Family History, Saying Goodbye...and transferring to Camarillo

So this week was real good, but I forgot to write a reminder sheet, so I am going off of memory. And my journal, I have not missed one day since I started, just so you know (I reminded him to make sure he is writing down all the experiences he is having on his mission :) ). 

With Sister Englemen 

Monday was pretty cool. We went and played kickball and that was fun. I scraped up my whole leg, and that is always fun, scars for sure. 
We had a nice dinner and a fun family home evening, and I have been praying for you and dad all week. I want you to know that I love you and am grateful for you both. Please just don't forget to do the little things. (2000 miles away and he's still keeping us on track <3). 

Elder Routledge & Marlon

Tuesday was pretty good. We had service today and after that I went and did some family history. I got some names added on Papa's side so that is cool. I am loving it so much and learning so much about our family!!! 
We went and saw Marlon and Sister Englemen and had a great visit with the Barba's this week. We had a nice talk, they are doing so good compared to when I first got here. 

Wednesday we went back to that farm place and did more service so that was really cool. I got to use a chain saw and cut stuff up so that is always a fun day. I also put one of those blow up life vests on and I pulled the cords and squished my face hahaha. (only my son...). 

Thursday was good. We did some service, our weekly planning and just had a fun old time. 

With Brother Chamberlin

Friday we had an amazing district meeting. We watched some videos, we talked about finding and to end it off, we went into the chapel and bore our testimonies. Everyone was crying and I talked about Grandpa and Grandma Routledge, it was just a very strong, spiritual day. 
After we went and saw this older lady who I have seen a hundred times and when we walked in she was like, "you have a new guy". She had no clue who I was, and started saying stuff like "the last one never talked" thinking I was gone. That was harsh and sad. 
We also said goodbye to people just in case and we took one of the youth out tracting with us. 

Saturday night I got my call to leave. All day Saturday we said bye to people, not knowing if we were leaving or not because they call us at night now. 
Saturday I was ABLE TO DO A BAPTISM INTERVIEW!!! That was the coolest thing. It was for a girl in the first ward and I had her bear her testimony and it was so strong, she was even tearing up. It was a very cool experience. 

Sunday was Easter so we had a really good meeting. I got more pictures with people and had an awesome day. I am sad about leaving but happy because I am going to Camarillo and I will be in the same zone as Kenna and Josh so I'll get to see them all the time. 
Sunday was a really great day, saying bye to a few people really got to me. 

Well, sorry this is short. I love you and miss you so much. Love you all mom, dad, scott and Shel. I love the pictures. 
I'll talk to you soon !!

The Peterson Family