Excerpts from Betty Louise Tolman’s Journal

Excerpts from Betty’s Journal

Contributed By: Mary Jane Rogers · 10 November 2015 ·

MOM’S JOURNAL

November 6, 1943

Dear Diary,

We hurried and scurried to get the work almost done.  Then we loaded about 11 chicken and took them to the car.  The reason for all this business is – we bought a bassinette and when we got it home, one of the legs was broken right into.  So we packed it right back into the car and took it back to Burk Holders.  They were very nice about it and gave us a new one.

We got $11.00 something from chickens.  Spent three something on  groceries.  I didn’t feel very good but I did the house work as usual and got Sunday School lesson.  Then did Mother Morgan’s hair.  Ray worked until 9:00 oclock.  I got buggy pillow finished.

My Dear Diary,

Ray’s birthday, all morning I felt as if I could not stand or my membrane would burst also my back felt terrible.

It is hard to explain my feelings as I write to you!  But I’ve experienced the most beautiful and painful events of my life.  At 6:50 PM, I heard the sweetest little cry!  You have a nice big girl!  The Nestus (nursed?) said I could have cried with joy!  For I had wondered as she was coming what could possibly be worth it?  But I found out 2 minutes after.  The Dr. Dr Holly let me rest a while, then they gave me a shot in the arm to stimulate pain.  Then he worked my stomach pretty soon a pain came.  I worked with might and maine.  I heard the Nestus (Nurse?) saying “It’s a boy”  Is that what you wanted?  7:00 PM

Well, I was terribly worn out!  Not so much as to not be thrilled!  I opened my eyes and there was Dr. Marshal, he had been there for the last one.

Marjorie Stanger gave us two baby books.

The folks asked the children what we got – Ruth said two boys, La Dawn said two girls.  RC Said, “No a boy and a girl.”

Ray and mother greeted me and I was wheeled out.

November 8, 1943

Two of the grandest people!  One on one side and one on the other.  They held my hands while I had some more pains – then  they left to see our darlings.

I didn’t sleep at all – you might say, last night.  I was very 1943, date not sure of:  was written at front fly leaf of journal

My dear Husband,

This is my fifth day of being away from you, except for the little half hour you spend with me each evening at 10 till 8:00 and sometimes 15 minutes  after{so-it isn’t even a half hour I know you can’t come any sooner while you are working for Stangers in potatoes – but I miss you any way!

Last night I had a dream that almost made me giggle when I woke up – I dream you walked up to me and put your arms around me, held me close!  Gosh but it was a thrill!  Not a bump between us.  I never saw any one any prouder that you are, of that sone and that daughter {less it was me) and honey – they look so much like you! I believe our tiny daughter is going to have brown eyes}  That is between you and me.  I’ll bet RC will love them!

My Dearest,

I have to write to you just now, or I’m afraid I’d be crying my hardest!  Since the others went – Mrs Strong and Mrs Parks I could hardly wait till the Dr. came to ask if I could go home.  I got nearly every thing packed and just held my breath.  Finally at one fifteen he came, he asked me how I was – I told him fine.  Is this the day?  He asked patting my leg.  Well I told him it was the 9th and I was sure getting lonesome – could I go home?  Well – you are getting along just fine and we want it to stay that way so you’d better stay another day or two.  I just circumcised your boy and I want to watch that you know you’ll have two to tend now.  Tears came to my eyes honey, but its best.

November 1996

“Grandma, I got 100! I get a free hamburger; it says I’m a smartie!  And look at my sticker!” Marc stood in front of me as I was correcting the 1st graders math papers, his eyes of brown shinning like dark pools of water and almost dancing in his excitement.

Grabbing his slim body to me I planted a big kiss on his forehead and hugged him tight!  Oh Marc, that is just wonderful I cried & I almost did – he had written 30 words for a Spell-A-Thon, & all correct!  I felt a deep love, a joy at being a part of this great day of his.

Mrs. Parrish, his teacher said, “I hope you never leave first grade Mrs. Morgan and at the time I didn’t want to either.

We have had a special, special time for three weeks, these shinning children scrubbed clean each morning, doing music, math, reading & cleaning their rooms.

My Payment came when it was over and Michael said so sweetly “grandma, I’ve had a good time off track!”

We’d done so many things, but what I want to say is “I’m making them happy, I found true happiness.

Things don’t always look like cake and ice cream.  One day my upper back had a knawing pain and by the time, I lie in bed it had progressed to savage pain in so much I struggled out of bed & cried to Heavenly Father, Oh please help me!  I am in so much pain, I cannot lie in bed!  What am I to do and what have I done to cause this?

Creeping back into bed I found a part comfortable position & by morning still had pain but the night came & I pled again with Heavenly Father.  He heard my prayers!  Almost like it never happened, the pain gradually left!  Tears of thanks have filled my eyes many times during the night and day.  I know my prayers were hard!

Each of the children, Dennis, John, Pamela and Tamara has been so loving not to mention their wonderful spouses!  I feel that one will never be lonely with such a group.  Cliff and Erna are way so I smile and Say If they were here——.

I’ve had the shed re-roofed, the fence repaired, the floor in the family room repaired & the sink taken out among other jobs done – oh what a happy feeling!

November 14, 1996

The American Fork Temple has been opened 2 or 3 weeks. It’s very obvious that many are going to visit there instead of Provo.  It is exciting to me to be in Provo & enjoy the thrill of dong the work!  I love it

Nov 16, 1996

The grass is still green & Leaves are finally falling because of Frost at night.  Snow flurries but the sun peeped out & warmed the day.

I walked for an hour singing my hymns for tomorrow and anxious to see Pam, such a busy girl!  I made a Major decision to purchase carpet for outer rooms – I have to plan getting furniture and Carpet out for new one – Oh well – I’ll do it!

Dennis & I took his car to Midas for brake cartridges. 250.00, soon his Jetta will have all new parts!  Kind of like people with new face lifts! Only the car will run better.

Rebecca (Tamara’s daughter) brought her boyfriend to see me.  He impressed me as he answered my questions with his quiet reply and beautiful smile!

A week ago, John & children and of course Janice came – I felt so proud of them!

Nov 18, 1996

What Have I been doing?  Well, eagerly & happily surprised I found it wasn’t as hard as I had planned!  I’m cutting my carpet into pieces & putting it into the garbage can until it was heaped & I’ll keep on after its emptied – yes I finally got the nerve to change floor coverage! 800.00 worth – how exciting!

There I was at 11:30 PM pulling up carpet while in PJ’s felt good I’m nearly finished.

He measured the carpet! Same as I told the salesman – what a kick! 68 degrees, I mowed the lawn and raked the leaves, then crawled on house to fix then antenna.

Soggy, wet and almost flood weather as rain pours down constantly most of day and into this evening – thunder roared awhile but a least it’s not dry!

December 2, 1996

Snow! Comes down like goose down for 1 hour, and then piddled out.  We had been warned of a big storm so I was relieved to be saved from shoveling or worry about getting out!  Michael said “oh no, I wanted a lot!”

So much has happened since I wrote last. I’m happy and have no reason not to except I’m cleaning up the family room, moving out old carpet moving pictures, getting paint on some walls and climbing up & down the ladder to the high parts praying I will not be careless and fall!

Thanksgiving was just wonderful, except John & Janice didn’t remember the time to come so – we were ready to sit down & I said “we’d better call them to see it they had left” never dreaming they hadn’t – they were still home!!  Go ahead and eat said John we’ll come right now.

Well it was Bro Massaro, Kristine & her husband, Dennis & family, Pam & Charles brought Matthew and me – it was too easy!! But so good to be together eating our turkey and trimmings.  After we got the lid off the gravy kettle, it stuck on with vacuum so no matter what we did, it stuck!  Finally, after an hour it just gave in and off came the lid – cool it is the answer.

Janice, John and family came with  pies, pies and pies, Chocolate fairy pies with chocolate chips & Pecans, Banana, coconut  Cream and Pumpkin pies with whipped cream.  I was amazed but tasted and tasted all of them.

Marc has had Strep Throat, I put him in charge of medicine & he is very responsible and has all of a sudden enjoyed reading!

Pam & Charles bought vacation time in Florida so they will go each year – they loved it!

Dennis work, day & night & john is going to Florida to teach 3 days, I’m so proud.

Dec 2 1996

So much happens, Rebecca & Orrie came, Grandma! We are going to be married, & have set the date! Feb. Pres. Week end!”

They look so calm, so sure of themselves we feel sure they have chosen very wisely.

Dec 7, 1996

BYU & Wyoming in WAC game! Who will win? It’s nip and tuck, first “Y” ahead then they miss – makes me sick! It shouldn’t but it’s fun to get into it – BYU 25 and Wyoming 25, OVERTIME!!

Wyoming didn’t score their possession!!  BYU 4th won – kicked a field goal 34 yards – made it! LaVel Edwards jumped in air! Great – HF helped!!  Ethan Pouchman, the young man who made the win said “I was calm, I prayed & prayed & I was calm I’m so thankful.”

Pam smiling at me said “of course mom, we will keep your appointment in Salt Lake with Dir. Greenlee – I was hesitant to have her does that, but the day was calm, clear and quite warm.  Pam munched on toast & boiled egg while I ate my Taco Bell special.

Dr. Greenlee was very happy after scratching the bottom of my feet & testing feeling there.  You are doing great!

I asked what that showed & “he said if back bones are compressing the nerves more, you have loss of feeling.”

We shopped on way home & I found some high top shoes to keep my feet warm.

Pam helped me load a table in her car & bring it home!  What a pal she is!!!

Dec 8, 1996

My Michaels birthday!! I’ve tended him when needed, for 9 years! They celebrated in SL yesterday.

My heart is full of joy over Sac. Meeting & church – it’s so wonderful to take part & then lead the music. I feel my father’s spirit of joy!

He’s 11 years old, my Michael & is larger than I and such a determined boy to be the best!  His grandpa is proud as he observes him from his world!

The days are warm and brought lots of rain with snow in the mountains.  I certainly am happy to fight snow!

Today gas for car $ 1.17

Dec 11, 1996

Time flies – This time next week my carpet will be in!  Wish it were over = hate depending on others!

Work at school fulfills me like work on the job – I am thrilled to help the children & Mrs. Parrish – we are determined each child will succeed!

Dec 27, 1996

Marc wanted to put a toy together; it just wasn’t working because of any instructions.  He tried awhile then sighed & said “I know, I’ll follow the pictures backwards!” So he did!

I haven’t written for weeks – I know I’ll go backward! My house looks wonderful! I brought in the ladder and under a week I hung the pictures!  They look fresh and clean and very ambitious of me.  The carpet is finally down & I drug in from outdoors all but the sewing machine and huge chairs.  I’m so proud though I caught a cough as my cold is a virus the Negro doctor said it saves me a prescription!

Tending myself most the day was unsettling to me as after the work was done, I sat and read.  Mary & Mary Ashley went to Salt Lake, Marc to Nicks & Michael to baseball camp at the “Y’.  Dennis came about 2:00 with a happy smile – his doctor thinks perhaps he has strep throat.

Christmas time has been a hoot, hoot finally on the 26th they (RC Willey) got my carpet in except by the stove.  What a blessed relief – but let me tell you, it has taken phone calls to them & follow ups to get it done – but my ugly room has turned into a Cinderella one (almost) I’ve gotten rid of something’s that were not attractive & testify my strength is of ten because of my exercises!

Our Christmas party is to start in three hours! The turkey smells great!  The house is warm & I am waiting for the carpet to be laid so we can move in the chairs – well Mary said “Mom! Come here to our home “Oh I’ll get it done.  Dennis came at 1:30 – “Mom we’ll have it at our place!”  He meant it and I for the next hour got ready – trip after trip to the car – but was I happy we did!!

Dec 29, 1996

How does it feel to open your mouth to speak and nothing comes out, awful!  I am taking Actifed & never thought I would but Heavenly Father can’t do it all alone!

My Pam came & whisked me away to play & it was fun, but more than any when we got home Pam and Charles’s boy carried in the sewing machine & 2 big chairs – oh my house looks great!

I should find my glasses so I can see what I write

Played for Relief Society today!

What a year it has been!  Last year I kept thinking as the year drew to an end, I will be 73 this year as if it was truly a milestone – this year I hardly think of 74.

I visited my husband’s sister who is 82 in a few days & said “let us not think of age, let us just enjoy life”

Pam, Dennis, John for all are so cute and good to me!  I love them and love to be with each & their loves!

Phone call – my sister Lova!! I’m worried for I haven’t heard from you!  I am so glad I had just sent a letter!  She is fine.  Getting older!  Such a happy sister I love to talk to her – a real Tolman like my dad and mom – call again Lova!

Its 1997 Jan 1

My mom’s Birthday – awoke at 12:00 rocket & fire crackers going off!!

Its 5:30 AM and I stopped my exercises to write the above – now to continue & walk another 40 minutes – it’s good.

At the Morgan’s by 7:45AM, Dennis struggles up the steps he has been up since 3:00 AM working on the nail holes & cracks in the basement wood and walls!   They, the Y” in cotton Bowl, we won by an interception!  We cried out oh so happy!! We ate treats  & laughed together! Michael and Grandpa went to game.  I make my self happy thinking “ This is what I always wanted!”

I called Pam to say Happy New Year!  She & Charles has snuck a birthday cake in with candles!! She knows above all! I love white cake  – I felt her love!

74!!, feel 34 most of the time

At Dennis’, Marc came out running! Grandma, “ I’m so glad you’re here, I didn’t know what to do!” He is quiet until mom gets up.

We sang happy birthday to all of us, ate cake & jello & were happy.  Mary Ashley was so proud because she made a card & a beautiful candy bar.

Marc disappeared in his room where he wrapped up his baseball & put $6.00 in the bottom & made a card. He beamed as he gave it to me!  Taco Bell tasted so good.

The temple is open!  I arrived feeling so happy to be back & found Initiatory not so busy.  They were excited I came & gave me 17 names which were finished in 1 ½ hour.  left in pouring rain & dark

but happy to walk into house to see a beautiful new sweeper from Dennis, Mary & family!  I’d begged them not to do a thing! But they were so proud, it is so beautiful.

Ran to the mail box in the rain! Tamara had sent the cutest purse & nail supplies, soap  – I love  Oh these kids!! John & Janice a sweat shirt – wonderful blue.

Pam called  we were excited over just fun things – Charles is fixing my clock!  So good – I missed the chimes that Ray loved so much!

I practically danced as I swept.  It’s so much fun and so easy.  Love the thoughtfullness of Dennis.

Jan 4, 1997

Pam came today – it’s a long day if I’m alone – we ate and talked of family – Charles is doing so good in his work!  It was a beautiful day.

Jan 11, 1997

Again time has sped quickly away as I write down jobs to get done, and then go about seeing to them being done!  Just to mention a few, my carpet is almost done and the room has taken on a beautifull new look which Ray would be proud of, as he built it!! What a guy!

The back door rubbed the carpet, it worried me so much, but I thought of grandson Iain & he came right away, and like magic it is done & I feel so happy!

I knocked the pendulum off my clock – oh dear!  I was sick!  Pam & I worked & worked to get it back correctly – but no! We had to call on Charles – he knows all!  After his untirering  labors I think it will work – it chimes part of the time.

Mary and Dennis went on 3 day trip to California – what an experience to live away from home, but I felt such a love for the children I was happy as never before.  I even go to the temple and was home by 4:15 .  Mary Ashley said, “Grandma, I thought I heard a noise”, I was so glad I could be home with them.

Snow! Snow! Friday – It came & Came 8-10 inches fell.  Dennis Didn’t want me to come home at 9:30PM I couldn’t help it – I came & so thankful to Heavenly Father I did safely!

Music means much to me as I lead the hymns.  The bishop stopped – “Sister Morgan, we’d like to give you another calling.”  I thought he wanted to release me, he wanted me to stay but teach 12 year olds in Sunday School – It felt right to me.

Snow up my leg ½ way & I’m so glad I’m strong as I shoveled it away.  Believe me it’s humbling to get in the car and pray it will take me to and into the garage at Dennis and Mary’s.  I’ve been three days with them as parents flew to San Diego – The snow came just before they got home & kept up late & into night 8 to 10:00!!  My drive cleared I went to church & felt happy!  It’s gotten so cold each day but I’ve kept walking & singing my hymns and going to school, the temple and rejoicing at home again.

Sunday Jan 15, 1997

We have a member to pass on- Betty Morgan as 12-13 year old Sunday School teacher – I felt at peace & thought “I’m 74” imagine it!  Perhaps Heavenly Father knows I love children & people – a peace is with me – I pray I will be effective to them I want them to love being His Fathers children.

Snow everywhere! A confidence comes to me as I pray that it will melt before more snow comes!  Michael is having Prieshood Ordination so I tended the others & felt strange when Michael decided to not come with me.  I knew one day it would happend .

Jan 17, 1997

Permanent $33.15 & I gave Naomi $5.00, it’s worth it!

I love the sweeper Dennis gave me, of course Mary and Children, but Mary said Dennis thought of it!

Mary is counting calories of the families food!  Michael is so conciuous of it I pray he won’t be all nervous about it, he seems secure!

This week, Charles’s mom died funeral Wednesday, I went & Felt happy for her.

 

Saturday, 1997

Pam came & we hugged as we started out – she is still having her chin hairs pulled.

We ate and visited at least an hour.  What a nice visit!  I sent gifts to Charles for fixing my clock – also Pam – I’m so grateful.

As I drove into the carport 18th – a siren! Ooh what is it??!! I opened the door & listened – my faucet pipe froze & the water screamed through.  I trembled as I drove to see Buddy Good!  He’s home!! I could tell he felt bad to go out but he did and brought his friend, a plumber. with in ½ hour, it was fixed.  Oh how grateful I am and they wouldn’t take a cent.  Next day, I left a Dutch Apple pie and doughnuts at their door – I’d loved to have paid! They are so good to me!

