November 3rd- November 9th

Hellurrr everybody. It's matchett.

How are yall? Well, I hope. Another great week. Yall ready for this?! LETS GO.

Monday, November 3rd.

Typical p-day. Did errands, cleaned, emailed, and hung out with the

missionaries in Lincoln zone. It was fun just to play sports and do

normal stuff haha.

Elder johnson and Pruitt from the loomis area are going home next

week...it's going to be a short week for them ...they both are

wonderful elders and have served well. They truly changed on their

mission. It's weird for me to think time goes by so much faster now.

Left lincoln around 4:30ish, then went back and got ready for dinner.

Dinner was with the lakes, they dropped off food at our house...they

had family come in unexpected so they were with them and they still

gave us food! Seriously, such kind people. So many good people in this

ward.

Then after we ate, left to go visit the McLeod family to see how their

day of fasting went. And it was such a good visit!

Then went to see the barrys, and had a short message with them and got

to set up another time to see them this week. It was a great for

preparation day lol so many good things happened...and it's just the

start of the week.

Tuesday, November 4th.

We had our final district meeting for this transfer with elder johnson

and Pruitt before they go home next Monday. YUP! They are almost done.

Only one more week left. It was one of the best DM's I've ever had-

the spirit was so strong. We all were able to share with eachother how

missions have changed our lives. It was a great meeting.

Had lunch, then tried to go see margaret and we weren't able to get to

her house- there was an event for one of the police officers who was

shot a month ago in auburn being held on taylor road so it was cut off

for us to drive anywhere. We set up a time for a lesson and service at

Margaret's on Wednesday. Then went to see some more people, and then

did service at sister Linda swells with the elders and we got a lot

done.

Went home and cleaned up, then headed to dinner with sister fregnal.

And it was a great meal and time at her house!

Then the BOM class at the church, and Elder Bradshaw and Elder Rubow

came and one of the members in the loomis 2nd Ward came...we read

Lehi's dream in 1st Nephi 8, and it was a good discussion. Lots of

insight.

Then went to visit more people after and night time schedule.

Love loomis. Love being a missionary. Love serving.

Wednesday, November 5th.

Slow morning, tried to go see some people in the morning and mid day

but no one was really home...we tried to see them anyways!

We went and do service at Margaret's, then had a lesson with her and

helped her with some things she needed done with her lesson in

primary. It was such a good visit!  She just loves people and accepts

them as they are. She ALWAYS teaches me everytime we go over there.

Went home and changed, took care of phone calls.

Left around 5pm, and tried to see a few more people before dinner with

the powers.

We got to dinner, and sister powers was running late...really

stressed...so we helped her out! And just talked to her, and

everything was alright! We shared the "you never know" video with

them, and it calmed everyone down. Then in the prayer, one of her

daughters farted.loudly.....we were all laughing so hard after we

finished. Love little kids.

After dinner we went to the astles, and saw her family and had a great

lesson with dacoda and her family. We shared "the hope of gods light"

video and then went around and shared what we liked about it...so cool

how the church makes these videos that relate with so many

people....the spirit was so strong! Turns out her daughter, was going

through a rough spot...and sister astle was trying to figure out what

to tell her...and her daughter wanted the lesson too...she made sure

to stay for it. This is truly the Lords work. It's cool to be apart of

those small moments. Dacoda liked it a lot too. So we are going to

meet up again soon and start teaching more! Then went to start brother

Donavan's fast with him and we all got some good insight!

Then night time schedule, and bed.

Thursday, November 6th.

Went and saw ashley in the morning, had a really good visit with her.

Then went and did service for sister staker for about 3 hours ..so

lots of yardwork. It was fun getting to help her too, she's got a lot

going on and gives so much of her time. I just love her so much!

Then came home, and cleaned up. Did more finding, got some things

needed to be done then dinner with the wooden family! We got to visit

with them and spend time with their wonderful family- two little ones,

both cute too haha!

They had a good day of fasting, and are still seeking those missionary

moments too. Then went and saw president Alston, talked with him for a

little bit. Then went to follow up with the Johnson's about their day

of fasting....all good visits.

Miracles are happening. We were able to set up a time with brandon and

ashley, the couple we are teaching for Saturday! Then contact a few

more people and build more trust in the ward. The 40 day fast is

working already. I love working with the members! We are busy! Good

problem to have haha day was good!

