Dear Family,
Mission NewsSunday Night at 9:15 we got a call from the Sisters missionaries that serve in our ward. They were stranded about 5 miles away. We picked them up at a gas station. When they got into our car I asked, “Sisters, why are you stranded? Did you get your car towed?” They had an 8:00 appointment and when they came out their car had been towed away. This happens a few times a month to missionaries. These towing companies contract with apartment managers to keep their parking lot free from unauthorized vehicles. Some senior missionaries have had their cars towed too.
We drove the sisters to the towing company parking lot. While the sisters were paying their $185 fee, Sister Stout visited with the lady that was taking their money. They talked about working there, where she lived and how long the lived there. The transaction took several minutes. As the lady handed Sister Stout the receipt, Sister Stout asked if she was busy and what she was doing that night. The lady said she was going to read. Sister Stout asked if she could leave a book with her that taught about Jesus Christ. She told the lady about the Book of Mormon and how it taught about Jesus. The lady said, “He is with me all of the time.” Sister Stout replied, “Good. They you will really like this book.” She bore her testimony of the Book of Mormon and gave it to her with a pass-along card with their contact information on it.
She also gave a pass-along card to tow truck driver on the way out. She asked if he was busy. He said things were a little slow. She reached through the window and gave him a pass-along card. She said, “Here is a picture of Jesus that will help your night go better.”
It was wonderful. It all seemed so normal and natural. When I try to do things like that it doesn’t feel so normal and natural. Sister Stout was great.
I am calling the High Councilors over the missionaries to talk with them about what’s working in their wards and stake. I talked with 3 of them. Our conversations lasted an hour because they were so excited to share their thoughts. They were fun phone calls. I will report on them later.
Saturday we went to the baptism of a young woman who has been attending Church and seminary for about a year. Her mother was not excited about her joining the Church. As they planned the baptism service, she suggested that the young women and young men do everything – talks, musical numbers and music. The youth did a wonderful job. As you would expect there were around 100 people who attended the service.
Mom spoke in Church today on missionary work. She had to cut her talk down because of time. But as usual she spoke well and comfortably. She can relax a little now.
Fun Stuff
Tuesday it started snowing very hard about 1:00. We decided to leave around 3:00. The snow was beautiful. Big snow flakes coming down fairly hard. This was our first snow of the year. It was about 2 inches. Wednesday it was in the 20’s. On Saturday I got dressed like an Eskimo to go for my walk. However it was not cold. By the end of my walk I had taken off my hat, gloves and scarf and unzipped my jacket. It got up to 71 degrees in the afternoon. Other than the one afternoon of snow, it has not felt like winter at all.
Saturday Night Mom and I enjoyed our Christmas present. We attended My Fair Lady at the Kennedy Center is Washington DC. The Kennedy Center is a very large performing arts center. In addition to the opera house, they have several other stages and performing area. If fact they have a free concert every night at 6:00 PM. When we got there an Asian performing group was giving a concert. The “music” was interesting, but not appealing to us. We went outside and enjoyed the view for Arlington, George Town and a bit of the Washington Mall.
When we got to our seats Mom made me promise not to sing along. It was hard, but I was mostly good.
The performance was very good. There is something about seeing it live with an audience that brings energy and excitement. Somehow there is a different dimension with a live performance. Eliza had a beautiful voice. Henry Higgins was also very good. I really enjoyed the choreography and the staging was very, very creative.
Although I remembered the songs, I had forgotten much of the dialog. Henry Higgins was much more egotistical and selfish that I remembered.
Mom and I haven’t gone on too many dates lately. This was a FUN date!
WES News
I spent a number of hours resolving payment issues from our buyer and also from our evil landlord. I believe we have things pretty much resolve. Unfortunately we have to be the landlord for the company to whom we subleased part of our facility. The sublease is up in January 2022. Hopefully all will go smoothly for the next two years.
The new owner wants me to do sales for him. He is disappointed that the production work we did for Abbott has gone to $0. He would like me to get it going again. It appears that there are technical issues with the product and they have stopped production.
Family NewsIn My Fair Lady, Alfred P. Doolittle sings I’m getting married in the morning. We thought our Keri could be singing, “I am having a baby in a couple of weeks”. It is hard to believe she is that close.
