Bob: Had to pay the rent for January today. The total will be almost $120,000 this month. Now paying rent on 125 apartments. Got it all done today. Just waiting on the President to approve everything.
About had an emergency move last night. Seems that an Elder wanting to celebrate his one year mark thought it would be keeping to tradition if he burned one of his ties. So he built a small fire. The building superintendent didn't think it was quite so funny though as the ashes blew onto some other balconies. President Clayton didn't think much of it either as the Superintendent called him out of bed last night to give 'a verbal eviction notice'. Seems as though the Superintendent might have had just a little too much to drink before he called. I told the President that it just proves that alcohol and fire don't mix well!! He agreed.
Went to the Mission home tonight for a dinner and evening with the other Senior couples in the Mission. I think everyone was there plus the Ludlows, the McMichaels (Temple President) and their son, and one of President McMichael's counselors and his wife. Had a great meal and then we sang some Christmas carols followed by a lot of dessert. Got home about 9:30.
Brother Ludlow told a story about how he used to take some children around to give gifts to other children at Christmas. He had a Santa Claus, lots of gifts and a group of up to 39 children and adults. They would stop at a house, sing some carols and then present the children with the gifts. One night they went to the Mission Home. After they sang their songs they all went inside. Everyone got to sit on Santa's lap. The last person to sit on Santa's lap was the Mission President. When he did, Santa said, 'Well Russ, have you been a good boy this year?' Can you guess who Russ was? Russ was M. Russell Ballard when he was the Mission President and Santa was one of his missionaries! The Church purchased the present Mission Home with encouragement from Pres. Ballard. Brother Ludlow said President Ballard never knew it was one of his missionaries until years later when the story was told to Elder Ballard's brother.
Better get to bed. Love to all and good night brother.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: It's been a good night although I am really tired. I haven't felt well all day to be honest. I am stressed about delivering Christmas packages to the missionaries. And I have to find things for Sister Cannon to do, which is difficult sometimes. I got a call from a mother in tears because her daughter has not received a gift sent in October. It was full of homemade items in preparation for the Christmas holidays. UPS is now searching for the box. We're down to about 30 wihout gifts that I know of. I know of two who for sure will not be receiving anything. I'll probably just help those two and hope everyone else gets something. I've heard stories about how companions share what they get for Christmas with each other. I assume this will happen in our mission, too. I hope so anyway.
Well, tomorrow is another early day because a new missionary just arrived tonight. We'll "train" her in the morning about 8:30 am. Then there is our last Institute class for the semester. We are studying Alma 5. Maybe I can read it on the way to the office tomorrow.
I hope everyone has a wonderful night tonight and an even better day tomorrow. Love to all.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
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