- Patience is everything! You can go an entire day knocking door after door and you won't get someone who's remotely interested until 8:30... Now we all know I'm not the most patient person, so let's just say this has been a huge test. The patience and motivation to just keep chugging is really what it takes to keep going throughout the week. With that, I have to say this has been such a great opportunity for me to work on that whole patience thing, as there really is no other option than chugging along ;)
- Prayer and faith really do get you through it all. If anything this experience has been one hundred percent worth it, just for the fact that everyday has helped to strengthen and impact my personal testimony. A couple weeks after being here, Austin and I started wondering why exactly we were supposed to come to Houston. For those of you who don't know, Austin and I were going back and forth between two summer sales companies. After lots of praying and temple trips we both felt strongly about Alterra... And we have yet to find an exact answer. With that being said though, I know without a doubt this is where we're supposed to be. Without that faith, I know I would have given up a long time ago, but because of our constant prayers and faith in why we're here, everything has worked out and we've been blessed with many opportunities along the way. I've really just learned to take a step back, relax and when in doubt pray... Reassurance and comfort always come...
- Probably one of the toughest things I really had to learn to get past - not taking rejection personally. After constant no's, I really started to think there was something wrong with me... Which may or may not be true, but! It really is that people aren't necessarily saying no to me... Just the service.
- Why I married Austin. Like I said after a couple weeks, Austin and I were wondering why exactly we're here. One of the many reasons I've come up with is for Austin and I to grow closer together. We literally spend all day every day with each other and instead of getting on one another's nerve, it has completely worked for us (knock on wood :) ). I think the best part of working at Alterra would be being able to have the opportunity to work with Austin. This summer has been such hard work, and guess who has never quit? Austin. He's constantly going, going, going, always encouraging me, helping me and making sure we're doing what's best for us. !
- Of course, being here in Houston, I've really come to realize just how much I love Idaho! Really, Idaho is Idahome and I miss and love the fam oh so much, only two more months guys!
- And one last thing... Some people LIKE their bugs!!! Yup you heard me, some people really have no problem with ants and spiders roaming free. One guy I talked to said, and I quote, "You know, I see no reason to mess with God's critters. He put them here and as long as they're not getting in my home, I see no reason to kick them out of theirs!" Which I mean, good for him. I could never live with fire ants and hornets everywhere... But if he can than more power to him I guess!
For those of you wondering what Austin's learned?? "A lot"... & there ya have it! We've learned so much in just this short time that who knows what'll change come the end of August :)
We send our love!
Awesome. :)
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