Credit Attorney Halloween

So, I hardley ever get into dressing up on Halloween. Don't get me wrong, I love Halloween and I love to see other people dressed up, I just never have any good ideas, and even when I do I can't seem to pull them off very well.

But every year we have a big Halloween party at my work with food, prizes and the works. There are a few people that go all out and win prizes every year. I just don't have enough ambition to do what they do! Anyways, here are the winners this year:

DOUG-Some mystical character. His wings actually expand to full flight position

DALENE-Guitar Hero

I again wasn't very creative, but I atleast got a laugh from all the BYU fans in my office. I dressed up as a Ute Fan in the heart of Provo.

Bad Pic, I know :) If you can't tell, I have a black eye, bloody nose & lip. What you can't see are the bruises on my arms and the holes in my shirt.

A few thoughts about a Friend...

Today, we here at my office said goodbye to a great friend and co-worker, DeLoy M. Sallenback.

Five years ago, when I was still working down at the Daley Freez, trying to get my foot in the door somewhere in the legal profession, I saw an ad for a part-time receptionist at the law firm of Sallenback & Facemyer.

After an interview with their current paralegal, Georgia, I then had a second interview with one of the attorney's, DeLoy Sallenback. The minute I walked in the door I was intimidated by his professional stature! However, the first thing he did was compliment about how he was impressed with the way that I was dressed...in his words "very professional and appropriate for an interview".

Although I didn't have much experience in an office setting (does TA'ing in the office count?) DeLoy saw something in me that he thought was perfect for their open position. I've been told by the other attorney in the office that he wanted to hire someone else, but DeLoy fought to hire me.

DeLoy had an old-fashioned way of practicing law. When I first started he didn't even have a computer in his office, and he made me learn how to use a typewriter and a dictaphone!

I recall a time when I was having a hard day...sometimes when I get really nervous about things I have an allergic reaction of sorts and my eyes swell up to the size of tennis balls...anyways, this had happened one day half way through the work day. I remember DeLoy coming into my office while I waited for my ride to pick me up, and he talked me through the nervousness and stress that I was feeling. He was so comforting and understanding, even though he barely knew me.

DeLoy set such a great example to me about how I want to be as a person. He had such a strong work ethic, and could be as tough as nails. However, he was one of the kindest, gentlest men I knew. He did everything 100%. His love for his wife, family and the Lord was unsurpassable.

I am so thankful for the opportunity he gave me to begin in this field. I am also grateful for all of the things he taught me. I will forever miss the stories and experiences he shared with me everytime he would come in. The world lost a very wonderful man this week; however, I'm sure he is still working hard in the new mission he has been sent to fulfill.