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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Saturday August 17, 1974
It has been a hot and tiring day for me. Sometimes I feel as if I lived in a dream world. It’s hard for me to get about & do all the things I desire doing. We were all sent to bottle beets, and before we could get started - Erma Ruth, Aunt Stella, Evan’s daughter called, so we were off to meet her at Orin & Odessa’s place. We had a fine visit, then David, Orin’s youngest son offered us a ride with him to show Erma to the “This is the Place “ monument. There we parted, & then returned with David to Orins. They had luscious watermellon all prepared for us. It tasted so good to a diabetic gal who needed food. (David has just returned form a mission to West Germany.) He came on home with us and then he & Les went after the milk. He came back, and stayed for dinner. He seemed so thrilled with the Bear picture “Early Morning Fishermen”, Which I gave to him if he would pay for the canvas and put his own frame on it. It would be as a wedding gift to him. While we were at Widsoe we saw Audrie Ford & Devon. We were so sad to see her so ill. She has cancer of the brain & lungs. - - She said she’d lost all her hair
Wednesday August 14, 1974
It never rains, but when it pours they say. Ariel and Les with their children went camping to Flaming Gorge. While their Leonard caught his ring finger (because of a ring) and pulled all the flesh away. They hurried home and took him to the hospital where they are trying to graft skin & make him a new finger.
Well, we’ve obligated our future monies in a new Tioga motor home. We traded our little truck and 15 ½ ’ trailer for $2100. On it. We did enter into an agreement with “Intermountain Sports,” and Larry Bate, sales manager, to rent the unit to help pay it off. It has been insured, - (to be payed for in full, Should Dad die) and will take us 7 years to pay out if we don’t rent it. We took possession of it on 8 Aug 1974, at 6pm: at 9:30 we were on our way to the Widsoe reunion (held Aug. 10) Bryce Canyon and Points South Claire & Larry and five Children went with us. We had a wonderful time.
(At this point our business agreement is only oral, but Mr. Bate has promised a writted statement when he returns from his vacation)
Les will work the 18 & 19 of Aug, Then he will retire on Sept 1. At present schedule.
Well, we’ve obligated our future monies in a new Tioga motor home. We traded our little truck and 15 ½ ’ trailer for $2100. On it. We did enter into an agreement with “Intermountain Sports,” and Larry Bate, sales manager, to rent the unit to help pay it off. It has been insured, - (to be payed for in full, Should Dad die) and will take us 7 years to pay out if we don’t rent it. We took possession of it on 8 Aug 1974, at 6pm: at 9:30 we were on our way to the Widsoe reunion (held Aug. 10) Bryce Canyon and Points South Claire & Larry and five Children went with us. We had a wonderful time.
(At this point our business agreement is only oral, but Mr. Bate has promised a writted statement when he returns from his vacation)
Les will work the 18 & 19 of Aug, Then he will retire on Sept 1. At present schedule.
Thursday July 4, 1974
Everyone is sleeping. Mike is out to spend a couple of nights with us. He & Les are going to pick peas in the morning, before Les takes the water. We had a cookout in Claire’s back yard to celebrate. Every thing was so tasty.
Marie is in Idaho with her parents again. I do not know when she will return? Norman has been having difficulty with a tenant. *I wonder if these same old worries and fears will ever resolve themselves? It’s midnight and I believe the poping of fireworks has finally stopped.
It has been a very busy week for us. Two weeks ago tomorrow night Ervin & Julia had a wedding anniversary dinner at the Red Flame in Bountiful, and all of the family on each side living here and around salt Lake attended. The dinners were about $10.00 each, & were very tasty. After spending the following week with Shirley. (their daughter) & John Pohlsanderup near Vernal, they returned to Salt Lake. They spent Saturday & Sunday night with us. They pushed their little tent camper under the car port & slept in it. We fixed a lovely dinner Saturday evening, and Orin & Odessa dropped in and had dinner with us. Jusy, Julia’s & Elvin’s daughter was with them, we all went down to Provo to visit Sarah and her family. Ray & Mary, Ted and his wife, and David and his wife were all there to see us. David is a very cute boy, as is his wife a cute woman. They were all so sweet to us. Sarah had a heart attack shortly after Les had his. She seems to be doing well.
We were back to see the doctor yesterday. After the contract at KCC is settled, the doctor (Reese) wants Les to go to the hospital for some tests. One of them is called a Cardiac Angiogram where dyes are sent through the veins to find out if they are filled with calcium & Cholesterol making him a good candidate for another heart attack. Elvin & Julia took us out to dinner on the way down to Provo. (Lesh?) , Clell & Anna dropped in today, They want us to go see the Ute Rangers if they are still showing tomorrow night.
About three weeks ago, Brad walked from his house to ours on a scout assignment. That evening we took him with us to the zoo. Les was pretty tired after that, and rested a lot the next day.
This past week Ariel has had to go to the doctor. He has had such pain, first in his stomach going up to his shoulders in the back, and then up the sides of his neck. The doctor said the tests they took didn’t find the exact trouble, but it was either ulcers - bilateral hernia, or gallstones, or heart. They have placed him on a strict ulcer diet, and he seems to feel better. We stopped at his house for a few minutes on our way home from the doctors. He was at work, but we did see Ilene & kids.
Marie is in Idaho with her parents again. I do not know when she will return? Norman has been having difficulty with a tenant. *I wonder if these same old worries and fears will ever resolve themselves? It’s midnight and I believe the poping of fireworks has finally stopped.
It has been a very busy week for us. Two weeks ago tomorrow night Ervin & Julia had a wedding anniversary dinner at the Red Flame in Bountiful, and all of the family on each side living here and around salt Lake attended. The dinners were about $10.00 each, & were very tasty. After spending the following week with Shirley. (their daughter) & John Pohlsanderup near Vernal, they returned to Salt Lake. They spent Saturday & Sunday night with us. They pushed their little tent camper under the car port & slept in it. We fixed a lovely dinner Saturday evening, and Orin & Odessa dropped in and had dinner with us. Jusy, Julia’s & Elvin’s daughter was with them, we all went down to Provo to visit Sarah and her family. Ray & Mary, Ted and his wife, and David and his wife were all there to see us. David is a very cute boy, as is his wife a cute woman. They were all so sweet to us. Sarah had a heart attack shortly after Les had his. She seems to be doing well.
We were back to see the doctor yesterday. After the contract at KCC is settled, the doctor (Reese) wants Les to go to the hospital for some tests. One of them is called a Cardiac Angiogram where dyes are sent through the veins to find out if they are filled with calcium & Cholesterol making him a good candidate for another heart attack. Elvin & Julia took us out to dinner on the way down to Provo. (Lesh?) , Clell & Anna dropped in today, They want us to go see the Ute Rangers if they are still showing tomorrow night.
About three weeks ago, Brad walked from his house to ours on a scout assignment. That evening we took him with us to the zoo. Les was pretty tired after that, and rested a lot the next day.
This past week Ariel has had to go to the doctor. He has had such pain, first in his stomach going up to his shoulders in the back, and then up the sides of his neck. The doctor said the tests they took didn’t find the exact trouble, but it was either ulcers - bilateral hernia, or gallstones, or heart. They have placed him on a strict ulcer diet, and he seems to feel better. We stopped at his house for a few minutes on our way home from the doctors. He was at work, but we did see Ilene & kids.
Sunday, 19 May 1974
It’s a month since Mike B. had his hernia operation. He was operated on the 19 of April at Cottonwood Hospital. He did exceptionally well and was back to school in a week.
Well, we are not having paint class during the summer at Hillcrest, & I’m sort of glad. We may have a class here at home with a special few, and the understanding I can leave anytime I wish to go with Les. This was hoped for by Della and Claudia Reynolds. I hope it will be worth the time.
Les has not found out anymore about going back to work. He is still with Dr. Reese and we are still having a bad time collecting the insurance money from Travelers. They miss a week or two, then send it all at one time. World insurance have been taking care of our car payment, & without argument.
The MIA, called off their art exhibit, and will stage it the second week in June. Claire, Larry and family came down and helped cook dinner. She brought half the dinner & I finished the other. We surely had a nice one, & then we went to Sacrament Meeting (The Primary Night) after which, we went up to Ariel’s house for a few minutes. Now we are watching tv at home.
At the Hillcrest paint class, one of the girls, Rue Ann, said someone told her mother, that if she ever took an art class -”To take it from Mrs. Clawson - she’s great!”
Well, we are not having paint class during the summer at Hillcrest, & I’m sort of glad. We may have a class here at home with a special few, and the understanding I can leave anytime I wish to go with Les. This was hoped for by Della and Claudia Reynolds. I hope it will be worth the time.
Les has not found out anymore about going back to work. He is still with Dr. Reese and we are still having a bad time collecting the insurance money from Travelers. They miss a week or two, then send it all at one time. World insurance have been taking care of our car payment, & without argument.
The MIA, called off their art exhibit, and will stage it the second week in June. Claire, Larry and family came down and helped cook dinner. She brought half the dinner & I finished the other. We surely had a nice one, & then we went to Sacrament Meeting (The Primary Night) after which, we went up to Ariel’s house for a few minutes. Now we are watching tv at home.
At the Hillcrest paint class, one of the girls, Rue Ann, said someone told her mother, that if she ever took an art class -”To take it from Mrs. Clawson - she’s great!”
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday May 1, 1974
It's twenty minutes to seven, & almost time to leave for class at Hillcrest. Two weeks ago - Mr Durrant came into class & said they were talking of keeping the class going through the summer. I haven't heard any more. I'm sure I don't know if I would like that, as I want to take trips with Les whenever he wants to go.
It looks from this point, that Les will go back to work for a couple of months anyway. His doctor - Orene - gave him a release Monday afternoon last. He can do "light work". The plant wants him back & so does the union - so he will get all the new contract benefits. We are so grateful he is getting along so great.
I did - about a week ago - make the pies for the boys. I made two apple - peach. Big ones, & took them over. They were so pleased. Della has mentioned them twice.
We have been called on to exhibit our ward painting (those in the ward who have taken my class) on two more occasions. One on the M.I.A. Art Festival night May 17, and gain on a Sunday to be designated by the Bishop.
It looks from this point, that Les will go back to work for a couple of months anyway. His doctor - Orene - gave him a release Monday afternoon last. He can do "light work". The plant wants him back & so does the union - so he will get all the new contract benefits. We are so grateful he is getting along so great.
I did - about a week ago - make the pies for the boys. I made two apple - peach. Big ones, & took them over. They were so pleased. Della has mentioned them twice.
We have been called on to exhibit our ward painting (those in the ward who have taken my class) on two more occasions. One on the M.I.A. Art Festival night May 17, and gain on a Sunday to be designated by the Bishop.
Thursday, March 28, 1974
Another one of those nights when it is hard to get to sleep. My back's been bothering me again the last two or three days.
We started our new semester in art class over at Hillcrest High. We had more than 15 register. It is so much fun to teach this class. I do have a few problems, but on the whole, it's a pretty nice experience for me.
Les bought me a nicer easle than the one I bought 10 years go. I am looking forward to using it, as I only got it this week.
Della is still very enthusiastic about the class, and she is really learning fast. She is my prize student, as well as a great friend.
Norm didn't come for the weekend, but he came out after Marie got home. He worked on the old stump we were trying to get rid of. Les had already dug & dug & dug on before he had the heart attack. It would no come out, and Les kept picking at it, until I offered Della's boy Scott five dollars if he would get it out. In a short time Scott & his older brother Clark came over & began digging. They worked three hours, just as hard as they could dig. Les got the truck we bought from Clell (just recently about March 1) and periodically pulled on the stump. Finally it gave and rolled out of the hole.
Today we picked up Claire and Kirk & Shannon and took them for a ride up East Canyon. We brought a lunch to take along. The road had been plowed out by a big outfit, and had piled snow on both sides of the road. Even though it was melting it still formed banks at least four feet high on each side. Little Kirk kept cautioning Les not to fall off the side into the deep canyon. We were all glad we had not been the ones who had to plow the snow off that road!
Clell & Ann dropped by in their "new" old truck. He had to spend money to get it running well, but seemed to be very happy with it.
I finally got the new chest of drawers all "antiqued" and ready to put the pulls on tomorrow. Glad it's done.
Les is getting along fine. We were both at the doctors Monday. Dr. Vincent said I must come back more often. At least every three months.
Well I'm going back to bed now, and see if I can go to sleep.
Oh, before I forget - the boys would not accept any money for digging the stump, so Les told them I would make them a pie.
We started our new semester in art class over at Hillcrest High. We had more than 15 register. It is so much fun to teach this class. I do have a few problems, but on the whole, it's a pretty nice experience for me.
Les bought me a nicer easle than the one I bought 10 years go. I am looking forward to using it, as I only got it this week.
