A letter from September 1st, 2020

Dear FutureMe, This is my last day as a 50 year old. Being 50 isn't awful. It does feel old but not terrible. But this year has sucked. My father died on June 17. Covid shut us down starting in March. It certainly hasn't been normal. But it isn't all bad. My mom and Ming are doing wellb Rian's parents are doing well and we're pretty healthy. We see our friends periodically and have fun virtual games and parties, and our jobs are good. I'm digging in to I&D for product... It's a big job and I was scared to take it on (like maybe I should quit) but I'm proud of where we are and what I'm accomplishing. We still have the house in The Villages and we're not really sure what we're going to do with it but I think we're going to rent it out. I'll be curious to see what happens when I get this in 5 years--we should be retired. And that is our plan. But plans change. Sophie is aging and I love her dearly. I know when I read this she won't be with us anymore. I'll be sad about that. It's been 4 years since Oscar passed and I miss him all the time. Rian still calls Benny Oscar sometimes. But Benny will probably be his annoying but lovable self. I hope things are good in 5 years. I'm sure more sadness will come the next 5 years. But I hope it is all okay. And hopefully Trump lost and our country can regain its place as a leader. Be well.