Friday, November 7th.

Weekly planning was today! It went well, and then lunch.

Went and did more finding. Then had another great lesson with austin

and gerald.....all of us were laughing at his jokes and just hanging

out talking about Jesus and his gospel. It was great! The memories we

are making...so great. I love these people here so much!

Went and saw wendy after, she had a good day today. We had a good read

from one of the talks given in conference. And then we headed over to

the barrys for dinner...and Sean made tacos...it was all good.  They

accidentally put celery out instead of lettuce haha so we had celery

burritos haha it wasn't too bad actually.

We were able to watch a church video with them, and it led to a good

conversation about the church...and their prayers and studies. It was

great. Then came home and got in bed after planning. We were tired.

Great day. Saw a lot of miracles. Great stuff friends.

Saturday, November 8th.

Did service all morning. First service project at Part member family,

brother abdons wife isn't a member and he has a huge amount of

property so we went over and did some yardwork for them. We got to

meet Tena, his wife. Really nice lady. Then went over and helped the

loomis 1st elders do some service with them at a members house

there...lots of stuff to do in her backyard...just cleaning it up ..so

we helped them do that, then had lunch with them! She had a bunch of

pizza, salad, and some muffins for us lol and had us take it home plus

more food she gave us. Turns out she's a convert, so we talked with

her about her story and got to know her. It was great. And we got to

have lunch one more time elder Johnson and rubow too! It was a great

visit.

Then went home and cleaned up. Went and tried to contact a few

referrals, some were receptive..some weren't. Saw grace again!

Then went and stopped by the Gordon's! A couple who doesn't come to

church that often because of health reasons....brother Gordon and his

wife have been waiting for 18 months to know if brother Gordon

qualifies for a new heart...and they got a phone call saying he was

accepted! So now he just has to go in and get a few more things

done...but it was an answer to their prayers ...and they looked more

happy and excited than they have been in the past visits. It was an

inspired visit because we also found out some info about another

family we have been trying to reach too! Miracles yall. They happen.

Then came home for dinner, our dinner fell through. So we ate

leftovers from lunch- it worked out! Then went and saw brandon and

ashley...and had a great lesson with them! Things are finally falling

into place and they trust us more so they were more open with us!

Prayers are working. And we are being blessed. Then went and tried to

see a few more people, than home and nightly planning. And got ready

for Sunday.

Great day. I love serving the Lord, and seeing people grow in the

gospel. And seeing myself grow. Love loomis.

Sunday, November 9th. Transfer call night.

Had meetings in the morning, they went great. Then had lunch, and went

to see Anne west before another meeting. She wasn't feeling too well,

but it was a good visit.

Then church, and it was packed. We had two investigators there...Tony

and Sean came! Both the spouses of active sisters in their Ward.

Sister barry( Sean's wife) spoke and she did so good! Lots of people

came too! We got ready for teaching a lesson in RS during second

hour....lesson was on missionary work...it was difficult for us - but

thankfully it all worked out. Haha! It went better than we expected.

Went and saw the simenson/Carrillo family after church, great visit.

Dinner was with the la Plantes, and Tony was there! He's been working

a lot lately, so it was nice to see him! Dinner was great, and we had

a lovely message at the end.

Then went and saw charla, she's fasting tomorrow in the 40 day

fast.she was excited too! We were able to have a really good lesson

with her too. Then updated, and met up with the ZL's and other elders

in loomis and got some pictures together.....and was handed a package!

I was exciteddd. My sis, Jessica, sent it for my birthday. Which is

next week...crazy guys. I'm going to be 21. Woah.

Then got ready for Monday, and waited for transfer calls....and me and

pickup are staying together!! For another 6 weeks. YES. And I don't

have to pack. I love when I don't have to pack haha!

And we have some great missionaries coming in to replace elder Johnson

and Pruitt.

Then bed.

Monday, November 10th.

Today, doing the normal. Going to eat breakfast with the elders one

more time to chill before the two going home...offically leave for

home and stop at the mission office before noon today. Sista pickup

and I will go to lincoln and have a signing journal party too with the

other missionaries getting transferred. So it's going to be a good

day.

Then meet with the barrys after dinner for another lesson. Yay!