Della is still very enthusiastic about the class, and she is really learning fast. She is my prize student, as well as a great friend.
Norm didn't come for the weekend, but he came out after Marie got home. He worked on the old stump we were trying to get rid of. Les had already dug & dug & dug on before he had the heart attack. It would no come out, and Les kept picking at it, until I offered Della's boy Scott five dollars if he would get it out. In a short time Scott & his older brother Clark came over & began digging. They worked three hours, just as hard as they could dig. Les got the truck we bought from Clell (just recently about March 1) and periodically pulled on the stump. Finally it gave and rolled out of the hole.
Today we picked up Claire and Kirk & Shannon and took them for a ride up East Canyon. We brought a lunch to take along. The road had been plowed out by a big outfit, and had piled snow on both sides of the road. Even though it was melting it still formed banks at least four feet high on each side. Little Kirk kept cautioning Les not to fall off the side into the deep canyon. We were all glad we had not been the ones who had to plow the snow off that road!
Clell & Ann dropped by in their "new" old truck. He had to spend money to get it running well, but seemed to be very happy with it.
I finally got the new chest of drawers all "antiqued" and ready to put the pulls on tomorrow. Glad it's done.
Les is getting along fine. We were both at the doctors Monday. Dr. Vincent said I must come back more often. At least every three months.
Well I'm going back to bed now, and see if I can go to sleep.
Oh, before I forget - the boys would not accept any money for digging the stump, so Les told them I would make them a pie.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Wednesday, February 20, 1974
Twenty minutes to twelve midnight, some how sleep does not come to me - so I decided to get out of bed, and also do some writing in this book. It seems hard to get at writing.
Les is doing fine. He came home on the 13th, after a two week stay in the L.D.S. hospital. He is a good patient. The doctor called his heart attack - "acute myocardial Infarction",(whatever that is.) I pray it will not re-occur. Claire is home and doing as well as expected. It's hard for her to realize she has been through something so serious. The demands her family makes on her is almost overwhelming. She is coming here tomorrow for lunch, and will leave the children with us, while she goes to the doctor. We loaned the mercury to her, and I surely hope she has no problems getting it started tomorrow.
Marie left today to visit her parents in Idaho. They spent the day with us yesterday. Norman is coming out to spend the week-end with us. He & Les will enjoy their electrical project.
Millie & Moroni have been to Salt Lake with Mildred. She, Mildred is still suffering with back problems. This time up - Mildred said she had lost her eyesight at least temporarily. She says something seemed to explode in the back of her head, and caused a lot of pain. I hope the doctors ind out what is wrong with her. I've called the motel where Millie is staying. I got Moroni once, but the other time no one answered. They had checked out.
Audrie called me, and said her grandson Monta's Gregory, Had died Tuesday Feb 1974, after suffering so long with cancer of the blood. Leukemia. The sufferings of that child was a terrible ordeal for the whole family. I feel so sorry for them, He was about 13 years old.
Millie told us, Walt Thurston, Elda's husband had died recently, and also Glenna's husband Dale, Reldon's wife is still suffering with mental illness - I feel so sorry for him, also Varlin's wife who suffers from similar problems.
Les 7 I went down to Aunt Dee, while she was staying with her grandson's little girl.(Her folks were in Mexico for a vacation.) It was down in west Jordan somewhere. Aunt Dee seemed to be fine, but getting older. She really Misses Uncle Orrel. (Before Les's heart attack.)
Well I'm starting to feel sleepy, so guess I'd better gt back to be. Tomorrow is a big day!
Les is doing fine. He came home on the 13th, after a two week stay in the L.D.S. hospital. He is a good patient. The doctor called his heart attack - "acute myocardial Infarction",(whatever that is.) I pray it will not re-occur. Claire is home and doing as well as expected. It's hard for her to realize she has been through something so serious. The demands her family makes on her is almost overwhelming. She is coming here tomorrow for lunch, and will leave the children with us, while she goes to the doctor. We loaned the mercury to her, and I surely hope she has no problems getting it started tomorrow.
Marie left today to visit her parents in Idaho. They spent the day with us yesterday. Norman is coming out to spend the week-end with us. He & Les will enjoy their electrical project.
Millie & Moroni have been to Salt Lake with Mildred. She, Mildred is still suffering with back problems. This time up - Mildred said she had lost her eyesight at least temporarily. She says something seemed to explode in the back of her head, and caused a lot of pain. I hope the doctors ind out what is wrong with her. I've called the motel where Millie is staying. I got Moroni once, but the other time no one answered. They had checked out.
Audrie called me, and said her grandson Monta's Gregory, Had died Tuesday Feb 1974, after suffering so long with cancer of the blood. Leukemia. The sufferings of that child was a terrible ordeal for the whole family. I feel so sorry for them, He was about 13 years old.
Millie told us, Walt Thurston, Elda's husband had died recently, and also Glenna's husband Dale, Reldon's wife is still suffering with mental illness - I feel so sorry for him, also Varlin's wife who suffers from similar problems.
Les 7 I went down to Aunt Dee, while she was staying with her grandson's little girl.(Her folks were in Mexico for a vacation.) It was down in west Jordan somewhere. Aunt Dee seemed to be fine, but getting older. She really Misses Uncle Orrel. (Before Les's heart attack.)
Well I'm starting to feel sleepy, so guess I'd better gt back to be. Tomorrow is a big day!
Monday 11 February 1974
It's a good thing we can't see, in part into the future! I think we would die from fright or a dilly of a heart attack.
Claire had been sick for several days. She was so ill & could not hold anything on her stomach. She was taken to the cottonwood hospital and underwent emergency surgery for gallstones on Friday 25 Jan '74. She was a very sick girl for several days. I had little "Kirk Benjamin Bullough" and Larry's brother Blaine & his wife had Shannon.
Claire was just beginning to feel better by the following Wednesday. Early Wednesday morning Jan 30, about 3:30 Leslie had a heart attack. He had come off the "swing shift" that morning at 12:30. We went to bed at one am. I had waited up until he cam home. (I had been uneasy about Claire & sat up until Les came home.)
Claire had been sick for several days. She was so ill & could not hold anything on her stomach. She was taken to the cottonwood hospital and underwent emergency surgery for gallstones on Friday 25 Jan '74. She was a very sick girl for several days. I had little "Kirk Benjamin Bullough" and Larry's brother Blaine & his wife had Shannon.
Claire was just beginning to feel better by the following Wednesday. Early Wednesday morning Jan 30, about 3:30 Leslie had a heart attack. He had come off the "swing shift" that morning at 12:30. We went to bed at one am. I had waited up until he cam home. (I had been uneasy about Claire & sat up until Les came home.)
Monday, 21 January 1974
We started the new semester of oil painting class at Hillcrest High last Wed. night 16 of Jan. We have 11 students three men & the rest women. It looks like fun. I'm still in Jack Vigo's class - my tenth year also.
Had dinner at Norm's & Marie's house Sunday 20 of Jan. She had made such a nice dinner, & the children were so sweet. Little Catherine & Christine. Christine told me today that she missed me! I love my sweet little grandchildren so much. We took Claire & kids up to the Primary hospital. Shannon had to go back to the doctor for a check up. She is doing much better now. Kirk was with us - he is such a sweet child too. We stopped & visited a while with Marie & children.
We traded Lees a rooster from our summer stock, for one of his. Les told him we would just butcher the one he had for us. Today Della brought it over and it was all dressed out ready to cook!
I surely love Della. She is so sweet to me. I hope we will never have trouble between us.'
Called on Joyce Smart & gave her the check for stuff we decorated with at Christmas Holidays. She said she really enjoyed working with me, & loved me too! Now - how's that? She said even the Stake was impressed with the decorations.
Had dinner at Norm's & Marie's house Sunday 20 of Jan. She had made such a nice dinner, & the children were so sweet. Little Catherine & Christine. Christine told me today that she missed me! I love my sweet little grandchildren so much. We took Claire & kids up to the Primary hospital. Shannon had to go back to the doctor for a check up. She is doing much better now. Kirk was with us - he is such a sweet child too. We stopped & visited a while with Marie & children.
We traded Lees a rooster from our summer stock, for one of his. Les told him we would just butcher the one he had for us. Today Della brought it over and it was all dressed out ready to cook!
I surely love Della. She is so sweet to me. I hope we will never have trouble between us.'
Called on Joyce Smart & gave her the check for stuff we decorated with at Christmas Holidays. She said she really enjoyed working with me, & loved me too! Now - how's that? She said even the Stake was impressed with the decorations.
12 o'clock midnight Tuesday, 1 January 1974
The clock just struck out the old year & brought in the new 1974! I will now retire, Les went to bed at 9pm, he has to go to work early in the morning. (He would have stayed up had I ask, but I could see no need for it.) We had our parties during the holidays, and are not too interested in partying all night, just because it's New Years. I can hear a lot of noises outside - firecrackers I believe. To Usher in the New 1974. God grant that it will be a better year than '73 - what with Watergate, a president of our nation in disgrace, the death of our beloved president Harold Bingham Lee, of the LDS church, Will write more later, as I am tired now.
Monday, 3 December 1973
Great balls of fire, have we ever had snow storms! It's cold too. When they talk of the electric & gas shortages, it makes me colder still.
Saturday Norman called, He says they are well. He wants us to come to their house for a while this evening. We invited them to dinner Sunday, and we had a steak supper. The children are so cute & they enjoyed Grandpa & Grandma. Christeen danced with glee when baby did her tricks. (Baby is our little black poodle) Especially when she danced in her little pink skirt and her little white hat.
It seemed good to be with them again.
Saturday Norman called, He says they are well. He wants us to come to their house for a while this evening. We invited them to dinner Sunday, and we had a steak supper. The children are so cute & they enjoyed Grandpa & Grandma. Christeen danced with glee when baby did her tricks. (Baby is our little black poodle) Especially when she danced in her little pink skirt and her little white hat.
It seemed good to be with them again.
Thursday 29 November, 1973
The quilts have been tied off!! After all these years of piecing, sewing together and worrying about - they are done. The pieces are woolen, taken from Claire's skirts etc and good woolen pants. I bought linings and piece goods to set them together with. It has been a project to help Claire with her bedding problems.
Bless Della Lee's dear heart. She has been to me, the sister I never had. She has helped me so much with these quilts. I didn't like to ask anyone to help me, for fear of imposing. She suggested several people, so we had a quilting day at my house. I prepared dinner and invited; Della, Afton Bulkley, Zelda Roberts, Ida Burrows, Florence Nix, and dear old Anna. Ida had to go to her ill daughter, and was unable to be with us. Florence was here most of the time. She came back after supper, because she knew I would struggle on & on - till it was a finished job. The others had different family duties, & had to leave early or come late. There were only three of the women, & Florence's little Julia here for dinner. I am now hemming the quilts, but I can do this without so much strain on my back. We did the quilts yesterday, Wed, 28.
Today was Norman's birthday. He has now left his thirties, for he was forty years old today. I pray he is happy, and well. We have not seen him for months. May he Lord bless him & guide his footsteps to a better life.
Bless Della Lee's dear heart. She has been to me, the sister I never had. She has helped me so much with these quilts. I didn't like to ask anyone to help me, for fear of imposing. She suggested several people, so we had a quilting day at my house. I prepared dinner and invited; Della, Afton Bulkley, Zelda Roberts, Ida Burrows, Florence Nix, and dear old Anna. Ida had to go to her ill daughter, and was unable to be with us. Florence was here most of the time. She came back after supper, because she knew I would struggle on & on - till it was a finished job. The others had different family duties, & had to leave early or come late. There were only three of the women, & Florence's little Julia here for dinner. I am now hemming the quilts, but I can do this without so much strain on my back. We did the quilts yesterday, Wed, 28.
Today was Norman's birthday. He has now left his thirties, for he was forty years old today. I pray he is happy, and well. We have not seen him for months. May he Lord bless him & guide his footsteps to a better life.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Friday, November 23, 1973
It surely seems hard to get at writing. It is now the day after Thanksgiving. The time goes like greased lightning! (Except Jan & Feb)
We had a lovely day, and a lovely dinner. Ariel & Lee are moving from Draper, to South salt Lake. They were to our house a year ago and went to Lee's folks this year. Claire's family were with Les & I, We haven't heard from Norman's family.
Little Shannon is just beginning to walk. She is such a sweet baby. I was happy when Larry & Suzy sang in our ward. Claire played the piano very well, and they looked so beautiful. Mike stayed over Sat. night , & went to Sunday School with me. They invited him to pass the sacrament. To see him, filled a long hoped for desire.
Our first semester of paint class ended, and I received the first part of my pay. A check for $54. after deductions. I really got a thrill when I got it. I know that is not much money, but it meant a lot to me. I love to teach oil painting. I think Della is coming over to paint to night. We wont be going back to the high school untill after the holidays. Sometime in Jan 2nd Wed, in fact.
