January 9 Apache Junction Arizona
Today was a very special day! We got up early and was at the temple for the eight o'clock session. It was a Spanish session because there were a lot of couples from South America. The session was in Spanish. We had ear phones and could hear it in English! That was such a special privilege! They had a film that was just beautiful. The temple is a very beautiful and the grounds were like an oasis in the desert. I enjoyed the session so very much. When I went into the Celestial room as is necessary I remembered the things I was to say and the lady told me that it was "very good". It made me feel so good-great! The day was so special. It has been raining all day. Very soft and like a spring morning when we were out in it. It has rained much harder this afternoon and the ground smelled so good because it was so dry and needed it so much. It is so good to be with Ida and George. A happy day!
January 17
We had a very good day on Wallace's birthday yesterday. It was a very comfortable day. Wallace and I went for a long walk together and then in the afternoon we went out to eat. It was Sir Georges. A place where you pick out what you want and can have all you want. It was delicious food and we enjoy being with George and Ida so much.
All the kids called. It was so nice to hear from them. We did not hear from Patricia or Charles. Evelyn had been out home and Brenda said Charles was not very well. I wish they could find out what was giving him all of his trouble. Glade talked about Kitty and Wallace asked him about Debbie. He said he had a very nice Christmas. We love them all so very much. I love Wallace and appreciate him so much. I am so proud that he honors his Priesthood and willing to live the gospel. I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for such a good man.
January 19
Yesterday the wind started to blow. It did not seem bad because I was used to the winds in Idaho. Then it started to rain a real down pour. Later in the evening we heard on T.V. that a tornado had gone through Scottsdale and Fountain of the Hills. We have visited both. It took out power lines and broke out windows and took off roofs and caused a lot of damage. It was raining so hard when we went to bed there were puddles everywhere but this morning it does not even look like it had rained. The ground seems to soak it up. It also hailed in Phoenix with the rain. It is a beautiful morning. The sun is shining. We slept all night with the window open and this morning just as it was coming light I heard a bird singing. It was very much like our meadow lark. It was so beautiful.
January 20
This morning Wallace & I and George and Ida went to McDonald's for breakfast after the men went to Priesthood meeting. Then Wallace and I went to Sunday School. Ida & George met us for Sacrament Meeting. We had dinner here at home. George & Ida had prepared it before they came to Sacrament Meeting. It was so good. After dinner we went for a ride. We went into Superstition Mountain. We went to Miami and Globe Arizona. They are both open pit copper mining. Especially Miami was. So many shacks and trash. the mountain was so beautiful. So many colors and rock formations. Globe was a familiar town because it has been in the news so much. About 15 families are in a trailer court that is built on asbestos tailings. This is a cancer causing substance. The government (State) will move the families until their trailers are decomanitated and the asbestos moved. It was a very pleasant day, warm & sunny and a very beautiful drive.
January 28
Last night we got back home from a wonderful trip. We went to Tombstone Arizona. We went through Florence, Coolidge, Tucson, Benson, St. David and then to Tombstone. We stayed all night at Tombstone. It is a town that they have tried to keep like it was in the gold rush days. Board sidewalks. We went into a home that so much of the old furniture and relics. When the owner was a young woman she had been so lonesome in Tombstone her folks sent her the root of a rose tree from Scotland. It was in 1885. It is now the largest rose tree in the world. It blooms each April with white blossoms. It is the town where Wyatt Earp was Marshall. We went into the Crystal Palace. It had beautiful redwood but it had been rebuilt and now was just a large bar. On the way home we visited the Casa Grande ruins just out of Coolidge. They were adobe ruins. They had found enough to know that they had lived in the area about 300 BC. They were called the Hohokam Indians. They built an irrigation system that is still evident. It is really a testimony that the Book of Mormon is true. I would have liked to have had some Book of Mormons and said to these people. Read this book and it will tell you where these people came from and their history. It was such a wonderful trip! The largest structure of this prehistoric Indian village is most perplexing. This four story earthen building constructed approximately 600 years ago by primitive Indian farmers of the Gila Valley. Their knowledge of farming techniques came from Indians who lived farther South in Mexico. The Casa Grande is not a typical Hohokam building, instead it appears to be similar to structures found in Mexico. Its thick walls are built of unreinforced coursed caliche-earth, a desert soil with a high lime content. The four story building dominated the village in which it was built. In 1889, Congress authorized the president to reserve lands embracing the Casa Grande Ruin, this was accomplished in 1892. It was designated a national monument under the National Park Service in 1918. Cultural similarities indicate that the Puma Indians, presently living nearby maybe the descendants of the Hohokam.
