We are hoping that our faithful readers are contemplating their many blessings, particularly at this time of year. We, like all you, feel unworthy of the fullness of our blessings. Despite the calamities that surround us, we are healthy, happy, and able to live in a beautiful community in the greatest country on Earth. More importantly, we find the opportunities to serve others and we value those special moments and the friendships that naturally flow from them.
Bubby had an experience yesterday that underscores how blessed we feel. A former colleague at the DESI (Dr. Snow's surgical center) is married to a fine man and they have happily lived in St. George working and raising a family. Yesterday, her friend's husband called SWATC about the truck driving school. As he explained his situation to Bubby, in street-southern "Utahese" (We was . . ., etc.) all Bubby could think was how thankful she was for education, opportunity, and the other blessings we enjoy. These are fine people but the reality of seeking employment in the current climate with a clear lack of options and preparation was quite sobering to her.
Not much to report from last week. We did something besides work, but I can't remember what it was beyond our Wednesday fishing outing. We attended a tailgate party at the President's residence on Saturday and then sat through the first half of the SUU-University of Northern Iowa football game. I got us a couple of steps closer to winterized and fed the lawn. We saw our last home teaching family and found time to go to Bruno's for a chicken pesto pizza and shared-antipasto salad (definitely a highlight).
We are excited that Daniel, Rosalyn, and the kids will be with us for Thanksgiving. We are doing turkey sandwiches and lots of pie. I have saved a few strategic chores outside so that we can give Andrew an outing. Hope the weather holds. We will probably be able to see Aaron and Sarah and family later in the weekend. I think we are headed south on Saturday for shopping and a walk on the trails. Probably some good Mexican, too.
We are interviewing candidates for five open positions in the College of Science, and I get to meet them all. I wish our institutional financial situation was more certain, but we are pushing forward with our searches and will make decisions when we can. At least we have clearance to hire for the chemistry position Daniel is interviewing for.
The good news is that the T-Birds are running tonight, and after my presidency meeting and a trip to the Pub for their holiday turkey salad, I'll be there!
Love to all,
Buboppy
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