I've been having so much trouble with my back. I have had two attacks that have been so severe. One night found me walking the floor when Les came home from work at 12:30 am. It hurts me now until I can scarcely write.
I finished the basic course in teaching, in Sunday School, last week, by teaching a Sunday School class. (11 year olds) Of course my teacher didn't see any need for me to, as I already teach the inservice class. I enjoyed the class and I am sure they enjoyed me. They gave me their attention very well, & the time was gone before I realized it. Sister Krall was a visitor, and sat with the boys, as she had a son in the class. This makes two courses I have taken in this class in the last year. I also took the genealogy course. (I made a priesthood lineage chart of Nathan Anderson, & after class presented it to the library.)
My physical turned out pretty good. The doctor said I needed to loose more weight, and to always take the high blood pressure pills, insulin & thyroid. It's not so hard on me to take the medicine as it is on the pocket book! The abnormal cells have gone! Oh yay- no cancer!
Claire says she will have the Christmas party for our family. Les and I are having a party here on Dec. 27, for just us Zabriskie kids: Clell & Ann, Lynn & Jeanette & Les & I. Doesn't that sound fun?
I got the friendship quilt back from Ida Burroughs & paid the $15. to the new Relief Society President Betty Anderson, for quilting it. Many of the blocks were done by Mother. Those who quilted on it, have their names embroidered on the edge pieces of the quilt. ( I believe Ida did them.) We have it on our bed and it is nice and warm. By the way-little Kirk was asked what pilgrims were, he said, "People who take pills."
We had a lovely day, and a lovely dinner. Ariel & Lee are moving from Draper, to South salt Lake. They were to our house a year ago and went to Lee's folks this year. Claire's family were with Les & I, We haven't heard from Norman's family.
Little Shannon is just beginning to walk. She is such a sweet baby. I was happy when Larry & Suzy sang in our ward. Claire played the piano very well, and they looked so beautiful. Mike stayed over Sat. night , & went to Sunday School with me. They invited him to pass the sacrament. To see him, filled a long hoped for desire.
Our first semester of paint class ended, and I received the first part of my pay. A check for $54. after deductions. I really got a thrill when I got it. I know that is not much money, but it meant a lot to me. I love to teach oil painting. I think Della is coming over to paint to night. We wont be going back to the high school untill after the holidays. Sometime in Jan 2nd Wed, in fact.
I've been having so much trouble with my back. I have had two attacks that have been so severe. One night found me walking the floor when Les came home from work at 12:30 am. It hurts me now until I can scarcely write.
I finished the basic course in teaching, in Sunday School, last week, by teaching a Sunday School class. (11 year olds) Of course my teacher didn't see any need for me to, as I already teach the inservice class. I enjoyed the class and I am sure they enjoyed me. They gave me their attention very well, & the time was gone before I realized it. Sister Krall was a visitor, and sat with the boys, as she had a son in the class. This makes two courses I have taken in this class in the last year. I also took the genealogy course. (I made a priesthood lineage chart of Nathan Anderson, & after class presented it to the library.)
My physical turned out pretty good. The doctor said I needed to loose more weight, and to always take the high blood pressure pills, insulin & thyroid. It's not so hard on me to take the medicine as it is on the pocket book! The abnormal cells have gone! Oh yay- no cancer!
Claire says she will have the Christmas party for our family. Les and I are having a party here on Dec. 27, for just us Zabriskie kids: Clell & Ann, Lynn & Jeanette & Les & I. Doesn't that sound fun?
I got the friendship quilt back from Ida Burroughs & paid the $15. to the new Relief Society President Betty Anderson, for quilting it. Many of the blocks were done by Mother. Those who quilted on it, have their names embroidered on the edge pieces of the quilt. ( I believe Ida did them.) We have it on our bed and it is nice and warm. By the way-little Kirk was asked what pilgrims were, he said, "People who take pills."
Friday October 12, 1973
Today the Neals leave for Jolly Old England. I know they leave with some regrets. I'm sure if it weren't for the daughter & grandchildren back home, they would seriously consider coming here to live. It has been a pleasure to know them.
Claire (at this writing) is planning to go to the hospital next Sunday for surgery. She will have had her family, for there will be an end to her conceiving after the operation. She has had such a hard time accepting what doctors have told her. "She must never have any more."- They tell her. I am planning to take Shannon while she is up there & then staying with her during the day for a while when she comes home.
I bottled seven quarts apple sauce yesterday, & seven bottle tomato juice, & 13 quarts crab apple jelly two days before that. I have tomatoes to do again tomorrow. The Lees' gave us a bushel of lovely delishes apples.
Lee & Ariel came over & took me for a ride to West Canyon on the 10th. It was a nice ride in their truck. Les was a work so there was just the three of us.
Several days ago, we went up and borrowed two more cases of bottles from Claire. We had to buy some lids for them, & I said I would like to go to a certain store, & ask if they had any bottles. When Les asked the clerk, he said; "We had nine cases come in this morning. We are saving six of them for a lady, but you can have the other three if you wish." We took them and went back by Claires & gave hers back. It's almost impossible to buy bottles. The bottle companies did not anticipate such a run, & was caught short in supplying our needs.
Last Sunday we spent the day with Clell & Ann. The fellers hung a storm door and a side door on the west end entrance to their house. It turned out great. We had a lovey lunch & dinner with them.
Claire (at this writing) is planning to go to the hospital next Sunday for surgery. She will have had her family, for there will be an end to her conceiving after the operation. She has had such a hard time accepting what doctors have told her. "She must never have any more."- They tell her. I am planning to take Shannon while she is up there & then staying with her during the day for a while when she comes home.
I bottled seven quarts apple sauce yesterday, & seven bottle tomato juice, & 13 quarts crab apple jelly two days before that. I have tomatoes to do again tomorrow. The Lees' gave us a bushel of lovely delishes apples.
Lee & Ariel came over & took me for a ride to West Canyon on the 10th. It was a nice ride in their truck. Les was a work so there was just the three of us.
Several days ago, we went up and borrowed two more cases of bottles from Claire. We had to buy some lids for them, & I said I would like to go to a certain store, & ask if they had any bottles. When Les asked the clerk, he said; "We had nine cases come in this morning. We are saving six of them for a lady, but you can have the other three if you wish." We took them and went back by Claires & gave hers back. It's almost impossible to buy bottles. The bottle companies did not anticipate such a run, & was caught short in supplying our needs.
Last Sunday we spent the day with Clell & Ann. The fellers hung a storm door and a side door on the west end entrance to their house. It turned out great. We had a lovey lunch & dinner with them.
Friday September 21, 1973
Gee how the time flies by. There are so many interesting things happening as well as those that are not so interesting.
Lynn & Jeannette & Robin & Brad came to our house and had dinner, & spent he evening. This was Sept 5. About two weeks ago. They were so interested in our place. We gave them a big box of cucumbers & tomatoes from our garden.
About ten days ago Aunt May called and said our peaches were picked, and to come down & pick them up. We had been down the week before, & brought a bushel of pears from Orem. They were Green as grass. Uncle Verl had just gotten home from the hospital. He had suffered a stroke. I sure felt sorry for May & Maurine, with all that fruit coming on. But Mary said they had a family who would pick everything in exchange for fruit.
We plan to buy our own cooking apples from them sometime in October. We brought the bushel of peaches we bought from them & bought another from a stand "walkers" (a Zabriskie relative) home. I planned to bottle them the day the Neals' arrived from England. The Neals' Ernest Hilda, and their 37 year old daughter Sylvia (who is a cripple in a wheel Chair) live in North Hampton England. They were converts of Larry, when he was on his mission.
We had to go up to 6th ave drug so we picked up Claire & her two youngest children & the Neals on our way to give them a ride. On the way we went up East Canyon and showed them where the pioneers came down into the valley. Came back by "This is the place" monument. They were absolutely delighted. We had to get back home so dad could sleep before going on the grave yard shift. We promised to come the next morning and spend the day showing them the sights. We took them to Alta and showed them the record vaults, out to the open copper pit mine, & the great Salt Lake. They were simply overcome with gratitude. This was Wednesday & Thursday. Friday we had a regular Thanksgiving dinner at our house. Turkey and all the trimmings, Clell & Ann were here too, & we had fun with music & home movies. I gave them each a pair of my nice pillow cases.
They were almost speechless over our dinner. They were delighted with the children, Clell & Annie and the music. Larry & Claire arranged a fireside for them in their ward Sunday night, & they were the speakers. I went to it by myself and brother Neal was amazed that I had driven there alone.
The following week was a nightmare. The peaches were getting too ripe, and the pears ripened all at once. There were also tomatoes coming on, plus the cucumbers, & Annie gave me a half bushel of session plumbs. The hard work of the dinner & fruit almost put me in bed with my back problem. The last bushel of peaches would have if Les hadn't helped me. It seems there is no help for me when I need it. I was surely glad for Les. We got 23 quarts of pears, 50 of peaches, plus 4 quarts of fresh plumbs & almost 20 quarts of plumb jelly & jam. There were also about 13 quarts of pickles, and seven quarts of tomatoes taken care of in that week. I have had such a drive within me to get some food stored up. I'm glad it's nearly done. I will put all the tomatoes from our garden in bottles as they come on. We can't buy bottles anywhere, so I borrowed 2 dozen from Claire. I'm sure it will be enough. During all this week we took time out to get Les to the doctor for a complete physical check-up. Dr. Keller says he is in great condition. I have an appointment next Monday for mine.
One more art class for the Relief society, and I've finished fulfilling my special call. I have enjoyed teaching the ladies. I just love some of them. Now I will teach a class all winter at Hill Crest High School, in adult education. Della Lee, Ida Burrows, Zelda Robertson have been down & requested for the class, Linda Halldamon & Karma Barlow said they were going down also. I will also enter my tenth year with Jack Vigos, next Thursday.
Lynn & Jeannette & Robin & Brad came to our house and had dinner, & spent he evening. This was Sept 5. About two weeks ago. They were so interested in our place. We gave them a big box of cucumbers & tomatoes from our garden.
About ten days ago Aunt May called and said our peaches were picked, and to come down & pick them up. We had been down the week before, & brought a bushel of pears from Orem. They were Green as grass. Uncle Verl had just gotten home from the hospital. He had suffered a stroke. I sure felt sorry for May & Maurine, with all that fruit coming on. But Mary said they had a family who would pick everything in exchange for fruit.
We plan to buy our own cooking apples from them sometime in October. We brought the bushel of peaches we bought from them & bought another from a stand "walkers" (a Zabriskie relative) home. I planned to bottle them the day the Neals' arrived from England. The Neals' Ernest Hilda, and their 37 year old daughter Sylvia (who is a cripple in a wheel Chair) live in North Hampton England. They were converts of Larry, when he was on his mission.
We had to go up to 6th ave drug so we picked up Claire & her two youngest children & the Neals on our way to give them a ride. On the way we went up East Canyon and showed them where the pioneers came down into the valley. Came back by "This is the place" monument. They were absolutely delighted. We had to get back home so dad could sleep before going on the grave yard shift. We promised to come the next morning and spend the day showing them the sights. We took them to Alta and showed them the record vaults, out to the open copper pit mine, & the great Salt Lake. They were simply overcome with gratitude. This was Wednesday & Thursday. Friday we had a regular Thanksgiving dinner at our house. Turkey and all the trimmings, Clell & Ann were here too, & we had fun with music & home movies. I gave them each a pair of my nice pillow cases.
They were almost speechless over our dinner. They were delighted with the children, Clell & Annie and the music. Larry & Claire arranged a fireside for them in their ward Sunday night, & they were the speakers. I went to it by myself and brother Neal was amazed that I had driven there alone.
The following week was a nightmare. The peaches were getting too ripe, and the pears ripened all at once. There were also tomatoes coming on, plus the cucumbers, & Annie gave me a half bushel of session plumbs. The hard work of the dinner & fruit almost put me in bed with my back problem. The last bushel of peaches would have if Les hadn't helped me. It seems there is no help for me when I need it. I was surely glad for Les. We got 23 quarts of pears, 50 of peaches, plus 4 quarts of fresh plumbs & almost 20 quarts of plumb jelly & jam. There were also about 13 quarts of pickles, and seven quarts of tomatoes taken care of in that week. I have had such a drive within me to get some food stored up. I'm glad it's nearly done. I will put all the tomatoes from our garden in bottles as they come on. We can't buy bottles anywhere, so I borrowed 2 dozen from Claire. I'm sure it will be enough. During all this week we took time out to get Les to the doctor for a complete physical check-up. Dr. Keller says he is in great condition. I have an appointment next Monday for mine.
