Dearest Family,
First of all, OLIVE YA!!!!Sunday was such a great day. Testimony meeting! The spirit I feel at testimony meetings is always so strong and something I hunger for. My companion and I shared our testimonies, and everyone else who shared was amazing. This ward rocks. And one of the girls on the hill shared hers, she didn't know what to say. She said she knows that heavenly father and Jesus Christ have shown her the right path. It was so simple and powerful. The missionaries taught a combined lesson for Priesthood and Relief Society about the missionary handbook, rules, etc. We taught mostly about appropriate relationships and missionary conduct. It went pretty well. Again, this ward is AMAZING!! AND I fasted... with real purpose... I have to admit I never really had much of a testimony of fasting. I'm weak. But I was blessed, I got my answer.
The temple was so calm and just... yah. Ridiculously awesome. The rest of the day was just as amazing. I saw some of my favorite missionaries from my MTC district, that made me super happy! And the bishop's wife (the one who reminds me of mom) was the one who took us to the temple, we left at 6:30 am to get there on time, she took us to lunch, she drove us around, she spent 12 hours with 4 obnoxious missionaries, what a saint, like my own mother. :) I know that when things get hard I can look back and draw strength from the experience that I had in the temple that day. That night we had dinner at the Baronne's where usually do, and that's always amazing and uplifting and always insane amounts of food. I just loved Monday. I can't believe I don't get to go back to the temple for another 6 months! So all ya'll go for me as often as you can, ok? :)
Yesterday was a miracle. we go to Baskin Robins to use their bathroom. We end up getting ice cream... of course, how can we not. We ask the girl who just started working there 3 weeks ago if she'd ever seen missionaries before. She said she had seen them often at UNM college. She also said her 2 good friends from high school went on missions. Turns out those boys are sons of some of our favorite members! Immediately we asked if she wanted to come to dinner with us at one of their homes. She said yes! THEN we hoped and prayed that they would be ok with us inviting ourselves over for dinner in a matter of hours and bring a stranger along with us... They graciously allowed us to and we went over and helped them make dinner. The girl came and it was such a great time! She's super smart and friendly and is looking for a church that won't offend her... let's hope that's us! haha.
Now let me take a moment to thank my family for the30 pound package they sent me:
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Truly, from the bottom of my heart. You all were inspired! Thanks especially for the book about Christ and the New Testament. Did I tell you that's what I've been focusing on? I also started to read the Ensign all about Christ. And that talk you sent me about Patience... golden! I can't wait to read the other talks! Lisa, your artwork always inspires me! Laura, how'd you know I was running out of stamps! When that fell out of the envelope I just dried.... Grandma, I love the stickers and can't wait to fill that photo album! WOW, JUST THANK YOU! So much food, yummy healthy food. :) I am so blessed and I can't even believe it. Really, I can't express my gratitude. What did I do to deserve such an incredible family!? All of you, please stay strong in the Gospel. My heart would shatter if any of you fell away. Because you all are the reason I am where I am. Out serving the Lord. Sharing the Good News to families, hoping that they'll receive blessings like I've received.
Some other random highlights:
-Garage sale: pretty purple skirt (wearing in temple picture) for.... $1. No lie!
-Favorite thrift store: super nice khaki skirt, exciting blouse, hat, and bracelets all for... $11!
-Got to do a little bit of art
-Wisdom from Thomas (not Louis this week...): "Pain is temporary. Love is eternal."
-Interviews with mission president and his sweet wife.
-Haven't been attacked by a dog yet!
-Members giving us fruit! we LOVE fruit!
Well... that's about all I got for now. I hope you guys have a fantastic week and I love you all more than you know! Keep on keepin on! Enjoy the pictures. :)
MUCH LOVE,
Sister Hannah Marie Schieving
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| The Taos Gorge |
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| One of the girls up the hill made this! |
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| Temple day! |
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| The rest are a bunch of "I miss Wallace (my big camera)" shots. The little camera does OK, though! |
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