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Update on the Corona Virus: From Mission President

Dear Parents of the Happiest Missionaries in the Church,

As the Corona Virus continues to evolve worldwide, we wanted to provide just a quick update on the situation in Spain and how it is affecting (or not) your missionary and the important work they are doing here in this part of the Lord’s vineyard.
As of today, Spanish Health Authorities have reported 234 cases reported of the virus with no deaths. We have had no missionaries in our mission, nor all of Europe to date come down with the virus.

Spain continues to be very proactive and as a result, our missionaries and members alike continue to be blessed. We believe this issue is going to be with us for a while and things will evolve daily, but overall, we consider ourselves fortunate to be living in a country that is very committed to caring for the well being of those living in its borders.

I continue to have daily contact with the European Area Presidency and the European Area Medical staff who have been very helpful in keeping things in the proper and eternal perspective. I am also coordinating daily with all of our stake presidents so we are in sync with any local developments that might occur. All involved are being very proactive and taking extraordinary caution while keeping things on a “life as usual” level.
Attached you will find an update and reminder I just forward to your missionary. These are amazing young people, but I do have to remind myself that they are 18-20 years old and so a reminder every so often is needed!

As always, if the situation changes significantly at any time, we will update you as quickly and often as possible.
Again, Sister Bussey and I can’t express sufficiently how honored and blessed we feel that you would entrust your son or daughter to us. Please know that we love them and are going to all we can to protect them while preparing them for greatness in the future.
Un abrazo fuerte,

President and Sister Bussey

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