One more art class for the Relief society, and I've finished fulfilling my special call. I have enjoyed teaching the ladies. I just love some of them. Now I will teach a class all winter at Hill Crest High School, in adult education. Della Lee, Ida Burrows, Zelda Robertson have been down & requested for the class, Linda Halldamon & Karma Barlow said they were going down also. I will also enter my tenth year with Jack Vigos, next Thursday.
Wednesday, September 05, 1973
How I have enjoyed this evening. Lynn and Jeannette brought Brad & Robbin & came to have dinner with us. I cooked two of our chickens with dressing, and had such a nice dinner. I mention the dinner because I shall always remember how they enjoyed it, & Lynn said, "Suzie you've done it again!You have always been one of my favorite cooks!" I like to fix for those who enjoy it. There is still a lot of love between us & he said he always felt like we were family.
Well the Relief Society art class has been a great success as far as I am concerned. I love each and every one who has taken it. We have only two left.
Soon after the 19th of this month I will be teaching an adult art class at Hill Crest High School!
Ida Burrows (the Relief Society Pres.) Came to my house this morning. She said she just had to come & see me. She put her arms around me & hugged me. She said she had loved me ever since she met me. She said one of the things she loved most about me, was that I talked good sense. She also said to count her as one of the students in the new art class. Linda Halldamon called and said to be sure to put her in as anotherthis name) one. Della Lee also wants to be in too. Linda was the one who got a job & couldn't come to the "R.S. art class", but she came to see me, & brought a gift and a lovely card to me. I felt so happy about it.
Clell & Ann are recovering nicely after their foot surgery. Clell has gone back to work, but he says the cold or something makes his foot hurt. It's been about 6 or 8 weeks since Clell's operation & Ann had hers about 2 weeks before. Cal's youngest boy David, had his farewell Aug 26. He is going into the Central American Mission. He told his mother to call & invite all of Cal's folks to come. We all were there, who live here. Clell Ann. Lynn & Jeannette, Janet & 2 boys and Les and I. David & Noal were so glad we came over to the house. Noal made it to each of us to ask us to come, & I believe this is one reason we did go.
I hope what I write doesn't sound like a lot of hodge, podge, it is the interests in my life
Leslie is going to Dr. Paul Keller tomorrow for a physical. Sure hope he will be all ok. Claire hasn't been feeling too well lately, Of course her 5 children are somewhat hectic. Brought Suzy and Kirk home for a few days to lighten her burden a little. The kids are back in school now & that will help. We stopped by for a few minutes this morning, Shannon is having trouble with teeth again. She crawls across the floor and gave her little hands to me. I picked her up and she gave me several baby kisses. She then wanted down, and as soon as I let go, she was on her way to Grandpa. Kirk came over for his "lovins" to, and asked if I'd come again and stay a while, and then bring him home with me. Love these little ones so much. Lynn's little Brad told me tonight that I'd better come and see them too.
"Baby" (our little black poodle) was at her best in her tricks tonight. She just loves to do them for company. Lynn's family really enjoyed her. We think she's so cute and smart.
Well the Relief Society art class has been a great success as far as I am concerned. I love each and every one who has taken it. We have only two left.
Soon after the 19th of this month I will be teaching an adult art class at Hill Crest High School!
Ida Burrows (the Relief Society Pres.) Came to my house this morning. She said she just had to come & see me. She put her arms around me & hugged me. She said she had loved me ever since she met me. She said one of the things she loved most about me, was that I talked good sense. She also said to count her as one of the students in the new art class. Linda Halldamon called and said to be sure to put her in as anotherthis name) one. Della Lee also wants to be in too. Linda was the one who got a job & couldn't come to the "R.S. art class", but she came to see me, & brought a gift and a lovely card to me. I felt so happy about it.
Clell & Ann are recovering nicely after their foot surgery. Clell has gone back to work, but he says the cold or something makes his foot hurt. It's been about 6 or 8 weeks since Clell's operation & Ann had hers about 2 weeks before. Cal's youngest boy David, had his farewell Aug 26. He is going into the Central American Mission. He told his mother to call & invite all of Cal's folks to come. We all were there, who live here. Clell Ann. Lynn & Jeannette, Janet & 2 boys and Les and I. David & Noal were so glad we came over to the house. Noal made it to each of us to ask us to come, & I believe this is one reason we did go.
I hope what I write doesn't sound like a lot of hodge, podge, it is the interests in my life
Leslie is going to Dr. Paul Keller tomorrow for a physical. Sure hope he will be all ok. Claire hasn't been feeling too well lately, Of course her 5 children are somewhat hectic. Brought Suzy and Kirk home for a few days to lighten her burden a little. The kids are back in school now & that will help. We stopped by for a few minutes this morning, Shannon is having trouble with teeth again. She crawls across the floor and gave her little hands to me. I picked her up and she gave me several baby kisses. She then wanted down, and as soon as I let go, she was on her way to Grandpa. Kirk came over for his "lovins" to, and asked if I'd come again and stay a while, and then bring him home with me. Love these little ones so much. Lynn's little Brad told me tonight that I'd better come and see them too.
"Baby" (our little black poodle) was at her best in her tricks tonight. She just loves to do them for company. Lynn's family really enjoyed her. We think she's so cute and smart.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Friday, 13 July 1973
It is two years ago today that Mom passed out of this world. I've thought of her all day. It is raining, and there is a great upheaval in the sky! I'm glad Mother - that you do not have to suffer electrical storms anymore. "Baby" is taking good care of me, while Les is at work, so, all is well.
Clell, Annie, Les & I did go with our trailers to Widtsoe. We left about 8:30 am July the 7, a week ago tomorrow. I was so excited, taking Mabel's picture. I had written telling her we were coming and what time we would be there. We were greatly disappointed to find her not home. There was no note or word left for us, so we went on over to Pine Lake taking the picture with us.
Pine Lake camp grounds were full to overflowing. No empty spot could we find. We decided to camp east of the graveyard, about a quarter of a mile. We found a nice wide spot, and pulled our trailers in facing each other. I prepared Saturday dinner for all of us, and Anna prepared Sundays. We had fun playing cards in the evenings. The wonderful pine smell in the clean air was excellerating. Widsoe was such a fun place to live in the good old days. We returned Monday and dropped the picture off on our way back. Mabel was home and said she had been in Provo looking for fruit. I made mention that we had made the trip primarily because of the picture and had decided to stay in Pine Lake while we had a chance.
Mabel seemed truly thrilled over her painting. She couldn't believe her eyes, and I know she was greatly surprized I could paint as I do. She gave me three big old kisses before you could count ten!
I have just finished a six week course learning how to make bras. I'm delighted with them. It's been difficult getting up & getting my shot and a dozen other things, then getting to Shingleton's Sewing Center by 10 am. I've made it though, and I'm glad it's done. They invited me to come again for the make-up class next Thursday, but I don't think I will go.
After all the to-do about Shannon, she suddenly cut two teeth. She was much better for a few days, but Claire says she has a temperature again today. I suggested it might be her teeth, but the doctor told Claire "Teeth do not make babies sick!"
We left little Cheeko with Ariel when we went last week. Some time during the night he broke his collar and ran away. The family hunted for him, but could not find him. A couple of nights later, he was trying to get back to them and was hit by car, while trying to cross 7th East. He was found and buried by Ariel's family.
Clell, Annie, Les & I did go with our trailers to Widtsoe. We left about 8:30 am July the 7, a week ago tomorrow. I was so excited, taking Mabel's picture. I had written telling her we were coming and what time we would be there. We were greatly disappointed to find her not home. There was no note or word left for us, so we went on over to Pine Lake taking the picture with us.
Pine Lake camp grounds were full to overflowing. No empty spot could we find. We decided to camp east of the graveyard, about a quarter of a mile. We found a nice wide spot, and pulled our trailers in facing each other. I prepared Saturday dinner for all of us, and Anna prepared Sundays. We had fun playing cards in the evenings. The wonderful pine smell in the clean air was excellerating. Widsoe was such a fun place to live in the good old days. We returned Monday and dropped the picture off on our way back. Mabel was home and said she had been in Provo looking for fruit. I made mention that we had made the trip primarily because of the picture and had decided to stay in Pine Lake while we had a chance.
Mabel seemed truly thrilled over her painting. She couldn't believe her eyes, and I know she was greatly surprized I could paint as I do. She gave me three big old kisses before you could count ten!
I have just finished a six week course learning how to make bras. I'm delighted with them. It's been difficult getting up & getting my shot and a dozen other things, then getting to Shingleton's Sewing Center by 10 am. I've made it though, and I'm glad it's done. They invited me to come again for the make-up class next Thursday, but I don't think I will go.
After all the to-do about Shannon, she suddenly cut two teeth. She was much better for a few days, but Claire says she has a temperature again today. I suggested it might be her teeth, but the doctor told Claire "Teeth do not make babies sick!"
We left little Cheeko with Ariel when we went last week. Some time during the night he broke his collar and ran away. The family hunted for him, but could not find him. A couple of nights later, he was trying to get back to them and was hit by car, while trying to cross 7th East. He was found and buried by Ariel's family.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Tuesday, June 26, 1973
Gee Whiz it's been hot today. Claire's house is like an oven. I stayed with her little sick Shannon, while she fulfilled her duties at the ward. It was a carnival and her other children were o the program. She also played the piano for others on the program.
When she came home the baby's fever had risen to 104.2, so they administered to her, then took her to the doctor, I'm waiting for them to call me.
I wrote to Mabel Nielson today, to tell her the painting was finished. I do hope she likes it. We are planning to take it to her on the 7th of July. If all goes as planned Clell and Ann are also going, and we will take our trailers. We plan o spend two nights at Pine Lake.
My art class is going great. I feel the love those women have for me. After class Ida Burrows the President of the Relief Society came up to me, and planted a kiss on my old cheek and thanked me for spending my time & being such a great teacher!
Della Lee has told me twice, what a great teacher I am. She says, "I am the greatest teacher she has ever seen!" I'd say this was great!
Ida says she will certainly see that we will get a chance to exhibit for the whole ward to see this fall.
Ida said she was giving me a "special" calling when she asked me to teach this class, and that she was well pleased with my response.
I've also just finished Helen's flower Painting: It's 22X28. Mabel's is 24X30. I'm glad they are done.
When she came home the baby's fever had risen to 104.2, so they administered to her, then took her to the doctor, I'm waiting for them to call me.
I wrote to Mabel Nielson today, to tell her the painting was finished. I do hope she likes it. We are planning to take it to her on the 7th of July. If all goes as planned Clell and Ann are also going, and we will take our trailers. We plan o spend two nights at Pine Lake.
My art class is going great. I feel the love those women have for me. After class Ida Burrows the President of the Relief Society came up to me, and planted a kiss on my old cheek and thanked me for spending my time & being such a great teacher!
Della Lee has told me twice, what a great teacher I am. She says, "I am the greatest teacher she has ever seen!" I'd say this was great!
Ida says she will certainly see that we will get a chance to exhibit for the whole ward to see this fall.
Ida said she was giving me a "special" calling when she asked me to teach this class, and that she was well pleased with my response.
I've also just finished Helen's flower Painting: It's 22X28. Mabel's is 24X30. I'm glad they are done.
Tuesday, June 19, 1973
Today is Tuesday and it has been a big day. I taught my third art class at the ward house. We had ten people there. Everyone was so thrilled and happy with the class. I was so humbly grateful to hear all their words of praise, and approval. I really wonder if this will turn into a class - with pay. Come September I will know more. Ida Burrows our relief Society President says it should develop into something good- I surely hope so. There is a feeling fulfilment in it.
Tonight I gave the last In-service lesson for this year. I have been with the Primary a whole year. Ten lessons worth. I have been to all of them, and enjoyed working with them. Who knows, maybe I'll be with them another year-but then-who knows?
Claire & Larry, Ariel and Lee were here today. They didn't stay long, but we ere so glad to see them. We are going up the canyon Friday for a family get to gether. Perhaps Clell & Ann will go with us.
Della Lee, & Carol Mathews are coming tomorrow after-noon about 2 O'clock for me to help them with their pictures. Carol wants to take hers with them on their vacation trip to see her family. She said she wanted to show them what she has taken up.
Taylor came over to art class this morning. He came in asking questions. I hope he doesn't do anything to cause dissention among our little class. I do not wish to cause jealousy and trouble. I pray the Lord that all will go well, and that He will prevent any unhappiness from occurring.
I hope I will learn a lot about making bras in this sewing class. I had hoped for much, but I wonder about it. Maybe I could have figured out myself, what to do about it. We shall see - -
Tonight I gave the last In-service lesson for this year. I have been with the Primary a whole year. Ten lessons worth. I have been to all of them, and enjoyed working with them. Who knows, maybe I'll be with them another year-but then-who knows?
