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Wales - June 2, 2006

Justin, Troy, Sheila, Shane, Andelyn, Brittney, Aspen,
Mary, Merrill, Maggon, Travis, Heather, Keaton, & Kade

June 16, 2006

Dear Loyal Friends,

 I have no words to express the joy I feel in my heart over the experience in Wales. The pictures I've seen to the many e-mails, not counting the countless numbers of conversations I had with each of you has created a memory I will never forget.

I loved the archery contest, the chats we had on the bank surrounding the lake, the evening at the concert and the many laughs my family and I had over the haunted castle. It was all just fantastic. It was such a rare moment in time to have so many people who love me and my family all gathered together in one place. It was also incredible to have each one of my children there as well as my grandchildren to celebrate the moment, and to top it off being able to see where my great great grandfather lived, worked, and died brought a spiritual dimension to my life.

I want to thank everyone for making this experience the success it was. I consider you all a special part of my family. Teresa, Bernard, Susan, Debbie, & Phillip, you are amazing.

Love,

Merrill

p.s. The sandwiches were interesting, ha.