Letter from President Rizley

Dear Brother and Sister McGrath

One of our favorite experiences throughout this mission has been writing the release letters for our L’viv missionaries as they complete their service in western Ukraine. Sister Rizley and I have completed our own mission. We will not have the opportunity to write to you as your son is released, but I want you to know what makes Elder McGrath a successful missionary and a credit to you and your family.

Elder McGrath is a delightful elder. He has a can-do attitude and sunny disposition that have blessed every area and companionship he has served in. As you know, he was called to mission leadership after only a few months in-field. Elder McGrath stepped up, just as Sister Rizley and I knew he would. In my transition interview with President Kumferman, I told him he could trust Elder McGrath with any difficult assignments. I think that highly of him.

Marilyn and I have grown to love your son as he serves the Lord in this mission. The Prophet Joseph Smith said: At the first organization in heaven we were all present and saw the Savior chosen and appointed, and the plan of salvation made and we sanctioned it. 

We have not the slightest doubt that Elder McGrath serves faithfully and obediently in response to a responsibility he accepted before coming to this mortal life. Your son is wonderful, and we both look forward to following his upward trajectory as his life unfolds. Thank you for sending us such an outstanding young man.  We wish you and your family God’s greatest blessings.

President and Sister Rizley