Because the city is smaller, most of the people are friendlier. If I had walked up to a stranger in Colorado Springs, I would have been treated like a pickpocket. Here, it is not uncommon to strike up pleasant conversations with total strangers. It is rewarding to be in a friendlier community, but it has been slower for me to feel a part of the ward. I think that might be attributed to the number of medical students, doctors, university professors, lawyers and other professionals. I also consider my own insecurities to be an impediment.
The Black Hills are beautiful. Bikers from all over the world come here to enjoy riding in the hills. Hills, however, are not majestic like the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains that I have always relied upon for help in navigation. I've confused north and south.
In Colorado Springs, it would snow then melt within a couple of days. Here, the cold and snow has lingered and lingered. It is wonderful to finally see the birds returning and buds forming on the trees.
We have new callings in the church. Betty has been called as Relief Society Secretary some months ago. I was called as assistant ward mission leader today. Both of us were called as Family History consultants. A lot has changed since we last had callings in family history. We both have a lot to learn. We will be busy and we will enjoy it.
Brenda and Tim are busy with work and Chloe works hard in the gifted program at school. She is also adjusting to braces. Here face is changing. She's a lovely girl.
Andi is in Longmont, CO and is busy working two jobs. She is a legal assistant and an Uber driver. Sometimes, that worries her ol' dad. I don't get a lot of news about her boys, but I know that Ashleigh is busy with school and with babysitting.
