24 May 2021, Monday

 24 May 2021, Monday

Prioritized Daily Tasks    

Get a card for Jack and Kay Beas 50 wedding anniversary - mail card to.  Korrin Beals-Delaney (1545 NW Market Street, Apt 416, Seattle, WA 98107)

Pay Toni for cleaning the cabin from 13-16 May (Debbie paid her last week)

6:45 AM take garbage and recyclables to the street to be picked up by city

10:30 AM Debbie cooked breakfast

11:30 AM Talked to Matthew and Michael - The Epic News did a positive news article on Grace Strobel a 24-year young lady from Missouri with Down Syndrome who is the first American with Down Syndrome to represent a skincare cosmetic brand as a model for Skincare Brand.  I got an email from Autumn.  She is putting a book together for Gavin for his graduation and is asking family to write a sentence or two, "what they love most about Gavin".  I wrote,  (What I love most about Gavin.)  

His love for everyone, even those who are not kind, and does not hold grudges.  He is generous with his time and possessions.  Gavin is willing to help anyone in need.  AND HE IS MY GRANDSON!

I received my tax return for 2020 and owe $13,329 for Federal tax, Georgia, and Idaho state taxes.  I will have to pay more in quarterly estimated taxes for 2021.

I got a letter off to Korrin, Jack and Kay Beals' youngest daughter.   In September of this year, Jack and Kay will have been married 50 years.

Dear Korrin,

This is a very nice thing you are doing for your parents.  They are fortunate to have you as a daughter.

I sent you an email earlier but when I received you last email wanting to get to 50 responders, I decided to try and make sure you reach your goal.  I am sending this card; it looks more personal in a scrapbook than an email, but use them both if you want too.  I can’t say enough good things about your parents.

Brother Leonard “Len” McAlpin

Dear Jack and Kay,

Fifty years, half a century, being together as a couple, raising children, grandchildren, serving others as a bishop, missionaries, etc.; you have been a light, an example to all who have known you two.  

I remember coming over to your home when the children were young.  Sometimes it seemed you had the weight of the world on your shoulders, with family, members of the ward needing you and responsibilities at work, making a living and providing for the family.  Everyone seemed to want your time and somehow you balanced everything, and no one was neglected. 

You two are a very special couple to the Lord.  Do you remember the play that was put on in the stake, “My Turn On Earth”?  The words to the musical take on much more significances now than it did back then.   

The world is a better place because you two have been here and I thank Heavenly Father for the opportunity he has given me to know you.

Your friend,

Len McAlpin