I’m still going to school, and learning math  fact families like 8 12 4, 8+4=12, 4+8=12, 12-4=8, 12-8=4.

Also many other methods of learning I love it & feel repaid as they say “good bye Mrs. Morgan!”

Disapointment to Dennis, he was going to europe for a month – what happened – they called it off! They are the pits.

Jan 23, 1997

Today was a wet wet day, as I was free in the morning I entered the temple – it’s a different feeling to do an endowment as I sat in the chapel waiting thought of my married days spilled over me perhaps because I missed you beside me Ray –  It seems so good that I haven’t forgotted any of the things I’d learned years ago as I’ve been doing only Initiatory, beautiful to be there.  But I’d taken 2 inches  off the top of my robe & I didn’t have to fight it falling off!  What a relief!

It was good to sit alone & meditate as I ate at Toco Bell & went to tend the children until 10:00.

Poor BYU Basketball – they have lost 6 out of 6, it is hard to fight back!

NOTE to Grandma:

Thank you so much for the traeats and money you gave me on Christmas.  Mom told us that that has been a tradition for a long time. Since before I was born.  It’s so fun!

Also, thanks for last week. Talking to you was so great, we haven’t just talked for a long time.  You are so fun and neat.  I love you lots!

I just started tutoring Tygh.   He has a keen mind and a sincere heart that will teach me many lessons.  I’m eager to help him even more.

Basketball is fun. It has taken a while to get back into it since my injury but w/ Heavenly Fathers help I am doing it!

I hope I can see you soon and talk some more.  Adrienne is so lucky to be this close to you.  You are wonderful, just like my mom?

Love you lots,

Love

Rebecca

Sunday

My first day of teaching my new class.  The day is calm so far – & so far I feel humble – I’m taking Clay to say “How does this have anything to do with you?

We mold clay – we mold our lives each day by our decisions & pray for guideance.”

We sing –  Savior – Our Lord I will Follow Thee – I will enjoy it as I’ve sung it all week getting ready to lead minds.

Feb 3, 1997

I’m so stubborn! This book sits at my elbow all the time I sit in my chair at home! Maybe tomorrow – well – it’s been a week.

Everyday my thinking is about my children – school with Marc, the temple, visiting my Sr. Baker, reading, learning the hymns for Sunday & reading library books after I go to bed.  Of cours Pam comes quite oftern on Saturday & we paly.  Dennis & Mary visit I have a good life – as I never forget walking rain, sleet or snow.

Sat, we did have a good time & I listened to Pam as she told or Relief Society problems – Sometime & wonder how she does it all!

Feb 4, 1997

Tonight there was a soft tapping at the door.  It was Jennie, one of my 12 year olds!  She was smiling so big & handed me a plate of cookies with a home made card that said “If friends were flowers, I’d pick you!”  My heart was touched!!  We hugged & I could tell it meant a very very great deal to my sweet girl!  Oh I pray I will not let her down!

Feb 7, 1997

A desire to read scriptures has come to me – our quad is huge – looking at the sets, I decided it’s too hard to hold them all while in bed where I do my reading.  I shopped for a triple & decided on a seminary book $15.95 – I feel happy & even had my name printed on the cover.  Started by reading the D&C Chapters 1, 2, & 3, I have already been excited over things I’ve learned and felt.

Mary Ashley will soon be 9 years old, my heart aches to remember Ray was ready to take care of Michael & Mary Ashley until he became ill & died.  My dear one was more ill for years than I knew – wouldn’t give up!

My students at Sunday School are wonderful!  They come in eating chocolate from young womens & I let them – but they are so ready to to discuse the things our little teachers desire to teach them!  I couldn’t do better.

We are molding our characters as to things we do for the week!  Like sharing, prayer, neatness & study scriptures.

Feb 16, 1997

So Much has happened this week!  Dennis and Mary had me pick up childdren at 12:00 on Thursday and with happy smiles they came to me, we hurried home & found Dennis & Mary ready to pack lots of food & Clothers & us to go to Idaho Falls to be ready for the wedding of Grand Child Rebecca to Orrie Brown.  We checked in at a beautiful new motel and felt excited over the newness, beauty & big swimming pool!  We went to church to see Tam, Rob & Becca setting up for the reception!  Antique things every place – oh so fun!

We soon left & went swimming after a delicious meal of food brought from home.

Dennis was so sick with headache but took med the Dr told him to get – He fell asleep in the ottoman so we covered him with the bed spread & let him stay.

We met at the temple on a cold breezy day or morning at 8:00 AM.  We waited in the marriage an sealing room which was up many flights of stairs to the top of the temple.  At 8:30 AM – the entrance was opened to a beautiful Rebecca and Orrie.  They clung to parents & finally hugged each other & sat down.

The sealer began telling them to love each other by word and deed, not finding fault, not going into debt.

Finally  the question – “Do you!” “Oh yes!”  They clung as if to never part. Robs parents 94 and 85 years – feeble, but there.

Pictures! Outside! Cold! Becca looks like a snow princes! On a high rock with the wind in her veil—

We ate – wedding breakfast back at the church, more pictures – back to motel – at last to swim again!  I exercise as I watched because no one watched them.

At 4:30 – ate barbeque beef at Tam & Robs – thern off to reception where we stayed in the kitchen all evening!  Washed dishes, scooped ice cream, hot fudge, cookies & ice water.  Done at nine.

So good to see John & Janice – John has stopped diet pills & is feeling better, but has put weight back on.  It’s a fight – I love them!

Charles & Pam were in kitchen also – we sang happy Birthday to Charles.  He is an entertainer – we did dishes together.

Finally at 8:30 Dennis said “I’m closing shop.  We will put it all at the door & say “Help yourselves”

Oh my aching back, but we promised swimming to Marc who stayed right at my side washing & rinsing dishes.   Earning the swim – Oh bless him!  Mary Ashley did presents.

Marc was ill in the night & harley lay still a minute & was hot!

The hotel gave us continental breakfast – cold & hot cereal also yogurt – yummie!

Swimming – Tam, Rob even Adie, Aaron came – it was fun!

To Tamaras for more food – seems a lot.

Mary Ashley is nine!!  Happy Birthday Mary Ashley!

On our way at 1:34 PM – It’s going well – I held Marc against me as he slep – He finally had a cake & a little water – four cookies so when we stopped at Hill Field he went with us to ooh & ahh over the planes!

At 4:45, we we almost home.  Each child took a load in & again we sang to Mary Ashley as I gave her a book & video “Bambi”.

Home at 6:00 seems so strange!

Church was very special as 2 of my girls gave the lesson on Famine of Food but worse yet of spiritual famine!

Feb 28, 1997

February almost over!!  Well what could we expect when so much has been happening?  Mary Ashley 9 years old!  Dear Ray gone 9 years & valentines day – our day! I’ve always loved to think of my valentine – our first date!

Ray was so sentimental .  Presidents day & I and the children at home all day so are thinking of things to do. We played at media play but today such shouts of joy as the sped down the mountain or hill.

Also Sparky died & his funeral was today.

A week ago, Tam, Rob & children ate two meals & slep with me – I love to see them all!

Feb 23, 1997

23rd, my door lock fell apart!   I called Buddy and bless him!  He came while I was gone & it’s wonderful to have it work great!!  $50.00 & faucet out doors.

March 3, 1997

And it’s snowing big beautiful flakes, but melting as it falls – Marc & Michael bathed after sleeping at my place – oh such fine boys!!  We had been at Pam’s for Kristyne’s birthday – such a treat – I love Pam so much & feel so sorry that Kristyne is such a mess spiritually!  So important to have good friends!

We spun down the hills on inner tubes – then watched movies & ate treats of potatoes & chicken noodles.

Brother Perry in hospital is improving – so good!

Dennis said his company has been sold to a big trucking outfit – I fill it is all going to be fine – faith!  It’s a wonderful thing!

A relief!  Well there is a small small coin on one toe now I can wear my shoes

March 15, 1997

My day has been a quiet one, but oh so sweet.  Exercise & walk  an hour singing “ Press onward Saints”  a song for Sacrament meeting tomorrow.  Took Sister Baker to the store & watch her getting down from a speeding hear beat whil we talked – shopped at Albertsons   She buys som much paper –  toilet, kleenex, towels & rubber gloves. A phobea I’ll bet.

I’m weaker – not eaten so at 11:30 I go to Taco Bell & eat 30 minuted eating one burrito – oh so good!

Quickly drove to get my glasses that are repaired – then to see Una – she isn’t home, shopped at a discount grocery store & got some great bargains .

Carefully I put them away.  Using my new sweeeper I cleaned the carpets & rested 1 hour.  Until now I’ve eaten bathed excercised & peacefully getting ready to read & think about my lesson tomorrow – a Faith promotoing day of Gods Goodness!

March 15, 1997

Again hello!! Alone – Pam is having Relies Society but I’m happy – don’t mind at all for I think of others.  Sister Baker is well.

Oh Oh – The Pop Orchestra is playing September Song, Dad sang it * I feel very sentimental for these fine men in my life gone from me!

I had Iaian and Adie do my digging today – I’s so afraid of hurting my feet!!

Sister Perry’s husband fell breaking his hip!   How long can he last?  I went to see them I must fix something for them.  Father was so good to let Ray go in 3 weeks but he suffered much while on his feet.  Oh Ray! I’m lonely with out you – your kind heart & love for me – no other will do.  Excdept my children.  70 degrees today!

Went to the temple & at the veil the workers said “Sweet Lady!” I felt special.

April Fools Day!    I just played one joke “oh look!” there are 3 bugs on the floor!”  “April Fools, I cried as they jumped to look.

Mary Ashley dressed in black velvet was in an assembly for here class.  Every child has memorized a biography – My I was impressed!  Also my seat was tired on the little hard chairs!

Oh well maybe I’ll decide!  I took the car for oil change & they decided I needed transmission fluid & an oil pan – it will be over 200.oo – I feel I’m not quite ready to change cars – I kind of like mine.

Tamara and Rob came Friday 30th Just for the night.  What a thrill – however I realize it’s the children they came to see.

Pam came Saturday 29th so fun!  We ate after  bunches of errands.

Sundays are good!@  I feel love for my class.  I hoped I get close to them I pray I can help them some way – they are good!

Dennis and Mary are so involved in family but I was happy to see Dennis come to see Tamara!

Michael and Marc, my boys had fun — & we love each other!  Stayed in my room.

April arrived  with April Fools Jokes and cold weather!  It’s been a week since Tam and Rob came.  A service on my car & a notice the transmission fluid is down, a small leak in the oil pan – Oh dear!  When could I spare my car?  Well, Friday would be a good day I guess  – I had them give a price $49.00 for trans & 149.00 for the oil – wow.  I had the shuttle take me to school & with trepidation decided to walk to toyota – Only took me 1 hour!

I ate at 3:00, it is finished.  “Are you Betty?” “I am”  Well they completed, did a big job should be 93.00 but we will do it for the 35.00 plus 5.00 parts” “Oh boy yes!!”  I got by at 195.00 for all!@  felt wonderful! I’m so blessed!

April 3rd, 1997!

Dear Ray, you left me 9 years ago! I want no one else! Wait for me babe.

The school science fair was exciting – I helped take care of 32 students as we went to sound color & Spheres – oh exciting!

Brother Perry died April 4th

Conference today – I’m alone but kept myself busy- walked, ate at Taco Bell, went to Unas, Maxueenes dyed my hair & now, day light savings tomorrow.

April 5th

Conference good

April 6, 1997

Today is Sunday of Conference, such a treat I have!  Dennis, Mary & childrem came – we had chicken dinner & watched & listened to our prophet & leaders as a sweet spirit filled our home.  We are so thankful for our pioneers who suffered & came to Utah for a new home.

Dennis is very tired – he has full resposibility for his company.  He is so loving & kind, I pray for him!

Marc & Michael slept by the bed side & I hear their sweet voices sing “ I Want to be a Missionary – like McKay” and “You Are My Sunshine!”  & oh how happy Marc was – he didn’t wet!

April 12, 1997

Pam came, oh such a treat!  I’ve missed her so much.  We ate – yum, then shopped.  First I listened as she taold me about Charles & his work. It’s amazing he is really striking out – He should be rich!

I got Sister Perry & took her for a ride.  She needs to be with others right now.  It’s so cold for April!

April 14, 1997

Marc is pale!  Dad found at he has strep – well I have no one to stay because I have an appointment tonight on a program – Michael’s afraid to stay alone – I miss them!

A Stake Hymn Fest and I’m chosen as one of the condutors.  I trembled a little as the introduction to the program begain – but I had been learning the songs for 2 weeks so I felt prepared.  The program on the life of Joseph Smith our prophet begain .  As it our propeht begain as it progressed, my heart was filled with the music of the hour.  The mens voices so full!  As I led, I felt carried away filled with joy & thanksgiving – it was a thrill!!! Even the chimes of the organ rang out.  Upon reaching home, I cried “were you there?”  to my Father – I felt he knew He gave me the advice & never quite – I felt very humble & thankful.

Oh my golly!  The day has come Thursday at 5:00 AM.  We loaded up & headed to get Dennis at work to head to the airport – Marc, Michael & I sat together & opps as we took off & enjoyed drinks & peanuts.  Of course we needed a car – we got a van!  Unloaded at a sea front motel – right out the window is the ocean!  We were hungry & each has a whopper, yum!  I never eat them, but today I’m starved – our motel room – 2 separate rooms 2 baths & a kitchen and patio to the ocean.

The ocean breeze – ooh so cold but we found shells! At dark we came in.

Catalina Cove! Love it & the shell store with a cave that took us right to the water.  The ocean front quiet as we looked for shells crawling over rocks.  Dennis and Mary so peaceful and kind!!

Old Town, the oldest town in San Diego (1876) the first building!

We went to Catalina & saw the most quaint light house.  I loved seeing the way it was long ago – beds, stoves quilts –cookery all old old!  We then went to restruarant over the water – I had Clam Shwoder && loved it!  Poor Marc ordered Macaroni and Chees – he ate one bite   We shopped in quaint stores & ate Mexican Food in the evening.  I enjoyed hot cereal at home.  The boys & I had a room alone.  The beach, the bearh & the pool connect – what fun!

Old Town – oldest town in San Diego – we shopped & shopped!  Then to a beautiful green yard where we sat waiting for our wonderful Mexican Food $40.00 worth!! I had a Bean Burito.  Colorful people.

The ocean by us great Sand Dollars.  Bird Cove – rock & rocks & octopus, seals & Crabs!  More food, more food & we choked laughing when Mary & children got toppers incream cones – right away the children were sorry! I handed them to Mary who gobbled the chocolate off – I handed back white ice cream .  I thought I’d choke – Dennis said “I don’t believe we need M&M peanuts!”

We saw boats, ships & subs.  We walked the beaches & the pool & Gobbled rolls & hot chocolate each morning from the free breakfast.

Oh so sad to go home! But by nine Monday we were out of the motel.   Oh so sad to leave, gave car back.  Onto plane – more treats & I’m home.

Marc wathes out for me – is careful I’m not alone.  I love them all.

Plane at 120.00, around 300.00 to help.  Worth every cent!

Did I go into depression upon getting home?  It’s wonderful to know that life goes right on, I even slept past exercise time!  Oh its good to remember my happy time with this fine family p love it a family who cares!

Good to get back to the temple, I only missed one time.

Tam is going to have an operation!  I felt frightened at first, but after hearing what it is, I felt better!

April 26, 1997

Saturday here already!  Where did this happy week disappear? Which one anyway, where did it go?

Pam came!  Oh so happy to see here after 2 weeks!  We had such a good time shopping & eating – even to Salt Lake City, I got a little teddy bear for 4.00.

I called Tamara & we laughed and talked – so fun to talk – Rob is depressed too much sickneed by father & mother – Hope & pray they will soon be over it all!

Buddy ffixed my faucet today – If all men were so good!

Washed my car & mowed my lawn – I feel 30 years old!

The children stayed!!

Pam came, first time in 2 weeks.  Oh whatr fun – giggling, eating & shopping.

Loving!!

My class at church is wonderful.  So proud when they take part!  Success is when they teach!

A miracle!  In the night I bent to covere Marc, couoldn’t reach him, I stretched further stepped – lost balance , fell twisting until completely turned around & fell against the wall banging my back & head with loud noise & fright & crashing against wood.  I was frightened!  Gingerly I stood – arms tingling but seeming to not be paralyzed or unable to walk.

I crept into bed crying thanks to Heavenly Farther that my neck was not broken!

All day I feel the miracle – I know that a power helped me!!

Thank you Heavenly Father!!

Pam Dropped rolls off to us!  What a doll!

Oh so fun, our street is being paved!  It’s beautiful.

May 1, 1997

Sunday a little wind a cold one, Snow Flakes – a few – I’m happy.

At school Marc’s eyes shone!  I did desk work today – I fell so loved by the children!

April 6, 1997

My little girl – now a wife, motgher & soon grandmother was operated on today.  I’ve prayed, put her name on prayer roll at the temple & thought of her – so now – her body is invaaded but to save her health her colon was pressing on her bladder & pushing it out through her vagina & they took her female organs & repaired the other – she is so nauseous!  I am so glad this is over.  I love you my daughter.

April 7, 1997

Little less sick

April 8, 1997

much less – her children are there & I talked a minute.  Still has Cathater in.

To Park City yeah!!

We are quite happy to finaally ride in a Mark Stell Car.  W’eve tried to have Dennis get one for long time.  His car needed repairs – perfect way one night two & now 2 weeks.

Beautiful day – we ate at Granny’s & then to the pool for them to swim!  Our rooms!! 3 huge ones with kitchens, hot tubs & bathrooms, 2 decks and 3 TV’s.  I had a bed by myself!  Marc crawled in after a wild animal show.  Love is family & we did have fune.  Pizza & french fries.

Cliff Called! John Called!  We had good visits, Cliff is lonely.

