With All My Love

 

Dear Elder Schenewark,                                                                                                       10 January 2021

What a lovely day! The snow has been falling steadily since 7:30 a.m. It is currently 3:30 p.m. and the ground and trees are covered. I expect it to be slowing down shortly though. Church was cancelled. The boys and Breyer built a snowman to rival the tall one built in Ohio. A snow fort was also begun, snow ball fights occurred, and dog antics were enjoyed. Dad did take some video and pictures for you of the dogs, as per your request.

We are definitely not equipped to handle snow in Texas. The biggest complaint has been the lack of gloves. The coats have proven warm enough. I have enough boots that can be borrowed for footwear, and hats abound, but the fingers have been frozen. We also have no show shovel. Your Aunt Becky, Facetiming me from Joe’s hospital room, thought it hilarious the forecast was for 8” and we had no shovel. I’m not worried. It will most likely be gone by tomorrow.

I had my first official live person find call out this morning, and she was missing from Weatherford – a 70 year old female with dementia. The driving was a bit treacherous, even going down 51, but once I hit downtown the roads were just wet and traveling became a lot easier. She was located safe and sound ½ a mile away from the fence where she hung her purse.

I know you asked for cookie recipes. I will be sending that in a separate email. I will have to find that yummy lemon poppy seed muffin recipe though. So be patient.

Sawer played basketball on Friday night, and I was the only one cleared to attend. I am under the decry from work to not return until I can produce a negative test. Still working on that. So I have had so far an extra week of vacation. Sawyer’s team lost by a basket. It was later determined that a goal tending call that negated the shot by the opposing team was never corrected, and they were incorrectly awarded the points. That definitely changes the outcome of the game but I’m not sure if the district authorities will care enough to overturn the results.

Sawyer has finished the Domino box he was commissioned to make out of leather, as well as a cell phone case. He’s almost caught up on the old orders, and already has new orders to work on.

Your siblings have one more day home, and then they return to school Tuesday. Dad doesn’t begin until the following week.

We have spent this week clearing out my bedroom, moving my belongings to your bedroom, and getting Breyer moved into mine. Got that? She needs her own bedroom. Eventually we’ll buy some new mattresses and make the move official but right now just belongings are being moved.

We love you. We love how much you cook and care for your companions by doing the dishes. Such a good example. And that you’re finding joy in your service by being obedient brings parents no greater joy. Until next week –

Love,

Mom