Claire & Larry, Ariel and Lee were here today. They didn't stay long, but we ere so glad to see them. We are going up the canyon Friday for a family get to gether. Perhaps Clell & Ann will go with us.
Della Lee, & Carol Mathews are coming tomorrow after-noon about 2 O'clock for me to help them with their pictures. Carol wants to take hers with them on their vacation trip to see her family. She said she wanted to show them what she has taken up.
Taylor came over to art class this morning. He came in asking questions. I hope he doesn't do anything to cause dissention among our little class. I do not wish to cause jealousy and trouble. I pray the Lord that all will go well, and that He will prevent any unhappiness from occurring.
I hope I will learn a lot about making bras in this sewing class. I had hoped for much, but I wonder about it. Maybe I could have figured out myself, what to do about it. We shall see - -
Saturday, June 02, 1973
Yesterday was Mom's birthday. I thought of her for 3 days. Wondering if she is happy. Lois Madsen said, at art class Thursday- "she was one woman she would never forget!"
We sold the last of the rabbits Monday of this week to Clell and Lynn. Clell got four and Lynn six. Lynn's weighed in a 19 lbs.
My own art class begins tuesday June 5, at 10 am. I'm looking forward to teaching - with mixed emotions. Jack said I was qualified to teach them, So I am going to try.
Ariel & Lee just got back from a 5 day trip to Bryce & Points South.
We sold the last of the rabbits Monday of this week to Clell and Lynn. Clell got four and Lynn six. Lynn's weighed in a 19 lbs.
My own art class begins tuesday June 5, at 10 am. I'm looking forward to teaching - with mixed emotions. Jack said I was qualified to teach them, So I am going to try.
Ariel & Lee just got back from a 5 day trip to Bryce & Points South.
Saturday, May 19, 1973
Mother's Day! Claire & Larry came down & brought their lovely little family. They waited until after their Sacrament Meeting, as Claire sang on their program, in a trio. They sang "That Wonderful Mother Of Mine". and it brought so many emotions that I did not attend. Claire sang it with Larry's help on a tape they gave me for Mother's Day, The tap is of all their little family except Shannon, & "her's" too little. They also gave me some picture of the three oldest with the promise of one of the other two children later on. We had a nice supper, & had fixed it for whoever came. I did not hear from Norman & Marie nor Ariel & Ilene. However Ariel called me Monday.
Ariel & Lee's little boy Dean was entered into the hospital Sunday 13 Mother's Day, and had surgery on his feet Monday. Saturday the 12 of May he was baptized by his uncle Clifford Fawcett, and confirmed by his Grandpa Clawson. They also blessed him at the hospital. The operation was a very painful one, and they did both feet. At this writing he is home again, with both feet in a cast, and he'll have it on for three months, so the doctor said. That means all summer.
We are waiting for Hellen Jones to get here, then we are going to Provo to see Sarah. Vernal Jackson her son in law is in the Provo hospital. He got mixed up with a tracter, and came out with two broken legs-
Correction: Only one broken leg, but was scraped up pretty bad. (is doing fine.)
Ariel & Lee's little boy Dean was entered into the hospital Sunday 13 Mother's Day, and had surgery on his feet Monday. Saturday the 12 of May he was baptized by his uncle Clifford Fawcett, and confirmed by his Grandpa Clawson. They also blessed him at the hospital. The operation was a very painful one, and they did both feet. At this writing he is home again, with both feet in a cast, and he'll have it on for three months, so the doctor said. That means all summer.
We are waiting for Hellen Jones to get here, then we are going to Provo to see Sarah. Vernal Jackson her son in law is in the Provo hospital. He got mixed up with a tracter, and came out with two broken legs-
Correction: Only one broken leg, but was scraped up pretty bad. (is doing fine.)
Thursday, April 19, 1973
Another week has come and gone. My In-service lesson Tuesday night turned out fine. I was a little shocked when I found 2 Stake visitors, and a man with a visitor at our meeting. The lesson went over well. I hope the Lord was pleasd with it too.
It has snowed all day. I was afraid almost to go to class, but since the snow wasn't staying on the ground, I decided to go. It wasn't too bad, and I really enjoyed class. I am working on the picture for Mabel Woodward Neilsen. It's getting so beautiful, I know she will love it.
Millie (Sanders) was signed into the St. Mark's Hospital, and will undergo surgery in the morning. They say she has a large growth some where in the Pelvic area. I truly hope it won't be serious. It's not easy to go through at best, but I hoe there will be no dangerous findings. I talked to her tonight, and she has a wonderful attitude, and feels she will come out just great, I hope she will.
Claire came down today, and brought Kirk and the baby with her. She made an Easter dress for Susy. I had Lee & Ariel's two boys, Dean & Mike as overnight guests. They seemed to have a fine time. Ariel came after them about 2 P.M.
Ariel has a new truck and camper and he & Lee went to try it out. They got the camper a few days ago.
We have not heard from Norman for several weeks. I hope they are well & happy.
It has snowed all day. I was afraid almost to go to class, but since the snow wasn't staying on the ground, I decided to go. It wasn't too bad, and I really enjoyed class. I am working on the picture for Mabel Woodward Neilsen. It's getting so beautiful, I know she will love it.
Millie (Sanders) was signed into the St. Mark's Hospital, and will undergo surgery in the morning. They say she has a large growth some where in the Pelvic area. I truly hope it won't be serious. It's not easy to go through at best, but I hoe there will be no dangerous findings. I talked to her tonight, and she has a wonderful attitude, and feels she will come out just great, I hope she will.
Claire came down today, and brought Kirk and the baby with her. She made an Easter dress for Susy. I had Lee & Ariel's two boys, Dean & Mike as overnight guests. They seemed to have a fine time. Ariel came after them about 2 P.M.
Ariel has a new truck and camper and he & Lee went to try it out. They got the camper a few days ago.
We have not heard from Norman for several weeks. I hope they are well & happy.
Saturday, April 14, 1973
It's been a very busy week. I'm bushed tonight.
Aunt Lil died last Monday about noon. We-Clell, Ann and I went to the viewing Wednesday night then Les & I went to the funeral Thursday which was at 11am. Les was a pal bearer. She was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetary here in Salt Lake. She was 84 years old, and a great "old girl". We sent flowers, all the family- simply signed "The Geo Zabriskie Family". I felt so sorry for Audrie, I knowsome of what she went through.
After leaving the grave yard, we met at her son Leland's house, and ate a much needed dinner. Leland and Deniece have a nice home for their little family. Audrie has a daughter Monta. She and her family live in Springville also, as does Audrie. Monta's oldest son has an incredible cancer disease_.
Bradie fell and bumped his head today & uffered a light concussion or a miagrain headache. He is better tonight. I watched the children while they were at the doctors. They are all so sweet, Shannon was so good today. I pray we can solve our new problem, as the Lord would have us do.
Millie & Moroni are coming here to dinner & to spend the night tomorrow - Sunday. They are here after the funeral to see their doctors. Clell & Ann, are coming also. Claire and Larry will be here and will help me entertain, asLes has to work.
Cal talked to me Monday night and said Noall was back from his misson, and David would leave for his mision in Sept.
Reldon had his wife with him at the funeral. He says some days her mind is alright, but the next day likely as not it would be all wrong. I heard her say-"I've been awful sick." There's lots of trouble in this old world.
Aunt Lil died last Monday about noon. We-Clell, Ann and I went to the viewing Wednesday night then Les & I went to the funeral Thursday which was at 11am. Les was a pal bearer. She was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetary here in Salt Lake. She was 84 years old, and a great "old girl". We sent flowers, all the family- simply signed "The Geo Zabriskie Family". I felt so sorry for Audrie, I knowsome of what she went through.
After leaving the grave yard, we met at her son Leland's house, and ate a much needed dinner. Leland and Deniece have a nice home for their little family. Audrie has a daughter Monta. She and her family live in Springville also, as does Audrie. Monta's oldest son has an incredible cancer disease_.
Bradie fell and bumped his head today & uffered a light concussion or a miagrain headache. He is better tonight. I watched the children while they were at the doctors. They are all so sweet, Shannon was so good today. I pray we can solve our new problem, as the Lord would have us do.
Millie & Moroni are coming here to dinner & to spend the night tomorrow - Sunday. They are here after the funeral to see their doctors. Clell & Ann, are coming also. Claire and Larry will be here and will help me entertain, asLes has to work.
Cal talked to me Monday night and said Noall was back from his misson, and David would leave for his mision in Sept.
Reldon had his wife with him at the funeral. He says some days her mind is alright, but the next day likely as not it would be all wrong. I heard her say-"I've been awful sick." There's lots of trouble in this old world.
Sunday, March 25, 1973
We just returned from a wonderful trip with Clell and Anna. Not long ago Clell and Anna asked us to plan a trip to Tuscon Arizona with them. We had time to make arrangements with their places of employment and left 19 Mar, a Monday, returning Friday the 23rd. We have 4 rolls of movie film taken of the trip. We went east from Flagstaff to Winslow, then to Holbrook. Stopping to see the prtrified forres, then on to Salt River Canyon Via Show Lou where we spent the night. How beautiful was the countrey around these places! We arrived in Tuscon about 3:30 pm, got our motel reservations then on out to the museum in the desert. It was such a glorious trip. We came back to town about 6pm.Dad, had forgotten Alice's address, & it was getting dark. We soon found Erma Ruth Evans Bigalow, Aunt Stella's daughter. Her house was right where we remembered leaving it, but all the area around it had filled up with houses and businesses, that we were lucky to have found it. We were soon in touch with Alice May and Robert Schoenburge. (Dad's brother Joseph Ariel Clawson's daughter.) We spent the evening 21 Mar, with them. Barbara & Julie her sister came over too. Erma Ruth invited us to stay at their house too, and visit with her family, but time was too short, we could not. We left the next morning without seeing any of them again. The trip back by way of pheonix was great until we got to the mountains going into Flagstaff. It had started to snow and before we got to Flagstaff, it ws a ringtailed blizzard. The last fifteen miles into flagstaff took four hours. The traffic ws lined up as far aswe could see both ways. Th big truck and trailer outfits jackknifed, and some almost turned over. Through it all, we were quite comfortable. We were neither hungry or cold. Ann started to take a walk ino the trees alon gthe side of the road, but it gotso deep, it was up to her crotch so she had to come back to the car. She said she felt like a thousand eyes were watching her, and I believe this ws nearly so. Finally we were allowed to go on, and as soon as we got into Flagstaff, we got hotel rooms and then a good hot meal. By morning the road was cleared, and we got out of Flagstaff in good time. We had dinner at Kanab, and then on to Salt Lake and home. It's nice to leave, but it's always great to get back!
Thursday, February 08, 1973
Today is the twins birthdate. They were born in '38 so they would be 35 today. The new babies are doing great. Little Kirk has been so ill he had to go into the hospital. He was there about 5 days with croup, so bad they almost did a track on his throat.
A week ago tomorrow - Friday Feb 2, Les and I went to town to pay bills. We payed one off. The one for our Amana Comb. & our stereo set. I'm glad they are payed for. We know Les will retire in about 18 months, and want to be prepared for retirement. We know we will not have as much money then. Well before we could get home, we contracted a much larger debt. We bought a new 1973 L.T.D.! It's surely a beautiful copper and white car. This makes about the sixth time we've bought one. There are many reasons for buying our car now instead of when Les retires. For one good one _ I'll have a dependable car to drive.
Norm called me the other day and said he was at the archives, getting genealogy records of Neils family. I hope this will keep his interest and he can accomplish a lot.
A week ago tomorrow - Friday Feb 2, Les and I went to town to pay bills. We payed one off. The one for our Amana Comb. & our stereo set. I'm glad they are payed for. We know Les will retire in about 18 months, and want to be prepared for retirement. We know we will not have as much money then. Well before we could get home, we contracted a much larger debt. We bought a new 1973 L.T.D.! It's surely a beautiful copper and white car. This makes about the sixth time we've bought one. There are many reasons for buying our car now instead of when Les retires. For one good one _ I'll have a dependable car to drive.
Norm called me the other day and said he was at the archives, getting genealogy records of Neils family. I hope this will keep his interest and he can accomplish a lot.
Wednesday, January 03, 1973
We have said our goodbyes to 1972. It has been a good year in some ways, and sad in others. We have had two deaths in our close family. Elvin, a brother and Orrel Zabriskie a very close uncle. It has been deep mourning over them and for their bereaved families. But though we've suffered losses, we made some gains also. As written before, we got a grandaughter. Shannon Bullough born 9 Nov 1972. another grandaughter; Kathrine Denice Edwards born 29 Dec. 1972 ( Norman and Marie's) Both babies are doing nicely.
We took Claire and Larry with Shannon to the Primary clinic today. She was doing beautifully. She has gained _ weighs 10 lbs. 5 ounces. 22 inches long. Kathie (Norman's baby) weighed in at 7lbs +. Very beautiful little ones.
