Dec. 6, 1978

Dearest Tricia,
Today I found out why my family wanted me home. My father broke the news to Traci and I that he and mom are getting a divorce. I was a little shook up and still am. I suspected this coming about, but always hoped that they would work the problems out. They are not succeeding in that.
Dad said that mom would get the house in FTL. and he would live in New York on or near The Island. Please pray for them and Traci and I as times are going to be rough for while until this is all settled.
Dad is pretty shook up over the whole thing. He almost cried when he told Traci and I. I have never seen that from him before. I can only hope that during this God can draw him to Himself. I pray so. I pray God is working within this.
Please keep this within the family for present, Thanks.
On a happier note-mom said that she'd love to have you come down for 3 months and even live with us in my room. I will convert the back room to a bedroom. I haven't checked on the Hancox's room. I will let you know about that too-
I had a relatively productive day today-aside from getting up at 10:00. I looked for a job-transferred bank accounts-picked up some supplies-went to a movie with dad (Heaven Can Wait, for the 3rd time)-practiced-inked my piano piece for 3 voices (the short and pretty one)-labeled my music boxes-and squared away my Shaklee stuff. I decided to get the rest of my Christmas present from them. (Promotion!!!). I even bought you some hairspray. I'll send it up with your mother's items. By the way her stuff comes to $8.27 including tax. I'll send a bill with the stuff-
I've got more to say, but I'll wait until tomorrow-
Bye for now love
I love you "truly"
Scott