January 30
This morning we were up early and went to the temple in Mesa. It has been raining. Everything was fresh & sweet. The birds were singing. It was a very small temple session, but it was very nice. Wallace is out fixing a machine to fix his rocks. He has enjoyed making beautiful gems out of rocks. He just came back from a long walk. We get a letter from Patricia and she said Russell had just been ordained a Deacon. She said Brother Beers ordained him. He asked Heavenly Father to bless him that he might use his talents and that he might be a guiding light for his brothers and sister and family. She wrote such a special letter.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Thursday, January 21, 2016
DECEMBER 1979
December 7
Apache Junction Arizona
Today is our wedding anniversary! Ida and I went to Relief Society this morning. It was a wonderful lesson on reverence. Charles & Evelyn called this morning. I missed them but Wallace said they were fine and they were going out for their anniversary without us. We have only missed 2 years throughout all these years celebrating our anniversaries together. We have been married 42 years. I am so grateful for such a wonderful husband. God has been so good to us throughout the years. Given us such a wonderful family. I am so grateful for my testimony of the gospel. It is so precious to me. I am so grateful for a prophet upon the earth. May we always follow his counsel and advice! George, Ida, Wallace and I went out to supper. It was fun. When we got home we got a call from Brenda. It was so good to hear her voice. The children Vonell, Kevin, Kim, Kirk all said Happy anniversary. Kelly said he was too tired. Jake has two ingernal hernias and will have surgery on Wednesday of next week. They expect that he will be in the hospital 2 days. May God bless him and make him well. It has been a wonderful day!
December 12
Brenda and LaVar's little boy Jake had surgery today. He had two hernias.
December 15
Brenda called today. She said that they came very close to losing Jake. The Dr. thought that he had reacted to the drug they gave him to put him out. He went through the surgery fine but when he was in the recovery room, he stopped breathing and his heart stopped beating. When they brought him back to his room he was in an isolet and had monitors on, an I.V. and a hood over his head. It frightened Brenda very much. They kept him for two days and then took him home. Brenda has to monitor his pulse and also temp. but they think that he will be fine now. The power of the priesthood and the power of prayer helped to save our little grandson's life his mother told us. We are so grateful that he is doing fine and that Heavenly Father saw fit to let him stay upon the earth and be with his family who love him so much.
December 27
We had a wonderful Christmas. We made fudge, cookies, and I made my mother's braided Russian cake. We bought oranges and tangerines. The oranges are raised here. They are so very good. On Christmas Eve we made eight gifts of goodies and took them to the neighbors. George came home from work sick and went right to bed, so Ida, Wallace and I took them around. It was very enjoyable. In the evening we heard beautiful Christmas stories and music on T.V.
