Griffin Family

4/6/2005 MORGAN’S PERSPECTIVE ON GRANDMA’S QUILT STORY BY BECKY CHASE Kids with their Grandma's quilts!                                           Threads of  Compassion I have fond memories of my grandma Laurito. From the time I was tiny I learned to call her "The Jelly Bean" grandma because whenever grandma came to visit, she came with a bag full of jelly beans. Jelly beans were always on the counter in her kitchen and in the backseat of her car. The only thing better than a grandma that loves jelly beans is a grandma that loves to share her jelly beans. And boy did grandma love to share! Grandma and grandpa Laurito didn't live near my family until three years before grandma my died. They had lived in NJ for more than 30 years but that was too far away from their children and grandchildren in Utah so they finally packed up and moved out....

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 h...

4/1/2005 LETTER TO ROD & JEAN GRIFFIN (IN THE MISSION FIELD - Cherry Hill NJ mission) Elder Griffin enjoying a small ice cream cone in Jersey! Thanks for the letter.  It was really nice.  Brought a tear to my eye.  Most of the time I’m pretty ok about losing mom but I do miss her.  She was always more than just a mom, she was my special friend.  She was a big supporter of whatever I did and always made me feel like I was her favorite child.  I’m glad she is not suffering anymore though and I know her and her best friend Terry (died when I was 19) are probably kicking up their heels and having a blast. I told Andy we should buy a 90 day supply of dog food (or however many days we have till you get home) and start the countdown!  I joke with Andy that I don’t know if I am more happy that you are coming home or that Millie will be leaving… Elder and Sister Griffin ready for a baptism. You know that I am more happy about...