Week 90 - Wow, week 90!

Hey everybody,

This was a great week! We found some really cool people. One cool story: It was a rainy day, my companion had diarrhea, and we were tired. It was like 8:15 and we were thinking about heading home and calling it a day. But we decided to look for one more less active family. We walked along a long street and didn't find the house number (the house numbers are all scrambled, everyone picks their favorite number). but we got to another street and turned the corner, we looked for a different family and they were home! we taught them and a family friend, Yadira. She seems very interested. It was cool to see how our diligence was rewarded and how God was able to work through us.

I am getting along great with my comp, he is a good friend. I am happy and healthy, a little tired but no complaints.

Hope y'all have a great week!

Love,

Elder Rasmussen

1: Mini Golf score card, I won!

2: zone activity, mini golf, mi compa y yo

Week 89 - Insurgentes, Celaya - Happy Father's Day!

Hey everybody,

This has been a very fast week. It was rainy almost all week which has been pretty nice actually. Elder Torres and I have gotten along really well. He is a funny guy.

We have quite a few investigators that have a lot of potential to get baptized. I am excited to see what happens. The ward is really small. Only like 50ish people went to church yesterday. But it was also Fathers Day and Mexico played against Germany and won! 1-0

All is well here in Celaya. I am learning the area quickly and am excited to see how the change goes.

And Happy Father's Day Dad! You are the best dad in the world!

Hope y'all have a great week!

Love,

Elder Rasmussen

1: Thanks for the package family!!!!

2: Mi compa

3: Our 4th floor apartment!

Week 88 - Celaya!

Hola,

I got transferred to the next city over, Celaya. I am now with Elder Torres from Monterrey, he seems like a really chill missionary. I am excited to work here with him.

Last night I was super sad to say goodbye to the ward and to the Bravo Family. I feel like they are part of my family now. But I am also excited to be here in Celaya.

Not much is new, other than that. All is well here in Mexico.

Hope y'all have a great week!

Love,

Elder Rasmussen

1: WIth my new comp, Elder Torres

2: Familia Juarez

3: Familia Bravo

4-6: Barrio Arboledas

Week 87 - Birthday! 21!

Hey!

This was a pretty rough week, but things are looking up. We have changes next week! I am excited to see where I will finish my mission.

Also, 13 years ago today I was baptized! June 4th, 2005.

We had Stake Conference and Elder Jorge Garcia came. He spoke a lot about how to minister. He is a funny guy, I was really inspired by his words. Also President Williamson was there.

Hope y'all have a great week!

Love,

Elder Rasmussen

1: The minute I turned 21!

2: District of Irapuato

3: Bravo Family!

Week 86 - Baptisms!

Hola!

Alejandra, Paulina, and Alondra were baptized and confirmed this week! It was awesome, the Spirit was very strong and it filled me with motivation and peace. I got to baptize Alejandra and Paulina and my comp baptized Alondrita.

It was a great week in that aspect, but in others it was a very emotionally challenging one. My comp is having an emotional breakdown, and it isn't like he just doesn't get along with me, it's that he can be perfectly fine in one second and in the next threatening to punch me. President told me that it isn't my problem it is his, that was a relief because I really have been trying to help him. And it's not just me either, it has happened with members and with our district leader. The good thing is is that I am learning a lot from this experience. I know that we all have weaknesses and such, and I am learning a lot of humility and patience. Only two more weeks!

I attached a picture of Karen, the little girl I baptized a month ago. The computer isn't working so I can't upload pictures from my camera, so I'll have to send the photos of the Bravo Family next week.

But other than that, all is well here in Irapuato. I love this ward and this work! Hope y'all have a great week!

Love,

Elder Rasmussen

Week 85 - Irapuatooo

Hi!

This was a fun week. We found lots of really cool people. I think we also found a future bishop. This guy, Abraham, has a lot of potential. I am excited to see how he progresses.

We also killed a snake, it was in an investigator's house, it was like a meter long. All is well here in Arboledas, I really like the ward members. I am for sure going to miss a lot of them. I am excited for Alejandra's baptism. Pray for them. Satan is trying super hard to keep them from getting baptized. But they are strong and trust in the Lord.

Thanks for the emails! Hope you all have a great week!

Love,

Elder Rasmussen

1: In the Centro de Irapuato!

Week 84 - ¡Feliz día de la madre!

Happy Mother's Day (a week late)!

Last week I couldn't write because the power went out as soon as I sent my first email, which happened to be to my beloved mother. FYI, my knees are better! I bought a knee brace to help but it makes my knee sweatier than a fat kid in a sauna.

All is well, I can't believe how fast time flies.

Love,

Elder Rasmussen

1: Video Call