So much has happened since we last wrote. We left for Provo to beat the snow on Dec 17, right before my meeting with PERS, our retirement organization. We saw accidents along the way but enjoyed reunions with Maria and Kyle in Clearfield and Melissa and Justin and their new arrival Gavin last Dec 11th, and Mike and Mandy with little LeAnna. The season was great with snow and a perfect Christmas at the Schoenharts 7:30am, then to Hills 830am,and off the Clearfield with the Standings. In one day, we got to see all our grandchild in Utah! What a great Christmas it was! We stayed till Melissa's camera shoot of a wedding and then raced home to beat the snow. IN LaGrande we had a 3 hour wait and then another hour on top of the mountains.Our goal was to get home in 24 hours, we made it in 19! Yeah! I took a half day to get my retirement papers in on January 3, 2011. I will retire Febuary 1, 2011 and then work till the end of the year. This has been some year and retirement will be a new path. Things will not set in until the end of the school year, but I am starting to clear out the files and cabinets.First week back to school as usual, was fine. Kids are still adjusting from the break.
Our new ward schedule is at 9 am, and I have to be in Estacada at 10am. As usual, mom is a married widow since I now stay at Estacada Ward .In Estacada, I called a new Ward Excutive Secretary and set apart Bro Jason Richards as well as new second counselor in the Elder's Quorum, David Church. Busy day, as I started at 5:30 to get out there by 6:30am for Bishopric meeting andthen PEC.
Mom goes into the hospital, this Thursday weather permitting, for surgury on her thumb joint. This has been long in coming. She will get a blessing Wednesday. I mention the weather because the last week the temperature has been warm, but will return mid week with possible snow/ice.
Join with us on Jan 18, 2011 for a fast for MIke who will be taking an important test for entrance of his Master's Program. We have all the confidence will will do great!
Love you all,
Dad
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