A card and beautiful letter from Cliff – I’ll put it in –

Sore, sore, sore, sore throat, lost my voice completley!  Thursday, Friday & part of Saturday.  Sunday no song!  Monday no song, Tuesday, yes!  Sang as I walked!  Wednesday Marc & I planted his radish and cucumbers.

May 24, 1997

What a couple!  Mary and Dennis insist on going to Idaho!

We gathered around the graves & as Marc and Michael played, we decorated the graves & talked about each person, especially my Ray, their grandpa & dad.  We felt happy as Michael said a prayer that we’d all be good.

We ate chicken – then to swim – oh how they swam!  Lova & Earl came & how how good to visit – they looked very healthy & happy & we talked of family – I feel a great love for them.(Lova)

I called Roger & he said “Not a day passes I don’t think of you!”  I love it!

I had a huge bed by myself –  We ate Arby’s Beef & Salad & slept wide on it!

At 8:00 we swams again.  Then the Sabath day we had rools & jusice – free yum – as they swam.  I walked & thankked Heavenly Father for my blessings!

We traveled at 10:00 am & it felt good to get out at Hill Airforce .

The museum was terrific!    Upon getting home the boys wanted to come !  We played & had a good evening , good good time.

My goodness I have been slothful!  So much good has been going on & I have been happy because of it!  Busy with Sist Baker & Sister Perry – which is rewarding to see them & try to help them as they are alone.

Tonight – Wednesday the fourth game of NBA World Championship Basketball – can you believe I’m glued to the tube – right now we the Jaz 34 – Chicago 18 2nd quarter .

Today my children Michael the student – Mary & Marc all pass to the grade higher 5 – 4 and 2nd!!

I mow 2 or 3 times a week easy.  Climb out house to fix TV & still keep teach, what a life!

June 24, 1997

Yes I’ve been to Salt Lake to Dr. Greenlee – neurologist – My feet are less sensitive but he is still very proud of my determination so I am able to walk – work & be well!  Pam took me – oh I love her – we had fun shopping, eating & visiting.

Then I-15 Freeway is going to be reconstructed but we beat it & made good time.

Cliff called all his sibbling & written to me even sending 400.00 – his lonely for the Church & family – my tears come for my eldest son!

Still enjoying the joy of helping the first graders – we love each other!

School it out but our brown eyed boy comes with me & is unbelievable dear!

We go to Media Play for the boys – we go to the park – we help Mary.

Will Dennis be able to keep the co. Car?  Will he be able to go to Phoenix School?  I pray yes!

Tam & Rob brought all the family, we eat breakfast & dinner together & shopped for Aaron.  We feel so happy .  So glad Tam is on her way.

Pam- my Pam has Charles’ wayward boy – she is stressed & I’m sad for her.

Today – What a wonderful day – 7 Peaks!!

We sat among all the funny people while they played – Mary I I 9:45 to 5:00 PM oh nice !

June 27, 1997

It is a beautiful day in Orem as Marc and I set out to help the teachers at school.  The breeze was strong at 8:15AM  as we put paper on tables for our Navahoe Tacos.  We finally finished & watched the dancers.  Marc said “nxt year I will be in it”!

At 11:00 AM = we were ready for the party!  Candy, fish pond, drinks & food – I love to help, so I stood at the grill turning the fry bread – it was hot! Singed the hair on my arm & dipped my fingers in the hot grease – but no burns!  I stayed at it until 1:30 PM.  They loved me & I loved them for letting me be there.  Marc had fun!

We came home & I did 3 loads of clothes & dried – by then I came home & made brownies & meat loaf & prepared for Stake picnic – 6:30 PM   .

Oh  well – I helped there for a time – ate from table & came home by 8:30 PM  I felt fine but thought I’d better rest.

June 28, 1997

Pame came & we watched Marc play ball until 1:00 after we ate .

We shopped & I’m home ready for mowing & study lesson.  I know my songs – life is good.

My Recommed is expired – oh dear!

Eying field of onions

Those weeds were sprayed

How could you laugh?  I wasn’t there for the weeds

You are here for the Service.

Prize for day is onion patches.

July 4, 1997

The first time in 21 years we haven’t gone to the 4th prade.  No one planned so I didn’t either but went to Dennis & Mary’s & I stood by Dennis as he worked on the closets down stairs.

My car heated up – my heart pounded!  I can’t let this happen!

At 2:00 I left & babied my car home!  Never the less I fixed my salad & went for burito at Taco Bell & ate alone enjoying every minute, this is Independence Day!

I drove near town & walked the booths of paintings, crafts, food & etc – fun!

Came home and decided to take my car in the morning – I couldn’t sleep!

At 7:30 AM, I was parked outside the service center – it was nerver racking – my turn came – “ we’ll take a look” Oh bless you!”

At 12:30 PM, I went back , “they put ½ gal anti-freeze in”, he said – “Runs good!”  “Take it home”  I shook & said “ give me five!” So far it’s great!

Pam bless her stood by me always ready to help!  What a girl!

Water Colors!  The children went to class I enjoyed it – great!  Salt scratch, we did it all.

Cliff wrote again – bless his heart – such a good visitor!

July, 1997

Today, I watched my grandson Michael play on All Stars – They wond!! We were so excited!! They finished at 5 and had to play again at 7:45 the same day.

We shook from the cold breez & nerves!! Michael to pich – what control!!  We were behind 4 points, but caugh up & 1 ahead – oh my Michael so good!!

July 16, 1997

The heavens were opened when little Morgan David, his little heart pounding, finally made his way out of the birth canal of his dear courageous mother Adrianne.  Tears came to my eyes as he was placed on moms breast after sucking his throat & nose clear.  What a marvelous relief to have this over – 3 big snips made room for him to be born.  Aaron had come with mom and dad to go to mission home.  Adam jumped in also!

Iain, Rebecca & Orri were there also!  What a group but how fine of Adie & Iain to let us be there!  The room was pretty with peachy pink curtains – a nice couch & chairs – a place for all!

We went to eat at 12:00 PM & hurried back – good thing because Adie was in last stages – the doctor encouraged her constantly  “great! And more push!” and ect.

We got everyone settled & then all of us went to the mission home – Aaron was tall quiet and handsome, quite weak to lift heavy suit cases – Adam helped.  We sat humbly counting blessings!  It came time to separate! So hard – he turned & came to mom for one more hug.  What a day!

We all ate here – we ate breakfast & Rob went home yesterday. We decided Adie should come here & rest.  She never complains but baby just couldn’t decide to nurse – After 2 days her catching one – what a relief  .

Rob came & fun to have him do some honey do’s.

I was called to Stake President’s office – all things crossed my mind!  When I went, it was a blessing to be asked to play the piano at Sacrament Meeting at a rest home- Boy I’m busy!

Rob & Tam left amid tears Sunday after McKay return home meeting (mission address).  We saw John & family & felt love for each one!

Ball, Ball, Ball!!!

Snow Bird

August 14, 1997

How could I be so bless?!! Marc stays by my side as I keep the teachers & he even helped correct papers .  At home Mary painting the last of six closets.  She had steaks of paint all over her & groaned during the last one.

At the temple, I took 6 more sisters to do & felt so humble that they were happy.  I felt I needed to eat at Taco Bell so I mowed  & then exercised then drove down & enjoyed eating with the crowd.

Another letter from Cliff!

Adam & Kristin – baby boy 2 days later a miracle they found a perferated intestine!  They got a special surgeon & with great fear they waited 2 hours while operation went on.  He will be in hospital 2 weeks at least.

Our prayers are with them all!

August 28, 1997

95 to 97 degress for 13 days in August!  Almost hottest August on record – I don’t feel it – I’m in air Conditioning all day & it feels good when I get home.

Kristine and Adam could hold the baby today , oh how thankful we are the doctor noticed something was wrong!

Gas out of sight again 1.27 gal.  I just do this – never let the gauge get below ½.

It’s vey hard to have Brian, a Down Syndrome child in class.  I fill he needs to be in kindergarten – who knows??

The world stands still for a time – the most famous woman in the world was killed in an auto accident – I feel sad as almost when Kennedy was killed!  My heart ached for her Children (Prince Dianna’s death) – the future king.

Millions watched as the funeral procession proceeded toward her resting place on a island she played on as a child.

Got front brakes repaired today $127.00, but they work great.  Didn’t like the slight squeak they begain a month ago.

Grandpa Massaro gave Mary and Dennis a dryer and washer.  I hope they are carful about taking out their washer.  It’s a whirlpool.

In the night my mind is full of thoughts my children at school & otherwise.  My fence fell, Rebecca & I repaired it.  Where are you Ray?

Sept 12, 1997

My life is so full & the days are so beautiful that I don’t believe I could feel happier unless my husban were here to share my days.

I feel so needed in Mrs. Parishe’s class.  She has 2 children a slight handicapped and a Down Syndrome child who is a huge handfull!  My feelings are so happy when they look at me with a caring look!  How I love them.

I think of Cliff (my son) He is lonely.  Does he need to see his bishop and feel the joy of service & love of God Through his love of family for we do love him!  Tomorrow – Joelle gets married.  I was invited, but didn’t go alone.  I’m a baby.

Sept 19 -21, 1997

Dennis & mary, my sweethearts both celebrated Birthday  together!  I felt love that stretched my heart to shivers.

Pam came – we played & I felt the shivers again!

Bought heating cords for winter 24.00 a piece 2 of them feel confident winter is coming.

Sent my children off to school them calling “Bye Grandma”!

10 minutes later Michael at my door – grandma Marc tipped his bicycle clean over!

“Is he alright?” I cried “Where is he?”  The skinned up little boy limped in & cried in my arms.

“My neck, my neck!”  I laid him down – he culdn’t get up it it hurt too much.

What to do? What to do? Finally I got through to Dr. – come in.  Marc said “ I can’t get up!”  I said “ We have to!”  I put my hand behind his head to push him up & we struggled to the car after we prayed for strength.  It came!!

The Dr. Adams after a check said “ it’s a very bruised muscle a releif to know he should be fine.

We ate at Taco Bell & we read & read at home & cuddled close.

Thanks you God a car didn’t hit him!

He said “ You love me Grandma you took me to Doctor.

October 13, 1997

So much is going on it’s an interesting life – all of a sudden the weather changed from 80 to 38 degrees – Burrr.  Even a litte snow in valleys and lots in the mountains – I feel quite secure I worried over TV so I got ladder & turned the antenae feeling is thankful when it works!  Then feeling positive!

Got 2 new all weather tires – Oh! It rides better!  Fun to feel it!  Got the heater hose replaced – Good heat.  Wound my outside faucet with heating cord.  Now we have a week of warm weather, I’m even hurting from my flu shot.  Do you think I’m set?

Dennis is about to decide if he changes jobs.  What a hard decision – 21 years at Marc Steel!! Time to Change I’d say.a

Yesterday was so busy!  Talked in young womens, taught Sunday School class, led singing in Sacrament meeting, played piano at Care Center.

A rewarding day to end with Dennis bringing Mary Ashley & Marc to stay all night.  We sing, talk & sleep in the same room.   Oh I love them!

Oct 13, 1997

Got my flu shot – felt fine, just happy!

After 21 years at Marc Steel, Dennis quit work to go to a new company, very proud of him.

Dennis said” I’m going into with drawel”!

A very special hour!  LaDawn and Elden came 4:00  .  She looked beautiful!  Her hip is healing after replacement.  I felt proud to be in my home even if their home is grand – I’m happy.

Nov 9, 1997

My dear, you and Tamara born on the same day – We used to be so excited thinking of you both – but I thought of Tam – What a joy your children are to me!

Dennis & Mary took me with them to their condo in Park City – what a lovely place it is!  We ate – swam – played as we watched TV all of them!

Such as busy day at school!  Mrs Baldwin needed us to help her – Then Mrs. Parrish used me, but also Mary Ashley – So dear!  How I love her – Marc Stayed with Michael.

At the temple I loved the feeling of doing 15 names for german sisters of ours 1600 on to 1700’s.

Rain most of the day, colder  .

Nov 18, 1997

Would you believe it?  12 years of going to temple to do initiatory 2 times a week, the women are so far ahead of men, they are calling a slow down – you are right – seemed a new change coming to me.  So Tuesday 18th, I packed my suit case up after I went back to the car because I walked out without it _ I felt so wonderful as tears of love come to my eyes as I listened to the words – I love being there.

After I got clear to the end of the walk p you guessed it – wnt back for case!  Oh well – I have used it for years.

Today is sunny, cold, but felt warm because of the sun!  Pam & I came from Taco Bell & there right in front of us stood Dennis, Mary, Mary Ashley, Michael – what fun!  They had another Audi same as the first!  They have had one a week & is gorgeous!

Well, after Pam & I played & came home, they were here.

“Let’s go for a ride mom.”  Said a grinning Dennis.

Shaky I did in the drivers seat!! I’m lifter up, but no quite enough so – Dennis go my pillow & I’m way up.

“This is your car Mom”  I bought it for you!! From Dennis.  No, I wont have it!

It has to be business!  Well as for now it’s parked until all is taken care of – I Can do it if they will let me.

Nov, 1997

7 babies born & all alive to McCoys!  All doing well!  They ae deeply religiouos!

Thursday Nov 26, 1997

Dennis came to carry out the turkey.  It felt sweet to talk to him about the matter of disposing of all assets to put in someone elses name just in case I land in a convelesant home.

I insisted on paying $12,000.00 for the Audi 100 – & also I passed over the title of my Camry Toyota.  Dennis insisted to put it in an account which is to help anyone & the Audi – is his when I die  .

Now I am getting a Quick Claim deed for the home & land – It will soon be done & I can forget it.  I love my family – all will be well.

Thursday Nov 27, 1997

Went to help – or watch as my son & gransons worked together – such a fine feeling!  Dennis doesn’t know it but it’s like he has returned to the young man he used to be handsome, kind & smiling.

What a dear child!  A letter from Marc! Here it is hi is so much mine * could cry!  Of cours with happiness & love!

Another mile stone!  Without nerves, I made out a “Quick Claim Deed” This is so – if I needed to go to a rest home they couldn’t take all I have.

The Notary was so happy and courteous & that we go that done.

I was chilly from the drizzle, but I went right to the Court Recorder – it was done in 30 seconds for $10.00 fee.

It’s now in Dennis’ & Mary’s names.  I feel fine.  .

2nd day to drive my Audi to Orem!  I’m feeling so much more at ease as I learn how to adjust & turn on buttons – it reminds me of learning the computer!  Oh how scary but how exciting I feel as I touch a button – my seat goes up, I can see over the steering wheel “Yeah”!

Door locks! Sun Roof!! Lights all over! It’s exciting!  Wish Ray was here or we’re here!!

Indowement at the temple 4 times now – I love it & felt him close.

Today, December 4, 1997

Dennis & Mary came at 7:00 PM what? “I guess John is taking the Camry “IT seemed almost sad – but things are that way – Dennis managed all this by himself – & I love my car so I’m so grateful!  The car I’ve always wanted since my black Commander in the early marriage.

I love the gospel!  Everything to me & to help others.  Ilove helping the children, teachers & widows, I am happy!

December 17, 1997

It’s a great holiday season.  I feel the love of my Savior!  Why?  I give credit for all I have to him!  Tam, Rob Adie, Iain & Morgan Baby came Friday until 11:00 AM Sat.  Tam had test in Salt Lake – just to make sure there is no grother in her femal or intestines.  Her name is in the temple and I pray for her!  It’s always fun to have them!  Beca & Ori came also.  Such a good family!

Today my cars pictures was taken for insurance purposes.  I’ll soon know what to do.

I love my children!  Marc put hi tongue in cheeks & plays the piano – I love it!!!

Michael doew great & Mary Ashley –plays Christmas songs to sooth my soul.  Mary is preparing many gifts for friends & gets it done!

Oh Dennis is finishing the job of home to get new carpet – soon we only eat at counter .  We will all go in shock!

Jan 4, 1998

2 weeks ago, a snowy hazzardous day on the feeway, I drove my Audi – very, very slowly and gripping the steering wheel & praying – finally reached Orem where Michael receive the priesthood from the Lord by his daddy, Bishop Perry, Grandpa Massaro & others.

12 years old! A Deacon!  My Dennis made his boys come home with me so I wouldn’t be alone.  .

We went to Care Center four church & the boyse were surprised at the elderly & were happy to meet them.

December 24, 1997

What a happy day! One of our very best!! It is cold but the stove hummed as I stoked up the fire and one by one the family gathered!  Tam & family, Cliff & Family not here.

Pam’s children a mates.  Johns Heather wasn’t here.  We ate mashed potatoes, gravy, ham, corn, beans, 3 salads, & rolls.  Yum!!

We did the Christmas story & tears as Zack & Marc played Joseph & Mary asheley – Mama Mary- Michael the traveling star and Jason, Justine the wise men covered in tinsel.  Janice said “I think they are the 3 wise guys!”

December 25, 1997

Again up to Dennis’ & Mary’s what a scene!  All the wonderful gifts & peace on earth!  I’ve never felt any more peace, miss Ray.

Becca & Orrie came home & crawled in bed an hour because the boys were wakeful in the night.

Went to Pam’s it was fun & I do love her rolls, Chip dips & I had hot chocolate.

I didn’t mind coming home & talking to Tamara.

Jan 1, 1998 New Years

Moving, painting, lifting shoving carpet & laying it, happy to all help in finishing the renovating!! What a busy day!!

Jan 2, 1998

Basement nearly done!! Exciting  Dennis & Mary took me to Taco Bell – yum!!

Pam brought a luscius cake & left it at my door – we burnt candles until every one blew out a least 3 times each!

Tam Called – she is so cute!

Jan 3, 1998

Pam came Sat – my Pam so full of tears!! I said “tell me what is wrong!” she sobbed out the story, it is a secret so I can’t write it.  My heart felt to burst with love for her!

She did well on her lesson.