It has snowed mostly all day. The laid record deep as it was, but it seems we didn't have enough, so got more. Never since records were begun have we had so much snow. 1948 set a record, butthis year 1972 has far out distanced 1948.
Ariel and Ilene are so happy. They were here for dinner last night. The boys look so good. I enjoyed their short visit very much.
New years day the hospital released Marie to come home and we went to see her and the new baby. It was an awful day. So stormy and foggy, but we made it there & back safe & sound. Kathie was born on Lynn's birthday.
While out shopping Jan 2, we took a little time out to visit Aunt Iva and Uncle Clifford. They seemed to be very happy to have us call on them. (They had invited us in the Christmas card they had sent). I was happy to see how well they both looked. Aunt Iva had put on about 9 lbs. and Clifford about 20. They did look a bit older however. Fern (Alfred's wife) and their oldest son were there also to visit them. Richard had just returned from his mission. A very nice boy. Fern said Alfred had had some trouble with his heart, but was better.
We took Claire and Larry with Shannon to the Primary clinic today. She was doing beautifully. She has gained _ weighs 10 lbs. 5 ounces. 22 inches long. Kathie (Norman's baby) weighed in at 7lbs +. Very beautiful little ones.
It has snowed mostly all day. The laid record deep as it was, but it seems we didn't have enough, so got more. Never since records were begun have we had so much snow. 1948 set a record, butthis year 1972 has far out distanced 1948.
Ariel and Ilene are so happy. They were here for dinner last night. The boys look so good. I enjoyed their short visit very much.
New years day the hospital released Marie to come home and we went to see her and the new baby. It was an awful day. So stormy and foggy, but we made it there & back safe & sound. Kathie was born on Lynn's birthday.
While out shopping Jan 2, we took a little time out to visit Aunt Iva and Uncle Clifford. They seemed to be very happy to have us call on them. (They had invited us in the Christmas card they had sent). I was happy to see how well they both looked. Aunt Iva had put on about 9 lbs. and Clifford about 20. They did look a bit older however. Fern (Alfred's wife) and their oldest son were there also to visit them. Richard had just returned from his mission. A very nice boy. Fern said Alfred had had some trouble with his heart, but was better.
Sunday, December 03, 1972
The wind is either blowing up a storm or blowing one away. It sounds fierce. It is eleven pm. Les has gone to work on the grave-yard shift. It has been a tired day. Almost too much to keep up with. I finished the third pair of little pants for Kirk yesterday. I've made them from a pair of my father's old suit pants, and two pairs of Les'. They turned out nicely _ Kirk loves them. I've sewed for the new baby. I just barely finished them, when the baby came. She was five weeks early, and had trouble with her lungsnot being fully developed. She had difficulty breathing and turned blue. She stayed at the hospital several days after Claire came home. She was born 9 Nov. 1972, at about 10:30 pm, at the LDS hospital. I went and brought the other children to our house. They liked staying over night and I got them to school next morning in time. I kept Kirk a week.
While all this goes on I kept up with Primary and the lesson for the inservice preparation meeting. The reaction after the lesson is what I had humbly prayed for. I asked the Lord to be with me_ to send the Holy Ghost to help me. I felt confident giving the lesson as I had studied it thoroughly _ but this was not enough. I wanted it to be spiritual. It was. After the meeting was over, so many testified of it. I was so happy. I knew it would please the Lord.
We had a break of about three weeks in art class during trhese several weeks since I written before. In this time I've also completed the knitting of Les' sweater. I haven't joined it together as yet however. I've finished reading trhe Doctrine and Covenants and The Pearl of Great Price which is the reading course for Primary.Since moving here last April I've read, The Miricle of Forgiveness, Sermons and Missionary Exper. of Melvin J. Balard, Life Eternal by Lynn McKinley.
I don't know why, but I 've had a driving urge to read all the good books and writings of the church that I can. A driving Urge to get the Peterson Genealogy in the archives. When I was about nineteen years of age., my grandfather, Alfred Christian Peterson was busy doing work for his kindred dead. He had accomplished a lot of it and was telling me about it. He was very happy about it and asked me if I would do something for him. He said, "I have done a lot of temple work for my dead granparents & kin. I have a book, and it shall be yours, if you promise to copy it for me. I gave him my promise. I really didn't understand what he wished me to do. if he had it already in a book, what need did he have of my help? Anyway, I never heard any more about it. Years went by and Grandfather passed away, I married and raised my family. I just couldn't find time to do all I should. I have always been interested in writing and Genealogy. I've done some temple work for the dead.
One day, while my mom was still living in Sandy, She called me on the telephone and said Sister Eleanora was visiting with her. They wished me to join them for lunch. I was happy to accept the invitation. Mother had said they had something to discuss with me, and would tell me when I got there. I was amazed when they showed me a large old temple record book. "When father died I got this book, as I was the eldest child.It has a record of dead kin, for which he has done the temple work. When I die it goes to your mother, and when she dies it comes to you. There was the book my grandfather had given to me, years before. When I opened it I soon understood what he had wanted me to do! I was to copy all those names in family group sheets, and put them in the archives. I have copied them twice. Went up to enter them, only to find errors. My daughter Claire has been helping me to correct those mistakes, and now I shall copy them for the third time. I want them to be right. I will then have kept my promise of long ago.
I should mention here that Clell and Anne were here for dinner Wed. last. They said Pricilla, Dennis' wife, (Elvin and Leonie's son) had been very ill. She had surgery on her colen and was in the hopital for 59 days. Leone had been taking care of her home and family. She said Leaone had written to them and they had called Dennis on the telephone.
While all this goes on I kept up with Primary and the lesson for the inservice preparation meeting. The reaction after the lesson is what I had humbly prayed for. I asked the Lord to be with me_ to send the Holy Ghost to help me. I felt confident giving the lesson as I had studied it thoroughly _ but this was not enough. I wanted it to be spiritual. It was. After the meeting was over, so many testified of it. I was so happy. I knew it would please the Lord.
We had a break of about three weeks in art class during trhese several weeks since I written before. In this time I've also completed the knitting of Les' sweater. I haven't joined it together as yet however. I've finished reading trhe Doctrine and Covenants and The Pearl of Great Price which is the reading course for Primary.Since moving here last April I've read, The Miricle of Forgiveness, Sermons and Missionary Exper. of Melvin J. Balard, Life Eternal by Lynn McKinley.
I don't know why, but I 've had a driving urge to read all the good books and writings of the church that I can. A driving Urge to get the Peterson Genealogy in the archives. When I was about nineteen years of age., my grandfather, Alfred Christian Peterson was busy doing work for his kindred dead. He had accomplished a lot of it and was telling me about it. He was very happy about it and asked me if I would do something for him. He said, "I have done a lot of temple work for my dead granparents & kin. I have a book, and it shall be yours, if you promise to copy it for me. I gave him my promise. I really didn't understand what he wished me to do. if he had it already in a book, what need did he have of my help? Anyway, I never heard any more about it. Years went by and Grandfather passed away, I married and raised my family. I just couldn't find time to do all I should. I have always been interested in writing and Genealogy. I've done some temple work for the dead.
One day, while my mom was still living in Sandy, She called me on the telephone and said Sister Eleanora was visiting with her. They wished me to join them for lunch. I was happy to accept the invitation. Mother had said they had something to discuss with me, and would tell me when I got there. I was amazed when they showed me a large old temple record book. "When father died I got this book, as I was the eldest child.It has a record of dead kin, for which he has done the temple work. When I die it goes to your mother, and when she dies it comes to you. There was the book my grandfather had given to me, years before. When I opened it I soon understood what he had wanted me to do! I was to copy all those names in family group sheets, and put them in the archives. I have copied them twice. Went up to enter them, only to find errors. My daughter Claire has been helping me to correct those mistakes, and now I shall copy them for the third time. I want them to be right. I will then have kept my promise of long ago.
I should mention here that Clell and Anne were here for dinner Wed. last. They said Pricilla, Dennis' wife, (Elvin and Leonie's son) had been very ill. She had surgery on her colen and was in the hopital for 59 days. Leone had been taking care of her home and family. She said Leaone had written to them and they had called Dennis on the telephone.
Wednesday, October 04, 1972
The kitchen looks so beautiful. We haven't got it finished yet, but the counter top, the grill, and the dishwasher are all in and working. It's so nice. Deasr Les has done most of the work. He has put the soffet above the cupboards and they look so lovely we still must put in a new ceiling and carpet.
Clell and Anne were here for dinner tonight_ We had one of those roasters baked with dressing. Sure was good. How much I do enjoy them, Clell and Anne.
We ar almost always grieving over the passing of some of our loved ones. This time it ws Dear old Uncle Orrel (Zabriskie). He died here in the Veterans Hospital 24 Sept 1972.It fell on a Sunday Uncle Orrel had suffered several hemerages in the last four or five years. He was here in the same hospital, when Elvin died. He was brought here in the ambulance Sept. 23. He died approx. 4:30 am of a heart attack. His sond Mayo and Lloyd are in Alaska, for a months vacation. They were not contacted in time for their father's funeral. At this writing they still do not know_to my knowledge. His funeral was held Friday at 1pm Sept 29
Woed is passing around that Aunt Alice, Uncle John Zabriskie's wife is ill. Possibly Cancer.
Earnest Kerner RAiser died last Sunday. Oct 1, 1972.
I think of Aunt Lillie Cuyler, and wonder just how much longer for her? Uncle Verl does not look too well either. I hope he will soon improve in help.
I held my first inservice preparation meeting at our house last night 3rd of Oct. ( It had been postponed because of Uncle Orrel's death) It was a fine meeting I felt. I liked the lesson I had to give, but most of all I loved the fine people of the Primary association I work with. I feel sure that the spirit of the Lord was present, for everything went well.
Leslie goes back to work tomorrow after a weeks vacation. We attended Uncle's funeral, and then drove down to Panguitch. We spent the night with Mabel and Ray Neilsen, in their motel. They insisted that we be their guests. Mable planned to give me a jar of bullberry jam, but I left. I did not return by way of Panquitch. I feel so sorry about it. I do plan to do an oil painting for them right away.
Clell and Anne were here for dinner tonight_ We had one of those roasters baked with dressing. Sure was good. How much I do enjoy them, Clell and Anne.
We ar almost always grieving over the passing of some of our loved ones. This time it ws Dear old Uncle Orrel (Zabriskie). He died here in the Veterans Hospital 24 Sept 1972.It fell on a Sunday Uncle Orrel had suffered several hemerages in the last four or five years. He was here in the same hospital, when Elvin died. He was brought here in the ambulance Sept. 23. He died approx. 4:30 am of a heart attack. His sond Mayo and Lloyd are in Alaska, for a months vacation. They were not contacted in time for their father's funeral. At this writing they still do not know_to my knowledge. His funeral was held Friday at 1pm Sept 29
Woed is passing around that Aunt Alice, Uncle John Zabriskie's wife is ill. Possibly Cancer.
Earnest Kerner RAiser died last Sunday. Oct 1, 1972.
I think of Aunt Lillie Cuyler, and wonder just how much longer for her? Uncle Verl does not look too well either. I hope he will soon improve in help.
I held my first inservice preparation meeting at our house last night 3rd of Oct. ( It had been postponed because of Uncle Orrel's death) It was a fine meeting I felt. I liked the lesson I had to give, but most of all I loved the fine people of the Primary association I work with. I feel sure that the spirit of the Lord was present, for everything went well.
Leslie goes back to work tomorrow after a weeks vacation. We attended Uncle's funeral, and then drove down to Panguitch. We spent the night with Mabel and Ray Neilsen, in their motel. They insisted that we be their guests. Mable planned to give me a jar of bullberry jam, but I left. I did not return by way of Panquitch. I feel so sorry about it. I do plan to do an oil painting for them right away.
Monday, September 04, 1972
Today has been a lot of work, but we have enjoyed it.
Claire, Larry and the children came out , and Dad and I together with all of them (except Kirk), Killed and dressed out twelve big, lovely chickens we raised this summer. It took us all day, and we were tired when we finished. We gave them 2 cut up fryers and two whole ones to bake for helping us.
We offered all the kids a chance to have chicken if they would help us. We knew it was a long and tiresome job. When Claire and Larry came we were so glad. We really appriciated their help. I know the kids have their own projects and jobs to attend to, so it makes it a most appreciated effort when they come to help us.
Tomorrow has been rescheduled for installing the counter tops in our new kitchen. They were supposed to come last Friday, but their machinery broke down. We can hardly wait to have it done.
Claire, Larry and the children came out , and Dad and I together with all of them (except Kirk), Killed and dressed out twelve big, lovely chickens we raised this summer. It took us all day, and we were tired when we finished. We gave them 2 cut up fryers and two whole ones to bake for helping us.
