I wrote a song today? Are you ready?
Oh where oh where did the moun-tains
go?
Oh where oh where could they beeee
With their trees so green,
and the bears so wild
Oh where oh where could they be?
That should give you an idea of how
bad the smoke is here. It's sad :( Hopefully it will rain soon and the fires
will get better! Helena was especially bad when we went to mission tour.
President Wadsworth walked into the chapel and said "Well, it smells like
you all just got back from a scout trip!" hahaha
This week was crazy. We spent Monday
morning in Polson (yes. WE WENT TO WALMART. I nearly cried. First time in 3
months), Monday night in Pablo, Tuesday in Ronan, Wednesday and Thursday in St.
Ignatius, Thursday night in Missoula, Friday morning and afternoon in Helena, drove
back with the Polson Sisters, had a lesson in Dixon, got caught in a storm when
we stopped to get our food in St. Ignatius, lost the Polson sisters phone in
Ronan, found it after we prayed, spent Saturday and Sunday in Ronan, and now we're
back in St. Ignatius! #thatmissionarylife Sometimes I feel like we are just
racing against the clock all.day.long. And we basically live out of Clifford
(our truck). But I love this area SO MUCH. I was tearing up during church in
Ronan because it could very well be the last time I'm there. :(
#transfersaretheworst I hope it isn't, but change is in the air!
Mission tour was amazing. We got to
be trained by Elder Martino of the 70! He's awesome. :) He teaches just like
how the apostles do and just like what I imagine the Savior would. He taught
the group of 100 of us, but zeroed in on individuals when it was needed. Guess
who got picked on? Yep. Sister Fletcher :) I'm counting my blessing that I
wasn't the Elder he took by the collar and shook! (Elder Martino is maybe 5'
8" This elder was over 6' Hahahaha) I learned so much about how to
work with the Ward Council and support the Bishops in the wards we are in. I'm
so stoked for the work to hasten in this area. Great things are happening. :)
Sister Rammell directed the missionary choir during the second block of
training. It was PERFECT. :) I'm so proud of her. She's a natural musician and
leader. We sang More Holiness Give Me. Look up the lyrics :) It's the best. The
spirit was so strong. Elder Martino answered some of our questions. It made me
so excited for general conference. :D Take a look at President Uchtdorfs most
recent conference address :) SO GOOD! :)
I'm running out of time, so here are
a few snippets from the life of Sister Fletcher:
-Sister Martino: If it is to be, it
is up to me
-Bear sighting number 3 this week on
the way back from Helena.
-I'm nearly positive that at least
80% of the population here is LDS. The average door we tract into goes like
this:
"Hi we're missionaries...*other
small talk* have you talked to missionaries before?"
"Oh yeah, a few"
"Oh cool! *begin talking about
the restoration* Is that something you'd like to learn more about?"
"Well, I was baptized
mormon...so I think I'm good"
*blink. blink*
"Sooooooo why don't we see you
at church?"
*insert lame excuse*
*dodges all invitations*
*shuts the door*
It's crazy. I'm bound and determined
to get them to church though. :) Just you wait. It'll happen.
Love you all so much! :) Be happy!
Love, Sister Fletcher
Sister Rammells Birthday :) Her mom
sent a package and we opened it after choir practice with the Elders. :) Best
part? NEW MUSIC.
It's super smoky here. :( Can't see the mountains anymore.
Polson! I GOT TO GO TO WALMART. I nearly cried. So
great. But, I have realized what a sheltered small town person I have become
#whatismusic #ahhh As sister Rammell would say "walmart is like a walking
disaster for distraction" hahahaha
My
MTC companion and I (Sister Linney!) got to go on splits for a bit on
Monday, tracking down people down in Pablo, where the ward boundaries are
non-existent.
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| Most of my MTC sisters at mission tour! |
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| Drive back from Helena |
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