To: Joe Sotelo

From: Will Schmid

Well, well, well, what can I say to the man with all the styles? I
hope that you are havin a blast!! I have some exciting news to tell you: my
parents bought an australian shepard a few days ago. He's so cute! He reminds
me a lot of baby ruth. I'm praying for you everyday buddy! I miss you guys a
lot. Pat and I had a killer time in san diego. We visited USD, mission beach,
and a nude beach. It was pretty gross though. Anyway, peace out my hommie! I
love you man!

-Will

(8-15-00)

From: Mr. T.

Hey Joe,
Man its great to see you having such a great time.
Your excitement is really really good to see. i wish I was there. St. Therese,
as you know, is very special to me and I'm sure she has blessed you
tremendously. Poke Mike for me. Say "HI" to the Pope for me.
I'm praying for you.

Mr. T

(8-13-00)

From: Jonna

Hello Joe!
Ralph and I are missing you!! I hope you are having fun!
Grandpa Sotelo called this morning to see how you were doing over
there. Jason says hello too-oh! and so does your "devil dog";)
Anyways see you when you get back.
Wish you were here.
Jonna

(8-12-00)

From: Ron Douglas

Dear Joe,

My prayers are with you in Rome! I wish I was with you pilgaming! Say Hi to
Fr. Jim and the rest of the gang. Bring back a poster from the world youth day
for the class room. See ya soon,

Sincerely, Ron (Mr.) Douglas PAX!!!

(8-11-00)

From: Nana and Tata Richards

Your Mom called and gave us the Web page info and we have looked and
enjoyed !! Have a wonderful time and our love to everyone.

(8-10-00)

From: Mom Sotelo

Hey Mi'jo
I am sending out a second message in that the first one may not have gone
through in that I got a second screen
stating that it was being sent out to a pop.phnx address somehow. Anyway, I
really want to thank you for keeeping
me from becoming a nervous nelly. Your calls have been a blessing. I've relayed
your info to the church office so that
they could inform parents without computers of the progress of the trip and a
list of all the marvelous sites that you
have been seeing. You are all so blessed being able to experience and see all
the facts and places that you
previously had only read or talked about. I'm sure that it truly has made your
faith base grow and expand. Please
send my love to all the other mi'jos. Tell them that I miss them and will make
you all brownies upon your return.
Call when you can (Yeah phonecards that work!) Don't forget to remind Kate to
elevate her foot and leg. Her mom
and I are both concerned for her health. My prayers go with you all.....Mama
Sotelo

(8-10-00)