Christmas morning we got up and opened our gifts together. Ida wanted some new front steps. For several days Wallace worked to make them for her. He made these large but with the lift on the steps short so she would not have trouble getting up and down. He put a good solid railing on them. He covered them with good green outdoor carpet. He did such a good job on them. Ida was so pleased. We heard from each one of the kids. Ronda called from Canada. They had their house moved on their new foundation and were back in it. She sounded happy. Glade called before Christmas and told us about his work, the weather and how he was getting along with Debbie. He said he was going to spend Christmas Eve with Brenda & LaVar and then he was going to Blair's, Charles, and Darwin's. When Ronda called she said he might come there during the holidays. We love them all so very much. Our Christmas was different but very special! In our hearts was a beautiful feeling of worship for our Father in Heaven and His Son Jesus Christ. Grateful that He loved us enough to send His Son upon the earth. Grateful for the privilege to celebrate His birth! I am so grateful to be in a warm beautiful place and to be with Ida and George on this wonderful Christmas time! (Attached card)
And now for my dear little mother, you was a puzzle to me this year you almost have everything. I could have went and bought you a new car but couldn't swing it this year. I love you mom with all my heart and so proud you are my mom. Love Larry, Tricia & family
Apache Junction Arizona
Today is our wedding anniversary! Ida and I went to Relief Society this morning. It was a wonderful lesson on reverence. Charles & Evelyn called this morning. I missed them but Wallace said they were fine and they were going out for their anniversary without us. We have only missed 2 years throughout all these years celebrating our anniversaries together. We have been married 42 years. I am so grateful for such a wonderful husband. God has been so good to us throughout the years. Given us such a wonderful family. I am so grateful for my testimony of the gospel. It is so precious to me. I am so grateful for a prophet upon the earth. May we always follow his counsel and advice! George, Ida, Wallace and I went out to supper. It was fun. When we got home we got a call from Brenda. It was so good to hear her voice. The children Vonell, Kevin, Kim, Kirk all said Happy anniversary. Kelly said he was too tired. Jake has two ingernal hernias and will have surgery on Wednesday of next week. They expect that he will be in the hospital 2 days. May God bless him and make him well. It has been a wonderful day!
December 12
Brenda and LaVar's little boy Jake had surgery today. He had two hernias.
December 15
Brenda called today. She said that they came very close to losing Jake. The Dr. thought that he had reacted to the drug they gave him to put him out. He went through the surgery fine but when he was in the recovery room, he stopped breathing and his heart stopped beating. When they brought him back to his room he was in an isolet and had monitors on, an I.V. and a hood over his head. It frightened Brenda very much. They kept him for two days and then took him home. Brenda has to monitor his pulse and also temp. but they think that he will be fine now. The power of the priesthood and the power of prayer helped to save our little grandson's life his mother told us. We are so grateful that he is doing fine and that Heavenly Father saw fit to let him stay upon the earth and be with his family who love him so much.
December 27
We had a wonderful Christmas. We made fudge, cookies, and I made my mother's braided Russian cake. We bought oranges and tangerines. The oranges are raised here. They are so very good. On Christmas Eve we made eight gifts of goodies and took them to the neighbors. George came home from work sick and went right to bed, so Ida, Wallace and I took them around. It was very enjoyable. In the evening we heard beautiful Christmas stories and music on T.V.
Christmas morning we got up and opened our gifts together. Ida wanted some new front steps. For several days Wallace worked to make them for her. He made these large but with the lift on the steps short so she would not have trouble getting up and down. He put a good solid railing on them. He covered them with good green outdoor carpet. He did such a good job on them. Ida was so pleased. We heard from each one of the kids. Ronda called from Canada. They had their house moved on their new foundation and were back in it. She sounded happy. Glade called before Christmas and told us about his work, the weather and how he was getting along with Debbie. He said he was going to spend Christmas Eve with Brenda & LaVar and then he was going to Blair's, Charles, and Darwin's. When Ronda called she said he might come there during the holidays. We love them all so very much. Our Christmas was different but very special! In our hearts was a beautiful feeling of worship for our Father in Heaven and His Son Jesus Christ. Grateful that He loved us enough to send His Son upon the earth. Grateful for the privilege to celebrate His birth! I am so grateful to be in a warm beautiful place and to be with Ida and George on this wonderful Christmas time! (Attached card)
And now for my dear little mother, you was a puzzle to me this year you almost have everything. I could have went and bought you a new car but couldn't swing it this year. I love you mom with all my heart and so proud you are my mom. Love Larry, Tricia & family
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
DECEMBER 1985
December 5
Such a wonderful day. Blair & Philline called. They knew we were going to celebrate our anniversary today. Wallace had a doctors appointment. The doctors said he had broken his rib when he fell in the tub. He also had his back xrayed and we were worried about his hip and leg. It is the sciatic nerve that is being pinched. We saw Alden & Julia today. Julia has had a bad day and she looked rough. We had dinner with Blair & Philline, Jared and Philline's mother. We enjoyed it very much. This is our 48th anniversary. Can you believe that it has been that long! Patricia just called. They are fine. They are still hurting from the loss of the twin boys. We love our family so much!
