Mercedes, Letter #2

This is Hermana Nieves, Rachelle's newest greenie.

And here is a screenshot of her cute new apartment. I looked up her address in Google Maps. Sorry. When she doesn't send pictures, I have to come up with something!

Updates from Mom

• We received another "no-time-to-write" letter this week. Sorry.
• Also, another week of no photos. Boo.
• We did learn through Google Hangout Chats this week a few things:
• She LOVES her new area.
• She LOVES her new ward. Everybody is from Mexico--except the Bishop who is a "gringo" with bright red hair. She says that he speaks Spanish like a Mexican and that he speaks English like a Mexican too. LOL. She loves that.
• She LOVES Mexicans.
• She LOVES Mole (a Mexican dish with chicken in a spicy chocolate sauce). It's her favorite food from the mission so far. 
• She LOVES speaking Spanish. She says the language comes very easily to her, though she isn't fluent yet (first Spanish-speaking area of the mission).
• She is really enjoying her unique new companion, Hermana Nieves. She says that Hermana Nieves
• Is from New Jersey
• Reminds her of the sisters on Cake Boss
• Drives crazy (probably because she learned to drive on the East Coast. I wonder if she honks a lot too.)
• Has a little "sass" and likes to tell her "No" when Rachelle asks her to do anything. LOL. 
• Says she doesn't like blondes but that Rachelle is "okay." LOL.
• Gets annoyed at how obedient Rachelle is, but eventually follows along.
• Is Latina. The daughter of converts. SO cool!

And without further ado, here is her "no-time-to-write" letter:

Hola Familia!

No time this week.  So sorry.  I have a new companion,  Hermana Nieves!!! She is from New Jersey!  She is so awesome!  And SO is this new area!!!! I am opening a new area, serving in Spanish, and training all at the same time.  That's a bit crazy!  But I love this new area and this new companion and especially this new language!  I have such a huge love in my heart for the Latino people.  I wish I could be one.  I hope I turn into one before I come back.  Haha.  The mission is incredible, so is the language, so are the people. But the best thing is getting to know my Savior Jesus Christ even better.  I love my Savior.  I am so happy to serve Him.  He is my everything, and there is no greater joy than sharing His gospel with God's children.

I love you all!  More updates to come next week!

Hermana Clarke

Write to Rachelle at rachelle.clarke@myldsmail.net