To: Matt Murphy

From: Ted Cruz

Matt, I pray that you have a great experience with the Pope.

good luck

Ted Cruz

(8-21-00)

From: Mom

Dear Matt,
I cried when I read your journal entry. You really touched me when you
talked about the pope. What a blessing that you are there to see him, his
holiness. I am thanking God that He called you to this pilgrimage. Wow! what a
day you had. I love seeing the pictures, it makes me feel like I am there with
you. Soak it all in Matt :)
Loving you, Mom

(8-17-00)

From: Lynn Taber

Hi Matt!! We hear you are having a wonderful time. Emily is leaving
for Rome on August 23rd, so you will be just missing each other. Your family is
coming over on Friday to celebrate Emily's birthday and send-off. We will be so
anxious to hear your stories and have you and Emily compare your experiences.
Keep us in your prayers in all of these holy places. Love, The Tabers

(8-16-00)

From: Stephanie Bourgault (grammie)

Hi Matt:

Where are you? We are looking for you in all the pictures.
Be in one we can see you. We are praying for you every day and
and thinking of you all the time. We love you
Grammie and Grampa

(8-12-00)

From: Regina Murphy

Hi Matty, Fri. 10am
You sounded great on the phone yesterday! Thank you for calling home. I
hope the glitch in the money didn't cause too much distraction from your
journey. It didn't sound like it. I am so enjoying watching you guys on the
website. It is awesome to see the pictures of where you've been. I, of course,
love it when you are in one of the photos. The cathedral pictures were
incredible. I am so happy you are there to see all these sites in person. I
know you are in holy places and that makes me feel secure about your well being.
I love you, Matt and I am filled with joy at your being on this pilgrimage. I
think of you all day long and continue to pray that you will hear the message
the Holy Spirit has for you. Have the time of your life :) Love, Mom

(8-11-00)

From: Robert

Hey Murph. How's the trip going? I hope you're having a great time,
as well as a spiritually fulfilling trip. I wish I could be there with you. I'm
keeping you in my prayers.
Love,
Bolding.

P.S.- Remember what you have to do for me while you're there

(8-10-00)