Dear Desert Family,

There was a feeling a couple months ago that the pandemic was at its end. Members of the Desert of Mississippi have tragically lost family members and loved ones.

A number of hospitals in Mississippi have raised the alarm. A number of government officials are battling over mask mandates, even suing each other. All of us are tired of the acrimony and disruption resulting from the pandemic.

Stay strong, Desert Team. You have this under control. Plan a personal course for yourself and your family by focusing on the things you can control. You can keep yourself safe in all this chaos if you follow some proven methods. 

Do the safest thing you can. Understand what they are. It’s your decision.

In the end, this is the most powerful protection you can find. By taking responsibility for your safety, you can control your circumstances.

It was my choice. So was my family’s. We got vaccinated.

We wouldn’t be facing these high numbers if we all did these things. If we all start doing these things as of yesterday and keep doing them, the spread will be cut short. 

It is important that you take your safety into your own hands and don’t let fatigue or politics get in the way of protecting yourself, your family, or your friends.

Dedicated to Sincerity,
Deputy of the Desert

Henry Coffiel