It's like Living in Paradise

Good morning Houston! The weather has been pretty great this last week! It rained for a few days, but other than that overall nice! Today is getting a bit hot, but when you're riding on a bike it feels so nice!

I've been so happy this week! 
Lots of miracles and lessons! We met up with so many old friends that haven't been able to meet this transfer and they are happy to hear about the gospel again. One of our friends, maeda, hasn't been able to meet for a really long time, but we finally had a lesson on Friday and then he also came to the ysa activity we had on Saturday, it was super fun!
WE PLAYED CODE NAMES! My mom loves that game and it was the first time I've seen it in japan! That and ito were super fun! I want to buy some games to bring back go America. If you're in japan and have any fun suggestions send them my way!

One thing I normally say to people on first contacts is that because God is our Heavenly Father, He wants is to be happy. I've really felt that in my life this past week. God wants us to be happy and He does so much to help us be happy 😊 I know that the best way to find lasting peace in life is through following the teachings of Jesus Christ. That blesses us in this life and the life to come!

It's pollister shimais last pday and her parents paid for the 4 of us to go to lunch again! I had shabushabu for my first time!

We also had mlc last week! It went long a bit, but we got to drive home! In a car! There is now a car in our area (my comp and one of the stls have a license) but boss kaicho said it was mainly the Sisters car. 😔

Transfers are next week! I'm not sure if I'm going or not but I'm using it to meet our friends one last time!😄

I love you all so much! Have a good week.

Elder Rasmussen 🍊

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