We lived in Colorado for 2 and 1/2 years. We moved out January of 06' and moved back October of 08'. Colorado was a lot of fun and made a lot of lasting friendships. We were able to grow in so many ways. We became a closer family with having to depend on each other more. We became more independent and self motivating. We are also more intune with the spirit since living in the mission field. This is my first time ever living outside of Utah and boy was it different. I made a comment to my neighbor that I was LDS and she looked at me and she said "What is LDS?" I then replied I am a Mormon and she said "Oh." and that was the end of that conversation. I was shocked to realize that people really think that we have horns and that the men have more than one wife. It was really nice when people had sincere questions and they really wanted to know the answer. The hard part for me is that I never had the same questions so for some of them it was hard for me to answer, even though they were easy after I thought about it for a while. I know I never converted anyone to the church, but I was happy to express my love for the church and for the things that it gave to me. I know also that my friends now understand what we believe more now than they did and I think that they have a better appreciation for us as a religion.
My ward family was so good to me. They helped teach me things, like quilting, cooking and they also helped keep me in shape. They were there for me when I got really sick when I was pregnant. They were there for me over the holidays when I couldn't come home. They were there for me in every situation. I am sad to say goodbye to all of those wonderful people I hope to see them again really soon.
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