Hello Familia!

Its raining here today!? What about you? I love it! Its so cleansing. and its like legitimately raining. (Utah has few of those) and I feel right at home. Now if only it would lightening and thunder too. Last night as the clouds began to roll in and the winds picked up as we stood outside and chatted with Demetrius for a good hour. We froze. Came home put on our big sweaters, made hot apple cider, and curled up. It was so cozy and I have a feeling there will be many nights like that in the near future. The sunlight is a little shorter and the wind a little crisper. It feels like fall :] We even carved pumpkins today as a district. Mine has a little asl "I Love You" hand (ily) but it didn't turn out as well as I would have liked.

This week we had a nice little surprise. Monday night President Lewis gave us a call announcing an early transfer. My companion, Sister Larson, doesn't go home until the end of the month, but with Sister Acker coming in (not on a transfer) she threw off everything. So we met Sister Acker Tuesday evening and became a trio! But with Sister Wilson! My momma! Sisters Acker and Sellers (deaf sister) are in Stockton now and Sisters Wilson and Larson are both in Carmichael with me! We will be a trio for a total of two weeks and then send Sister Larson home. That means I get  two mommas at the same time and get to be with Sister Wilson again! She is just the best and its so rare to be with your trainer again. We have three beds crammed in a little room.  Its like a sleep over every night.

This week I had my first encounter with JWs. I bawled afterwards. Like a baby. I'll admit it. And I wasn't even with my companions. I was on exchanges and was with a member.  We were trying to teach a lesson to an investigator. Trying.

This week we met a 4 year old deaf boy. He is just the cutest! His family are members of the Spanish branch and they are afraid he's not learning anything at church. So for our service hours we are going to go over and do some primary lessons. Should be fun :]

Saturday we organized a branch missionary activity. we had a picnic at the chapel right next to the Sacramento Temple and then went on a temple tour afterwards. It was so great! We ended up not having any investigators there but we did get quite a few less actives, members of the branch who have yet to enter the temple, and Kelly our recent convert (baptized when I was in the mtc). Missionaries have the opportunity to bring investigators to the temple tour when it is out of their area so when hearing about the deaf event the Stockton sisters decided they wanted to come as well! They brought Lani (deaf woman), Jamie (The one who keeps texting you pics), and Kathy!!! It was so good to see her! And she announced to us that evening she wants to be baptized! December 1st is her big day! We are so excited for her!!

I have to write a shorter letter this week. Sorry. but I love you all so much and pray for you all so much! Take care and hope you are enjoying this beautiful time of year :]

Love,

Sister Oliphant