about these fluffy, funny animals. It was random, wholesome, and unforgettable. 🌾🥰

Kuba had two highlights this week.

First, the goat. 🐐 He was about to knock on a door when he noticed something strange under the car in the driveway. A goat—chewing on something suspicious. The owner came out laughing and explained: “Oh yeah, that’s our goat. His name’s Valentino.” Just Utah things. 😂

Then, the golden moment: one dad not only fixed his bike 🚲 but casually offered to adopt him and buy him a car 🚗. We’re still waiting for the adoption papers, but one thing’s clear—Kuba leaves an impression. 😎

Margo had a really special sit-down with a family from the U.S. who had Polish roots🇵🇱. The conversation flowed in both English and Polish, and everyone left with smiles. 😊 Little moments like that remind us how meaningful this job can be. 💬❤️

Artjom had a big moment this Sunday—he stood in front of the entire church community ⛪ and gave a speech during their weekly gathering. He introduced us, explained what we’re doing here, and shared that the boys were looking for a new host family. And guess what? It worked. That same day, someone from the community offered to host them. 🏡 Today, they’re moving into their new home—proof that courage and showing up really do open doors. 🎤🙏

Martynka had a lovely sit-down with a Russian-speaking woman—one of the few who pronounced her name correctly on the first try. 🥹💬 Small thing, big impact. The kind of interaction that makes you feel seen.

Aleksandra had one of those hilarious “Did I hear that right?” moments. She met a single dad who confidently told her, “I own Harvard.” 🎓😂 She still doesn’t know if he was serious—but either way, he gave her a great conversation and some solid dad jokes. She’s working in a pretty rural area 🌄, but her motivation and patience are clearly paying off. 🔥

Diana didn’t plan to be at a wedding—but when she knocked on a door and found out there was one going on, she still got invited in for a sit-down. 💒 Surrounded by members of the LDS community, she found herself in a deep conversation about customs. When they asked about Ukrainian traditions, she paused… “Do I say stealing the bride? Or no fight, no wedding?” 🥲 It was one of those perfectly awkward and hilarious culture-sharing moments. 🌍🤝

Alina had two big highlights this week. First, she was gifted a T-shirt with the logo of a local elementary school 👕 by one of the women she met. “Now I can feel like a local in Spanish Fork.” 🧡 And second—she’s officially locked in next week’s theme: Minions. Inspired by the fearless Gru, our team’s motto for this week:

“We gonna steal the moon.” 🌕😈

Watch out, world. 🚀

🎂 Today, June 15th, is Margo’s birthday! 🎉 And it’s double the celebration, because we’re also sending love and congratulations to her twin sister, Anastasia Kozakova. 👯‍♀️ You girls are amazing — smart, kind, hard-working, and full of light. ✨ We’re so lucky to have Margo on this journey with us. Huge thank you to your parents for raising two such incredible ladies. Wishing you both laughter, growth, and all the good things this summer and beyond. 🎈💐

Also this week, we were all chasing the Success Coin 🥇 — and to earn it, you had to average 30 demos per day across the last two weeks.

Huge congratulations to everyone who got it! 🎉 You’re the real achievers, the ones building strong habits that lead to long-term success. 💪📈

But we’re not stopping there.

Next week is gonna be about sit-downs. The prize? Legendary pony socks 🧦🦄 — but only if you beat your own number from last week.

No progress, no prize. ❌🎁

And here’s the twist: each of us chose a personal punishment (downside) if we don’t improve. 😅

So parents, friends, and everyone cheering us on — next week is going to be even more fun (and maybe slightly chaotic). 🌀

Don’t forget to turn on your notifications — and as always, we’re sending you a lot of love and warmth from Utah! ☀️❤️📬