Jan 4, 1998

No snow, rain 30 to 40 degrees

I expected to teach 6 or 8 students – 12 GIRLS are more roudy that the boys but we had a good class!

Star Wars

Eternal Life – string

Rock & tell Good

Concentration

The prophets

30 Spaces- What fun!!

Now next week!

Boys here when I got home – a warm fire – warm boys!

Jan 6, 1998

75 & happy –

Awoke at several hours, but able to go back to sleep until 4:45 am.  Did my therapy in bed then up at 5:30 to do other excersises & take Tasamax for bones – this is all for my strength, bones & balance.

At 6:05 AM – to dress good & warm & take a 45 minute fast walk.

To Orem to love & be with my children for studies, breakfast & off to school where I went to Mrs Heap’s room for her children’s home work.  Then off to Marcs room until 11:15 AM to do papers for Mrs Baldwin, then back to first grade Mrs Parrish until 12:50 PM – cleaned up and played piano until 2:30.  Dennis called for me to make some phone calls – The carpets’s all done & beautiful!!

Left at 2:45 & traveled to get fuel – $1.47 gallon! Premium gas 91%.  I felt tired but felt I should go see Rays sister in Springville.  I enjoyed an hour there until I could sit no longer – stopped at store – some bargains made me excited!  I’ll share with others my little cakes!

Stopped at library – I have to read!

Then to Sister Perry’s she’s 80 & feels lonely.

Home so happy to exercise again for 36 minutes.

Well – I decided to go get a tostada at Taco Bell – I felt so happy in my wonderful car.  So thankfull Dennis found it for me!!

Oh my food was so good.  Yum – I took cabbage & dressing at 7:00 to bath.  Boy it felt wondrful you know it’s 8:00 PM I’m off to be to read – my lesson & a novel today as always most happy when busy!

Why don’t I feel guilty & sad because I resigned my job as 12 & 13 year olds in Sunday School.  I really loved planning & getting ready for class & loved the children.  I got frightened when they brought in eight more students making a potential of 19.  I think I could make it but 3 or four girls were loud and my heart pounded.  Well we ate cookies & talked about going back to Father in Heaven, I love them.

M arcs teacher Mrs. Baldwin took me to lunch nice cafeteria – I chose a Tostada & she coaxed me to eat more, it was fun.

Marc was proud as children sang happy birthday to me!

I’m taking Fosamax 10 MG – 1 tab a day, costs $5.10 per month, hope it helps.

Jan 15, 1998

Tonight I felt so at peace after a rainy warm day with Pam & Suzy who have set the wedding date for Feb 28th.  We ended up at a wedding fair.  Yet it’s so sad it has to be the way it is, but they are trying to do the best they can buying a trailer home in Springville.

I feel they can grow up very fast if they talk to their bishop.  I love my dear ones!

No sunday school class tomorrow, I didn’t realize it worried me so!

Sunday, would you believe I felt lonely for my class.  Do I ever get over wondering if we could have continued together.  All but 2 girls I felt were good.  I pray they get a good teacher.

Jan 23, 1998

Saturday, what an exciting wonderful day!  The sun came up & warmed me as in warm clothes I walked 3 ½ miles.  Pam & Suzy came I hugged  Susy or getting pregnant.  Pam was very angry at Charles.  He is behind 2 payments on house.  Time he goes back to work I think.  We ate & shopped for a dress green or peach.  Pam looked beat!  We found one at $177.00, 25% off % $140.00 ir ia cwey pewrry.  We felt happy!

Joseph !! Salt Lake Huntsman Center, Oh the joy of it!  Music, dance & scenery.  We ate at Taco Bell.

Marc watches over me.  Dennis & Mary paid my ticket – oh I’m well taken care of!!

Jan, 1998

Our President Clinton is under great fire.  He is accused of affairs & lying & leading to sex & then asking her to lie.

Jan 27, 1998

It’s 7:00 PM, we are waiting for the President’s State of the Union Address.  Hillary stands by him, I feel a distaste for him, is it wrong?  He may be doing a good job but his every day life needs some examination.  Very strange feeling.

The democrates are nervous and they should be.

Opening – lowest unemployment in 30 years, more home owners & we are strong as the greates leader in nations.

Jan 30, 1998

Pam & I had tears welling in our eyes as she told me Suzy sent to see the bishop.  We still think of her as our little girl.  She has grown up a lot lately.  Pam said. “She looked so drawn when she came home,”  I went down & stroked her head”  How are you Suzy Pam asked.  “I feel like a huge burden has been lifted from my head!  But I don’t want to talk about it mom!”

Feb 1, 1998

I substituted 6 to 7 year olds.  They thought they’d take over.  I showed them, we had a good time & learned about free agency, the right to choose. . They made many choices.

At school, I worked hard!  But teachers All hug & thank me.  Love it! .

Feb 4, 1998

A letter from Tamara!  It’s been a long time.  Becca is going to be a mom! Hard to believe, but they feel ready to have much faith and courage – may it be wondrful!

Feb 11, 1998

Snow fell fluttering in big boquets all morning.  What a good morning listening to music of children, spelling, and reading.  Upon coming out of school, all those lights on my car?  Yes! Click, click – dead!  I finally found a good youg guy that jumped the battery!  We had to look in the manual to know where & how to find the battery.   Finally, Oh what a relief!

Olympics in Japan, do a little better than your best!

Floods & mud slides in California .  Constant rain, we are sooo blessed here in mountains of Utah.  I’m so thankful!  Being alone here it’s a comfort to have good winters.  I don’t have my glasses on .

Just got back from Taco Bell, Yum .

March 27, 1998

My Idaho Falls family came ,  so exciting!  I felt so happy & in love with them!  Just us semed strang not to have their married children.  We talked ourselves to sleep & took a long walk when the morning came.  We ate lightly so we could go to Taco Bell,  yum!!

March 28, 1998

Rob couldn’t wait to drive my Audi.  Came back, “Mom, the battery is dead!”  I lost my appetite fast!  “Rob, I said, I need to see Jimmy first before jupming it.”  Jimmy came right out. “I trhink I love him!”

He said “this is a heavy duty battery!”  $77.00 – 79.00 with tax.  Oh I’m thrilled!! It could have hanned when no one was here, it is fixed!

At 3:30, we arrived at Springville for Suzy’s wedding, how beautiful it all was!  She looked lovely!  Everything in white, green & pink.  But Suzy glowing.  All our family there except Cliff.  We clung together.  We couldn’t hear the bishop, he talked so softly!  We were hungry by nowm, and ate big hoagies out of rolls.

Pictures – my – my so many families!

Jokes!  John & dennis full of fun.  Even Tamara told the cat & mouse joke.  Loved meal on whells.

We left after kigging Pam!  Went to Carosel Ice Cream stack I passed but oh the beautiful Sundies.

Finally at 10:00 we were in bed!

March 1, 1998

Tam & Rob went home after a good visit with Dennis and children.

A fine day!! Testimonies.  Went to Pams to hug her and tell her it was beautiful!! $3200.00 worth but great!

So good to have it done and all is well!

March 2nd, 1998

Pam gave us wedding cake, the children loved it!  Taco Bell was so good!  I love this time out.

March 10, 1998

Can you imagine keeping a 10, 12 & 8 year old contented all at once!  I’m busy doing it!  We go to stores,  Park and library and school sometines, I wonder what I’m doing!! But I love them.  Marc has a very tender side!  He watches over me!  Well 1 week has come close to the end.

We left Mary Ashley at the store – forgot!  I was panicy when Michael said, “Where’s Mary Ashley?”  Six blocks away, we had prayer of thanks when I found & hugged her and safely had her in the car.

March 18, 1998

Yesterday, I lost my patience once.  I decided – no more of that.  I testify Heavenly Father helped me as we felt love for each other as we played games.  Mary Ashley made Macaroni and cheese & then went to play catch at park.  Oh it felt good to see them all happy!

We went to play video games at Media Play, I sat with Mary Ashley.

Times up, we went for ice cream sandwiches – Yum, Yum they said.  Tonight I feel such joy!

Snow and sleet.

March, 1998

Feeling so happy!  I’ve won over any crossness one could have – I’ve really enjoyed the children during three weeks of off track!  I love them!  They each have special lovy ways!

Michael showed me email – I hear everyone talking about sending email.  Oh, I can’t tell anyone enough how happy I am today I wrote a letter in Coral 7.  How wonderful to see the letter come hot off the printer.  What is it in me?  I want to learn so much!

Back to the teachers, and my heart swelled as I watched Marc so excited being back in school!  I’m happy tonight!

First time since the 40’s that the Utah “Utes” have been in the final  – Nationals.  At half, Utah 41, Kentucky 31.  Wow what a game.  Rick Majarous is a fine , serious, unforgiving coach!

They teach us all never give up!  Do what you have been taught and follow instructions.

What a day – sow, sleet, clouds and sunshine.  I wont wash my wonderful car yet!

Went to temple with Pam & Charles – Timpanogus Temple.  I felt in heaven!  The Celestial Room is glorious!

April 5, 1998

It was a feeling of power and love I felt as a few of us in the ward cleaned the church.  I got to wash doors, mirrors & fountains.  One hour did it!

Changed clocks 1 hour earlier.  This is for me.  I smile as I listen to others complain for my body is set an hour earlier than has been.  Now when I’m in bed at eight, it’s nine by the clock & I always wake so early.  Life is good.

Conference

Nothing so boring as loafing because you can’t stop & rest.

Eyring

Spirit of Christ never brings Contention, The Holy Ghost brings peace and love.  If we love things 1st – no peace.  As we take the sacrament, we promise to keep commandments & covenant to obey.

Pres. Hinkley –

We love all people be they LDS or otherwise & teach children the same.

11:25 AM, I have been feeling anxious for the Morgans are coming.  Marc called, “Grandma, Michael has to get his report.  It will be 4:00 or 5:00.  Marc would have his report  done!  He got 100 % in spelling.

Conference

Pres. Hinkley – been 3 years, I’m an old man trying to keep up with Brother Haight.  I’d like to be in arm chair, but really I want to be up doing!  Visited scores of nations.  Have been among rich, but mostly with the poor.  They all are children of common birthright.  Hard to leave the.  Sing – God be with You Till We Meet Again.  They cry.

A greater mission than office is to be with his people Jesus lives!

April 9, 1998

Peace!  I feel so good!  I’m not frustrated with email, all of a sudden I knew, I was one step off. .

Here is a letter from cliff.  I sent to hime one & to Pam!  So good!

May 8, 1998

I fell happy this evening to write as if I wake from the dead.  I’m far from dead but very alive  having just come home from Taco Bell where I sat in the sun muching my meal.  I said “Thank you Heavnely Father, I’m so blessed!”

Email is so simple for me to do writing, reading & printing!  Me, I’m gald!

We’ve had much rain this spring.  I don’t mind, its good to water the lawn.  Telephone booth rates from .25 to .35 cents, gas I buy is premium at $1.25 a gallon.

Cliff pays tithing & attends church besides Joelle is pregnant, isn’t that great!!

John had neck operated on for bone damage & doing great!  Love his speech.

Tamara & Rob taking care of 85 & 95 year old parents.  They are all going on nerves, I’m proud of them!

Pam is still Relief Society President & doing a fine job being compasionate.

Dennis and Mary, my family since Reay left because I feel needed.  Oh how dear they all are to me!

May 12, 1998

Oh my, my leg is tight as I walk it’s been a week.  My last day of good walk was then.  It came on in one day, I feel helpless about it & worried, I can’t sit!  Help me Heavenly Father.

May 13, 1998

At the temple I prayed – please let this pass.  I know deep in my heart it will.  I remember a month ago my whole stomach was hard & pained, I wondered then, will this pass?  “I  bear my testimony that it did “I’m so grateful!”  I’m not afraid of pain – just can’t, can’t give up my activities.  Bless me please!

Sunday, May 17, 1998

Tears fill my eyes as I write, I realize for the first time in almost 2 weeks I can walk without thinking of every step of pain.

I thanks my Heavenly Father for this blessing.  Gradually, I can step without awful pain in my hip 7 groin.  It must have been a nerve or nerves pinched or getting in my car, hitting my hip or mashing cans for the boys.  I am being careful of all.  I promised my Heavenly Father at the temple I knew I’d be blessed and I am!!  My heart is full.

May 27, 1998

Collision!

I have been so careful, even changing exits for the North one was safer.  I felt a stab in my heart as I turned into the lane & thump! Thump!  Yes – I hit her car (Spanish).  She came out of an appartment complex – it’s bad.  I feel upset, but thankful the air bags didn’t go off – no one hurt.

Dennis & Mary came what dears!  My family!  I got a ticket!!

I sleep pretty good.  My heart pounded as I went to pay my fine & they said, “you have to wait 2 weeks & then you can appear in court, It will be decresed!”  Do I want to?  I might as well try.  Oh dear.

Went to Jimmys Love Bug heart pounding again.  He put his arm around me and said “How are You?”  I felt a little better.

Today I went to have car bid – heart again – I had to fill form – who drived car – where does it stay at night – do you drive it to work?  Oh dear!! I got check for $1022.90

Dennis’ name – boy it’s hard having all I own in someone elses name when I have to do business with them.

I have appointment for Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday to be fixed.

I’ll go from there.

Tonight to prove my bravery, I went to Taco Bell – I did it!

Each day my leg gets a little better – my spirit sings!

Today I fell so nervouse – I’m taking over the responsibility of owning the car.  Licence – .  I’ve change insurance today $506.00 for 6 months.

June 12, 1998

Today, I took my sweet car into Jimmy’s & said, “Here is is, how long will it take?” “ you’ll get it back Thursday.” As I left, I thought, “ I hope so!”

Well, Thursday came and The part for trim wasn’t in yet.  Okay Friday will be fine.  An walking determinedly, I arrived to find my car is finished looking great & a big grand total of $1112.01.

The insurance paid $1002.22 of it.  I thougt “It’s a busy, busy timeof day – do I feel like driving?  I did, it was great!  I even went for treats at Taco Bell, what a day!!!

These four days without a car have been so productive, I fell so happy and proud to see the work done.  Mowed, trimmed, fertilized and put diazinon on lawn.  Mary came brining a huge drink to me.  What a sweetheart!!

Decided to wash curtains in dinning room & have drapes cleaned, sewed up seams which were out.  Well that finished, I put different curtains up in guest room – wow!  Looked new – my room looks so dated, I took down heavy drapes I’ve had for years took down harware thaking them right out of the house thinking “I’m down with those!”

It’s a real trick to put up new rods in my room, I’m determined – I got them too low, oh dear.  Fixed them & then the pun part of panging pink, peach, green up.  They look like a pretty evening dress in the sunshine.  I keep going in room to ooh and ahh!

Walked to Taco Bell along river run.  The weather looked threatening, but the worst was crossing streets, boy it was hard – heaving a sigh of relief I finally reached the river again & reached home with a sigh before the storm rushed in blowing hail, rain & sleet.  Street flooded in Salt Lake City.  I just didn’t have to water.

June 5, 1998

Friday, last day stuck without car.  I’m going to do living room windows, they have a long valance.  I climbed gingerly up & decided to attack it with vinegar, or something.  Unscrewed 3 screw.  Gigerly I pulled, getting all gragile things out of the way & pulled – down it slid a long long piece of fancinees out of the way.  Suddenly years younger or newer.  I’m not putting it back up – out it went.

I gritted my teeth, hoping the curtains & drapes are washable.  Guess what, they were and often I firt look & looked to marvel all done.  Oh’ I washed my two favorite cushions.  Put my head down bow my knees & say “Thank you for my blessings and strenght it took!”

I even wore out battery on my watch $5.85 fixed it, I am blessed?

June 5, 1998

3rd Quarter, Jazz up 3 points from being behind as much as six points!  Against Chicago, Jordan and Malone fighting it out.

June 10, 1998

Pam drove me to Salt Lake City to see Dr Greenlee.  I felt it was a wasted time except it’s always good to play a little.

Dr. Greenlee is always flattering telling me I’m a model patient.  After testing, he asked if I had questions.  I did half heartedly telling him of pain in hip joint.

“I’m sending you to Wendy, the therapist.”  I felt so grateful to Pam who found Wndy right away.

Wendy after hearing of my pain said, “We can fix that right now!”

I could have dried as I felt such gratitude.  She said “ Betty, your right pelvis is high.”  She worked, finding every pain spot.  Showed me excercises to do each day, tapped my bottom & said, “Come back if you need! Otherwise do anything.”

Tonigh at 7:30 I feel sore but much much better & full of hope, so grateful!!

June 15, 1998

What has happened?  I mowed the lawn, weed whacked, planted 10 plants, caccumed car, washed car, and vaccumed house, then went to Taco Bell.  I kept expecting awful pain, it didn’t come!!

Praise our Heavenly Father!  Oh please let it last!  I’m so grateful I know things have happened for me!  The (Wendy) excercises!

I’m so excited & scared it wont last!

June 17, 1998

6:00 rain coming down in torrents!  Snow in mountains.  I stepped out to take my morning walk & decided against it because Heavenly Father has helped my leg, I’d better behave!

On my way to stay with children 5 to 6 days – it’s hard to leave home, but I can do it, because I love them so much!  Here it go Thursday we go to 7 Peaks.  We really got along so well!  School pick up, baseball, love to see March & Michael play!  We did Saturday!  Marc caught & played 1st , oh fun!  Lost but not really!  That hand shipped out never missing the ball!

Michael 2 home runs this week & what a 1st base man, and PITCHER – never walking kids.

Tamara came Monday, the day Mary & Barbara came home!! What fun to go home & know everything is ok.

Tamara my dear stayed 5 day.  I felt heppy talking till we fell aslepp never kicking each other!  Everyday we ate 2 times at Taco Bell, we even walked at BYU & shopped at a side walk sale.  I felt happy buying a lemon colored cotton dress – felt young & happy.

Rob came Friday , we ate at Taco Bell!  My tap in bathroom is fixed, thank you Rob!!

Cliff coming 25th of July??

