One day like another

Dear family,

I hope you have a terrific day!

Love,

Dad

Monday, January 11, 2021
9:24 pm

A day.  I got started working on the financial statements for December.  Had a meeting with the folks from Banzai, a financial literacy resource.  It is neat, but not getting enough traction with our members to continue to pay for it after our current contract expires in April.  Did some troubleshooting on a couple different tech systems that aren't working properly.  Got one fixed, still working on another.

Met with Sue this afternoon to talk about her interests and career goals.

Had a nice visit with Mark at lunchtime.  He is having a great experience in Texas, and God is putting people in his path that he can help.  That's a good feeling.  Hard to believe he's been in Texas for six months already.  I checked Argentina's COVID status while we were talking, and it looks like Mark will be in Texas for a while yet.  There are fresh incoming travel restrictions.  That's okay; there are good people everywhere who need to hear the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

FHE tonight was nice.  Neil did a lesson on love.  It was interesting that part of the lesson tended toward obedience leading to love, and love leading to obedience.  Those two are interconnected.

I need to find a time to study the scriptures consistently.  I used to study before work, but lately I haven't been able to get to sleep early enough to make that a reasonable option.  I realized today that I am feeling unsettled, and I attribute at least part of that to lack of diligence in my personal study.  I really need to repent; no way I can make it without the companionship of the Holy Ghost.

Thankful: I am thankful Scott's wife Stephanie is doing better and will be released from the hospital.  Scott said that last night she made "miraculous" improvement.  Fasting and prayer work.

Ministering: I tried to be a good person and minister to the needs of my employees today.  I will be doing this the rest of the week, meeting with one or two employees each day.

More later…

A view from Saturday's chores: picking up the rooms inchworm style.  You don't ever stand up; you scoot on your back from mess to mess.  I don't recommend this approach if you want to accomplish ANYTHING else during the day.