Letter from the President

We received a letter and picture from Cody's mission president this week, dated Monday September 21st. It's pretty standard stuff. In case you can't read the letter (which I was kind enough to scan in) I've typed the text below.

Dear Brother and Sister Cunningham,

We are so grateful to have Elder Cunningham join us here in the Riverside, California Mission! It was exciting to meet him at the airport, take him to the mission office to meet our office staff and spend the rest of the afternoon and early evening with him at the mission home. I had the opportunity to interview your missionary and we were able to hear his testimony before having dinner together.

Elder Cunningham is now hard at work in his new area, the Yucca Valley Zone with his companion Elder Potter. This past Tuesday, he spent the day with us for more instruction, another personal interview and lunch. We have been impressed with his testimony and desire to serve. It has been a privilege to get to know him.

We want you to know that we have asked each missionary to write home every week on preparation day, which is Monday. Most missionaries choose to email. We encourage you to write or email weekly. Thank you for keeping your letters positive, uplifiting and encouraging your Elder to work hard and take advantage of the time spent here in doing the work of the Lord. Please be cautious about sharing problems which might take his mind off of the work. Of course, any major changes in your family, such as life-threatening ilnesses, death, etc., should come to my attention so that I can counsel with your missionary.

We pledge to do all within our power to love, inspire and help Elder Cunningham to have a great experience here. We know that parents play a very significant role in the success that their missionary has in the work. Missionaries are so blessed when they feel the love and support of family and friends at home. We thank you for your support and commitment to your son. We know the Lord will bless Elder Cunningham as he devotes himself to the proclaiming of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Sincerely,

Melvyn K. Reeves, President

California Riverside Mission

Also for those who want to send letters and packages, the address of his current area is:

6161 Ocotillo Ave. #16

Twenty Nine Palms, CA 92277