Dec. 9th, 1978

Well my love,
I got 3 letters today and I was pretty thrilled-to say the least. I sure am glad that you got a job-Guess what I got the job at Peaches. Only thing is I'm making 2.75 /hr. while you're making 2.90. Boy o boy-I found out yesterday (fri) and I start work tomorrow at 5:00 pm (we don't go to church at night around here).
The question of the day is...w0uld you like to marry me in March 1979 around the 15th?? If so-let me know!! In talking with my family they seem to think it would be easier for everybody if we did it then. I, myself, heaven;t decided yet if we should, but I must admit it does sound good. Please talk it over and pray about it with your parents. Understand that not only is my tuition paid for for the next 2 1/2 years-but out apt and utilities as well. Really all we'll need to buy is food and other necessities. Financially there is no problem-which I thought there was at first. Of course, it would mean that we would have to get this wedding together fast, but it can be done-and all my family will be able to make it. We'll talk more about it tonight-
I saw Kathy yesterday. It was an interesting experience. We had dinner together because that was the only time and place that we could talk alone. There was much to talk about and she understands the situation now. That is important to me. We parted friends-close friends as we will always be.
But I am still going to marry you-maybe sooner than expected. I love you so much, Tricia, and miss you terribly.
I'll write more later.
I love you forever
Scott