July 4, 1998

What a wonderful day!  I felt young, happy & at peace as I watched my children, grandchildren & great Grandchildren.Zack & Brady Swim. I love the children.  98 degrees for this week, so glad I didn’t sit at parade!! I used to save for all.

Dennis & Mary went to clean the new office at new building.  Woops!  Dennis & Mary lifted wrong.  Dennis can barely walk!  He is afraid it ruined a disk in his back.

July 6, 1998

Put name in temple

Dennis went to doctor, he is elated, no disk though he is in so much pain.  He is relieved!

Permanent, Command Performance $29.99, $5.00 tip.  Janice

You know how I cried about the pain as I walked?  I cried & Cried & Cried!!

Today July 8, 1998 I’m BETTER!!

I’m careful but geel Gods blessings so strongly!!

Dennis went back to Dr. Clark – too much pain!  What to do?  He walks like   & takes so long & what to do again?

Dr Clark xrayed – no bones involved, so he sent him to Orem hospital for therapy.  Oh please!!

July 16, 1998

It’s taken this long, but a little change is coming. Oh so thankful!

July 19 1998

Today I went to a funeral for a Sister Moore who just 2 weeks ago collected money for another funeral.  As I sat and visitede with her, she talked of being determinded to get strong for she knew she’d had a small heart attack.  It’s hard to believe she isn’t still there bragging about her family.. It shows me I’d better be ready.

Dennis still has terrible back ;pain.  It’s been 2 weeks, still in therapy.

I mowed, fertilized & treated lawn with diazonon in 102 degrees heat – felt so happy!  Bathed & went to Taco Bell.

July 26, 1998

I feel so happy!    For 6 Months, I’ve been looking at the North side of the shed that is bulging out a foot.  It worries me, but is a JOB to bix!  All the wood by it needs lifted and thrown back.  Then Pipe Cliff would save has to be thrown out oh my!

I got on cowboy boots of Rays so my legs wouldn’t get beat up!  A winter coat for arms in this 100 degree weather.  I pushed, pulled & grunted until it was clear in the bulge.

Went out pushed & pushed pipe against wall until ist was almost perfect!

I took 6 hangers, opened them & took ladder and crawled up & brought them all together.  How wonderful!  I just kept gong out to look!  Oh my I’m glad!!

July 30, 1998

Dennis graduated college!! So proud!

Snowbird August 1, 1998

It’s here again, the splendor as the majestice mountains with trees, wild flowers rocks & wild life is here for us to enjoy, if we stop having fun long enough to enjoy it!  We saw five deer munching the green as we walked the trail.  They were aware we were watching, they looked back at us, then bounded down the hill.  The children were so excited!

We enjoyed each other, the children are growing older so really watchfull attention isn’t needed, but I love to be with them more than grown ups & the outdoors so I climbed the 63 steps up & down 4 times a day.

Wednesday, we came home so mom & dad could be alone.  I found the yard alive. Mowed lawan & watered.    We as a family got along so well!  I slept on the floor between them until they went to sleep.  I held their hands & loved them!

Mom & dad came Saturday quited bent out of shape.  Dennis had worked days.  Mary hurried over to dads to work.  Oh well, I enjored my vacation.

Mary Ashely & Marc off to school so did I until noon.

Mary decided to paint garage.  She worked so hard cleaning, packing out and sealing it.  Great job.  Dennis and Michael painted.

Auguts 17, 1998

Ruth, Willard & Ernest came to see us up in Orem.  What a treat.  They are good.

Kristyne’s little girl is well on her way.  Time for Suzie

We went to shower it was fun, Mary took me.

President Clinton

How did I feel?  Ashamed for him to have let the country spend so much to defend him.  We paid – he benified and gain – he is human, a President should be above this.

Auguts 17, 1998

I watched and listened as President Clinton spoke to the nations.

“I admit, I did things inapropriate &  mislead the nation, my wife. I take all the blame!”

Millions of dollars have been spent to defend President Clinton disgraceful!  Congress will act – we shall see.  First time in history this has happened.

Auguts 23, 1998

A little spirit came into the world the hard way.  Suction to head – no baby after 2 hours of hard labor.  Finally after stressing this little boy, the doctor cut.  The cord was wrapped around his neck!!  Thank goodness he’s alright  What a beautiful baby boy!  Suzi – looked so happy.  She drove herself to hospital 7 home one day after!!!

Michael -12 goes to junion high.  I feel empty.  They are all growing up!  No one stayed Sunday night – missed them, but felt ok.

September 15, 1998

WOW!

August 21, 1998, Sam and Shelly met at American Fork Temple.  It was a rainy morning as we hurried in.  There we waited for them.  Elder Packer, the grandpa was there as the couple came in.  The ceremony was over fast nothing spectacular, but the family is the most important thing in life.  We met at the family home & next door had a fine brunch.  Tamara had come & we lovenly helped Pam.  We felt so happy – even Krystene came!

August 24, 1998

Suzzy looking for mom where is she.  Little girl in labor, so she drove herselft there.  2 hours of labor, she finally had to be cut a lot. A 6 pound baby boy 20” long.  Oh so happy.  Pam came in joy. The fact yet, John hurt back, so doesn’t work or go to school, oh dear.

Rebecca next!  2 days of labor!  Finally with instuments & a broeken tail bone 9 lb 3 oz, 21” boy!

She & heavenly Father decided to check out of school!  Well Orri can get done.

Sept 5, 1998

Dennis & Mary asked me to go to Park City.  I was happy as it’s labor day week end.  We watched as Marc swam & swam!

Pam has new job – Wise, she is thrilled!

John Bate hunting for another job – perhaps.

Sept 15, 1998

Are enjoying 80 to 90 degree weather, I love it!!

I eat at Taco Bell nearly every night – I love it!!

Sept is passed!

Birthday of Mary & dennis was fun.  They are my loves!

Oct, 1998

Charles mad a member of High Council at BYU, he is so happy.

Dennis is executive secretary to Bishop Perry.  The bishop loves Dennis.  Dennis wants to please him, very humble.  I’m proud of Dennis .

Oct 24, 1998

I’d better get off my lazziness & write.

This Sunday morning I heard the ring of the phone.  “This is Brother Mulder of High Council, could you meet with Pres Young at 6:45 PM today?”  Of course I said “yes”  Now – what can this be?  I pray it is something I can accept.  I did pray… It’s a good feeling.

For four days, my feeling has been very strange – all my bones ache & of all things food doesn’t tast good.  Today food is forced down as I feel weak.  Perhaps I need humility.

Yesterday I laughed as I saw my Pam beig a real grandma with her two new ones – crying, laughing and playing – so busy.

Marc is nin years old!  What a joy I’ve had with him.  He is a special child.  Energetic, competative, pompassionate and sometime possessive & more times loving.  His birthday came and went so long looked for, so is life!!

When is it going??

The days are getting shorter.  Yesterday I set all clocks back and hour.  I did it in the afternoon so it would be easy and it is.

November, 1998

I paid my regristration tax today after having car inspected. Did I tell my brake pads had been changed $145.00 las month.

$345.00 to register – well being it a law – I paid it.

I was so grateful for $5000.00 from my parents estate!  They were so careful and saving – I pray they know how deeply humble & thankful for it!!

November 7, 8, & 10th, 1998

What a treat!!  We arrived at the beautiful Condo – space for all!!  Marc had been so ill! 2 days he slept and vomited but better now!  Grannys had wonderful shakes!

Nintendo was fun & exciting!!

Food – great especially if you love sweets.

I loved tomato soup but loved Dennis, Mary and children.

Where does ime go when things are going so well?

The weather has been extra warm this November.  Yes one or two small sno storms but, oh, the wonderfule sun!

I cound my blessings! It’s wonderful to have a home, be able to heat it, to eat at Taco Bell 3 or 4 times a week  and sleep better at night .

Gas for premium $1.29 to $1.39.  Could go down more.  Chips 2.00 to 3.79, eggs 79 to 1.00 for large.  Bread .59 to 1.00 a loaf.  Milk 1.29 to 2.59 a gallon.  Goe to a movie for $1.50 to 5.00.  Shoes on sale $25.00 to 49.00 if 50% off.  I love shoes.

My legs are getting stronger because I do (big) excersises.

Temple closed November 27 to December 17th, I’ll miss it.!

November 27, 1998

Thanksgiving at Mary’s and Dennis’ home.  They have primped up home, even a huge new bed.

They are such good, good, good children.  You know they are so cute to me.  I love them so much!

Turkey, ham & trimmings filled the table as dear John, Janice & children came.  They looked wonderful. They have a new home – can’t wait to visit them.

Pam, Charles, Suzi and family, Kristyne & family.  Thee was love in the home as we feasted.  We did clean up as we visted & at 3:30 PM everyone decided to go.  Hugging & kissig seemed the wonderful thing to do!  Oh what a great family we have!

Hopped in the car & headed for Vegas – Mesquite.  As dusk & dark came, we sang, slet & tried hard to hold the water we had drank let along the cider!!

So exciting to see the Casablanca – where we stayed!!  The air smelled so fresh!  The palm trees looked pround.

Our room looked fresh and clean.

We hurried to get something to eat and into bed.

Michael had games all day.  I played with children.  I laughed as the children shot out the water slide – Marc played the skin right off his oes – but what fun.

I loved my clam chowder as I nibbled it so it would last.

Marc, Michael & I slept in one bed.  I must tease Michael because he pulled the tomp quilt out from us & curled up cozy.  I decided to let him have it & got the bath towel & covered myself – warm!

Almost hated to leave but we had Thursday till Sunday, can’t ask for more – glad to be home.

December 16, 1998

President Clinton could be impeached, but today US and Britain attacked Bagdag  Iraq.  Bombing there by Navy.  I fear for what is to come.  They say only 4 days will do it.

December 15, 1998

Day after tomorrow we will know if President Clinton will be impeached.  It doesn’t look good today.  I have tired hearing news of him, but it is getting very serious.  Our country needs to be protected!

It’s been 15 to 20 degrees at night and 35 to 40 degrees in the day.  Burr!  No new sno, but old has stayed on the ground.

I am happy!

Marc gave me a beautiful car & said P.S. I love you!    I could cry.

He sits by himself to practice now.  I find he does better – so independent.  Then he hurries to read.

Mary Ashley scares me.  She is growing mature so fast.  I haven’t seen Michael over a week, I miss him .

December 17, 1998

Marc says, “Grandma, I cant see sometimes, there are colors after.”  I am scared – called Dr. & was able to see Dr. Robins who referred us to Dr Donaldson an eye doctor.

Well, Marc – ws good to tell the doctor his troubles.

Dr Donaldson said, “well Marc, your eyes are good, it could be 2 things.

1.Check heart beat after spells, make sure they are even and strong.

2.Could be slight seizure.  We will find out by Tuesday or Wednesday.  We are anxious to know!

My heart is full!  I love that child!

December 18, 1998

President Clinton is impeached by vote of the House,  It was a hubling experience to hold the future in the vote.  It will go to Senate for trial next.

Clinton keeps busy running the afairs of the nation saying, “I don’t have time for this!!”

Speaker of the House “Livingston” resigned because he had afairs.  It was sad to those who knew him.

Snow has falled all day.  I can’t believe I’m so content to stay home all day.  I was peaceful & happy making papers for friend, wrapping presents & feeling just a little ill.

A snowy cold evening.

December 25, 1998

What a wonderfull feeling I have today a filling of being loved, Is it because I love everyone so much!

It has been a month of music, laughter and teaching.  Shcool children learning and the children has been a joy.  Going to their programs and finally going to Marc’s banquet where we dressed in best, sitting by him as they served, bused, set the candles & table settings just right after we ate food they prepared!

Last night a wonderful time!! My place

Adam & kristen came – Pam & Charles, John, Janice and all children, Dennis & all.  Mary had bad throat so stayed home, I missed her.

We ate – Potato salad, turkey, ham, cream corn, brocolli salad, jello salad, rools, bean dipt & ships, Ice Cream & Sweets, Relish tray.  So easy, so good.

John Bate read Christmas story.  We have 4 children young enough, but a joy & then sing as tier eyes shone!

John & Andrea, 2 children, Kristyne & 2 children, Suzy & John with baby, John & Janice’s children & david – 22 people.  We loved & laughed, what a night!

We listened as Charles talked of giving oneself & thinkg of our worth!  What a fine wall to wall love!

Marc helped me clean up.  Hi is so anxious to help & Can’t wait for morning!

In fact, Marc & Michael couldn’t go to sleep!  I even laid down by them.  “I can’t sleept Marc Cried!”  Finally at 11:00 all was quiet.

At “Seven”! We arrived at their home.  The excitement!! The happiness!! Mary is better!  Heavenly Father is blessing her – strp throat.

At Pams at 11:00 AM.  We had a joyous time with all her family.  I felt so in love with all of them!

Now it’s 10:30 PM, I awoke feeling happiness after opening all presents so many lovely things!  After opening all presents so many lovely things! But thought I’d write a letter of my love for some one else!  My Savior Jesus Christ who gave his life.  What greater gift?  I’ll see all my loved ones again!! I pray I’ll live worthy to see him & all my loved ones – I’m trying so hard.

We worry for Suzi’s baby, is something wrong?  What is it??

Feb 19, 1999

Here I am at the temple!  Can it be true?  Tears of gratitude as the prayers were said.  Blessing my spirit and making me whoe again.  It went well – my body help up.

Thursday, oh so carefully I made my way there again to be handed 15 names!! I’m to pround to say “that’s too many.”  My body was already tired from school.  I wasn’t, but my pain was there.

Oh, I was thankful when finished & sank into bath water almost hot & bubbly.

School ha been a good experience.  I love to go in Marc’s boom & see his loving eyes!

It’s been nice to talk to Tamara.  She’s so good to call!  She is tired but reeling better.  We had fun taling of the grand children, of our love for each other.  Thank Thee for all of them!!

Valentines Day – Rays & mine.  He loved to think of me that special day.  Oh, I miss him & his sweet love!

Feb 17, 1999

I know I am impatient to be tough when going to the temple last Thursday, I got hugs & kisses in initiatory, but Do you know what?  The sisters loved me sooo much they gave me a list of 15 names instead of 10.

The time lagged on as I had trouble sitting on the stool, keeping balance & patience with slow sisters.  Finally!! I made it.  My spirit strong, I carefully made my way to the car.  Dropping into bed as soon as I excercised & ect.

Now also – with happiness I’m back to church leading the music – wonderful feeling!

Back to school – stay all morning.

I’ll try to slow down or at least be careful!

Tam called, she too is busy – it runs in family

Tomorrow 18th – I will go to Wallentines to check my bones – oh please!!

Feb 27, 1999

My Mar became so ill he lay in fever & slept 2 days.  My heart ached as I wanted him better, he will become so weak.  We pryed, his daddy blessed him, finally his fever dropped.  Took him to Doctor.  He thought it waw influenza, but sent him for chest xray. Proved clear.  Finally Marc kept mild down!

Today a weak cutie, he is back in school.  Thankful is this!!

Mary was on trip with Anna.  I stayed & Slet with Marc.

I’ve been back to temple & getting stronger

I even walked 3 miles this morning!!

March 3, 1999

Why do I write – perhaps Heavenly Father will know more that ever how “At Peace I feel tonight – Love is doing for others & then oneself.  I’am happy.  Ray wait – I’ll be there.

Have you eer seen a woman so happy she walks on wings of song?  I am today!!!

Can you believe it?  Walking just became natural after my fall & pelvis fractures.  When I lost my balance using the toilet & sat down very hard!! Woops deep pain!!  I could harley stand to put pressure on my right foot or leg – found  a fracture.  Well I’ve struggled 4 weeks doing my therapy as the other leg – little by little there is improvement!

I struggled to move a little at a time.

Now today 4 weeks later I walk 2 miles & Walk with out pain – Oh Thanks!!

April 3, 1999

Can it be eleven year Ray?  You slipped away in freat pain – so great, I felt it a blessing you could go.  It’s a cold cold Easter, when you died it was a lovely day!  And Oh! So Awful – – but beautifull part of the time.

Today, Tam & Rob are hee so Dennis & family came.  What fun to hear them talk & laugh together.

Tamara & Rob surprised me by coming.  The fixes! They put up a new night light with sensor – comes on 2 car lengths from door!! Yeah!!  It was cold.  We wate at Taco Bell with Morgans!

Conference was on, we watched & listened as best we could .  Talked of missions – church work & just enjoyed fruit and sloppy joes.

Marc and I played – went ot railroad – forrest & ball.  What a good life!  Michael isn’t well, I can tell.  Put his name at temple.

Pam called, charles took her for a little trip.  Sounds so happy!

John Called Monday wondered why Dennis left work, told him he took Michael to Doctors – please get well!

Pam has been so attentive to my needs.  There the few minute after my fall giving me strenght & taking me to the doctor, seeing I got the therapy & waler – I can’t thank her enough.  I feel so close, my little girl all grown into a grandma! Comes each week!

April 14, 1999

12:00 – Guess who took me to Salt Lake City for appointment with Dr. Greenlee?  I hate to bother her, but enjoy her so much because we are friends!  We stopped to eat at our favorite Taco Bell,  Oh – so good!!

Dr. Greenlee felt proud I’m doing as good as I am even though I’m losing feelings of vibrations.  He said, “I want ou to have a MRI So I can see if there is trouble ahead.  Well, I’ll have to.  Pam said, “Go ahead we can come!”  So July 14, I’;ll do it.

Got home & even though my fell felt like some one elses , I felt much better after mowing the lawn.

I eat tomatoes over string beans, soup & chili heated very hot & eaten with cabbage and salad dressing- yum.

The bombing still goes on to save the Serbes – will we have to put in foot soldiers, I pray not.

Gas has gone to $1.40 for premium which I use now!  Bananas .39 dents a pound. (cheapest)  Cabbage .25 to .35 cents per pound, mild $2.25 a gallon, burritos .85 with tax., FREE SENIOR DRINK, so fun!!