Hope yall had a great week! Love yall. Believe in miracles....they

happen everyday. So much to be grateful for.

Another great 6 weeks ahead!

And enjoy the pictures too- lots of them this week!

Until next week,

Sister matchett.

October 27th- November 3rd

Hellllo alllll! Hope yall had a great week! Another great week full of

miracles. It's been great. ONTO THE LETTER.

Enjoy my mini novel :) haha!

Monday, October 27th.

Typical prep day, did most of the usual. Then met up with the other

missionaries in the lincoln zone at noon, and then left to go the

sunsplash entertainment place that one of loomis 1st members own. We

got rides figured out, and went and played laser tag like 4 times, go

carting, games, and hung out with the missionaries in the place....we

were the only ones there for hours.

Seriously, so blessed. We all loved just chilling out for like 5 hours

then all left at 5pm to go drop of the Spanish sisters, change then

headed to loomis for the rest of the day.

Went to dinner with sister butler, and it was such a good visit! Then

to the wooden family to start their fast with them and got to know

more about them...turns out sister wooden knows brandon thomas(

Someone we are teaching). Cool stuff.

Then went and followed up with sister mcready, on how her week was

with her one day of fasting. It was great! Then came home. The work

here is going already....miracles are happening...and the members are

getting excited. I love being able to see those miracles happen too.

Tuesday, October 28th.

DM was so good! I love this district. Lots of good things were said.

And we all recieved some good insights for those that we have been

given to teach.

Lunch, the elders wanted some pictures for fall so we took som

pictures lol funniest thing to watch them try to figure out what to do

in photos.

Then went to visit a few people, then saw rachel mcgiguan. We met her

husband, mike, who isn't a member, and he was really nice! That was a

huge miracle! Right after that, we went to drop off an ensign that our

WML, brother stoddard, gave us and we ran into his wife and chatted

with her a little bit....helped her out with stuff she wanted to get

done, then left to go back home and I packed for exchanges while

sister pickup made phone calls then dinner with the blatters. And it

was such a treat! I love their family so much! Then went to the church

for BOM class- us, the loomis first elders( johnson and rubow) and

another gentlemen from loomis 2nd came( those elders aka the ZL's had

a lesson so it wasn't too big of a deal haha ) and it was a really

good read!

Then around 8pm, left to go meet the STL's sister Bugg and Marx for

exchanges. I'm in lincoln with sister bugg while sister pickup runs

loomis with sister Marx. I'm excited! It's bound to be a good day!

Lots of miracles are happening.

Wednesday, October 29th. EXCHANGES = PMG kind of a day.

It was a perfect morning! Everything sister bugg and I did went so

well! Did the normal morning schedule, studied, then right after we

got out to see people....this lady named Mary Lou started talking to

us...we got talking and she asked us a bunch of questions...and ASKED

for a Book of Mormon, she was so prepared by the lord to hear his

message...and we were lucky enough to be apart of that miracle. We

gave her the lincoln sisters number, left her with the invitation to

read the introduction...everything..it was a Preach My Gospel

moment....and that was just the start of the day! Literally right

after we prayed to see miracles happened...prayer was answered!

Went and visited more LA's, their neighbors, had some really great

lessons with some of the people they are teaching. They had members

involved in a lot of what they were doing, and then dinner( SO GOOD

btw) was with an active lady sister packers and her friend patty, who

is a Buddhist...it was fun getting to know them, then have a really

good lesson with them after about the beliefs we had. Then a couple of

other lessons with their RC's, and investigators. It all worked out so well. We

were talking to people, had fun, and got some pictures in. It was a

perfect day.  It was also fun getting to serve around sister bugg too!

We are exactly the same as far as how long we have been out and work

so well together! I just love exchanges! Zone blitz( scavenger hunt

for new investigators in an area with all the missionaries in the

zone) is going down in lincoln 6th, and before that more service. So

we just are going to exchange back at the zone blitz at 10am Thursday

and I'll be back with sister pickup! It was a PMG day yall!

AND I packed enough haha! The lord had it all figured out! Mission

life is great!

Thursday, October 30th.

Good morning! We got up, and prepared for the day. Some of the lincoln

missionaries needed extra hands for service so sister bugg and I went,

and they were surprised to see me haha! It was a bit funny to see

their reaction..normally exchanges are only 1 day...we just extended

it by one more night lol it all worked out. We helped out people from

the bayside church move stuff, then all went to the church and changed

and we exchanged back to our original companions. Sister Marx and

pickup had a great day!