December 7
When Charles and Evelyn got married they chose our wedding day. When Tammy and Mark got married they chose the 7th of December. Each year we try to get together. Mark and Tammy have not been with us. When I talked to Evelyn a while ago on the phone I thought that perhaps they were going to be together. That is what I get for doing my own thinking because Evelyn called last night and asked where we were going for our anniversary. It is not every year we get to go out twice for our anniversary. We met them in Idaho Falls and went out for dinner. It was so much fun-so wonderful to be with them for a few hours. They are special people. It has been snowing again today. It snowed several inches since we had dinner. The roads were slick most of the way, but it was a very wonderful day! Kevin was wrestling this afternoon. Several schools were here. Kevin Summers pinned both of his opponents.
December 27
Christmas Eve as many of the family as could came. Blair, Philline, and family, Brenda, LaVar and family, Vonell & Daren were not able to come. Darwin & Charlene and family were here. Brenda & LaVar brought a young man that did not have a family. It was a very special day. We enjoyed it so very much. It was so wonderful to have Charlene with us. She is doing so well. I hope she enjoys it. Jared went home for Christmas but he will be back because Charlene still needs help. I hope Jared continues to do as well as he has before. We opened our gifts and it was so much fun. I love Christmas. We had the children act out the Christmas story. To me it never gets old. On Christmas morning Alded called ma and asked if I could come over Julia had had a restless night and he needed some help. I got dressed and went right over. When I got there the ambulance was in front of their house. I hurried in and Julia was gone. She had passed away at 7:15 in her sleep. Alden was up watching for me. He said she was breathing quite heavy and then she just quit breathing. He called to her and shook her but she did not respond. He knew that she was gone. He called the ambulance and then Julia's daughter. He also called Wallace. When Alden called the ambulance he gave directions and they went to Aunt Golda Fullmer's house. She had her house locked up tight but they broke in and frightened her to death. She was so upset the Bishop, Relief Society President and her family all came to calm her down. The day after Christmas she called Alden and she was still upset. I stayed with Alden Christmas day and overnight. The day after Christmas we went to the mortuary and choose a casket and a beautiful white dress. I thought the casket was so nice that he chose. All of December has been very cold and foggy so after we chose the things I came home. I hated to leave him alone but Wallace and I have work today. Wallace worked 8 hrs yesterday. He was very tired last night. The counselor in the bishopric and his wife met us in Rexburg when we picked out the casket. They have been so good to Alden. Julia's funeral will be Monday December 27th at the Stake Center in Sugar City. The Salem Ward church is being repaired. The viewing will be 10am and the funeral will be 11:00 am I pray that everything will go well.
Such a wonderful day. Blair & Philline called. They knew we were going to celebrate our anniversary today. Wallace had a doctors appointment. The doctors said he had broken his rib when he fell in the tub. He also had his back xrayed and we were worried about his hip and leg. It is the sciatic nerve that is being pinched. We saw Alden & Julia today. Julia has had a bad day and she looked rough. We had dinner with Blair & Philline, Jared and Philline's mother. We enjoyed it very much. This is our 48th anniversary. Can you believe that it has been that long! Patricia just called. They are fine. They are still hurting from the loss of the twin boys. We love our family so much!
December 7
When Charles and Evelyn got married they chose our wedding day. When Tammy and Mark got married they chose the 7th of December. Each year we try to get together. Mark and Tammy have not been with us. When I talked to Evelyn a while ago on the phone I thought that perhaps they were going to be together. That is what I get for doing my own thinking because Evelyn called last night and asked where we were going for our anniversary. It is not every year we get to go out twice for our anniversary. We met them in Idaho Falls and went out for dinner. It was so much fun-so wonderful to be with them for a few hours. They are special people. It has been snowing again today. It snowed several inches since we had dinner. The roads were slick most of the way, but it was a very wonderful day! Kevin was wrestling this afternoon. Several schools were here. Kevin Summers pinned both of his opponents.