April 22 – 26, 1999

Off we flew into the sky off we flew into the sky, Marc at my side, Michael by window, Mary Ashley, me & Dennis & Mary – How, how exciting.  We looked out over the ocean, waves crashing to shore.  Oh maybe just rolling in, but the breeze was cold as we searched the beach for shells, it was fun!!

After freezing a while, we went to Sea Port Village & enjoyed shopping & eating big platters of food!  Back to beach & a warm room.

We ate on the wharf again wonderful, better be, cost Dennis $60.00.  Loved the feeling & I loved being with them, love has no bounds.  We went to Old Town, amazed to see the old San Diego & buy things!

Tide holes, I was afraid to go down, rocks – good sense on my part!

Marc, Michael & I had a room to ourselves, we love to be together.  Ate at IN & OUT Hamburger, Taco Bell, oh the food is so good, love my family!

We had a van so we rode spcially.  Ate ice cream – yum.  Saw so many sights, but nothing says is like Marc, I love home!

Gas is $1.39 a gallon for me.  Rain while we were gone & couldn’t wait to mow!

We had a recall on fuel injectors.  I had it done 28th – One thing at a time!

I’m enjoying & feel more needed helping 1st grade special children – happy.

April – May, 1999

One day  I decided to stop trying to help Mrs. Parrish because she had so much help.  I moved right in onto the Learning Disabled – what a treat to be needed and I was suddenly – suddenly they all wanted me & in time the Autistic boy even warmed up to me.  Now one day Mrs. Petty said “ We have a new boy in our class from Korea – well you take him to the library & help?”  On to Marc’s  class anything she wants, but mostly to slip Marc some candy.

Mrs. Baldwin always has work for me. I feel so needed & loved because I love, love them all!

Gas is $1.59 in California

Finally it’s warm – Wednesday morning May 3rd, snow 2” deept on lawn!  Today 60 – 65 degrees in  California .

May, 1999

Tamara & Rob surprised me!! I was grinding cabbage to go to Taco Bell!  We went  fun to hear about Missouri, Independence, all the mormons of the past!

I always have a job for Rob.  I had tried 2 ladders to climb so I could put one nail in trim to rood.  Scared me as the nail bounced out & I couldn’t get my balance to try again.  I folded the ladders & put them away.  When Rob came I said “ Could you put a nail in?”

Rob with nail & hammer got a foot stoo & leisurley hammered the nail in.  What a guy!  What a tall guy.  Tam always cleaning my micro wave .

Cliff is in Argentina, loves it & I got a big email!  Happy Mothers Day, I love you mom!

June 25, 1999

Three weeks of no school – yes – it’s strange but I enjoy my children – reading 30 minutes, piano 30 & math 10.  The rest is free fun & eating.  Oh but we had had fun.  A trip to Salt Lake was so good!! Twin Falls to decorate graves – Mary and Dennis are so good to me!! It’s just great.

June 27, 1999

What a treat!  Went to a reception for a niece & there was my wonderful brother Roger & June.  Oh what joy!  He looked so young and happy – we love each other!  It was the great Cour House.

The time to go to dentist is when a chold has infection in his tooth.  Dr. Ford pulled it & I was so please & relieved!  But Marc kept wondering why his mouth felt so dead, finally he was better!!

June 29, 1999

Today I went with Marc to school for awards.  But to my astonishment the superintendant announced my name – told about me & presented a plaque to me!! I about cried but I’d rather it was for Marc.

Today, I went to Dr. Donaldson.  Ou have a deep cancer on neck.  We can scrape or cut – scrape may take serveral treatments – “Let’s cut!” I said.  So 1 hour later I walked out with stiches and a biopsy to be sure all was removed!

I feel glad for this life, I enjoy after eathing at Taco Bell & mowing lawn after I’ve put on bug killer!!

Today 3rd of July, 1999

Went with Pam & Suzi – I’m not sure – I like it, I felt like a nusance – oh well, but I did.

Missed Marc’s game – championship!  He pitched 2 innings.  When the bases were loaded, he got 2 good hits, I’m so proud! MVP & a bat with his name.

To celebrate, we all went to Salt Lake – stayed at the Embassy Hotel wonderful feeling to be wanted!  We ate at McDonalds and yum, it was a good cheese burger.  There for a few hours later at Trolly Square, I wasn’t too hungry for the Spagetti Factory, It wass fun to see the hug place & chandeliers, brick floors & good food.

Marc swam, I watched him.

Morning time – a huge offering of breakfast anything.  Michael had 2 eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, drink, yogurt – whaoo!!!

Came home Monday & I went to Provo Center to see the 4th.

Got my stitches out.  Tuesday must have been deept!  I still have big bandage & see him in 5 days.

I’ll be so glad when 4th is over – I have xrays & appointment in Salt Lake City.

1st of July, 1999

My dear Pam by my side at University of Utah Hospital for MRI over an hour in there on my back * said Articles of Faith, sang songs & thought I am resting, but I felt corried they find me much worse.

2 Hours later, Doctor Greenlee said “after looking and talking to the doctors you are no worse.”  Tears came to my eyes when he said “ I was afraid your spine would be severed soon!  I cant’t tell you how love & relief spread over me!! How grateful!  He sid “you are doing good.” My feeling is less but I’m strong.  Love is having love!

4th of July, 1999

We feel so happy together! A beautiful suite, we all had beds!  Breakfast freee everything fixed to order.  I even had a easy over egg & toast, hot chocolate – yum!  I am so blessed to have my family!

One day, One day

Dennis called “where are you mom?”  I didn’t know Mary had gone to see Barbara (her Friend) for a few days – so off I went to see & tend my children.    We got along so good!  Mary Ashley had gone to camp.  I was excited to get home to water & mow – wow, to keep things going!

Marc won championship in Orem & went onto Salt Lake – that blessed boy!  He pitched up a wonderful 2 or 3 games.  We are so thrilled at him doing so great!!  He looks at us with his dark brown eyes – oh wow!  I love him.  Michael is doing great also,   We are always proud of him.

Now the 30th of July, 1999

Off to Snow Bird – Anna & children also!@  We are all happy together – I’m grandma to all of them.  We swam, ate, laughed and talked.

Excersised up and down those flights of stair 4 or 5 times a day.

Weather great – oh the view!  But I left early for Michael to prepare for his baseball trip to Colorado (Tuesday 1:00 PM)

I do so good – until 4:00, then I need to go home, but it felt good when May Ashely & Marc came Wedneday.  Took Michael to meet.  We then got groceries & went to 7 peaks Fiday.

I thank Heavenly Father as I looked up at the view & looked at the children – parents came at 10:30.  I hurried home to prepare for trip to Idaho Falls!!  Oh Golly.  My nerves that were tense relaxed as Dennis drove so smoothly on our way to Idaho Falls.  Warm weather, beautiful hotel & rooms, a swimming pool & Rob with Tamara arrived.  They are dear to my heart!

We waited at pool, then went to Tamara’s.  Her house is all remodeled & I loved it with its white oak.  We cut meat & vegggies for Sunday & it came!!

We had rolls, cereal, fruit, yogurt & hot chocolate – Yum!!

At church, Dennis was asked to pray, oh yes & mom will give the closing.

Aaron, such a fine missionary, he cried as he bore his testimony, I did fill such a swee spirit.

We ate at Tamara’s & Rob’s  – family most wonderful!  I didn’t know how good it would be!

Home 5:45PM, I just scrambled some egs and crawled into my own bed & said thank you Heavenly Father.

WHERE DID JULY GO?  I’M HAPPY LITTLE OLD LADY!!

Pam & Charles arrived when Sacrament Meeting was over, good they came!!

13 August, 1999

It’s August 13, 1999, and today at 12:55, a tornado of #2 strength swept a path in Salt Lake City.  It hit the Delta Center, the LDS Contruction and the Avenue’s.  It is so unbelievable!! 48 people injured & 1 dead as of now.  6 hours later.  It’s believable to me as I remember the Micro Burst that hit a few years ago while I was in Orem.  I couldn’t believe it was my part of town by the mess that met my eyes of trees thrown over, limbs and roots swept off.  Well, this was much, much worse!!

I got a perm today $30.00, check $35.00 Jeanie – The Works

August 14, 1999

Emily gets married today.  Our daughter and my grand daughter. None of the Morgans were invited to temple.  Only Mary, Dennis & family to reception!

I wonder how they feel?  We feel very sad.

Dennis and Mary have given so much – insurance also, besides all the payments and gifts.

Well, we still love her and wish her best.

Sept 15, 1999

Reminds me of the joke dad used to tell of Jake who went to a funeral out of state.  When he came home to be asked, “Did anything happen while I was gone?  -No, we just ate the pig that we kept in the barn.” “ How come you ate our pet?”  “Well, when the barn burnt – we hurried & saved the burnt pig”.  What caused the fire & ect?

This month has been exciting, Aaron called – could I come!  He & his friend many hours.  Aaron again next week.

What should I do grandma?  He wonders if it is right?  We went to Salt Lake to a wonderful hotel!  So great – food bed & shop!

Went to Idaho Falls!! Loved Rogers house!! Ate lunch & loved seeing each other, the children swam.

Pam took us to Eddie Bowers, I found a dress for $20.00.

Gas is now $1.59 a gallon for my car.

School started – love Marc’s teacher. She’s young at heart & tough.

But after helping her, I’m also back to Orchard.  Love Mrs. Petty, she needs help, Baldwin also.

Felt tired by 3:30, but love Taco Bell – temple, tuna – tomatoes, granola.  But most of all – temple.  Church playing piano and a cookie now & then and popcorn.  Mowing lawn, reading books, seeing my children , oh so many things.

My neighbor died the 8th September, shall miss him.

Heather & Adie had babies, a boy and a girl.  Adies father in law died in his sleep – what a month.

I feel at peace I feel such love!! I feel pretty in a new dress $149.00 for 53.00.  I wore it today.

Aaron is engaged!  What a thrill, I feel a part of it.

Oct 2, 1999

What a day!!

Sunny & warm after a cold frosty night.  I felt nervous, my family is coming to shingle the roof.  Dennis had been coming 3 times this week & Michael once.  Mike was so scared to crawl up ladder, but did it.

For ¾ of one side finished, now at 8:30 AM, Charles & Pam arrived, I felt excited.  But at 10:00 I left to see Marc play baseball – he won, I’m pround!  I got home at 12:00

I got home at 12:00, car port looked like  .  My John fell & caught himself with arms, broked 3 ribs but kept working.  By that time, I was truly well at ease!! John Bate & Zack on top – Jason & Justin – looked like an army!  Tried to feed them huge meal we had – They only drank and drank and drank.  Janice & Andrea were here also.  At 4:30 all done!!

I was a little blue – John, my John hurt.  Cleaned up & Pam came while Charles went to Priesthood, what a day!

Sunday

Great day – the Morgans bless them, took me for a ride.  We aret lunch together, I feel so happy.

I feel so loved.  I pray for John!

Nov 15, 1999

Tonight I can finally write – I feel at peace – lonely for Mary & Dennis but happy to have things back in order.

I felt a nervousness, October 20, the children changed to the new Foothill School and the very next day, the very next day I drove right out into a car – after stopping at stop sign – oh, oh!!  It happened – my heart stopped – almost.  I couldn’t believe I was so dumb!!  A ticket$86.00  & I deserve it!  Jimmy took my car but Dennis & Mary took me in & put in there love even a TV.  I loved every minute there & about cried November 7 when I got my car & scared to death, drove home.

Next, the 9th of November, letter came from State Farm – I’m dropped.  Well today November 15, I got info & gingerly got another insurance about the same price.

No wonder I celebrate at Taco Bell.  Oh Heavenly Father, thanks for answering my prayers after.  I prayed for forgiveness and I did feel forgiven.

Cliff called Dennis, My wife Sunnie & best friend is dead!!  Bless his heart – fe fills so on the outside – but I don’t feel he is.

I went to funeral.  Dennis Mar & John.  We had a real reunion – I felt so loved!! But in the night I sliped out of bed to go to bathroom – a sharp pain in my leg.  I had a big cut!!  Much toilet paper pressed on cut , finally stopped the bleeding with my leg up high.  I slpt some listening to John’s eternal snoring.

Now on the way home, Dennis got meds & I gingerly put it on.

A week later – it is trying to heal, I may go to Doctors.

So much has happned!! I forgot Tams birthday, how could I??  I love her so much – I’m caught up.

Thanksgiving on Wednesday evening – 5:30 PM.  John & Janice not coming – so we decided for their strange, but fun & so good!  Pam and all her children came.  We were so excited to see the new babies now a year old & John & Andrea =/s new one.  So much fun to hear the laughter.

We don’t eat like we did on the farm.

Arriving home at 8:00, I packed for a trip to Mesquite.  My hear pounds with anticipation!  I slept & was ready when Dennis & family came to pick me up at 7:30AM Thanksgiving day!!

Almost 2000

As it nears, I wonder if it will be as tramatic as feared?  Mary & Dennis have barrels for water.  Apple Juice  & food of all kinds.  I’m proud of them!

Thanksgiving Day

We trave & travel & the day starts to wam.  We were in Anna’s Rover – bit & plenty of room.  Mary “Let’s go through Zions.” “Zions?”  I was excited!! $10.00 let us enter the highway.  Oh the wonder of the shapes, colors and I wondered how God planned this in Utah!  We saw climbers, deet and felt happy as Mary remebers this trip there with Anna.

Mary, “we just as well go to Grand Canyon”  .  Well, Dennis way happy to.  We gasped when seeing the flue of space & shapes of the canyon all around!! Oh what a blessing to feel the sun – & love of everyone!!  We went on and on and on!  7:00 PM got hotel & ate left overs.  Turkey & rolls & goodies.  Mary always has lots.

I learned how to heat water in coffee maker, guess who showed me?  Dennis

Went to Mary’s brothers new home in Deseret.  Oh good, good turkey & the trimmings.  I was thrilled with them all.

Chilly, but Marc swam – he is a frog.

$135.00 to register car.

We ate Hambergers, Hambergers, fries, fish sandwiches & treats and more treats.

More games for Michael – no trouble to win, they are good.  We sat on the hill & watched – nice weather.  They won the championship.

Hard to wait until 4:45 PM to come home, but we did get home by 8:30 PM, thanks Heavenly Father.

Oh, it’s great to drive my car, I am gratfule for being able, I am so careful.

Stgill going to school, I help all day.

Put my lights up December 1, 1999.

December 1, 1999

It’s finally looking like snow – burr – cold!

December 7, 1999

My washer didn’t want to click into cycles because I messed with turning it into the cycle.  Darn, I knew better.  I felt I couldn’t pray for help but as I prayed, I remembered the scripture to pray over field, animals & families.  So I prayed. “Father, could you tell me what to do?  In the night, awakening, getting up, I drained the water by hand.  What now?  Try to turn the beatger in the middle when turning it on.  (Nothering), then a jerk!! It begain to turn!! It worked and I prayred, Oh thank you!!

2nd snow of year, I am really needed at school.  I go, I find strength & joy in service.

Went to the temple and felt tears of the spirit!

Snow 2” deep on car but praying again, reached home in safety!  I must be loved.

Michael’s birthday – 14 .  Grandpa’s boy!! I know he’s watching over.

I pray every day to be careful as I drive my car.  Every stop is obeyed and obeyed.  I’m so careful and feel joy when I’m home safe and sound.   No not paronoid, just so glad to be driving.

I gave Michael money  and other things, he smiled, so handsome!

14 is good

He is better

He is ours!

We love him.

Christmas 245h

After the 16th and the wedding of Tamara’s baby Aaron.

Pam & Charles were so happy & kind to take me!  I wore my long coat & felt so proud to be there with my loved ones!

Aaron & Mary Jance good to plan it.  Ate lunch at Tiffany Room in ZCMI, yum!

Lyon House the reception, another wonderful reunion.  Family is everything!!

Tamara looked beautiful, so did Rob.  Al of family wonderful!

Christmas 24, 1999 We are coming to 2000

Coming some say terrible things were to happen, others, it will be as usual.  Dennis said, “Mom, you are to stay the night.”  Isn’t that wonderful!  He cares.

Seattle was having a big celebration as they have each year, but they canceled because they were afraid of terroists.  Not enough police force to take care but New York is going ahead.  They have done so for many years and felt that people would be at Lincoln Memorial any way.  They will lock all man hole covers , take away all garbage cans and put all policement on duty.  Mayor felt it will be as other years!  .  It’s only one day away.

Mary has been ill one week.  She has sinus infection & infection in her lungs, bless her.  I tried to do all I could to make it easier.

We had at least 25 here for Christmas party.  I loved having them!  We feel a little strange at first, but soon everyone visites.

The greater thing is seeing my grand children & great grand children as the holy family, & shephers with their star.  We heard Angels sing as they sang Silent Night, Away in a Manger, They looked heavenly!

We sang Rudolph 2 time cause Brady liked it.  3 baby Jesus’ & 2 Josephs & 2 Marys , a few angels if we could stop them long enough.

Next day at Dennis’s, so fun!!

Then to Pam’s, I did enjoy her family as they came & then Charles boys, I’ve been blessed!

December 30, 1999

Tam & Rob are coming for a short time, can’t wait another hour.

1-1 2000

Ate a wonderful Tostada, I mean Buritto – .85 cents, yum.  Got home & phone rang.

“Grandma!” Why aren’t you coming up?”  Tears in his voice, I can’t stand tears.  “Okay, I’ll be up after a bath.” And I did.

We watched all together – all the clebrations around the world!  No terrible thing happened, not even kind of.

We counted down at 10:00 PM by New York time – gorgeous !  Marc and I retired.

Brand new year – breakfast of pancakes, eggs and hash browns, but outside, so cold!  While Dennis and Michael played ball.

