February 5, 2015

1 Week and Counting

HELLO FAMILY, 

I can't even tell you how happy I am to be writing you today. I feel like I have been in the MTC for a year, and it has only been one week. It is finally P-day. I had to go a whole week without one and guess what I wont be getting one next week either. So savor this email for a while. 

I will be leaving in one week from today! Whoot Whoot. " first things first I'm the realist"oh wait sorry....Bhahah! Still learning not to sing songs like that. JK I am doing very well at leaving the world behind. I would love it if you would send your emails to dear elder as well so i could look over them. It is free postage. 


Let's get down to business 
Here I am in Provo at the MTC! Wow. I cannot describe the way it is here but I will try 
it goes like this, what did I sign up for?
Am I sure about this?
What/how am I suppose to teach?
Who is this "companion" that has to follow me around?
I am the oldest person here! 

Then things change
-The spirit is strong here
-I like my district
-I am enjoying the study time

New "Assignment" (I talked in detail about this in the letter to the family)
-I am the "sister training leader" zl for sisters
--I can't... oh wait nope... this is exactly what I needed to push me to do better 
-The Lord knows 
-I don't have to convince any one, I have to facilitate it and the Spirit will testify. 

Teaching
We teach "investigators" PI is our teachers playing other people and TCR are real people hired by the mtc to take lessons. 
It is so weird cause it's not real but is so VERY VERY real! 
-Scariest 
-Best
-wonderful
-learning so much 
-Every lesson is a challenge

Fun Facts 
-My comp is Sister Latia she is from "cali". she is also Tongan and very proud about that, she didn't like me too much at first. But she likes that I eat a lot! and she compliments me on my Tongan ways...my big legs. HaHahah! She is funny.
-Now we are very close 
-The Lord knows everything
-She is my favorite

District
-WE are like family
-I am learning to be patient...who knew! Bhahah!! My district is very mature which is awesome but when the MTC gets together it's like high school and I cant handle it! So patience is my goal. 
-We get new Elders and Sisters today and I get to help train them this evening and I am so excited. I helped a Sister yesterday she is from Australia and I could listen to her for days. 
-Elder Huntsman from our stake is in my district he is awesome and we are representing well! 
- I am a little bit of stickler- YIKES I'm like we follow the RULES. We are here one TIME and we are MATURE about things. BHBHAHAH! I am so ridiculous. 


Thoughts
I have been very overwhelmed lately. Just with the constant thoughts of how to teach a person who doesn't believe...why should they. I hold on to the fact that I am only the facilitator. Like why wouldn't I be here if it wasn't true. I get distracted with the teachers and visitors...seems weird but it's true, the fact that they get to go home. I think it's a little difficult that I lived in this area for so long. Those are just a few things, I haven't struggled with that much and I am blessed to know that you all are praying for me! 

I WAKE UP SO EARLY NOW! It's awesome.... I'm trying to make it awesome. I drown myself in lavender oil and wear ear plugs it makes all of the difference. 

I am trying to stay focused on the work. I think about you all and look at your pictures. but I really love you all. 

I get to go to the temple today. I am so happy to be doing laundry and I get to re- organize my suitcase. It worked kinda, but luckily they have a vacuum and  I can pack up today. It's weird cause we are leaving next week but there is literally no time! It is scheduled to the minute. It makes me crazy, but also sane. 

Okay so send me DEAR ELDERS! Keep praying for me. And Remember I love you all so very much! I am safe and I am doing the Lords work, so have no fear! 

*Spiritual thought* 
Keep the Commandments and become the commandments.

I know the work I am doing here is not only for the people of Oregon but also for me and my salvation. I am changing, I am growing, and I am putting my faith in God into action. I know it's not easy or fun sometimes but I am here because of my purpose which is to 
Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and his atonement, repentance, Baptism, receiving the gift of the holy ghost and enduring to the end! 

This isn't just for them, it is for me. And I invite all of you to go on this journey with me. 

I love you all so much. Pray always. And Endure happily to the END!


--
Sister Rasmussen


​1-2-3 Families FOREVER 
Remember
​ who you
 are cross your roads careful and remember WE love you. 

​I feel Mom very close to me. She is here helping each of us. Just listen. 

LOVE YOU! 

Departure to the MTC