December 27
Christmas Eve as many of the family as could came. Blair, Philline, and family, Brenda, LaVar and family, Vonell & Daren were not able to come. Darwin & Charlene and family were here. Brenda & LaVar brought a young man that did not have a family. It was a very special day. We enjoyed it so very much. It was so wonderful to have Charlene with us. She is doing so well. I hope she enjoys it. Jared went home for Christmas but he will be back because Charlene still needs help. I hope Jared continues to do as well as he has before. We opened our gifts and it was so much fun. I love Christmas. We had the children act out the Christmas story. To me it never gets old. On Christmas morning Alded called ma and asked if I could come over Julia had had a restless night and he needed some help. I got dressed and went right over. When I got there the ambulance was in front of their house. I hurried in and Julia was gone. She had passed away at 7:15 in her sleep. Alden was up watching for me. He said she was breathing quite heavy and then she just quit breathing. He called to her and shook her but she did not respond. He knew that she was gone. He called the ambulance and then Julia's daughter. He also called Wallace. When Alden called the ambulance he gave directions and they went to Aunt Golda Fullmer's house. She had her house locked up tight but they broke in and frightened her to death. She was so upset the Bishop, Relief Society President and her family all came to calm her down. The day after Christmas she called Alden and she was still upset. I stayed with Alden Christmas day and overnight. The day after Christmas we went to the mortuary and choose a casket and a beautiful white dress. I thought the casket was so nice that he chose. All of December has been very cold and foggy so after we chose the things I came home. I hated to leave him alone but Wallace and I have work today. Wallace worked 8 hrs yesterday. He was very tired last night. The counselor in the bishopric and his wife met us in Rexburg when we picked out the casket. They have been so good to Alden. Julia's funeral will be Monday December 27th at the Stake Center in Sugar City. The Salem Ward church is being repaired. The viewing will be 10am and the funeral will be 11:00 am I pray that everything will go well.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
OCTOBER 1985/ NOVEMEBER 1985
October 26
Just three weeks ago today 12th of October Charlene, Darwin's wife had a cerebral hemorrhage. She was paralyzed on the left side. They flew her in the emergency helicopter to the University hospital in Salt Lake City. Sunday morning we went with Blair & Philline to Salt Lake. We spent very little time with Larry and Patricia. Patricia was with us at the hospital. Charlene could move her left shoulder and her left leg just a bit. Last Saturday 18th of October they brought Charlene back to Pocatello to get the therapy she needs. Jared who is ten is staying with us. Mary Ellen and Joshua are staying with Charles and Evelyn. Today Jared came home from hunting with his dad & James sick. I think he is home sick. I think Darwin will take him home with him tonight and tomorrow we will go to Pocatello to see Charlene and pickup Jared. God bless Charlene. Her family needs her so much.
November 6
Sunday November 3rd we took Jared to see his mother. She is in the hospital in Pocatello. She looked so good. When we went in her arm was hanging over the side of the wheelchair. She took her other hand and lifted up into a sling. She said she had walked with the aid of a cane and the physical therapist. She asked why this had happened to them. She sobbed. My heart went out to her. The kids are keeping the house done up much better than when Charlene was there. Jeff did the dishes, mopped the kitchen and bathroom floor, used polish and dust cloth on all the furniture. James Darwin and Grandpa unloaded the wood we had brought to them. James and friend Tim had cut up the wood on Saturday and loaded it on the pickup and trailer. We took it sown on Sunday. Charlene wants to come to Blair's for Thanksgiving. We pray that she will be well enough to do that!
November 17
Yesterday Patricia called. She said this was a sad day because the Doctor had just told Rick & Karen that both of their babies were dead. They were broken hearted. They were so excited about having twins. Tomorrow they will induce labor. She is frightened because they told her there would be bad effects to the medication given her. I feel so sorry for them. She was six months. Last night Wallace was taking a bath. He slipped in the tub. He is so sore and miserable. Perhaps he has a cracked rib. I hope not! Wallace does so many things I don't know what I would so without him!
