What a ride it's been. So... like I said, super bummed to be kicked out of Taos. BUT! Something crazy has happened. I LOVE THIS AREA ALMOST AS MUCH! I think I love it so much because Heavenly Father really has a purpose for me here. I'm grateful for that. Cause I did love Taos. It was rural and not very populated. But where we live IS. It's like Jordan Landing but like 10 times bigger. That's where we live. But where we serve is kind of like Taos. It's literally called the "Village of Corrales." It's really beautiful. And we bike! Dad, you'll be surprised to find out that my bike is.....PINK! AND SO IS MY HELMET! LOLOLOLLOOLIOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
My companion and I went bike shopping on Tuesday and she actually really enjoys biking, so whatever bike she got, I got. Cause she knew what she was talking about and I did not. And then we thought what the heck, let's just nerd it out and get matching helmets too! Sorry that I don't have a picture of us yet or my bikes... but I do have a picture of the elder's in our ward. But I'll get to them in a moment. Anyway, we have to bike like 3 miles to get into our area... and then depending on where we go, we have the potential to bike 20-30 miles a day. Pray for me to have energy! I'm ok so far, but ya'll know how wimpy I am. I can't wait for thunder thighs! And since I just spent $300 on a bike, I hope to stay here or at any biking area for basically the rest of my mission. UNLESS Heavenly Father wants me back in Taos and I will go happily.
So... my companion is hard core! She was a gymnast, and she loves rock climbing, very out doorsy. For example, we were serving a single less active lady and she needed some trees cut down. My companion climbed on the fence next to this small-er tree and as one of the elders were sawing, she hung onto it to break it. Cool. Anyway, she's a missionary. She's basically training me. She's so motivated, has this insane desire to teach people and work. It's awesome. She's helping me a lot. Training is difficult, but I've kept calm. I feel like everything I learned in Taos was wrong... I'm basically starting completely over. I love and miss Sister Harlan, but everything we did is just so different from what's expected of us down here. Anyway, it's going pretty well for 2 brand new and still green missionaries. We love it though! We really do. I'm not just saying that I love it to make you guys think I like it and really hate it on the inside. I reeeeaaaallllly love it!
So the elders... Elder Satterlee (from Kearns, Utah) and Elder Armstrong (from North Carolina) are the elders in our ward. They also live in the same apartment complex as us. They educate us about My Little Pony and other random things like that. They are very entertaining. But they understand there's a time and a place for play and for being missionaries. We admire them. One of them has a My Little Pony lanyard and we traded. I now know the main 7 ponies! There's Rainbow Dash (who they compare to my companion cause she's everyone's favorite and super adventurous), Apple Jack, Pinkie Pie, Derpy Hooves, Twilight Sparkle, Flutter Shy, and Rarity. I remind them of Twilight Sparkle and Rarity because I'm "elegant, refined and intelligent." Lol. Like who just loves ponies. Right now they're pelting me with nerf guns.... hahahaha. Anyway....
It's been a little bit of a wild ride due to my companions health problems. But she's a warrior. And we're getting things figured out with calling her doctors and working with Pres and Sister Miller. All is well! Or getting there. So... if you send anything for my companion in the future, do your research and don't send things she can't eat. The good news is we eat suuuper healthy! I haven't had much junk. Not to say I wasn't healthy before, cause I feel like I was. But now just more so, and now I'm getting exercise allll day. Awesome, right? In addition to the 30 minutes required in the morning.
So... I feel like there's not much else to say! Besides I love it, I'm admittedly struggling a little (but how else am I supposed to grow?), and I feel great. I really do.
I'll attach (ouch, another nerf to the hip) pictures of my last day in Taos WHICH WAS ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF MY WHOLE 2 MONTHS OF BEING GONE!!! :D Sooo much fun. We went to the Taos Ski valley. Beautiful. And to the Gorge Bridge. And it was just awesome. The elder's took us with another member so it wouldn't be against the rules for them to take us. I didn't hate hanging out with the elder's all day! Go me! My patience is now a strength! I actually think that it really is a strength now. I haven't been impatient (besides with myself just a little) while I've been here. Now I think my weakness is faith... it seems like I don't have faith that well find people to teach.... With that attitude it's not going to happen! What's the deal with that... I don't know how to change that attitude... but I'm working on it. Prayers are always welcome! I've felt so many prayers from you already. So thanks! So sorry that went from awesome Taos-ness to my weaknesses and doubts. haha.
Ok. I think that's all. I LOVE MY FAMILY SOOOOO MUCH! YALL ROCK!
So... OLIVE YA!
Much love,
Sister Hannah Marie Schieving
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Sister Schieving didn't send captions, but you get the idea... :)
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