Pam’s caming, so flew home.  We ate again at Taco Bell.  Then to sales at ZCMI’. Ties, shirts, socks & finally a dress & shoes for Pam.  At 2:00 PM, back home.  Peace peace, I  love my family & their love!

Tamara & Rob came Thurdsay what fun!  Rob carried in a cordless phone – it’s exciting!  They are very very special.  We taled about Grandpa and Grandma Rogers.  He about died but is getting better.  I felt so happy as we sat by the fire.

Rob took my mower to Cutlers – isn’t that exciting.  What a holiday I’ve had!

Birthday January 2, 2000

Everyone called & Mary with Dennis brought  gift certificates  for Taco Bell, $30.00 worth!!  Think of the fun food!!

The new Millenium 2000 and the world whirles around me because I feel so good about life.  I’m 77 now and have all luxuries one could have, but love my family and friends so big and important!!

Up at 4:30 or 5:15 AM exercise & then speed walk until 6:45 AM  Off to see the Morgans!  Love it as we read a scripture of 2 and pray, eat, practice, read & then off to school.  I still go to Orchard until 3:30 PM & 2 times a week to temple.  What a life!

January 16, 2000

Pam said, “ Dennis & I talked to boss about another job available.  I suggested you!”  It hit like a bomb.  It would be a drop in wages, otherwise exciting!  Even I get a pounding in my heart!

February 2, 2000

It’s been a busy day!  Miss Baldwin’s “ I need you Betty!”  We had a tasting party,  What a variety of foods!  103 children to taste the food!  What little gobblers!  We were tired after 3 classes came in!

Fueled car  for $1.49 gallon.

Jason going to get married, we are happy for him!  It’s good even though not in temple.  I don’t think his little friend is active.

Rob’s dad died – at peace with the world & it’s tearful anyway.

Big programs on TV – …” I want to be a milionaire, they answer questions – big deal!’

Church, I lead singing in Sacrament Meeting & visit teach.

Everyday  – walk 2 ½ to 3 miles! Exercise 20 to 30 minutes twice a day, go to school Monday – Friday & love it 10-3:30.  Temple Tuesday & Thursday.  Taco Bell 2 to 3 times a week, I’m spoiled!

Oh, I love each of my fine family!

My lawn mower is upgraded for the next season.  Rob delivered it for me!

We have only had 3 or 4 days the snow stayed on the ground.  What a winter!

Dennis trying to decide it he wants to change jobs.

Cliff is feeling such a loss of Erna.  He will come home to help family cope.  My heart aches for him.

Jason Morgan, my grandson, Tam & Rob came to see us at Dennie’s  What a treat!! Married civil, so sad, but hoping it will be a good marriage & will soon go to temple.

Dennis asked me to go to St George to see Michael play ball – oh yes!!

Oh such a nice trip!  Michaels is winning!! We went to game too early, so went for walk on the way back boom!  I fell head long!  Ended up at the insta care – 7 stitches & Some cracked ribs but feel great, I didn’t break a leg or arm.  We had fun, Marc & I swam – arcade, ping pong     finally swimming.  He’s my bed pardner, also Mary Ashley.  12 such a grown up!

March 8, 2000

My goodness, I can pay it but I hesitate to travel further than necessary.  Gas is $1.69 a gallong && on it’s way up more!  Who knows why?  I’ve been slothful in writing.

February 18, 2000

Jason, John’s boy married in a lovely marriage chapel, not the temple, but we love him anyway.

I felt so happy Rob & Tam came to Dennis’ home to stay the night.  We shopped & ate at Taco Bell .  They left after the wedding & a meal at Arby’s

Saturday, February 20, 2000

Dennis, Mary, Michael,  Marc, Mary Ashely  & I traveled to St George to watch Marc play baseball.  Oh so fun.  I tripped on the sidewalk & fell on my face, I really did, but oh how fast they took me to have a cut sewed up, 7 stitches  .  I felt fine considering.

March, 2000

Ruth, my sister, “Betty, can we come & stay tonight.  I said “no” but of course they could.  I have to admit, I was nercous but I lived.

We all went to church & it was fun.  They left with hugs on Monday.

We are in rainy season.

I’m still working hard at school & temple but feel so humbly blessed!

My TV went out March.  Oh dear, but not surprised, it was old.

Dennis brought a beauty from RC Willey, I don’t know how much yet.  He’d better come clean soon.

I paid $300.00 – he wouldn’t tell.

My food, had pain again, my it hurt!  I stopped walking so far & prayed a lot!  Finally it took and gradually it felt better in 2 weeks!! Thankyou Heavenly Father!!

My car has tried my patience, just started with an oil leak, please go ahead $250.00, but they found the power steering hose is worn, another $250.00.  Then low and behold, the idle box is not working.  Jimmy so good gave it for 165.00 instead of 200.00.  It still is not working right.  My heart is stressed whenever thinking of it.  Just let it be smooth!! Finally I went back – I needed to get environmental valve.  When I left, the car ran great without the valve.  I called back, “What happened?”  They had wired around it!  Oh it’s great to have it work!

I never leave hoe without a prayer.

Adam & Kristen, a baby girl! A bird for grandma.

Mary, a bad back.

Dennis is getting car inspected, torn rubber at wheels.

Michael winning tournament

Marc & Mary Ashely – teacher conferences.

Taco Bell still a treat to me.  I feel like I’m on a date.

Christie Tilton came to live with Pam & Charles.  Oh it was a shock at first, but Pam’s adjusting.

April, 2000

Out great LDS Cultural Center is opened for Conference.  A jumbo jet could fit in main hall! Largest hall in it’s kind in the world!  It’s breath taking!! Thee are trees & gradd grown on the roof, granite from the mountains.  The pulpit a tree from President Hinkley’s yard.  Oh, it’s great!

As I listened to yound people sing (BYU Choir) tears stung my eyes in gratitude for my membership in the Church of Jesus Christ.  The first meeting held in the new cultural center is April 1, 2000!!

So inspiring, so wonderful.  I spent a good part of day with Pam & her children.  Love is all my dear ones!

Me left foot tendons hurt so badly!  I wonder, “Can I walk, should I?”  Then up it went to my back – that’s when I worried – praying  I heard that Aleve wold help.  It did!! Oh great!

Now April 1, 2000

I have a bad infection – nose & lungs, I am really careful – must get better.

My Pam, sweet Pam took me to Salt Lake to Doctor Greenlee.  We played, it was a good visit – he is proud of my strength.

April 7, 2000

My gosh, what next? I had the lawn airated, gone with Pam to eat & play.  Came home hacking & blowing my nose.  I decided to mow – felt I needed to forget my cold!  Right before I finished making a fast turn, I felt a rip!  My skin had caught on the water faucet!! I knew I felt I had to go to the emergency room.  I grabbed a wash cloth & there I went.  2 hours later & 3 or 4 stitches I’m home feeling happy I went..  I wont do that again!

Now Monday, I have to have it dressed so what the heck. I decided to have my lungs checked.  A nice resident doctor said “Mrs Morgan, I don’t like this to go on any longer at your age.”  The sweetheart gave me a 5 day prescription!  Now 6 days later, I’m feeling more like myself.  So grateful to my Heavenly Father who had led me to get help.

Tamara called – I felt so happy hearing her voice.  She is a very happy spirit.  We talked of many things, but mostly of our love.

Pam keeps checking on me, she has been worried, what a fine family.

Love Dennis & Mary, who checked on me Sunday.

The skies of my Father In Heaven answering a fervent prayer was opened April 29th.  Well it sounds silly to others, but I was so upset.  I backed out of parking lot to find I had to pull with all my strength to turn – what next?!!  My car already had an appointment for oil leak that hadn’t worked from Friday to Wed.  I drove & worried!  What is the matter with my power steering?  Can you believe it was hard to sleer.

At Jimmy’s , I waited 1 hour.  Finally feeling peace & love!  They were test driving to make sure power steering worked.  We laughed as I said, “It’s awful, what was it?” I asked.  It was their fault, the o-ring broke as it was installed a month before, darn them, but I smiled, I was greatful – my care is fixed at last!  2 months of troubles.

Cliff called to visit, bless him, he tries to be a good son!  I do love him so.

We were at Pocatello!  Marc playing baseball & the beaufiul sight of Tam & Rob arriving.  It’s always a great day!!  We had to catch up with news.  They put a sign up – House For Sale!  Wish they were coming here – no- a condo.  Becka is pregnant & coming.  Adam youngest High Councilman.  Adie  hurrying to catch up with baby – interupted!

Cliff arrived & boy the laughs started – remember?  Another story started.  He said, I’m going back to work to pay for them!  He treated us all to lunch at Frontier Pie, I loved my meal.

I love Dennis & Marc who took me to decorate graves in Twin Falls – cold burr.  Great breakfast.  Dennis cleaned graves – I felt so loved!

May 19, 2000

Keep thinking of John & Janice bringing Justin & giving me kisses, hugs, smiles & a new book by our prophet.  They looked wonderful holding hands.  I love it!! We ate baked potatoes & chili.

Today I again went to Jimmy’s, I waited no expecting a quick fix – but ½ hour later, Steve said, “Betty come look!”  He had cleaned all the oil off bottom – surprise – Betty the transmission bolts were loose, leting some fluid to escape.  He tightened them & is sure that we are fixed up.  No charge.

Oh such a busy day at school!  I’m tire tonight but happy!

can’t seem to get cable – I’ve called 8 times, nothing!  Got cable, it’s great!.

June 1, 2000

Remembering my baby girl Pam bporn on this day & what a joy it was and still is for sure.

What an experience I’v had!! Dennis & Mary rented a car, “Mom, you’ve got to go!  Well – I am & was thrilled, mostly because of being a part of a family 4 days!

Muddy flat – it was hard to find out in nowhere but Mary’s dad is there on a mission.  We ate goodies & enjoyed Mt Rushmore.  I can’t explain the thrill of seeing our presidents on the mountain.  We felt a spirit of peace & joy there.  Crazy horse, Buffalo Bill Monument.

Bear Country, oh so fun!!  $32.00 to go in but we saw all kinds of bears big & little, fat and skiny, sleepy.  Yellow Stone, all of a sudden – pain & blessing & lodge.  I fell on bed so sick!  Dennis gave blessing & put ice on me.

June 4, 2000

It’s so painful but I went to doctor.

My car – finally my car doesn’t leak a drop of oil – oh great!

The doctor, Doctor Garry was notified to check me as he’s a surgeon.  The surgeon – oh how relieved I felt when he said, “I advise an operation!  Temple – My faith and answers to prayers!

Tam & Rob called again.    Be sure to warn them of my back.

McKay!! From that baby who pushed the end of the basement out as he left the delivery room to this!  He is married!  No invetations to any of us – no wonder.  He has changed his name to step fathers – I hope he is happy, it hurts, hurts, hurts.

June 14, 2000

Cliff & John Came!  My oldest child who is a fine man came with chocolate.  Oh how I loved it.  John & Janice June 14.  Cat Scan also!

We ate & talked for hours.  Dennis came with me for Cat Scan.  They said I did good! June 15 operation.

June 16, 2000

One night passed, I’m operated on!!

Here I am at Dennis’ & Mary’s.  Pain Med, but I’m so glad, I took ½ the amount & Marc took care of me!

June 20 – home, it felt right.  Things looked so good , cool, sweet peace & love at home!!  So glad it is over!

June 21, 2000

My lawn is long, got my old bishop to cut it $15..00 but good job!

June 22, 2000

Diazinon on lawn, I don’t want bugs!!  Getting Diazinon & spread it on the lawn.

Pam calls

Tamara Calls.

I feel so loved & blessed by Tam & Pam both call nearly every day.  “Love you mom!”  “How are you?”  Tam says all the children are in love.  Adam & son went over night camping.

Tap on the window – It’s me mom.  What a surprises!  Love it!  We planned a good breakfast & lunch

Taco Bell – Pam, Suzi, Kristyne, Tam, Rob, what fun!! We did history.  Staying with Marc & Michael while Mary is on trip – so fun!

June 26, 2000

Can you believe it!! Mowed the lawn today!  Oh things are getting wonderful! My bowels are good & that is great!   Becka here for baby from Israel, what a joy!

Jason & Jill have a new baby boy, another great grand child.

Cliff 5

Tam 5

Pam 5

John 2 as of  June 26, 2000 17 great grand children!

June 28, 2000

To say “I could hug you! To my surgeion Dr. Garry.  “ Oh go ahead!” he said.  He examined me, he said,   “ you have fluid here and I can draw it off.”  I didn’t even worry as he pushed a needle in & now I’m flat.  Oh it feels so good to be on my way to be stronger.

June 29, 2000

Got a new perm & it’s great $32.95 – it’s worth it!

July 2, 2000

Testimony – fasting wasn’t difficult at all – peace, love and fast to fill my heart.

The children slept with me feeling such love – my 14 year old Michael, so big at the foot of my bed, oh such fine boys, all good!  Mary Ashely – I love so much & Marc in my bed – we hold hands.  I talk to him.  Marc feel how good the bed feels.  Feel your toes, your feet oh so good.  Don’t worry if you can’t sleep, you are resting!!  S00 – soon he’s asleep.  It’s hard for him but he works through it.

His music lesson was fineQ  I’m so proud.

July 4, 2000

Independence Day!  So thankful for my country!  I felt such happiness to be with Dennis, Mary and children, Pam Charles, Suzy & Kristyne & Babies.  We loved hogies, melon and chips & talked about happy times & let babies & Marc swim. I’m so thankful & at peace!

Asked Marc, “is the water fun?”  It used to be cooler!” He’s getting older.

July 17, 2000

“Hello Mom”  can you do something for me?  Sure I answered, wondering what it could be.

Go to repair shop across from Jimmys Love Bug & get my garage doo opener. What?  I gasped why!  On State Street we stopped at a stop light, a car back ended me!  Thank goodness Dennis was on the line or I’d fallen apart!  The car was totaled – totaled!! “Are you alright?” I cried! “Bumped my head, but I’m going to be fine.”

“Thank you Havenly Father!” because Mary, Mary Ashely and Marc were in the car also – no one hurt.

Today the 8th

They are on their way to Colorado for Marc’s team.

I cut lawn – walked to Jimmy’s to get opener, got fertilizer & diazinon and put it on & waters & watered lawn.  My payment – I’m full after Taco bell!  So thankful always!!

What a lovely thing to look out a beautiful new window in my kitchen!  I love the out doors & I feel I’m out there.

July 17, 2000

Dennis still hurts.  Oh he’s got to get healed!  We are awaiting a new car Jimmy is bringing.  Poor Dennis had to pay for a rebuilt transmission on his car – $2100.00, oh dear!

Lova, my sister called, I kept visiting all kinds of things, she is awesome!  Playw organ, does kep punch for geneology teaches Relief Society 1 time a month.  It was a wonderful 1 hour visit!

July 27, 2000

Today, I studied my beautiful new kitchen window.  Today I got two stools & being so careful climbed into the sink to stand & hand my curtain rod.  I couldn’t believe how sure I felt!  77 years old & doing things like that!  Tomorrow we go to Snow Bird.

Mary Ashely just got back from Camp.  She had a wonderful time!  I’m so thankful for the time Tam, Rob, Adie, Ian, Morgan, Katie Becca, Orrie, & Nathan all let me treat them at Taco Bell.  It was a zoo.  Tam & Rob are on the surface, calm!!!

Dennis & Mary still waiting for car.  Soon!

I’ve started taking MSM – don’t know what’s in it but Lova said, “Take it, it’s great for joints & takes away pain – who knows!  I may get younger yet!

Steinbach – Grapes of Wrath

July 30, 2000

I am here looking at the beautiful Mountain and feeling the realization that my children don’t need me now.  Marc still stops & says “Grandma, could you come while we swim?”

We eat, we watch them, all groing up.

Michael won National Championship of baseball!!  !  Champ!  !

Marc left Wednesday 8:00 AM to go to Steam Boat Springs!  Ourr 10 year old! Mary & Dennis will go Thursday.

I’m so glad to get home!  I did enjoy our vacation house.

I love life!  I love my body since operation.  So far my insides are well.

My hands puzzle me, I feel less feeling & control.   1 day & then better, another, it is the compressed nerves in neck? Or corpal tunnel?

CHILDBIRTH

August 7, 2000

My son Cliff was born.  I was so young, so fluttery and so intimidated by a ward of 10 women who looked on me as I was “A KID”!  My mom said “wear your garments”  So in front of all those women & a nurse who was disgusted she helped to put them on because if I even sat up, they said, “you’ll get a clot!”  Enimas were given to us all & we went in bed pans.  OH, OH! The Smell!!  On the 9th day I could put on a nightie & put my feet over the edge of the bed.  Goodness, the 10th day, my baby & I were loaded in my sweet Ray’s car & we went home.  I was scared, but Una was there, a nurse.  A great day!!  Now a fine man, I’m proud of him!

I’m sitting here watching how to be a millionare!!  Questions asked as they climb up – fun!!

102 degrees many days!

August 18, 2000

Surprise!!!  A knock on my window – “it’s me!”  Tam & Rob’s here!!  So fun!  The little women wanted a different truck, one with 4 doors !  So they bought one. “ Now Betty, do you want a new faucett?  I brought my tools.”  I have one $80.00.

We ate at Taco Bell,  Pam and Susy came.  But I missed them.  But later, Pam & I shopped & then I mowed the lawn & Bottled 10 quartes of Tomatoes that Kristyne gave me.    What a day.

August 23, 2000

My John “Hello Mom!”  Do you know who I am?”  “Of course I did!  Is anthing wrong?”  I was anxious, it took some time until he said humbly, “I am called into the High Council!”  How proud I am!  Then at work, he was called into the President’s office at Hercules.  They handed him an important letter from Corporate headquarters of his character, work dedication.  They are so thankful for him as I am!  His boss gave him $50.00 for dinner!!    I love him!

August 28, 2000

I feel a special glow!  Marc had a hard time sleeping but we maade it.  “Marc, I’m going to give you a pill.”  It was only ¼ of an asprin, but it worked on his mind.  At 4:00 AM up I got because I couldn’t sleep.

