For Lauren From Sister Kenney

This year has been super crazy!! Full of fun stuff, challenges, celebrations, trials, and victories. Isn't that what a mission is made of? I love it so much! I Had Lauren Schow for Christmas this year, and boy do I love her so much. I heard your having another BOY!! YAY!! I'm so excited for you and Casey and Benson is going to be a big brother!! I can't believe how fast the time flies. This week as I've reflected on the time I've spent with Lauren, I think of what a great mom she is. My first cousin to get married and have a kid, you are such a great example to me of confidence, charity and diligence. You really emulate the Savior and His great work, and what he wants for you as his Sister. Having an eternal family is one of the ultimate goals here in this life time, and yours is starting to grow:) As I've been on my mission I've had plenty of opportunities to serve people and share my Saviors love with those around me. Its been a mighty fine experience that's for sure!

There is one member family that we're working with right now, the Gilstraps, the mom is super active but the dad went less active 10 years ago, but he came to church for the first time in those 10 years a few weeks ago, we were so surprised! They have 4 little boys, that all remind me of my little cousins. The oldest is 12, and the youngest is around Benson's age. We've been doing all we can to help this family come together, of course we can only do so much and the rest in Gods hands. I have really come to love this family and the strength that Andrea, the mom, has. She is an amazing woman, and reminds me of my cousin Lauren:) The way that both of you carry yourselves with confident and love, the way you carry your trials day by day with patience and hope, knowing that Christ is with you holding that weight on your back and bearing your burdens.

As I've been serving my mission, I've come to love my family more and more. We have the tightest family I've ever seen and i'm not just saying that because its mine haha, but as I meet other families without the gospel, unity, experiences that we have, I see how blessed we really are:) I'm so sorry I didn't do anything super special in your name, but I'm doing this mission for me and you now girl;) I love you so much and I pray for you always<3 a="" and="" br="" christmas="" happy="" merry="" new="" year=""> 
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Love Sister Maisie Kenney

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