Strange Monday

Dear family,

It was an odd day at work.  That's about all I can say about the day.  A very high-level overview follows.

Mark, it was so nice to talk to you today. I'm glad you COVID symptoms are minor and hope you make a full recovery quickly and can get back to "normal" work on January 1.

I love you all!

Love,

Dad

Monday, December 28, 2020
9:59 pm

It's getting late and I still need to go slice a pineapple that I got a couple days ago and that is ripe today.

Work today was interesting.  I talked to several people who want loans, and it seemed like several of them had unique circumstances.  One vehicle sold that was titled to the ex-wife but driven by the ex-husband until he was arrested for DUI.  Talked to a dealer who is being investigated for fraud but who claims he can make us whole.  Also talked to someone who caused us a loss a couple years ago but is back on his feet and wants to repay us and take out a HELOC.  And talked to our regulator about a problem with the IRS that was caused 65 years ago when we were first chartered, but no one knew about until I discovered it earlier this year.  And on and on.  It was just a strange day.

FHE tonight was nice.  We worked on memorizing D&C 5:16, visited with Dad W via Zoom for his birthday, and played a (slightly irreverent) Church-themed game someone gave us for Christmas.  The game wasn't my favorite, but the kids enjoyed it, so I'll gladly play it again.  We had chocolate-raspberry cupcakes for dessert in honor of Grandpa's birthday.  They were wonderful.

I had a nice visit with Mark during lunch.  He is doing well and making the best of his quarantine due to COVID.  He found out that he tested positive for COVID, so his quarantine is legitimate.  He's feeling pretty good and looking forward to being released on January 1 to go back to normal missionary work.

Thankful: I am thankful for Jesus Christ.  I am thankful for what I am going to learn this year studying the Doctrine and Covenants.  I got part way into section 1 today, both during my personal study and in studying with the kids, and really enjoyed it.  I have a feeling that my study of the D&C this year will be more meaningful than any previous study of this book of scripture.

Ministering: I reached out to a couple ward members today to let them know I am thinking of them.

A gem from a couple days ago.  Notice the goatee of toothpaste on Isaac's chin. This is what happens when you're not paying attention and Dad startles you.  It scares the toothpaste right off your toothbrush!