He’s the Mann!

Matt Molen
Jul 25, 2017 · 3 min read

July 24, 2017

I’m back! It’s been a long time since I got to email y’all. Sorry this will probably be a long email, I got a lot to tell you about haha

First things first, finally out in the real world! On Tuesday we left for California and then got the rundown on the mission rules and ate some Cali burritos. Then we got assigned to our trainer, and I got put with Elder Mann! He’s a super tall guy from Sandy, Utah, and he’s been out for 6 months! So we’re both kinda new to this haha, but we make it work.

And my first area is Fallbrook 2nd Ward! According to the members here, Fallbrook is the marijuana and avocado capital of the U.S, but I haven’t seen any weed or guac since I got here so I’m not too sure about that….. It’s snuggled up next to the Marine base, Camp Pendleton, and some of the ward extends into the base.

(By the way the marines are RIPPED. Like even the women could probably bench like 325 it’s crazy)

The members here are the nicest people ever, they are always open to inviting the missionaries in, and we have been fed really good food almost every night. The ward mission leader is a beast, he goes out with us every Tuesday and Thursday and we go finding, and he’s not afraid to talk to anyone. We got like 3 referrals just from one night when we went with him.

Some of the Gilbert goons (July 17, 2017

Big shoutout to anyone who does door to door sales, it’s hard! Like everyone either doesn’t answer the door or says no when we go tracting. There are those few people that make it worth it though, like one guy named Nick who let us in for a little bit. He is a marine, and he has studied all sorts of religious books, but he had never heard of us. He says he isn’t religious, but that he would read the BoM, and that we could come back anytime that we want! It’s nice when people are nice to you haha

Lots of stories, mostly stupid ones like how I almost got crushed by my dresser this morning while I was putting away my laundry, but I’ll save those for some other time.

I love and miss you guys!

Elder Molen

Elder Becker & Elder Molen (July 17, 2017)
Late night cuddle sesh with the bros (July 17, 2017)
Last night as a district (July 17, 2017)
On way to SLC airport (July 18, 2017)
Text from Cameron’s seatmate on way to California (July 18, 2017)
Greenies at San Diego Airport (July 18, 2017)
First day at Mission home (July 19, 2017)

Elder Molen

California Carlsbad Mission

    Matt Molen

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    Tanga CMO. Smokin' hot wife. 3 awesome kids. Enjoys photography & a good burger.

    Elder Molen

    California Carlsbad Mission

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