We offered all the kids a chance to have chicken if they would help us. We knew it was a long and tiresome job. When Claire and Larry came we were so glad. We really appriciated their help. I know the kids have their own projects and jobs to attend to, so it makes it a most appreciated effort when they come to help us.
Tomorrow has been rescheduled for installing the counter tops in our new kitchen. They were supposed to come last Friday, but their machinery broke down. We can hardly wait to have it done.
Sunday, September 03, 1972
Today is Sunday. Leslie is working the graveyard shift, so consequently is sleeping.
About 10 0'clock am the second counselor of the bishopric Richard Jensen called me on the phone. He asked me to meet with him at noon. I was there, and he asked me to work in this part of the Lord's vineyard (Union 4th ward) as inservice teacher for the Primary association. I knew before I saw him that I was being called for something, so I made it a matter of prayer that I would have good enough health and could do what I was being called to do. It being the first Sunday of the month I attended fast meeting at 1 pm. I was therewith sustained, and they said I would be set apart at another future date. He also said the bishopric had prayed to the Lord about the best place to have me serve, and they were always impressed with what they choose - Inservice teacher.
The last two fast meetings _ I've had the strongest urge to bear my testimony - I just had to get to my feet, and I did. I'm so glad I did. I know the Lord wished me to do so.
About 10 0'clock am the second counselor of the bishopric Richard Jensen called me on the phone. He asked me to meet with him at noon. I was there, and he asked me to work in this part of the Lord's vineyard (Union 4th ward) as inservice teacher for the Primary association. I knew before I saw him that I was being called for something, so I made it a matter of prayer that I would have good enough health and could do what I was being called to do. It being the first Sunday of the month I attended fast meeting at 1 pm. I was therewith sustained, and they said I would be set apart at another future date. He also said the bishopric had prayed to the Lord about the best place to have me serve, and they were always impressed with what they choose - Inservice teacher.
The last two fast meetings _ I've had the strongest urge to bear my testimony - I just had to get to my feet, and I did. I'm so glad I did. I know the Lord wished me to do so.
Thursday, August 17, 1972
We had to wait until 26 July before hearing results of the test. I was so happy when Dr. Johns' nurse called. She said the cells turned out to be normal. I did not show cancer. When I said how relieved I was, she said they felt the same way _ "because I was special!"
Anne is feeling much better and C.G. is on a diet! Lynn called me when he heard about the cancer scare. He was so sweet about it. I did appreciate him, as I do Clell.
Claire is feeling better and will even be better still, when it cools off. It has been so hot this summer, she expects her little one sometime in December. Marie has felt much better with this baby , than she did with Christine. Chrisie is 2 years old the 15 or 16 of this month.
Anne is feeling much better and C.G. is on a diet! Lynn called me when he heard about the cancer scare. He was so sweet about it. I did appreciate him, as I do Clell.
Claire is feeling better and will even be better still, when it cools off. It has been so hot this summer, she expects her little one sometime in December. Marie has felt much better with this baby , than she did with Christine. Chrisie is 2 years old the 15 or 16 of this month.
July 21, 1972
Last night finished art class for another season. I have taken the class from Jack Vigos these past eight years. I hope to resume again in September.
Ariel got us a little Chiahijia (I spelled that wrong) puppy last week. Baby (our little black poodle) seems to accept him okay. She teases him though. It was happiness to visit with Lee and Ariel, even though the time was so short Claire and the kids came to visit Wednesday. I so enjoy my kids.
Les is off work today and tomorrow. I enjoy the time we have together. I hope God will be merciful and let us enjoy our retirement years together in happiness and good health. I went to the doctors offices Thursday afternoon. I was surprised when he ordered a series of tests. He said my blood pressure was so high he was worried about it. He said to make an appointment in 3 weeks, and he would then discuss the results with me.
I was really surprised when he called me today. The said he couldn't wait until then. He made a report on most of the tests. He said that my heart was the same as it was a year ago. That the tape on it was normal. Cholesterol was normal. Chest was the same as it was three years ago. ( I want to write all of this while it's fresh on my mind.) He said my sugar was 4+ , and that the thyroid was very low. He instructed me to increase the insulin 1 unit, and then he would raise it again when I go to him the 3rd of August. Now for the shock, and the real reason for his call. He said I must come to the clinic tomorrow afternoon at 2pm. He had made an appointment with Dr. Johns for me. He said the pap smear test had come back with very suspicious cells and they wanted more test immediately. I was so scared that I was in tears. Les wanted to know why I was crying. I told him what the doctor had said. I wanted to seek solace from him and then I wanted to call Claire. We decided to wait for the final say of Dr. Vincent, as it may prove to be nothing after all__??
Ariel got us a little Chiahijia (I spelled that wrong) puppy last week. Baby (our little black poodle) seems to accept him okay. She teases him though. It was happiness to visit with Lee and Ariel, even though the time was so short Claire and the kids came to visit Wednesday. I so enjoy my kids.
Les is off work today and tomorrow. I enjoy the time we have together. I hope God will be merciful and let us enjoy our retirement years together in happiness and good health. I went to the doctors offices Thursday afternoon. I was surprised when he ordered a series of tests. He said my blood pressure was so high he was worried about it. He said to make an appointment in 3 weeks, and he would then discuss the results with me.
I was really surprised when he called me today. The said he couldn't wait until then. He made a report on most of the tests. He said that my heart was the same as it was a year ago. That the tape on it was normal. Cholesterol was normal. Chest was the same as it was three years ago. ( I want to write all of this while it's fresh on my mind.) He said my sugar was 4+ , and that the thyroid was very low. He instructed me to increase the insulin 1 unit, and then he would raise it again when I go to him the 3rd of August. Now for the shock, and the real reason for his call. He said I must come to the clinic tomorrow afternoon at 2pm. He had made an appointment with Dr. Johns for me. He said the pap smear test had come back with very suspicious cells and they wanted more test immediately. I was so scared that I was in tears. Les wanted to know why I was crying. I told him what the doctor had said. I wanted to seek solace from him and then I wanted to call Claire. We decided to wait for the final say of Dr. Vincent, as it may prove to be nothing after all__??
July 16, 1972
Well now, the work on the kitchen is coming along a little faster. We had to get a licensed electrician to do all the wiring over again. It had been done far below the county standards so had to be redone. There had never been a doorbell, so there had to be one installed, Sister Ida Burrows (President of the Union 4th ward relief society, Our ward) was the first person to ring it. It cost us $427.00 to have the electric job done. Les is going on with the rest of the kitchen, which had an outside wall moved out 2 feet. He is installing new cabinets and a dishwasher, as well as an electric grill called Jenn-air; it will be great to have a kitchen I can enjoy having roominess in. It seems like it is taking forever.
We have the fryers ready to dress out and freeze, we’ve given all the kids a chance to help for some fryer for their table, but they are all too busy to come.
We have lost another familiar face, never to see again in this life We, Leslie and I attended the viewing of Leone’s mother, Vera Bowden. (Leone-Elvin’s wife) last Sunday evening July 9, 1972. She had died of a heart ailment. We felt sorrow for Leone having lost both husband and Mother in a little over three months.
I went back to see the new doctor (having lost Dr. Wm Bennion of blood disease) Vincent, Thursday last. He told me I did have a murmur in my heart. He was a little encouraging about my diabetes, however, and very discouraging about my over weight!
Aunt Lil writes that Audrie’s oldest grandchild is suffering from acute leukemia. He is eleven years old. Aunt Lil seems to be getting along pretty good, as well as advancing in years. She is in her 80’s. I hate to see her leave us, also Leslie’s Aunt Celia, who is also in her 80’s.
Orin, Odessa, and David, their son are having their farewell meeting tonight. They are going to Australia and Germany in that order, to fill missions.
Art class will soon end for this season. It will resume again the first Thursday after Labor Day in Sept. I’ve just finished my 8th year. I will begin my 9th in Sept.
We attended the Clawson reunion “Moses Clawson” dinner, and talent show last night. Les put the dog (baby) through her tricks, and Claire played the piano for Larry and Sue to sing. It was utterly beautiful. I couldn't’t help shedding tears. ( I was not the only one who did either) They sang, “Tell Me.”
Well hope my back will get well soon. It has muscle spasms that almost sends me to my knees.
We have the fryers ready to dress out and freeze, we’ve given all the kids a chance to help for some fryer for their table, but they are all too busy to come.
We have lost another familiar face, never to see again in this life We, Leslie and I attended the viewing of Leone’s mother, Vera Bowden. (Leone-Elvin’s wife) last Sunday evening July 9, 1972. She had died of a heart ailment. We felt sorrow for Leone having lost both husband and Mother in a little over three months.
I went back to see the new doctor (having lost Dr. Wm Bennion of blood disease) Vincent, Thursday last. He told me I did have a murmur in my heart. He was a little encouraging about my diabetes, however, and very discouraging about my over weight!
Aunt Lil writes that Audrie’s oldest grandchild is suffering from acute leukemia. He is eleven years old. Aunt Lil seems to be getting along pretty good, as well as advancing in years. She is in her 80’s. I hate to see her leave us, also Leslie’s Aunt Celia, who is also in her 80’s.
Orin, Odessa, and David, their son are having their farewell meeting tonight. They are going to Australia and Germany in that order, to fill missions.
Art class will soon end for this season. It will resume again the first Thursday after Labor Day in Sept. I’ve just finished my 8th year. I will begin my 9th in Sept.
We attended the Clawson reunion “Moses Clawson” dinner, and talent show last night. Les put the dog (baby) through her tricks, and Claire played the piano for Larry and Sue to sing. It was utterly beautiful. I couldn't’t help shedding tears. ( I was not the only one who did either) They sang, “Tell Me.”
Well hope my back will get well soon. It has muscle spasms that almost sends me to my knees.
June 25, 1972
The weeks since we have moved into our new home (7641 So 1000 E) on April 1st, have in some ways seemed endless, I am so tired of straddling boards, to keep from falling through, unannounced, to the family room below, while washing the dishes. It seems like I always have my new, beautiful cabinets and dishwasher, installed all over the floor of the dining room. I cut my way through the casings and the other clutter to find my machine so I can make my bedroom curtains, which are heavy drapes. I know they will serve their purpose for a long while. I bought the material twelve years ago, while I was working as a beauty counselor; the work causes me endless pain in my back. The muscles become so lame. Yet in all, I know the Lord watches over me, as well as Les. He has a lot of work too, besides keeping up with his job. He has less than two years to work, till he can retire. We are trying to accomplish all we can before that day - that we will be able to attend to our church duties, and have some time in which to play. We’ve always had to work hard. Mind you I’m not complaining - because therein lays our enjoyment of this life. I ask, or pray only, that the Lord will be mindful of us, that he will bless us with our needs, and grant us many years more in this life.
I have just returned from attending the dedicatory services for our new chapel. Elder Boyd K. Packer dedicated it to the Lord. It was a most inspiring service. He also told us of his four year old boy, who was standing gazing out the window, suddenly he exclaimed - “here comes the Heavenly Father!” He said they were all very interested and went to the window to see. Elder Packer said the janitor of their new ward house was crossing the street carrying two big buckets. He tried to explain that it was the janitor coming for hot water to use in the church for they had none in the building as yet. The boy declared that it must be the Heavenly Father because it was his house, he did more to keep it clean than anyone else!
This reminded me of my childhood days. Mother said when I was about four years old we lived next door to the Kingston ward house. She said I would come up missing, and she would go out to look for me. She would always find me either at the chapel or on my way home from there. Finally she asked me why I went there so much.
I said, “Well it’s the Lord’s house isn’t it?”
She answered me this was so.
“Well all I can say is he sure is a gadder! I never find him home!”
I have just had Ariel’s & Lee’s two youngest boys for a couple of nights while they went to Tremonton to a horse show. Ariel had entered his horse “Whoopie.” He says neither of them, horse or rider was trained well enough.
Well we are getting near to the end of my eight years of art class with Jack Vigos. We will not hold class during August, but I’ll start my ninth year in Sept. when classes will resume. I took Mother out to class for seven years. Claire and Larry started this summer.
Anna, Clell’s wife underwent surgery last week for repairment to a bladder problem. She went through it well, and will soon be home again. Nice sister, that gal.
I should mention here too that our dog, our little black poodle, “Baby”, and Les went through their repertory of tricks for the building fund dinner. She loves to perform for people and did well even on the stage. Everyone loves her, she is such a cute, and gentle little dog. She used to help lame old Mother, up and down our stairway, when she came to stay over night with us. She would go ahead of her for a few steps then stand and wait for her, watching her all the while. She would sort of nod her head backwards to encourage Mom’s next step. When Mother would clear the stairs the dog would be delighted. Mother would always show her own delight with the dog by saying something to her, and patting her on the head.
