Monday, after we emailed we did the same thing we usually do and shopped. Went out to Papa's and Beer, a Mexican Restaurant with the Relief Society President to say bye to Sis. Paxton. We came home and I got some productive things done for an hour and it was time because I am so busy during the week it gets so cluttered on my desk. Then we headed to the Stake Assembly Building (SAB) where the whole zone of missionaries meet to hang out the last P-day before transfers. It was way fun! We played this game like kick ball that was alright. Then I just shot a little bit, juggled a soccer ball, and threw a football. It was fun to see everyone! We headed home and went to a darling/classy southern restaurant called Tupelo Honey. It was very good! I had a rosemary/peach lemonade and they had biscuits with honey for the appetizer. I got a sweet potato, cinnamon pancake with pecans on top and it was very good! I was so full! We had FHE at the Krugers and we read some scriptures on Christ and talked about that. It was a fun FHE.
Tuesday- Saying bye day. We went and taught darling 87 year old Juna Pat Spivey. She has learned everything and knows what is needed just doesn't know if she really wants to get baptized so we aren't sure what to do with her haha. We had lunch at a place called JK's Kitchen with one of my favorites Frank! I got pancakes, eggs, and bacon :) We are eating out soo much since they are all saying bye to Sis. Paxton haha. Said bye to some others and then we went to dinner at the Hobsons. It was a "southern meal" for before Sis. Paxton leaves and yea.. It was this roast meat burger, spicy salad. Funny story though because I ate a doughnut for dessert and then was getting ice cream. Right when I was about to scoop some into my bowl it slid into Sis. Paxtons water. It was hilarious! We had 2 more goodbyes/lessons and that was that day. Last night with Sis. Paxton :( We always had night talks before bed and I will miss those SO much. But she had an awesome mission and it is time for her to go home.
Wednesday: TRANSFERS. Drove to Knoxville at 9:00 am (2 and a half hr drive) got there and took a last picture with Sis. Paxton. Saw a MTC elder so we talked for a little bit. I didn't think I would see anyone from the MTC so that was fun. I was looking for Elder Livingston and... I FOUND HIM! haha. It was soo fun seeing him. It was also so strange to think we were on our missions but seeing each other. During the meeting we weren't by each other. GREAT/sad meeting. It was funny being there seeing the new missionaries coming in and I was just remembering how I felt 6 weeks ago in their shoes. It was great being on the other side of things this time. Our president and his wife were very emotional because it was their first transfer where they actually knew a lot of people leaving, especially one of his assistants who has been helping him since he got there. After the meeting I talked with a sister that knows Aunt Jane :) Went and talked with James for a little bit and then he had to go.. Hopefully I'll see him again later on in the mission. Said bye to Sis. Paxton which was very sad :( then we were on our way! Ate at a place called Zaxbys, pretty good. Drove back and had one appointment at 7:00. First one as a companionship and I think it went pretty good! It was with Lisa who is getting baptized next Saturday. She is awesome and I am so excited for her.
Thursday: Pretty good day! Lesson with Rex and Adam and Adam said the opening prayer which is huge because he never has so that was exciting! Went to meet with a less active and she wasn't home so we OYM (open your mouth) talk to anyone basically and Sis. Ison loves doing that. It will be good for me because I do not like it :) We met a nice guy named Demetrik. Cute 4 year old son and he seems great! We are hoping to meet with him next week. Right after we finish with him the less active pulled up! Taught her and it was good. Met with the Annarummas! It was an hour and a half lesson but the boys weren't there so the mom, who is the one who isn't sure on baptism, was actually sitting and paying attention! It went really well. Our dinner appointment cancelled but still made it just left it on the door step. So came home from the lesson to a pretty great dinner sitting at the door. Potatoes, french bread, salad, meat, and this delicious chocolate bunt cake thing. Went and did some personal finding time (PFT) which is either tracting or OYM. My least favorite things but president, who knows what he is talking about, has asked everyone to try and get 2 hrs a DAY! So that is one of our goals for this transfer to find new people. Went and met with Bobby and Sandy Cox. they talk ALOT. We got a short lesson in on obedience and listening to the prophet. It was a pretty good day!
Friday- District meeting. A sweet young ward member drove us, Sister Milton. So we got to know her. She is awesome. The District meeting was great and I had to give a short little training on Christ-Like attributes. For our role play we had to teach our zone leaders and each companion talked for 30 seconds and they would say switch, and the other companion would go. That was for a total of 3 minutes. It was kind of fun actually and like a game! I enjoyed it. Went to zaxbys again... Met with Ryan who is getting baptized in a week. So that is great! Met with an Investigator Nicole and I am very excited to see how things go with her!
Saturday- Missionary life is embarrassing. We went to Office Depot and were stalking a guy named Clarinece. Someone had met him and gave us his number as a person to met with, we call and it was a fake number. hilarious. So we go to his job to find him. All we knew was he is young and African american. We saw one and were watching him for like 3 minutes. I was so embarrassed. Anyway we go to "buy a dollar item." and see his name tag is josh so I quickly say it's not him but we go anyway. It ended up being fine and he is pretty cool! We are hoping to meet with him this week haha. There was a ward "Shin-dig" a southern dance and we went it was quite funny!
Sunday- Had Baptismal interviews for Ryan and Lisa. They are getting Baptized Saturday and I can't wait! We met with 2 less actives and got a new investigator!
Sorry I ran out of time because it was a little shorter time today. But I am sure you all think this is long enough. :) I love you all and miss you! We are doing lots of tracting and OYM so pray for me because I do not love doing that :) Also Russel M. Nelson will be at Stake Conference this week I am so excited!!!
Love,
Sister Farmer
Sister Paxton
Elder Livingston
Elder Livingston
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