With All My Love

Good morning Elder Schenewark,

Another week in the books, one week closer to having you home. Less than six months. That's definitely very doable. Your cousin Kevin arrived home this week, and I heard his father had spent the week in the hospital. Not sure what's going on, but I'm putting Uncle Ben on it. He's had similar issues.

Breyer became sick Monday evening, and I was concerned enough to take my first sick day in two years. I stayed home with her two days and Dad one, and her first day at school was Friday. She had the flu, and only has a bit of a cough left.

So Thursday afternoon, I invited Breyer, Miller and your father to visit the German Shepherd Rescue ranch located in Weatherford. There are multiple homes that foster the German Shepherds and, depending on which dog you want to visit, depends on the location you're sent to. Before you can visit you have to fill out their application, including references, and be approved. I put your grandmother down as a reference and she was called. She told them they're so poor but make sure the dog has the best food available. Very sweet. After speaking with her, they wanted me to take pictures of our yard, and asked about the type and height of the fence we have. When I told them, via email, that we live on an acre lot, and have no fence, and need to fence because of all the exercise, we were instantly approved sans photographs.

Thursday we drove to Weatherford where this handler had seventeen dogs in her garage. Crazy decimal level barking occurred when someone went into the garage. She would bring out one or two dogs at a time, explain the temperament and characteristics of each, and let us play with them. We all fell in love with the same dog. He was not spayed, so now has an appointment Tuesday, a mandatory condition before they can be purchased. Perhaps by our next letter, we'll be able to introduce you to a new member of the family. We had so much fun we didn't even think of pictures. Happy Birthday Miss B.

Ever since my vehicle was broken into five feet from the front door I've felt a little vulnerable. I am comforted by knowing dogs, whose sense of smell and hearing, does so much better knowing when something is amiss. I'm still filing reports with police departments, adding Crowley and another Hood County to the list. When you dispute a charge, and it's removed from your account, it's also removed from your statement. So as I was double checking, I continue to find new charges all associated with the spree on the 22nd of November.

I stopped by the car repair shop Thursday to see about the repair, as they've had the 4 Runner since January 2nd. It was out front being washed inside and out. I made arrangements to pick up the car the next day, and after turning in the rental car, for a total of $160, drove home with our car. Yeah.

I enjoyed driving it to my SEVEN piano lessons on Friday and Saturday. I love the view of Lake Granbury from the Smiths' house. Thought you might enjoy a revisit to your friend's house.

Cooper began his tennis season this week with a first place win, undefeated. He's the number one doubles player, and his partner is the number one singles player, both seniors. They'll have a great season together.

Sawyer had two games this week, Friday was at home. We didn't go to the Tuesday game but learned he was blatantly fouled, and after the T was called, was at the line alone for four shots at the line. He made them all. They won by a basket or two. This was either the 2nd or 42nd ranked basketball program in Texas. They're good. Friday's game they lost by one point, with Sawyer fouling out before the final four minutes of the game. They might have pulled off the win with him on the court.

Early the next morning he was up and at baseball tryouts. He can't practice until basketball is over. He came in third for the long throw from home base, but his timing when hitting is a bit off.

Miller had two recreational league games yesterday. He scored over twenty points in each game, one game with five three pointers. Dad joined me at the second game, and we kept shaking our heads at each other. He's a great player. He'll be beginning baseball soon as well. He is teaching his first quorum lesson today, and after asking a few questions, and getting a bit of help with the church website, is ready to go.

Your cousin Evan found out this week he was accepted into the SMU Law School. He'd become the closest relative, next to Luke's school, if he decides to go there. He has his hat in a few other rings.

Call of the week? Probably to the lady that called about a horse head being found on her front lawn. She stated she raises Clydesdale horses for Budweiser, and the Mexican cartel wants both her contract and property.  This morning we had a semi tanker with gas on fire on the freeway.

Well, that's about it. The family is just getting home from a youth fireside. Even Breyer went. Tanner called to say he gave Hunter's pizza an 8/10. I'll let Hunter write more about his adventures. He's actually calling in right now. He's never dull.

Please stay safe. Know of our love for you.

Mom