Just three weeks ago today 12th of October Charlene, Darwin's wife had a cerebral hemorrhage. She was paralyzed on the left side. They flew her in the emergency helicopter to the University hospital in Salt Lake City. Sunday morning we went with Blair & Philline to Salt Lake. We spent very little time with Larry and Patricia. Patricia was with us at the hospital. Charlene could move her left shoulder and her left leg just a bit. Last Saturday 18th of October they brought Charlene back to Pocatello to get the therapy she needs. Jared who is ten is staying with us. Mary Ellen and Joshua are staying with Charles and Evelyn. Today Jared came home from hunting with his dad & James sick. I think he is home sick. I think Darwin will take him home with him tonight and tomorrow we will go to Pocatello to see Charlene and pickup Jared. God bless Charlene. Her family needs her so much.
November 6
Sunday November 3rd we took Jared to see his mother. She is in the hospital in Pocatello. She looked so good. When we went in her arm was hanging over the side of the wheelchair. She took her other hand and lifted up into a sling. She said she had walked with the aid of a cane and the physical therapist. She asked why this had happened to them. She sobbed. My heart went out to her. The kids are keeping the house done up much better than when Charlene was there. Jeff did the dishes, mopped the kitchen and bathroom floor, used polish and dust cloth on all the furniture. James Darwin and Grandpa unloaded the wood we had brought to them. James and friend Tim had cut up the wood on Saturday and loaded it on the pickup and trailer. We took it sown on Sunday. Charlene wants to come to Blair's for Thanksgiving. We pray that she will be well enough to do that!
November 17
Yesterday Patricia called. She said this was a sad day because the Doctor had just told Rick & Karen that both of their babies were dead. They were broken hearted. They were so excited about having twins. Tomorrow they will induce labor. She is frightened because they told her there would be bad effects to the medication given her. I feel so sorry for them. She was six months. Last night Wallace was taking a bath. He slipped in the tub. He is so sore and miserable. Perhaps he has a cracked rib. I hope not! Wallace does so many things I don't know what I would so without him!
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
September 1985
September 1
On the 14th of August Ronda graduated from Lic. Practical Nurse Program at Price University in Utah. College of Eastern Utah. Velma, Earl, Wallace and I went down to her graduation. Patricia was going to go but she was very ill and could not go.
Processional-Bonnie Skinner
Welcome- Ellen Jensen RN BSN Director of Nursing
Valedictorian-Karyn Anderson
Saluatorian-Sheila Lorn
Guest Speaker Introduction-Rhonda Stanley
Guest Speaker-Dr. Kevin Brockbank
Presentation of Diplomas-Dr. Michael Peterson actig President
Capping and Pinning- Stephanie Richins
Remarks by Ronda Abel Class President
Pledge-Rae Lynn Carter
It was such a wonderful evening. Ronda's talk was special.
Ronda gave a wonderful talk. One of the things she said in her talk that the past year had given her courage to do whatever she wants to do. With work and determination she can accomplish anything she desired. Rom took us to dinner after the graduation and we stayed all night with them. They had the camper put up and we were very comfortable. It was so much fun to be with Velma. We had a very good visit.
On the first day of August we went to Pocatello. Loren the son of Charles & Evelyn Wilding came in on the plane. He is so handsome and the Spirit of the Lord radiates from him. Evelyn had a picnic prepared. It was so much fun! They had signs all put up everywhere-Welcome Home Loren & etc. Last Sunday which was the 25th of August we had a very special day. It was Loren's report. The Spirit of the Lord is really with him!.
Yesterday Blair & Philline and family came out. We went up by Spencer by Stoddard Camp Ground and tried to get wood. The chainsaw would not work. It was so frustrating. The wood was there but we got very little. It was very nice to be with Blair & Philline & family. I heard Philline talking to Becky. She was saying "Listen to the quiet." It was so wonderful to be in the mountains with those you love. It was very special. Last week end we spent with LaVar and Brenda & family at Weber Creek. That was so very special too.