Some things Elder Packer said tonight comes back to me. He said his prayers were reaching into our very homes, for our safety and happiness, as well as the chapel. “To bind up the broken hearts-”and many other good wishes for us.
I have just returned from attending the dedicatory services for our new chapel. Elder Boyd K. Packer dedicated it to the Lord. It was a most inspiring service. He also told us of his four year old boy, who was standing gazing out the window, suddenly he exclaimed - “here comes the Heavenly Father!” He said they were all very interested and went to the window to see. Elder Packer said the janitor of their new ward house was crossing the street carrying two big buckets. He tried to explain that it was the janitor coming for hot water to use in the church for they had none in the building as yet. The boy declared that it must be the Heavenly Father because it was his house, he did more to keep it clean than anyone else!
This reminded me of my childhood days. Mother said when I was about four years old we lived next door to the Kingston ward house. She said I would come up missing, and she would go out to look for me. She would always find me either at the chapel or on my way home from there. Finally she asked me why I went there so much.
I said, “Well it’s the Lord’s house isn’t it?”
She answered me this was so.
“Well all I can say is he sure is a gadder! I never find him home!”
I have just had Ariel’s & Lee’s two youngest boys for a couple of nights while they went to Tremonton to a horse show. Ariel had entered his horse “Whoopie.” He says neither of them, horse or rider was trained well enough.
Well we are getting near to the end of my eight years of art class with Jack Vigos. We will not hold class during August, but I’ll start my ninth year in Sept. when classes will resume. I took Mother out to class for seven years. Claire and Larry started this summer.
Anna, Clell’s wife underwent surgery last week for repairment to a bladder problem. She went through it well, and will soon be home again. Nice sister, that gal.
I should mention here too that our dog, our little black poodle, “Baby”, and Les went through their repertory of tricks for the building fund dinner. She loves to perform for people and did well even on the stage. Everyone loves her, she is such a cute, and gentle little dog. She used to help lame old Mother, up and down our stairway, when she came to stay over night with us. She would go ahead of her for a few steps then stand and wait for her, watching her all the while. She would sort of nod her head backwards to encourage Mom’s next step. When Mother would clear the stairs the dog would be delighted. Mother would always show her own delight with the dog by saying something to her, and patting her on the head.
Some things Elder Packer said tonight comes back to me. He said his prayers were reaching into our very homes, for our safety and happiness, as well as the chapel. “To bind up the broken hearts-”and many other good wishes for us.
May 13, 1972
Well today has brought its pleasurable happenings like many - but not all - other days.
Dad is working swing shifts, but the forenoon has been full. Claire and Larry called and asked us to come up. Larry wanted Dad to help pull the old comet station wagon to the graveyard. (Our cemetery that is!) We were expecting Norman and Marie to come out. Norm fixed our television Ariel. He didn’t get there until shortly after eleven a.m. I had left a note for him and they came in. While Norm worked on the T>V> Marie finished cooking the dinner I had well under way. After Les had left for work, Norman and Marie took me with them and we called on Clell and Ann. We had a nice visit, and Janet & her family came while we were there. It was so nice.
Claire and Larry gave us one of their picnic table sets and we hauled it home too.
Just after the kids dropped me off home - my phone rang. It was Claire’s friend Kelly. She told me how wonderful my Claire is. She says she is an angel here on earth. This I have known all along. I told Kelly about Claire’s dream of Grandma Peterson, the one she dreamed while still in the 7th grade. Where Grandma came to her and said they had known each other in the spirit world and loved each other there. She cautioned her to live a good life here, so they could be together again after this life. She described Grandma Peterson (Confederate America) exactly. Kelly thanked me for Claire, and told me she also loved me, and wanted me to have a great Mother’s day tomorrow!
Some times the old world gets so hum drum & too many problems to solve too many troubles to face. When some person stops long enough to give of word of praise & appreciation, it makes life seem more worth while.
I think I am going to love this ward. All I have met have been so kind to me. Four or five close neighbors have called to welcome us here. Sister Ida Burrows the president of the relief society, found a moment to come to me Wed. at relief society meeting to say she thought I was a lovely loveable person. She was looking forward to our association together for “to know me would be to love me!”
Dad is working swing shifts, but the forenoon has been full. Claire and Larry called and asked us to come up. Larry wanted Dad to help pull the old comet station wagon to the graveyard. (Our cemetery that is!) We were expecting Norman and Marie to come out. Norm fixed our television Ariel. He didn’t get there until shortly after eleven a.m. I had left a note for him and they came in. While Norm worked on the T>V> Marie finished cooking the dinner I had well under way. After Les had left for work, Norman and Marie took me with them and we called on Clell and Ann. We had a nice visit, and Janet & her family came while we were there. It was so nice.
Claire and Larry gave us one of their picnic table sets and we hauled it home too.
Just after the kids dropped me off home - my phone rang. It was Claire’s friend Kelly. She told me how wonderful my Claire is. She says she is an angel here on earth. This I have known all along. I told Kelly about Claire’s dream of Grandma Peterson, the one she dreamed while still in the 7th grade. Where Grandma came to her and said they had known each other in the spirit world and loved each other there. She cautioned her to live a good life here, so they could be together again after this life. She described Grandma Peterson (Confederate America) exactly. Kelly thanked me for Claire, and told me she also loved me, and wanted me to have a great Mother’s day tomorrow!
Some times the old world gets so hum drum & too many problems to solve too many troubles to face. When some person stops long enough to give of word of praise & appreciation, it makes life seem more worth while.
I think I am going to love this ward. All I have met have been so kind to me. Four or five close neighbors have called to welcome us here. Sister Ida Burrows the president of the relief society, found a moment to come to me Wed. at relief society meeting to say she thought I was a lovely loveable person. She was looking forward to our association together for “to know me would be to love me!”
Monday, May 17, 2010
May 6, 1972
One month ago tonight Elvin bid the Old World goodbye, and entered the door to the immortal world. I hope he is happy and that he has been in the company of our departed loved ones. Especially Mom and Dad. I can only imagine their joy of reunion.
Yesterday was a banner day! After weeks of waiting things began to hop. First off, the men came to lay our carpet in the new bedroom. After two weeks of keeping the room empty it was a relief to put things in place. The carpet is so lovely. It even covers he hall and the clothes closet. While they were here doing that - the Jenn air grill was delivered. An hour or so later, the new kitchen cabinets arrived. It was a thrill to get them and I wish I could snap my fingers and they would all be in place. There is so much to be done. And we aren’t as young as we used to be.
Norm dropped in yesterday morning, and then he and Marie and Crissy came by again this morning. Norm is going to fix up the television with an Ariel & outlets. Sure be nice when this is done. Claire, Susy and I are going to a building fund, mother and daughter luncheon today at 1:pm. it’s at the Stake house, and for our new ward, the Union 4th.
Yesterday was a banner day! After weeks of waiting things began to hop. First off, the men came to lay our carpet in the new bedroom. After two weeks of keeping the room empty it was a relief to put things in place. The carpet is so lovely. It even covers he hall and the clothes closet. While they were here doing that - the Jenn air grill was delivered. An hour or so later, the new kitchen cabinets arrived. It was a thrill to get them and I wish I could snap my fingers and they would all be in place. There is so much to be done. And we aren’t as young as we used to be.
Norm dropped in yesterday morning, and then he and Marie and Crissy came by again this morning. Norm is going to fix up the television with an Ariel & outlets. Sure be nice when this is done. Claire, Susy and I are going to a building fund, mother and daughter luncheon today at 1:pm. it’s at the Stake house, and for our new ward, the Union 4th.
May 3, 1972
There has been so much happen since last I wrote. Some of the time I have felt like I was moving about in a dream world. We have worked so hard. We were almost too numb to move. Elvin died on the Savior's birthday. 6 of April 1972. Approximately 11:45 pm Salt Lake time. All the brothers and sisters and companions attended his funeral. Clell, Ann, Janet, Drew, Lynn, Janette, Leslie and Zenda drove down in two cars. Cal and Ruby with son David came in their car. The weather was fine going down to Sacramento, but was really stormy on the return trip. The funeral went fine. Among those taking part was Mayo Zabriskie, who spoke of days gone by and his association with Elvin and our family. It is so soul stirring for close and loved ones to die. We lost Mom 13 July 1971 and then "son #2 the following 6 April 1972. (Let us hope for respite for a while). We were told that cancer had taken over completely on Elvin's liver and lungs, and that in that order. He thought he had eighteen months left! While we were at his home visiting with him he told us that he had that long, but I was concerned about him, and felt he would do well if he lived eighteen days. He lived only about a week longer. Grandmother Confederate America Kenner Peterson died from cancer of the liver also. I hear Leone is with her daughter Carolyn who lives in Bountiful. I have been told she has been here two weeks.
30 March 1972
Oh Me! Oh My Woe is me! We are in the middle of moving. We sold our duplex at 380-84, 12th Ave to the church about the first of Feb 1972 We in turn purchased the property at 7641 South 10th East, Midvale, Utah. The church cashed us out and we in turn cashed the Howard Binghams out. Les took a two week vacation (The last two weeks of March). Two NIghts Wed (22) and Thurs (23rd Mar) nights we spent with Elvin and Leonie at their home in Citrus Heights Calif. Poor old Elvin sure looks rough. He was entered into the hospital after we left them Friday morning. (I hear he has two weeks left). I felt so tender towards him.
We have the truck rented for tomorrow at 2pm to move the heavy stuff. We have asked for help. Maybe the boys next door, and possibly _ David Clawson.
David couldn't make it _ but Ariel came and helped a couple of hours. The boys next door (384 - 12th Ave) came to help. Mr. Proctor helped with cooler, and Larry B. has helped so very much.
We have the truck rented for tomorrow at 2pm to move the heavy stuff. We have asked for help. Maybe the boys next door, and possibly _ David Clawson.
David couldn't make it _ but Ariel came and helped a couple of hours. The boys next door (384 - 12th Ave) came to help. Mr. Proctor helped with cooler, and Larry B. has helped so very much.
Jan 28-1972
Christmas fell on Friday of this year 1971. Two days before, on Wednesday evening we held our annual Christmas party. Our thanksgiving dinner was at our house, and all the family was here - except Mother. She had passed away the previous 13th of July. Needless to say, we missed her very much. Our Christmas party was held at Claire and Larry’s. Les and I were the first to arrive. We had only been there a short time when Carolyn Page, Elvin’s Daughter called me by phone.
Carolyn told me her father had been in Australia working for the government. (He flew many places in performing his job duties) he became ill and was hospitalized there for a week, after which time they flew him home to his own doctor; and a local hospital. The following Sunday night I talked by phone to Elvin at the Mercy San Juan Hospital of Citrus Heights California. He said among other things that the biopsy the laboratory had sent to the doctor, had come back “positive”. He was to undergo surgery the next morning, and it was my understanding that it would be early. (He went in at eleven am. I learned later) from about 1 PM to 3 PM. I felt Mother’s presence with me. I constantly worried about Elvin because of what he had said on the phone. He felt like everything would be fine with him though. He had not seemed to fear any bad results. I wondered why Mother’s presence had been felt so long - this even worried me more. Some how, I she knows all about Elvin.
Arnold, Carrie’s husband, called that evening and told us the sad news. Elvin had gone through the surgery fine, but the doctor’s found cancer in the liver. There were three of them - they removed two, but dared not touch the third. Elvin will be fifty-three 6 Feb of this year. (Written Jan 28-1972)
She has not contacted me.
Les, Lynn, Cal, Clell, Joe, and Arnold were Pallbearers. He had a military burial, and eventually Leone will be buried over the top of him.
Carolyn told me her father had been in Australia working for the government. (He flew many places in performing his job duties) he became ill and was hospitalized there for a week, after which time they flew him home to his own doctor; and a local hospital. The following Sunday night I talked by phone to Elvin at the Mercy San Juan Hospital of Citrus Heights California. He said among other things that the biopsy the laboratory had sent to the doctor, had come back “positive”. He was to undergo surgery the next morning, and it was my understanding that it would be early. (He went in at eleven am. I learned later) from about 1 PM to 3 PM. I felt Mother’s presence with me. I constantly worried about Elvin because of what he had said on the phone. He felt like everything would be fine with him though. He had not seemed to fear any bad results. I wondered why Mother’s presence had been felt so long - this even worried me more. Some how, I she knows all about Elvin.
Arnold, Carrie’s husband, called that evening and told us the sad news. Elvin had gone through the surgery fine, but the doctor’s found cancer in the liver. There were three of them - they removed two, but dared not touch the third. Elvin will be fifty-three 6 Feb of this year. (Written Jan 28-1972)
She has not contacted me.
Les, Lynn, Cal, Clell, Joe, and Arnold were Pallbearers. He had a military burial, and eventually Leone will be buried over the top of him.
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