retreat letter to jeyn

dear mommy jeyn,

hello! how's it going? hope you are having fun at your retreat. i know you told us that you've had a lot of retreats already, but i hope you are enjoying this one, since every retreat is different i a way, right? and with this one, is it only you and trish who know each other? then that means expanding your social circle, which is always a good thing.

to be honest, i really do not have anything to say. i know you are a very honest, kind-hearted person, and that you genuinely care for the people you are with. i know i have already told you this countless of times, but i am sure lucky to have you as my team leader. you probably know this already, but in my case respect for authorities is something that is earned. in the beginning, probably during our first week in training, when i found out that you are a team leader, i was very cautious. i noticed that you are very quiet, just observing people and not saying much. i thought at first that that wasnt a good sign, since i perceived you to be shy. little did i know, that would be one of your strengths as a leader.

i know i may be a little too much to handle at times, and i thank you for your patience. just remind me if i am overstepping bounds or anything of the sort. but i want you to know that i have great respect for you, and did i mention that i'm lucky to have you as our tl? hahaha!

i wish you good health, more success in life. i also wanna thank you for the fact that our relationship (not just the two of us, but the team's and kakadu's as a whole) is more than just tl-csp, but as friends. Jesus has truly blessed us for putting us here in shell, otherwise i wouldn't have the pleasure of meeting you. i know we've only known each other for a couple of months, but i feel as if it's been years. and that type of feeling assures us of a long friendship right? so let's drink to that! God bless!

i love you with the love of the Lord,

Earl