The last 5 months of my mission was served under the Kennedy's. I am still to this day, very apprecitive of the love and example that you showed to each of us. My husband and I moved back to the Council Bluffs, Iowa area a few years ago. I never thought I get the opporturnity to return back to the Ward that I grew up in. I am teaching early morning Seminary. I love working with our youth. I am greatful for the opportunity to teach from the scriptures that I love so much. This allows me to share many of my missionary experiences. And keeps many of you, that I served with close to my thoughts and heart.
May the Lord continue bless you always.
Love,
Sister Wilson

President and Sister Kennedy,

You arrived in Arizona only 5 months before my mission ended, yet I have always been grateful for the counsel you gave me and the example you were to me during those few months. I can still vividly recall the advice you offered during a final interview before I departed for home. Thank you. I loved my time in the Arizona Tempe Mission. Life hasn't turned out exactly how I expected since then, but it has been wonderful. Currently I am an economics professor at BYUH.

With fond memories,

Sister Beth Haynes

President and Sister Kennedy,
I think of the two of you often. I think of the 19 year old who passed out on the first and for that matter every Hepatitus shot you gave me. I also think of you now because my own son is in the MTC right now and hope that he has the same caring and compassionate leaders that we had in the Arizona Tempe Mission.
I have many fond memories of my companions. Elders Clyde(my patient trainer), Rudy Dolfo with whom I keep in touch, Bronson Titus,Romeo Juco, Glen Johnson, Kent Ritchie, Dan Bateman, Doug Bernard and others. I also draw strength from those challenging and rewarding days.
I am married and have four children. Emily is a senior at BYU and will be getting married this fall.(boy, I am old),Spencer who is serving in the Veracruz Mexico Mission. Our son Andrew who is 17 and born with Down Syndrome is doing great. I have had the chance to coach in the Special Olympics for many years now.We have taken the Silver Medal in Basketball several times! And our Maggie who is ten and the joy of my life.
I have lived in Las Vegas, Nevada for the past ten years. Yes, the church is true here too!

I work for Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical company. I say this because I have Phoenix as part of my responsibility. I have been back many times to see my old territories and some of the places we lived. The mission home looks exactly the same. The sunsets are as beautiful as I remember. The Mesa Temple is still my favorite.
Thank you for your love and your service. I hope this finds you both in good health.
Thank you again for helping me establish a foundation of faith in our Savior and the restoration of His church in our time.
Love, Elder Chris Jensen

My mission was a wounderfull time and I really appriciatet you lidership and service giving to all us.
I am married with 2 daughters and my oldest is getting married on November, yes we are old, my other one is a senior getting ready to go to Mesa CC. Yes I live in the valley to be excact in my last area (the best of the tempe mission) South Phonix, ask any one that served in So Phoenix. I work for American Family insurance and I love it, it seems that not only I sell insurance but it seems that I also help people when they are happy with a great service, it also gives me the opportunity to talk about the gospel specially when they ask me how I got my name being that I am from Mexico, and I always have a Book of Mormon by me to show them where my parents got it from. I do not keep in touch with any of my companions but I should like to, like Elder Juco and Ritchie. Anyways I hope to see you guys some time soon.

It was great to read all the messages posted about the ATM. I have many great memories of that time and many since serving. I have often thought about the Kennedy's and wondered where they are and how they are doing. Hello to the Kennedy's and all ATM missionaries from the Colorado Lindley's. We have lived in Colorado for over 20 years. I work for FedEx Services. Leslie and I have five wonderful boys. Brandon served a mission in Micronesia Guam, Joshua is serving in the England Manchester and is learning Welch, since he is in Wales. Jonathan is a Jr in HS, Andrew and Matthew are in Middle school. We continue to serve in The Church where ever we are called. We enjoy going to the Temple each month and love sharing the gospel to anyone who will listen. Stay true, stay strong and serve. To those who loved the people of ATM and made a difference in their lives. Steve Lindley.

Hi, President and Sister Kennedy and all.

I would love to see you again. I have seen Sister Morlock and Goring and visited on the phone with Sister Tholen and Polowitzer. We, plus other sisters, were in the first and probably last ever sister’s district. We called ourselves the Velda Rose with my trainer, Sister Morlock as the district leader. I remember "harvesting" and have used this technic in different situations after my mission. I remember the President giving us a challenge to G.Q. 10 people in a day and I not wanting to. My trainer didn’t push me and showed me by example. At the end of that night with her G.Q. completed, we received a great blessing when I G.Q.ed my last person.

President, you pushed and stretched us but never broke us. You were in tune and could say the right words to a crying sister. I loved my time in down town Phoenix at the pink palace wards with Sister Goring, Tholen, and Sullivan. I have wondered about silly Sully (Sullivan) often. I also wonder about Elder Mann our zone leader and Elder Despain, my racket ball buddy. I have 4 married children with 2 grandsons and two more grandchildren on the way. I have made it to 50 and can still walk. My husband and I live in Hyde Park UT. Thanks President and Sister Kennedy for your love and devotion. I send my love and thanks to both of you.

Marla (Rawlings) Barrett

2 of my 4 children. Daughter standing, son sitting with me and my wonderful hubby up Logan Canyon.