Hey errybody,
This week has
kind of dragged on but at the same time it's been a blur. P-day last
week didn't really feel like it at all with getting settled in and
everything. So I'm definitely going to take a nap today.
Going to a new
area and meeting a million different people and being expected to
remember everyone's name is tough. I just got down the names in North
Marion and now I have to start all over. I think this
time I'm catching on to names faster. It's nice because Sister J
introduces me to people whereas Sister T & H both knew
everyone and I would just stand there awkwardly for a bit until I could
figure out who they were. So it's different but nice
at the same time.
1. How is your new area?
It's
good. A super
small town and a lot of people are related. I like it because Main
Street is actually the main street in the town! Hurrah! You know how
I've always said that I want to live in a small town next to a big city?
Well, eureka. I found it. If it was closer to Portland
that would be cool, but hey, beggars can't be choosers. And there are
people that bike everywhere so there are bike lanes. I love that! It's
irritating to be reliant on cars all the time like in Charlotte.
2. Who
is your companion and where is she from, etc.? Her name is Sister J. She's from Driggs, Idaho, went to BYU-I
for some fancy degree that means she can play with kids and teach
preschoolers. Yep. She reminds me of Lorna Graves mixed with Aunt
Sharon. It's weird. Some days one is more prominent than the other, so
it's always an adventure. Oh and her last companion was
pretty much an angel--Quiet, super Christ-like, loves puppies, the
works. I think they were always frantically doing stuff and pretty much
never breathed. So we're working on planning more effectively instead of
running around like chickens with our heads
cut off. It's hard right now because I know about 4 people. We're
working on that...
3. Is your new area much different from where you were before?
Yes and no I
guess. (Ha! That's such a historian's answer.
Dad-you're rubbing off on me.) Our area is just this individual town
rather than three or four little towns and we don't drive in the country
all that much. Although when we go to district meetings in Lebanon, we
drive through these beautiful tree-covered
mountains/hills/whatever you want to call them. It reminds me of
Asheville or something.
4. Are you missing Mama Chisolm? : )
Of course! She's the
bomb.com. And I miss the Hansons a lot too (Hey Sister Hanson!!)
They rock. And I can tell you're getting into those smiley faces, mom.
:)
5. Do
you still have a car?
Yep. It's the same type of car that we had in
North Marion. But we've been short on miles
lately so we've been riding bikes a lot. Let me tell you, riding a bike
in a skirt is not fun. I'm glad I got that skirt from Goodwill that's
longer. It makes riding not quite as awkward. Sister J wears
leggings and tucks her skirt into them, but I didn't
bring leggings. You want to know why? Because Natal is about 90 degrees
all year long!! Bah. Frustrating. So I've worn that one long skirt like
three times this week. I'm washing it today, don't worry. But it's
times like those that I think I would rather
have just been called to the OSM and be prepared for the weather. I'm
happy to be here and all, I just wish I could have known beforehand. Ok.
Rant over.
6. How
is your apartment?
We actually live with members. It's awesome! They're
awesome! Except they have these two
dogs that freak me out. I just call them doggies instead of their names
because I can never remember them. But our room is really nice. It's
pretty much like living in a hotel with a great cook that offers to feed
us several times a week.
7. Is the weather getting colder?
Yep. You bet I've been wearing a cardigan every day. And my raincoat even though
it doesn't really help with the cold haha.
8. Are you going to send me lots of pictures? I can’t wait to see them.
Yeah I'll
work on it. It just takes forever to upload them.
9. Do you need anything?
I really want to respond to those letters, so if you could send those that would be awesome.
Whatever you want to send, I will welcome with open arms! I loved that last package you sent!
10. Have you been taking your vitamins?
When I remember :)
11. Can you send me your testimony? (It doesn’t have to be right now, but sometime).
Yep, I'll work on that. Gotta get
it good.
12. What was the best thing that happened this week?
We saw a guy in a bear costume with a Pink Floyd shirt on. Apparently
he took apart a 5'3" stuffed teddy bear. He wasn't interested in hearing about the church, though.
13. How
is your new ward?
Pretty good. I feel like when people find out I'm
waiting on my visa, they automatically assume
I'm not going to work hard. I'm going to prove them wrong! Oh and I've
been trying to work on being humble. I think I said that last week but
I'm still working on it. I've got a ways to go, that's for sure.
Welp, I love
you. Trevor, send me another email. You too, Dad. Go spread the gospel
and be a member missionary! And if the missionaries ask if you can come
to a lesson, just say yes. Just do it. Please.
:)
Find the one! -Elder Ballard
Sister Baker
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