Love you all,
Mission NewsSunday Night at 9:15 we got a call from the Sisters missionaries that serve in our ward. They were stranded about 5 miles away. We picked them up at a gas station. When they got into our car I asked, “Sisters, why are you stranded? Did you get your car towed?” They had an 8:00 appointment and when they came out their car had been towed away. This happens a few times a month to missionaries. These towing companies contract with apartment managers to keep their parking lot free from unauthorized vehicles. Some senior missionaries have had their cars towed too.
We drove the sisters to the towing company parking lot. While the sisters were paying their $185 fee, Sister Stout visited with the lady that was taking their money. They talked about working there, where she lived and how long the lived there. The transaction took several minutes. As the lady handed Sister Stout the receipt, Sister Stout asked if she was busy and what she was doing that night. The lady said she was going to read. Sister Stout asked if she could leave a book with her that taught about Jesus Christ. She told the lady about the Book of Mormon and how it taught about Jesus. The lady said, “He is with me all of the time.” Sister Stout replied, “Good. They you will really like this book.” She bore her testimony of the Book of Mormon and gave it to her with a pass-along card with their contact information on it.
She also gave a pass-along card to tow truck driver on the way out. She asked if he was busy. He said things were a little slow. She reached through the window and gave him a pass-along card. She said, “Here is a picture of Jesus that will help your night go better.”
It was wonderful. It all seemed so normal and natural. When I try to do things like that it doesn’t feel so normal and natural. Sister Stout was great.
I am calling the High Councilors over the missionaries to talk with them about what’s working in their wards and stake. I talked with 3 of them. Our conversations lasted an hour because they were so excited to share their thoughts. They were fun phone calls. I will report on them later.
Saturday we went to the baptism of a young woman who has been attending Church and seminary for about a year. Her mother was not excited about her joining the Church. As they planned the baptism service, she suggested that the young women and young men do everything – talks, musical numbers and music. The youth did a wonderful job. As you would expect there were around 100 people who attended the service.
Mom spoke in Church today on missionary work. She had to cut her talk down because of time. But as usual she spoke well and comfortably. She can relax a little now.
Fun Stuff
Tuesday it started snowing very hard about 1:00. We decided to leave around 3:00. The snow was beautiful. Big snow flakes coming down fairly hard. This was our first snow of the year. It was about 2 inches. Wednesday it was in the 20’s. On Saturday I got dressed like an Eskimo to go for my walk. However it was not cold. By the end of my walk I had taken off my hat, gloves and scarf and unzipped my jacket. It got up to 71 degrees in the afternoon. Other than the one afternoon of snow, it has not felt like winter at all.
Saturday Night Mom and I enjoyed our Christmas present. We attended My Fair Lady at the Kennedy Center is Washington DC. The Kennedy Center is a very large performing arts center. In addition to the opera house, they have several other stages and performing area. If fact they have a free concert every night at 6:00 PM. When we got there an Asian performing group was giving a concert. The “music” was interesting, but not appealing to us. We went outside and enjoyed the view for Arlington, George Town and a bit of the Washington Mall.
When we got to our seats Mom made me promise not to sing along. It was hard, but I was mostly good.
The performance was very good. There is something about seeing it live with an audience that brings energy and excitement. Somehow there is a different dimension with a live performance. Eliza had a beautiful voice. Henry Higgins was also very good. I really enjoyed the choreography and the staging was very, very creative.
Although I remembered the songs, I had forgotten much of the dialog. Henry Higgins was much more egotistical and selfish that I remembered.
Mom and I haven’t gone on too many dates lately. This was a FUN date!
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| Inside the Kennedy Center outside the opera hall before the performance. The Asian band was playing in the far end. We went out the doors to the left to look at the lights of the surrounding cities. |
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| On the balcony of the Kennedy Center looking over the Potomac River to the buildings of Arlington. |
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| Mom and I are in our seats. Mom is happy because I promised not to sing along. |
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| The stage before the first act. |
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| The excited couple on their date. Intermission of My Fair Lady |
I spent a number of hours resolving payment issues from our buyer and also from our evil landlord. I believe we have things pretty much resolve. Unfortunately we have to be the landlord for the company to whom we subleased part of our facility. The sublease is up in January 2022. Hopefully all will go smoothly for the next two years.
The new owner wants me to do sales for him. He is disappointed that the production work we did for Abbott has gone to $0. He would like me to get it going again. It appears that there are technical issues with the product and they have stopped production.
Family NewsIn My Fair Lady, Alfred P. Doolittle sings I’m getting married in the morning. We thought our Keri could be singing, “I am having a baby in a couple of weeks”. It is hard to believe she is that close.
Love you all,
Dad
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