All of the missionaries met up at the stake center, we were all given

our areas to cover for the Lincoln 6h Ward...then off to work we went.

We did a lot of tracting in a small streets...it was townhouses so at

least 80 doors we knocked and left cards at their door and talked to

maybe 10 people. So we used up a lot of pass along cards. That was

half our day...for 4-5 hours then went and did more streets with the

same thing...and some people that lincoln 6th elders asked us to see

so it was great!

Then dinner! IT WAS A PARTY YALL. There was about 20 missionaries

there in total, we were all laughing and ate, then sang the mission

song, took pictures, and got to hang out after working hard all day. I

LOVE THIS ZONE. we all get along so well. Mission life is the

besttttt. Then tried to visit more people, then all met up at the

church to give lincoln 6th elders all of the info we got. And then all

left to get back to our areas.

Turns out that sister bugg and Marx locked their car keys in their

trunk...hahaha those crazyyyy sisters! So we took them home then went

home, cuz we figured it would be better to not have them bike on the

freeway at night too haha so it was a great day! Lots of miracles

happened. I got to understand a tiny bit of what it feels to shotgun

an area....so much work goes into it. We relied fully on the lord to

do it- he knows what to do. Good day!

Friday, October 31st.

Good day! Did service for one our investigators, had a lesson. Then

for lunch we went to taylors...and owed the elders ice cream for doing

service, they helped a lot. So we all ate. It was raining, and lots of

high school kids were there too...SO MANY. It was a good experience

though, some kids came up to us while we were eating. That was cool.

Then went and visited more people. Then went to the church for dinner,

and it was a chili cook off/ trunk or treat/ Ward party! It was goood!

Lots of members invited their friends who weren't members, and we saw

some people that we invited to come too! And got to know the ward

more! It was great! Then left right after to get in before it got too

crowded...they didn't want us out on Halloween haha I wonder why?!

Came home, planned, finished some things we needed too, and chilled

the rest of the night after we did our nightly planning. It rained so

much that night too. About 4 inches. And got to see sister thomsons

son and his family too!

Exciting day for my second Halloween on the mission! I'm starting to

repeat holidays yall. The next few holidays are going to fly by.

Saturday, November 1st.

Woke up, and studied for a bit. Went downstairs and Jessica, sister

thomsons daughter in law, was freaking out. Turns out the rain from

the night before soaked everything in their living room ( which

happens to be the very first room where water can get in) so we helped

them move everything. Clean, got down and dirty to get the padding out

so it didn't stink up the house, then helped them do whatever else

they needed. We did service for half our day at our house! It was good

that we were there, and that her son and his family were there to help

them out. There was a lot of work to do.

Around 2, got cleaned up a little bit and did more service for another

lady in our Ward...and helped her clean and organize her room. Set up

another time to do service for another member while there via cell

phone. Then came home, really cleaned up then got ready for dinner

with the schmokels. It was such a good meal! I love them so much! Then

went to see a few more people before we came home. Then got ready for

Sunday!

Sunday, November 2nd.

Had meetings in the morning, and then church. It was so great. There

was a special spirit in this fast and testimony meeting. I love the

ward here. The people are so missionary minded.

We didn't have any investigators there, but a few LA's we've been

working with came!

After church, we had dinner with the joyners around 5:30pm and it was

a great meal...spaghetti and then tried a really good Mexican

dish....YUM. I just love their family, she had like a mini reunion. It

was great. Shares a thought, then left to go visit with the powers

family, and it was another great visit...her parents were there again.

So we all chatted for a few minutes then got talking and sister powers

gave us a referral! It was so great! Then home and Sunday night

routine. Another great week!

40 day fast is going well. Work here is getting better and better.

Monday, November 3rd.

P-day! Typical stuff. Excited to go play sports and hang out with

other missionaries. Love sports days. Will let yall know how the rest

goes next week.

It's a bit longer than usual, just so many good things happened. I

love being a missionary. I love yall so much! I love my family. Life

is great right now.

And yes, we took some pictures this week! Some from Halloween, and

some from just being out and about while visiting people.

LOVE YALL!

Until next week,

Sister Matchett

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