Monday, March 2nd.
Doing the normal things we usually do, then going over to the
Pinkstons a bit early to chill with them before our p-day ends then
change and stay for dinner with them!
Brother Pinkston taught us how to make pens! It was really cool
actually. And dinner with them was great! We had an awesome lesson
with them after dinner then left to go home and plan. Today I also
received my "trunky papers" so that was cool I guess. The shock hit me
when I read them that my time really is running short as a missionary.
Tuesday, March 3rd.
We did finding then had lunch with the sisters in antelope 2nd Ward. It was fun!
We saw makayla, and got to talk with her as well as her family about
their thoughts on her baptism last saturday. They all seemed to enjoy
it! Suki, her mom, had never thought that "Mormons" were "Christians"
until she heard us say prayers...ending "in the name of Jesus Christ.
Amen". She asked us a bunch of questions regarding that so she's
really thinking about makaylas decision. Baby steps y'all!
We had dinner with the Samuelson's again- it was great!
We went and saw a recent convert, brother Schubert. We were introduced
to each other, visited, then shared a message. The coolest thing
happened. Just listen.
A year ago ( while I served in dry creek) I was on exchanges with
sister gibbons( who is now home) and we were out trying to contact
people. We passed the Schubert's house, and their youngest daughter
tracked us down! We heard the wife call out to us and say "sisters?
Can we talk to you?! Come back please!" So we went back and talked to
them. Right away, the husband said he wanted to take the missionary
discussions, and learn more about the church. The wife served a
mission and she was very excited to hear her husband tell us this
information. They also showed us their brand new house( they had
barely moved in 2 months prior) and all of the projects they wanted to
do within the next year. We shared a message with them, gave them the
elders number, then left. I remember thinking as we were walking to
the next house to visit... "those missionaries are so lucky! I hope he
takes the lesson, is baptized and goes to the temple! He is so
prepared! I really hope I get to see him again!"
So...when we knocked on their door tonight, and we walked in their
house...I remembered that very moment I met them while on exchanges in
antelope and I said " you might think this is weird but I have met you
already!" The wife thinks for a second, then looks at me and says "we
did meet you!! You came around when we first moved in the area with a
different sister before he took the lessons!". The family and I are in
shock and super excited. Sister davies is looking at me in shock too.
I remembered them so clearly. It was amazing to see how everyone in
the room felt the spirit and talk about the first time meeting, and
the progression they have made as a family in the year.
We chatted a little bit, they showed us the house ( with all of the
projects done), and informed us of their many changes in the family.
The husband is going to the temple soon for his first time in July and
to be sealed to his family. He was baptized shortly after being
introduced to the gospel. The oldest son has his mission papers in,
and is excited to serve a mission. The family is actively attending
church, and seems so much happier now. And now I'm serving in their
ward. These things are not a coincidence.
All because we opened our mouths to say hello and invite them to learn more.
So that was pretty cool I'd say. Moments like this are so awesome in
the mission field.
After our visit with them, we had a lesson with Mariah. We taught the
plan of salvation and she loved it. She just soaks everything in like
a sponge and is really excited for general conference. Then we headed
home and got ready for bed after we planned.
What an amazing day!
Wednesday, March 4th. Officially 18 months now.
Today was a day full of emotions.
I had my last district meeting ever in the mission field therefore
they had me do everything lol but it was all fun and I loved it!
After district meeting, I had my departing interview. And it was cool
to see all of the companions I had served around, presidents insights,
and the miracles I saw while serving. He gave me some good advice and
talked with me about some things then we concluded. He spends all day
taking care of us missionaries.
After that bittersweet hour and a half, sister davies and I learned
about our family history. Then I had lunch, and we went out to find
people to visit!
Dinner was with the Herbert's family, and the wife used to a "bowler"(
a family in the dry creek Ward I served in a year ago) so we instantly
hit it off! It was fun!
After dinner, sister Davies got really sick so we went home so she
could take care of it. I don't really know what it was but she had to
rest a little bit, and by that time the mission nurse called her back
so she got the okay to go to the doctor on Thursday as well as to go
the store tonight and get the things necessary to help her with her
issue. We met up with the other sisters at church where she got a
blessing from the elders and then we headed home.
Thursday, March 5th.
We had a lesson with brother haltom and Brianna and they both went really well.
Sister Davies also saw a doctor and was able to resolve the issue
she's been having with her eyes so that was pretty cool!
Dinner was with the dahle family, and it was really fun!
Most of the day was spent finding. I learned what it was like to
really be grateful for the smallest thing.
Friday, March 6th.
We also went to seminary today. It brought back good memories of
getting up early haha!
We had weekly planning, and it went really well! We helped with some
service too! One of the wards had a blue and gold dinner and needed
help so we did! It was super cute!
I had a departing blessing as well because I'm in denial that I'm
going home soon. It was just what I needed though. The Priesthood is
amazing!
After planning, we went over to the Pinkstons to have a FHE based
lesson...which was somewhat successful( some people left because they
didn't want to be there) but it still went alright!
Dinner was with the roskellys. They were another family I have met
before prior to serving in this ward because of exchanges. So it was
fun to catch up with them.
We saw the Websters, sister Heath, then tired to make a few more
visits to people however they didn't answer. Instead we went and
visited other people we knew.
Then planning, home and bed.
Saturday, March 7th.
All of our set appointments fell through, so after 5 attempts. We
stopped where we were at and prayed because we didn't know what else
to do.
After a simple prayer, we went to see a youth who hasn't been active
for awhile and she was home! We also got to meet the family too!
We had lunch, then continued trying to visit people.
We were double booked for dinners so our first dinner was with the
Fonua family, they bought us some fast food, then left. Following that
we had dinner with the Davis family where we met with brother Davis
afterwards for a meeting.
We saw the Drokes again then planned and went home.
So the visits we had were great, and the finding was hard but that's okay.
We learned what it's like to feel disappointment and rejection. It was
a good lesson.
Sunday, March 8th.
We had meetings in the morning, then church. Keira, one of the
families daughters returned home from her mission so she gave her
homecoming. It was really good! It was cool to see how she changed
from her mission. Everyone was in tears myself included. I had a rough
time singing the closing hymn because a wave of emotions hit me strong
and it occurred to me I only have one more week and one Sunday before
I go back home. So many of our friends came to church too!
After church, we had dinner with the Myers again. And it was great!
We also saw the Hernandez family again too.
Then more visits and prep for Sunday after.
Monday, March 9th.
Doing the usual. And getting ready for the next week
ahead...emotionally, mentally, and physically.
I hope y'all had a great week! Mine was great. I love being a missionary.
I will see y'all soon. Have a fantastic week! And enjoy the pictures.
Until next week,
Sister Matchett :)
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