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Hi!!! Happy Monday!
 

This week was very tragic for the Renton community. I'm feeling extra grateful for my Savior Jesus Christ, my family and loved ones!!!


Three families in various wards/ congregations had family members involved in a car accident resulting in the two oldest Wilcoxson girls (Matilda and Eloise), Sister Andrea Hudson, and Buster Brown (Bishop Brown's son) passed away. Nolan and Charlotte Hudson are in the hospital in critical condition. 


Stake conference was Sunday. Brother Wilcoxon attended and not only was he there but he also spoke. He bore powerful testimony of the Savior to the stake. The reality of the atonement is very real to him at this time he said. He just lost his two young teenage daughters and he does not doubt. He believes so strongly. He pled with everyone questioning to search and continue to search until they know and then to keep looking. Friday comes for each of us. I hope to be as prepared as Brother Wilcoxson. 


Our hearts are heavy for these families and all those affected. If you are willing and able, here is the gofundme link set up for them :) 


John 14:20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.


22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.


On a different note, there were also many highs of the week! We had zone conference so I got to see some of my bffs!! I also LOVE easter! Im excited to study more about it this week 


Well folks, thats pretty much the update I have for yall this week. Sorry it was a bit of a downer. Just a real and raw look into R-town as of lately. 


I hope literally each one of you knows how much i love you! My heart is full of gratitude for the support I've been given throughout my entire life!! Life is fragile and short. An important reminder that I think we all need once in a while. Say your sorry's and I love you's!!!! 


GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!!!! 


Peace 


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