Boy my Dad is very adamant about receiving the family newsletter. Whoops! My bad dad! Sorry I've been busy with working. Don't worry I'll send it to you soon. I love that he always sends me words of encouragement to help me with my daily task. What more can you ask for when it comes to making adult choices in your life, my dad is awesome. I'm glad that he's doing well in Iraq. He wants to have photos of our Christmas family vacation in Cali, so he can have photos of our family. It reminds him why he's there and why he is coming home to. I love you Dad! Thanks for everything! Be safe & God Bless!!

I'm so glad to here from you. I'm in an area called santa elena with my 5 comp. from utah. I slowly adjusting to the english speaking here. I scared of losing spanish, but I know I must do my part in the work of the lord. We just had a baptism saturday. A little gryl. I sang her a song which everyone loved. I'm doing alot of work outs to stay away of stress that comes from differences of people, especailly with companionships. But I will survive every step of the way with the support that I have back home and in Iraq. Pops I very proud to represent you and the lord out here in belize. I know deep in my heart that this gospel is true and I can't thank you enough for the persevirance that you been to me to get my eagle to going on a mission. Remember that your son here will always be there for you, I love you and god bless, til we meet again....

Con Amor, Tu Hijo, 

Sweet one I love you

for your lovely shape,

for the art you make

in paint and bed and rhyme,

but most because we see

into each other's hearts,

there to read secrets

and to trust

and cancel time.

TOM MCGRATH, b 1940