Monday was P-Day so Papa fixed the two faucets
while I put more things away. After the busy week last week spent at the fair
we were feeling somewhat lost. Still didn't know who, what, when, where, how,
about our calling. We were told we would be working with the less active but
had no idea who the active members were, much less the less active… feeling a little
down.
Tuesday we were invited by the Mission President
to come to Franklin to attend a "Transfer Meeting". We thought as long as we were going we should
try to find the Temple and attend a session.
We had been told that the Mission President will let the Missionaries know
when their temple day was. We were also told
we would probably go 3 times while we are here!
We took our temple clothes anyway.
We learned a long time ago that it is sometimes better to ask forgiveness
than ask permission. We were looking forward
to this meeting, because we would FINALLY get our box of supplies. Supply Box = an Area Book (which contains maps
of the area along with reports), ward information, planners, DVDs, Pass Along Cards,
Book of Mormons, pamphlets, and everything we would need to get started! Boy did we want that box! Everyone said someone else had the box and we
had to come home with no supply box.
We did discover that every transfer day,
which are held every 6 weeks, a special temple session is held for those missionaries
who are leaving and returning home. Senior
couples are always needed and encouraged to attend. Hot dog!
We were going to be able to attend the meeting, have lunch, and get to attend
the temple. As it turns out, the temple is
just across the parking lot from the stake center where the meeting is held. After each transfer meeting, a different ward
in the stake/area serves the departing missionaries and senior couples a nice lunch. Even leaving Franklin with no supplies it was
a beautiful day and we look forward to going again. Definitely an up day!
Wednesday was our weekly district meeting,
we drove the 30 minutes to go, but once there, I was feeling sick to my stomach
and we headed right back home. By early evening
I was feeling good enough to go meet with the Bishopric. We left the meeting with a ward list and we
were feeling good and encouraged, but we still didn't know who the “less active”
were. It was a bit of a strange day. Not sure if it was an up or down day.
Thursday, I was still not feeling too good;
we stayed in and went over the ward list trying to see who we could remember from
church so we could figure out some “less actives” for us to visit. We set up an appointment to meet with Brother
Long who has been in the ward “forever” and knows about every name on the ward
list. We wanted to go over the ward list
with him and get his insights and suggestions.
We also picked up a few handouts from the Elders and have started making
our own "Area Book". The only
thing is we don't know what goes in it.
By Friday, Papa had had enough of just sitting
around so I made some mini muffins and we decided to strike out on our own. We selected a few people from the ward list
based on names:
- Sarah, because I have a sister named Sarah.
- Another lady because she had a daughter named MaKenna.
- A gentleman named Steve.
- And to shake things up, a gentleman named Kent. We don’t know a Kent and couldn't remember meeting a “Kent” at church.
Turns out they were all very friendly and
all but Steve invited us in. (Comment from Elizabeth: based
on names – that is probably right)
Definitely an UP day.
The only thing was we don't have a ward map
and don't know the area enough so we spent extra time driving around. Even with a new, working GPS! While out
driving, we saw a Walgreen's and decided to get our flu shots as had been
suggested. (I have not felt good since)
Saturday we went to lunch with Brother Long
and had our first "Grilled Bacon Cheese Burger". I loved it, but I didn't love me. We then went back to Brother Long’s home and
went over the over the ward list. He
gave us some very useful information (who would be open to a visit and who
would wave a broom at us). By the time we
got back home I wasn't feeling to good so I put my nightgown on and watched the
Relief Society Broadcast from my rocker.
What a great meeting, so another UP day.
Sunday was the Primary Children's Sacrament
Program which was wonderful. It made me miss
my grandchildren, but another UP day.
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