Hey Hey!
I'm here in good old Mississippi! I really like it! Even
though it is quite humid! Woot! Haha :) It feels really strange being here
because I'm definitely not prepared at all for the South. I know really nothing
about the people and I feel like I'm going to say stupid things to them and
they will think I'm a freak. But hopefully not. The Mission President is
absolutely wonderful. They are so kind and I'm so glad. I didn't even know who
they were when I walked off the plane, but that's understandable because I'm here
not in Australia. The other sisters who are here waiting for visas are all
really nice. We are having such a good time together so that's good. I was worried
but it is all working out fine. :) We had a little orientation meeting and they
talked about putting 2 feet in the mission field and that is so true. I can't
be thinking about being anywhere else. This is the work I'm supposed to be
doing. I know I am supposed to be here and with the Lord's help I can do
anything.We slept in the Mission home last night and it felt so good to be able
to sleep in a real house not in the crazy MTC. I love the feeling that
home gives. I'm so glad to be able to be here. I'm freaking out, but it
will be great. I'm relying completely on the Lord to carry me through this, taking
it one day at a time. If I think too far ahead I can't handle it. All the things
I have to do just seem too much, but one day at a time with the Lord's help will
be just fine. They put me in a trio. I
haven't met them just yet but I bet they will be great. They put us in trios
because they said as soon as our visas come they will just ship us right out.
My first area is in Louisiana in West Monroe. I can't believe that I'm going to
Louisiana. I really truly can't even believe I'm here. It all feels very
surreal. I still feel like its a dream and one day I will just wake up.
I can't believe that I'm actually starting in the field
today. It really is surreal. I'm really scared but it will be good. Heavenly
Father will watch out for me and protect me. I'm still praying every day for my
Visa and you should do the same. But as long as I'm here, I will serve my heart
out. It doesn't matter where I am, the work is the same. Everyone is God's
children and they all need the Gospel.
I really do love you all. I'm so grateful for the support
and strength you are all giving me. Thank you for all your letters. It truly
was so wonderful.
I'm really glad to hear you are all doing well. I know the
Lord is watching out for you just as much as
he is for me. No matter where we are Heavenly Father sees us, knows us and will
take care of us. I hope you have a good week! Love you!
Sister Benjamin
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