Sister Benson: 5/23/22

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Hey yall :) this week was not awesome so this emails gonna be short. 


I lost a good friend this week. The Masao I knew was kind and caring. (Editor: Masao was in Sister Benson's grade at high school.  He was the boy involved in the shooting last week.)  I've been praying hard for both the Kaanga and Conroy families all week. Through this experience, I have learned that God truly does bring peace. He is there and he knows how you feel. I have felt that this week. I will continue to pray for those families, and I will continue to remember the Masao I knew personally. Because he helped me through a lot of dark times. 


This week we honestly... well it feels like we did nothing. Sister Swain and I would appreciate prayers for the work in Waycross. Cause it is slow at best! 


And yes, this week I hit six months as a missionary. You know what that means? I haven't hugged my mom in six months. That is the WORST. But also being a missionary is great so ill hug you next year mom. ;) 


Love you all ❤

HS picture with Masao


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