04/01/05 Letter from Rod & Jean on Mission

LETTER FROM ROD AND JEAN GRIFFIN 4/1/2005

Hi Shelly:

I guess that by now you're up and moving and about ready to head out to work. You work so hard and do well in all you do. We love you!

I've been thinking about you and wondering how you're doing? I know it must be hard not having your mom to talk to. We hope that you're handling the mourning process okay and you're dealing with as it needs to be done. Losing one's mom is hard -- there is no one in the world that loves you quite like your mom.

I guess spring has really sprung there and you've already been out in your yard doing things that need doing. Just think -- 3 more months and Millie will be out of your yard! Yahoo!!

We so appreciate your sacrifices for our mission -- taking care of Millie is one and the money you've sent to us is another. We couldn't have made it without your help! And your prayers!

Anyway, just wanted to say hi and let you know that we love you!

Its Friday and another weekend is upon us. Conference weekend. We're driving up to Freehold to inspect 3 missionary apartments this morning and have appointments this afternoon and a class this evening. Being busy is the cement that holds the mission together. Makes the time fly by and teaching and preaching increases our testimonies.

Tomorrow we'll have a meeting before the conference sessions and then watch all 3 sessions at the chapel, same on Sunday. (two sessions, though). We'll come away spiritually refreshed when conference is all over.

Have a great day and know that we love and appreciate you and Andy.

Love, Mom

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