Sorry I was unable to email this last week, things were kinda crazy last Monday. We boarded a bus at 3:30 in the morning, rode it to where we caught a train, rode that to the airport, and arrived in Denver. We then spent all day at the Mission Home, and then the next day, I got my companions.
I'm assigned to serve in Montrose, Colorado, which is a little town "Out West" of Denver. We boarded the Transfer Train for a 6 hour car ride to Montrose. I met my companions, (yes, I get two of them) Elder Smith, who is from California. And Elder Noblott, who is from Salt Lake. Both of them have been out a year and a half and are super cool.
Montrose is a funny little town, full of Christian churches, and nice people. They'll listen to what we have to say most of the time, but we have a lot of difficulty finding people who will accept a Book of Mormon, or even be interested in setting up an appointment with us. We're working really hard, and I feel like blessings are just around the corner.
Our apartment is literally right next door to another apartment of Elders, and their apartment has a washer and dryer. It's super convenient if you need to do an emergency load of laundry, like I did.
In terms of weather, it's pretty chilly here, but I can get by most days without wearing a jacket. It's been rainy a lot, which apparently means that the snow is on it's way. So, as long as the snow isn't 5 feet deep, I'm Ok. I don't much feel like tracting through blizzards, but that's just me.
So, things have been good but a little stressful. I'm learning a lot all at once, and it can be a little overwhelming. My trainers are super helpful, though, and have been giving me some great advise on how best to calm down and enjoy my mission. I'm getting there, and I know that I'll grow and learn from this experience in ways I don't fully understand yet.
Thank you all so much for the support you've given me! Seriously, I say it a lot because it's true. This mission would be 10 times harder without you guys supporting me and cheering me on! You all are the best! I will email again next week.
Love,
Elder Hanley
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