On the 14th of August Ronda graduated from Lic. Practical Nurse Program at Price University in Utah. College of Eastern Utah. Velma, Earl, Wallace and I went down to her graduation. Patricia was going to go but she was very ill and could not go.
Processional-Bonnie Skinner
Welcome- Ellen Jensen RN BSN Director of Nursing
Valedictorian-Karyn Anderson
Saluatorian-Sheila Lorn
Guest Speaker Introduction-Rhonda Stanley
Guest Speaker-Dr. Kevin Brockbank
Presentation of Diplomas-Dr. Michael Peterson actig President
Capping and Pinning- Stephanie Richins
Remarks by Ronda Abel Class President
Pledge-Rae Lynn Carter
It was such a wonderful evening. Ronda's talk was special.
Ronda gave a wonderful talk. One of the things she said in her talk that the past year had given her courage to do whatever she wants to do. With work and determination she can accomplish anything she desired. Rom took us to dinner after the graduation and we stayed all night with them. They had the camper put up and we were very comfortable. It was so much fun to be with Velma. We had a very good visit.
On the first day of August we went to Pocatello. Loren the son of Charles & Evelyn Wilding came in on the plane. He is so handsome and the Spirit of the Lord radiates from him. Evelyn had a picnic prepared. It was so much fun! They had signs all put up everywhere-Welcome Home Loren & etc. Last Sunday which was the 25th of August we had a very special day. It was Loren's report. The Spirit of the Lord is really with him!.
Yesterday Blair & Philline and family came out. We went up by Spencer by Stoddard Camp Ground and tried to get wood. The chainsaw would not work. It was so frustrating. The wood was there but we got very little. It was very nice to be with Blair & Philline & family. I heard Philline talking to Becky. She was saying "Listen to the quiet." It was so wonderful to be in the mountains with those you love. It was very special. Last week end we spent with LaVar and Brenda & family at Weber Creek. That was so very special too.
AUGUST 1985
August 12
On Friday the 2nd of August Wallace decided to get the wood trailer ready so we could go after wood. He pulled on the trailer and I guess he hurt his heart. He was not well one Saturday and Sunday he was very tired. Monday morning we got up and got ready to go get wood. Kim did all the lifting. Wallace did the sawing. Monday might he had a bad night. Tuesday we loaded everything up and came home. Wallace and I went to the emergency where the doctor examined him and put him in what is called step-down from Intensive Care. The EKG compared to last years EKG showed that there had been a change in his heart for the worse. In two days he was back home and doing well. On Saturday Charles and his boys Tom & Lorin and Blair & David and Darwin and his boys James & Jedd and a friend of the boys all came and got wood for us. Evelyn & Philline, Johnny, Becky and Phillip stayed with me. They did not leave here until about 2:00 in the afternoon. They all were so tired and very exhausted. Before they all left Romney Ronda and the boys, Jeremy, Gordon and Mark came. They stayed overnight and then they went back to Utah, they took their things that they had left here. Everything went well. We were so proud of our children that were here because of the wonderful way that they responded to Romney.
On Friday the 2nd of August Wallace decided to get the wood trailer ready so we could go after wood. He pulled on the trailer and I guess he hurt his heart. He was not well one Saturday and Sunday he was very tired. Monday morning we got up and got ready to go get wood. Kim did all the lifting. Wallace did the sawing. Monday might he had a bad night. Tuesday we loaded everything up and came home. Wallace and I went to the emergency where the doctor examined him and put him in what is called step-down from Intensive Care. The EKG compared to last years EKG showed that there had been a change in his heart for the worse. In two days he was back home and doing well. On Saturday Charles and his boys Tom & Lorin and Blair & David and Darwin and his boys James & Jedd and a friend of the boys all came and got wood for us. Evelyn & Philline, Johnny, Becky and Phillip stayed with me. They did not leave here until about 2:00 in the afternoon. They all were so tired and very exhausted. Before they all left Romney Ronda and the boys, Jeremy, Gordon and Mark came. They stayed overnight and then they went back to Utah, they took their things that they had left here. Everything went well. We were so proud of our children that were here because of the wonderful way that they responded to Romney.
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