No spring here, anymore!

(4.23.18)
Well, it was nice out, until today... Berea’s great! We have two colleges in our area, Berea College, and Eastern Kentucky University, so this has been pretty different for me. Berea’s a really pretty college town, with super nice members. Elder Fossat’s a cool guy, and our District leader is Elder Garrison, one of the Elders I came out with!

     That was a bit of system shock, hearing about Nate’s mission call. I remember talking to him about that at my farewell. Weird. I’m surprised how fast this is all going,  but I’ll make the last bit count!

     I think I’m doing good on most stuff, I think the only thing I really need is socks. The gift cards last time were really appreciated! Thank you so much, I love you!

Love,

Elder Mattinson

Really cute dog we found.

Staying or Going

Good morning! Well, the results are in, I’m heading to Berea, Ky! It’s been pretty sad, saying goodbyes. I’ve really loved my time in Paris, so it’s a bit sad.  We spent most of the weekend packing, getting ready to leave. Our new address is 540 nandino circle, Berea KY, 40403.  My new companion’s named Elder Fossat, he seems pretty cool!

     That’s super cool, that Elder Wokolo is coming to town, I really liked his talk! Well, I’ll keep you updated on things, you have a good week! I love you!

-Elder Mattinson

Still Snowing

     Good Morning! We’ve had snow today, so I hope that answers the weather question. Our week on foot was pretty good! It took some getting used to, when trips that took three minutes now take 20, but it could be worse. The weather stayed mostly warm, up until Saturday, with more snow. The car should hopefully be fixed Tomorrow, that was the estimated time. Fingers crossed.

     The temple trip idea sounds great, I just hope we would have enough time to visit every Temple in the state! We had quite the turnout, as well. A member’s son was getting baptized, and there were enough people that we had to hold it in the chapel.

     Transfers are this Saturday, so I will let you know next Monday what the plans are. I hope you have a good week, at love you!

Love,

Elder Mattinson

Pedestrian week!

(4.2.18)

Good morning! 

     Conference was great, wasn’t it? I was really surprised to hear about the temple in Russia, that’s pretty cool! All the new changes are pretty great, that’s for sure! So, the auto shop was busy last week, so I guess this week is our week without a car. Lots of walking , that’s for sure. 

     So Saturday morning, we had the opportunity to go help Letcher’s, a family from my first area, in Carlisle! Their son in law bought an old building, to turn into a shop, so we helped move stuff out. It was really cool, being able to help them. 

     Both the box, and the shirts made it safe and sound, thank you so much! You have a good week, I love you!

Love,

Elder Mattinson

Pictures on the Way!

(3.26.18)

Good Morning!

     I’m so sorry, I had a walkthrough of the new apartment recorded and everything, but I completely forgot to send it!  Our week was good, we’ve finally gotten news to go get the car fixed, so we’ll be doing a lot of walking this week. Our ward mission leader has offered to help, so we should be alright.

     We had a huge blizzard Saturday, it was snowing & raining throughout the entire day. It cleared up Sunday, but the forecast’s calling for more bad weather. I can’t believe the Elders stood you up, goodness. That seems to happen a lot to us, right? I still remember the time you spent all day cooking for the sister with allergies, and then they cancelled. I’m always in a hurry to get to meal appointments on time, after that. 

    We haven't had too many people to teach, this week, so we plan to do a lot of finding. I’m praying that goes well! I promise I’ll send some pictures, you have a good week!

Love,

Elder Mattinson

Springtime

 

Moving and More Snow

Good morning!

     If it makes you feel any better, we’re supposed to get snow Wednesday, so I guess spring’s just terrible everywhere. We’re finally moved into the new apartment! It’s super nice, and right in town, we’re super excited! We’ll record a walk-through, later today. We shouldn’t need an apartment number, just 817 Pleasant st. 

     The Zone Leaders visited Saturday, and helped us clean out the old apartment, in time for the inspection. We went to Jerry’s, a pretty famous place in Paris, and I tried the famous Kentucky Hot Brown. It’s probably the most unhealthy thing I’ve eaten. Open face Turkey sandwich, smothered in cheese sauce, with bacon, and a tomato on top. It was pretty good. 

Well, I hope you have a good week, stay warm! I love you!

   

Love,

Elder Mattinson

Spring? What’s that?

Good morning! We just woke up to snow, so I’m giving up on guessing what season it is. Our week was pretty good, we spent a lot of time cleaning, but also did a lot of less active work! We’ve made so many trips to Goodwill, dropping stuff off, it’s not even funny. 

     So you remember that Pumpkin Muffin recipe?  I’ve started making those, and taking them to less actives, and they’ve been a hit! Everybody insists I’m the “Chef Elder”, but I’ve made sure to let them know that the recipe is simple enough that anyone could do it.

     So we officially move this Thursday, at 12:00. I’ll have to make a video, showing off the new house, or something. Our new address is 817 Pleasant Street, Paris Ky 40361. Thank you so much for teaching me how to make those muffins, I never thought they’d be so useful for missionary work! I hope you have a good week, tell Dacy and Kaden I said congrats! I love you!

Love,

Elder Mattinson