Monday, January 5th, 2026: Brian's rib is better, they leave for home, Rana Mortensen @ Nexa Lending, Culver's for my salad, "Follow Him", Walmart - boxes & file folders to get organized, Bert Carpenter, walked 11,600 steps

 

We will miss them

Do I feel God's love today?

Brian's rib is much better this morning. Before leaving for home Brian gave me the name of their friend Rana Mortensen who works at Nexa Lending. She sent me the name of a loan officer, Bert Carpenter, who does reverse mortgages. Kim says Rana is one of her all-time favorite people and when Rana emailed me information, she said the same thing about Kim. 

I decided I wanted to talk to Janna about quitting Bunco. She was very understanding and said she would find someone to take my place. A few minutes later she texted and said Mattie Sedig was happy to take my place. Thank you Janna.

James was very sweet today. He knows I am struggling and wants to help. I asked if we could go to town and get my salad and he said yes. I gave him a big hug. 

On our way to town we listened to "Follow Him." It always helps me to feel better. We shopped at Walmart together, something we rarely do. We bought storage boxes and file folders as part of our goal to get organized. 

Next stop was Culver's for my cashew chicken salad. James ordered shrimp and it was delicious. While we were eating Bert Carpenter from Nexa Lending called. James told him that we wanted to see about getting a reverse mortgage on our home. Bert said he would send us some information to get us started. 

This afternoon James was going to call Vistana about our timeshare commitment. We can't find where to pay our maintenance fees and they are always due the first part of January. He wanted to talk to someone in the real estate department, but instead of making the call he went outside to split wood. He would much rather do something physical than to talk on the phone. It's supposed to be cold on Thursday and Friday and maybe even snow and he wants to have some wood stacked up ready to build fires. 

This evening we went over our living trust, reading it and taking notes. We want Kim & Brian to be the executor's of our will. We have changes to make and are committed to make this a priority for 2026. 

Kacey sent me photos of Charlie's Christmas morning, and more of Nauvoo. I am so excited to post them.

I walked 11,600 steps today.

"Living the gospel of Jesus Christ includes making room for all in His restored Church."

- Elder Gerrit W. Gong, OGC 2025

James

Anna

Emmy

Molly

Looking back

Lola & Evan had a thing

for each other

Ruby or Lola

(I think it's Lola)

Ruby for sure

Jared, Charlie & Kacey

at Stacy & Paul's