#uncle walter

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I understood everything except “diet loops” and then, after I called him to translate, got mad at myself because it was super obvious.

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Today is the Weird Anniversary™️ of the day UW and I met. Twenty-five years!

The 25th anniversary present is silver, so this was perfect.

Praise be Quob’s name, R’amen!

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You may remember that Uncle Walter works in a government building.

Not long ago, I received this text from him.

You need to understand, this display case is right next to a photo of the Director of the government organization.

The following day there was a note left by the person who had changed the case the day before. He explained that he has a very stressful job and that Twilight brings him happiness, so he doesn’t care what anyone thinks. Then went on to explain why he was Team Jacob.

Sadly, the day after that the display was removed.

Unfortunately I have no photos of this. Photography is not allowed in the building. 😞

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How, Uncle Walter? HOW?

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Sooooo… The Boy tested positive on the 24th. My PCR hasn’t come back, but home test and symptoms say I’m positive, too. Uncle Walter is at his aunt and uncle’s house. The Kid is isolating in other parts of the house.

The Boy and The Kid have both Pfizer shots, but hadn’t been able to get boosters yet (The Kid gets his tomorrow). Uncle Walter got both Pfizer shots and a Pfizer booster. I had 3 full Moderna doses.

The Boy seems to be okay. It’s more like a regular cold for him.

I feel like I’ve been run over by a truck. My immune system is severely compromised. Right now I’m just hoping it doesn’t get worse.

We’ve been so careful. I double mask, wash & sanitize, barely leave the house. The Boy has been careful, too, and ONLY goes to school. But his school has had the most infections in our county.

PLEASE get vaccinated. Please wear masks. Please wash your hands properly. Please, please, PLEASE stay home. I know everyone wants to be able to spend time with their families. But you know what? We wanted to spend time together, too.

Stay safe. Stay healthy.

— The Wife

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We were such babies. About 1 month after we met, so January 1998.

I showed this to The Boy. He said “that’s dad. I think… maybe that’s you?”

I was told we look “goth good,” but we were actually at a memorial service. In general we didn’t strive to look that pale.

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“You have to learn to trust someone before we run out of taco seasonings.”

— Uncle Walter, sleep talking

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“I hope (UW’s Sister) liked her tombstone.”

Uncle Walter, sleep talking