At 8:25 AM, Marc looked at me so lovingly “Grandma, you are so good!”  My heart is full.  We got to meet Mrs. Bodily – I like her.

October 1, 2000

Tonight, I sit here after a busy Sunday.  I feel at peace because of the joy of tryijng to do all I should and loving it although these hands are loosing it.  I’m going to fight it!

Dear Marc didn’t stay, he felt sad but I hugged him & promised I’d be okay alone, bless him!

Mowed my lawn, lowered the blade. Went to great grandson’s baptism.

My carpet is wonderful!

November 8, 2000

I’ve been so neglectful of my journal!  So much has happened, I am so busy with school, temple and family & Yard that I look the other way when I see this book.  Not nice is it?  Hope I can remember & write down.

Bush and Gore, both thought they’s won because the count was so close!  I feel their fear of what will happen!  In the election.  The one who wins Florida will be the next president.  I watch the news & hear that it was a sloppy election there.  It may take 12 day or 2 weeks.  I feel a sick feeling in my stomach – yest I voted for Bush & I’m not sure who is best—.

November 27, 2000

Thanksgiving, still no president!  We are counting every vote in Florida because it will tell who wins, I don’t like either.

Well, Mary & Dennis had it Wednesday at 5:00 PM, will do my car port.  It will cost me around $1000.00.  Worth it.  Yes, because Dave & Buddy will clean it up and haul away besides building – can’t wait!!

September 2, 2000

Today, I’m sitting looking out my window at – you guessed it!  My new roof on the car port!  I feel a joy – Rundy, Buddy’s boy who’s 40 years has just finished today.  He took care of every little thing.  I was so surprised.  He filled any nail holes, took down antenea, painted the flashing on house, replaced any boards that were rotted & fixed rain trough.  What a guy.  Cost $1000.00 plus 20.00 for nails, screws which is better.  They hauled away scraps and trash .

September 30, 2000

Well I felt my rood boards needed a little paint, bravely I got 2 cans of spray paint, went 2 steps up on my laddeer and sprayed – is it safe?  I got a chair to put beside just to be safe.  After ½ hour, I felt the chair tim as I stepped on it – fell hard and sat on the same chair as I fell!  Oh! My leg!  Another cut.  I sopped several cloths with blood, finally I thought “Pressure Betty!”  I did & put the skin back .  It is november 8 & I finally have the infection out & it’s almost on it’s way to being healed.  2 months later, November 30 & still not healed.

Pam took me to Salt Lake City to Dr. Greenlee for reg check up.  I’m no worse in fact wee better.  We had fun!!

October 30, 2000

Dennis took me to St. George with him and Marc to a tournament.  It rained & rained – no games the first day.  Saturday, we hurried down for breakfast, my partner & I.  Finally a Game!! Marc won!   He pitched & batted & played first base, what a boy, so proud of him!

Dennis nd Marc went to a show.  We enjoyed Taco Bell .

Sunday, can you believe?  Five games because we had Marc in CDhampionship game.  I felt cared for as Dennis cuddeled a blanket around me and asked “are you warm?”  I loved being there & was so proud as Marc dove for balls & got them – batted way out to gence & won!  We left after dark a happy tribe!  Dennis, a brick got us home safe and insisted I stay the night, bless them.   Michael played also!  He is wonderful!

Dennis & Marc had eyes tested & found they needed glasses for close work.  They are excited & today Marc has them.

Election Day, November 2, 2000

I was happily walking down the street at 6:15 AM singing hymns when wham, I was struck in the back!  I stumbled trying to get my balance, but I fell to the street edge & immediately a big dog jumped on top of me – all over me lapping at me and jumping.  I had no way to get up!  Frightened, I screamed, help, help!  Finally, I took a glove to strike him!  He all of a sudden grabbed it and ran boundding up to Gades house.  There was a fence around it.  I crawled to my feet staggered to it & locked him in!  I was free, but scared!! On the way home he tried again, I called a man to get him & I finally got home and called the police.  I was afraid & felt old, but I’ve been three times since & no dog!

Ok, it’s good to be safe— I can’t give up!

November 8, 2000

35 Degrees & Snow!!

November 9, 2000

It sounds as if I’m making up the things I write, but I’m not!  The snow fell so much in the night, so wet and whit, the trees looked sad with hanging branches.  So I started on my walk at 6:00 AM, it was so slick, I turned back and walked the car port.  At 7:00 AM, on my way to Orem, I took State Street.  The car seemed a little hard to drive, but “It’s the snow.”

Drove into the garage & Marc said, “What’s that hissing?”  It was my tire, slowly, but surely going down.  “Oh dear!”  “What do I do?”

McAllisters were out – I’ll call Mr Overly!”  In minutes he came & so Kindly my tire was up.  I knew I had to hurry before it went down again to the Big O shop, but it was too busy!  My tire down, but I drove to another Big O, they were out waiting for customers!  They soon came & said, “You should havge two new ones for safety.  After deciding on which, Marc and I were on our way in less then 10 minutes $210.00.

When at home, so grateful!  Marc said a prayer of thanks!!

November 15, 2000

We still wait for the report of Bush or Gore as President elect.  I feel sad that neither seems fitting  Well I pray which ever wins that he will be honest, hard working and all the things a great leader should have to inspire our children & lead them in safety.

It’s so cold, 30 degrees during the day.  Ski resorts opening & I still walk 40 minutes each morning.  Go to school & Dennis’ beside going to the temple and Taco Bell.

I then go to bed & read – what a life.

Tam said, “Becca is back in Jerusalem, safe.”

What a day!  We were planning a big Thanksgiving Thursday – We were?  Monday went by, Tuesday came, Marc said, “Mom when do we have it?”  Thursday, oh no – Wednesday at 5:00 PM.  Well we are glad we heard before Thursday but it’s turning out.  All can come except John and Andrea.  I feel sad to not have them but, I get to go to St George with the family, exciting!

Today is Thursday 23, 2000

And I’m feeling pretty special to be invited by Dennis, Mary and Marc to go to St George for three days!  I/m so full of thanks this day!  Mary had her family for Thanksgiving Wednesday at 5:00.  I burst with joy as each family came!  Pam, Charles, Brady, Zack, Susy & John.  Christyne , Kurt, Kristy, Janice, John, Justin, Jennifer, Jason, Jill, Ashton, Heather, Dave and Jaxson.  Cliff Called!  I felt so much love!  Marc played Called to Serve without the music book – so proud!

November 28, 2000

We spent 3 glorious days in St George!  Mary, Dennis and family a place with a pool, a ball diamond & fast food places!  We also had treats they brought in sacks, cooler & boxes – always treats & fun at the park.  Michael pitched so, so well and hit well.  My heart in mouth & Marc by my side, we wrapped in blankets while Michael won, they are champions!  I feel rested, happy & loved, especially when Marc begged me to stay the night.

November 29, 2000

Feeling hesitant, wondering if going to the Doctor for a cist on my left wrist & one on my right hand on top.  Upon arriving, I was weighed with all clothes & a coat on, 95 lbs.  Blood pressure, hardly any, my heart rate low.  “You should live forever,” said the cute 32-year-old nurse.  Then Doctor Banks came in with needles after checking, deadened each a little, and then with a large needle sucked out what looked like it came from the nose.  Even if it hurt a little, I was thrilled to have these imperfections taken care of!  He then put in sterile to take away inflammation.  I learned “Don’t put things off, do it!”  It’s done!

Now going to Orem after Thanksgiving, it took 45 minutes because of traffic!  The brake Light on my dash came on!  Today, 3 days later went to service!  I expected $10.00, the manager with a smile said, “No Charge.”

I braced myself to face traffic & got Taco Bell Food.  Made it home, racked leaves, lots of leave.  At school – loved children!

My cut has taken 2 months to heal, today the scar is there but scab & pain gone!

December 8, 2000

Michael is 15 years old, so mature, clean, handsome and kind!

Looked at my license plate 11th month!! Oh for heaven sake, I’m late!  I braced myself to do it fast, “I can, I can!”  The emissions machine was unhooked last summer so I was nervous.  It passed! I dashed to the city office.  Whoopee – 1 hour later, my sticker is on.

Hey are still counting ballets fighting who will be president a month later – history in the making!  Who is it?  Trouble I’m sure.

Tomorrow, another celebration!  Dennis & Mary invited me to Salt Lake for my birthday!!

Here we are in beautiful busy, festive Salt Lake City Utah.  We drove to the streets seeing the light, the buildings going up and waiting for our room to be ready!  We arrived at Trolley Square, Marc took my arm so I won’t fall, how dear he is.  Oh, the smell of the Spaghetti Factory was wonderful!  I actually ate a big amount of it Spaghetti, Spaghetti, so classy, so busy – bread so warm, salad, yum spaghetti.

We teased Michael, we would sign happy birthday to 15 year!  It was fun.  We didn’t swim, but later we went to Out Back Steak House – I still felt full, but how fun to be in the busy happy people place.  I’ll have to say  I ate with Marc enough for another, steaks 2” thick & rare.  I ate baked potatoes & salad.

We were dropped off at Temple Square & gazed at the manger scenes & Jesus from the high window to the lights.  Oh how wonderful! I love them all!

Here it is nearing 2001!  I feel so happy to be at home tonight.  It has been such an eventful year.  I cannot count the times I felt a miracle had come to me for the blessings that have come so unexpectedly but have helped me in times of need or first everyday life but all great miracles in their own way!  Tonight was one example, it was dark, my car lights were on, but I did not see some boys on cross walk until the last minute!  I stepped quickly on my brake & thank goodness in time! I thanked Heavenly Father for another miracle!

And now, December 28, 2000

Christmas is over and what a Christmas feeling of joy and love we met here at my humble home, but oh, I loved it with all but Cliff who lost his wife Erna this year, and Tam who has her own in Idaho Falls.  We are heard talking, laughing and eating.  It has been a cold but not too snowy.  All our family lives on except my brother Rex, Cliff’s Erna and or course Ray and Timmy.

Christmas 2000

The wonderful time has come!  My home swelled with joyful family! 23 of them eating turkey and ham, potato salad, Jell-O, Pam’s rolls & Janice’s noodle Salad.  Joyfully we had the sacred Christmas Story, 3 Jesus’s, 1 Mary, 1 Joseph, 2 Shepherds and a star.

I about cooked everyone with the roaring fire.  Gifts to unmarried one and candy to all.

Michael slept on the floor, Marc by my side.  We woke at 7:00 & got home at 8:30.  Ate scrambled eggs, toast and bacon.

I went to Pam’s after resting a little in the warm bed.

So fun to see her in her home.  Charles is opening an Ice Cream Store, oh well.

January 2, 2001.  I am 78!!

January 3 2001

Marc especially, but Dennis and Mary said, “come on Grandma or Mom!”  We want you to stay for New Year’s Eve!  I know better than to agree, anyway I’d better go while I can walk & talk.  So I did 31st December we were munching goodies & drinking tangy drinks.  Phone rang, it was Tam & Rob, they came & we ate again.  The children never left our sides.  They visited right along with us!  Marc & I together, Tam & Rob down stairs, oh what fun!  Dennis cooked waffles, Scrambled eggs, yum, so cute of him!  2001, what a day!

They left at 11:30 AM & I left for home cuddling up in a warm bed for a time it felt so good!  I celebrated with a Taco Bell treat at five.

What a sweethearts, Pam called, Cliff called & Tam came.  John and Janice outdid themselves.  Christmas with gifts.  Oh what a wonderful peaceful – joyful holiday!

Back to school & still needed and what a joy to have.  “Hi Grandma” ring in my ears!  9:30 am – 3:30.  Back to the temple after 2 weeks cleaning.  It wasn’t very busy so with joy 15 sisters received initiatory work by me.  Tuesday, my birthday.

Today is Saturday, cold dreary, smoggy & foggy, but Pay & Susy came to celebrate.  We ate at Taco Bell.  I laughed as I was shocked when I dumped the dressing on my food instead of the cabbage.  Pam poured it back.

She surprised me by treating me to the movie “Remember the Titans” – Denzel Washington.  I loved it, loved Pam for taking me & the sun came out and smiled at us – a good day!  $1.50 for film and  gas $1.56 premium for the best.

Today is Sunday

Church begins at 1:00 PM

January 13, 2001

Cold, cold, it is trying to snow but not much luck.  Heating & Power bills are going up because of a shortage of both.  Gas is $1.60 a gallon for premium.

Pam and Susy came to take me shopping at Dillards.  I had such fun – found a Santa Velvet vest for 9.00, pants 18.00 & a Pendleton turtle neck  29.00 & then fell for shoes to wear on Sunday – $50.00.  Pam found some things we loved.  I got home & found the clerk gave me size 6 ½ shoes.  I had to drive back.  Oh well, it was good for me.  I’m very careful.

Got a card from Sam, loved it!

January 14, 2001

Today is Regional Conference, I wonder if something is going to change.  We will see.  It is 8:00 AM now & I am going with Ilene & a friend.

January 20, 2001

Its 7:00 AM – the feeling is of excitement as I watch the late Pres. Clinton getting ready to leave the White House and now Pres. Bush & family move in.  I feel hope & prayers for them.

Clinton will leave by helicopter.  They are on their way to church.  Today is Relief Society Temple Day, I will pray for them, the Bush’s.

It’s so cold – 20 degrees up to 30 degrees in day.

Bush’s 1st day & night in the White House – So far smiles, dancing, parades & finally all is over.

But today – the following, I sit listening to the Tabernacle Choir and I cried as they sang “Old Man River, No Man is an Island, Battle Hymn of Republic, oh so touching as they sang for the President Bush & Me.

President Clinton tried to steal the show as he worked until the last minute pardoning many people – oh he’ll hang in there.

January 30, 2001

I feel another miracle as I backed out of parking place at bank.  I looked back, Oh! My! Two of us had & were within a foot of each other.  I very carefully drove away saying a prayer of thanks!

Still cold, 20 to 30 degrees but seems colder.

Fuel for car $1.43 for Premium, cabbage 29 to 49 cents per pound, .33 cheapest bananas

Pam & Charles are running their ice cream store Kristyne is the boss & Manager.

I help at Marc’s class now – just an hour but nice.  He is happy over it.

February 2001

It’s still very cold but no big drifts of snow!

I gave some things to D.I. Sadly a coat jacket $99.00 when I bought it but it is now at least 18 years old!  I did it along with other things.

February 7, 2001

Got a perm today.  I didn’t want to drive to Spanish to Jeanie so I went back to Naomi Delp – it cost the same & I’m so happy to have done it.  I love my perm – poor Naomi had to put with zigzags for I had chopped it!! $34.50 and $5.00 tip.

Marc Says “Grandma, you have to come to St. George, they have a tournament.”

February 14, 2001

1938, a sweetheart of a young man made a date to go dancing.  We wore formals & went to Oakley Idaho.  From that night on, he was my man.  Ray always remembered Valentine’s Day, so loving!

Today at school, I helped at Marc’s class.  We moved in chairs, desks & cleaned up after Science Fair.  Marc got a 1st place!  The rest of the day –  at Orchard school, parties & helping.  I did love it & gave Marc a new watchband.

Still miserable out, snowing that melts.  Gas $1.49 a gallon.

February 20, 2001

2 weeks before 17th, Marc invited me “Grandma, please come to St. George!”   “I can’t take room Marc.”  But, soon. “We are taking the truck of Anna’s, please come.”

Well, I did & what a time!  Left Friday 7:30 AM and by 2:00, he was on the baseball field!  Wow!  He was on task, playing 1st and 3rd, pitching & hitting out, double plays & hitting good!

We enjoyed blankets around us.  Soon after, we had yum food & then back to hotel.  “Grandma, could you come swim?”  “Sure” I said with shivers – well it was outside but Marc was afraid of being tired for Saturday so it was not long there.

Marc has a very sore mouth and diarrhea.  Marc & I prayed.  Then dad also prayed, we got something for stomach, but also went to drug store for mouth, I cannot think of name, but it helped & faith took over!  Such a boy.

2 games on Saturday – ooh still chilly, but we wrapped up. Michael played good games, hitting, & playing 1st so fine!  Mary Ashley, the teen-age sweet heart – Dennis running back and forth – giving his support.  We ate & ate & ate hamburgers, Taco Bell, chicken nuggets & Treats!

Nighttime – blow up mattress.

Sunday Marc did not play, but Michael did – Won!

Monday, championship – who will win?  Marc has not lost yet.  Ohhh, so scary because the other team screamed so loud, would you believe it?  Marc pitched – did so perfect.  The team 3 behind but Marc up & 2 on base, hit it!  It soared high it went & went!  A home run!!  We never let them pass us, but we didn’t pass them either, finally 2 outs, player stole in!  We won!!

Oh happiness is seeing the winners so happy!  Heavenly Father helped.

Michael’s back hurt, he couldn’t pitch but 3 innings – so they lost, but came in second.

We ate at Cedar City & hurried home by 9:30.  Oh such good time.

February 20, 2001

Who would think four teachers & Vice Principal would fuss over me!  It started with Mrs. Petty saying I am with the special group too much with Mrs. Sheryl – they started to make a schedule for me & I said, “Stop, I know what I’m doing – if you keep on, I’ll go to another school!”  They left me alone & I am happy.

March 2, 2001

Oh such a lovely day, the sun shone, the children are wonderful!  Took Mary to school – Marc, my boy played 5 pieces of music, no book, so, so fun to see.  Took Michael to baseball at Orem High, then after school got physical papers signed for Michael at doctors & then home.  I felt so at peace I even took trip to Taco Bell – yum!  Now I am still happy at 8:00 PM after a wonderful day!

Sunday March 4th, 2001

Sunny – quite the day!  Tears came to my eyes as I saw the wonderful things members of our ward are doing.  I was sitting in Relief Society & “Could you help us in Primary?” asked the Primary President.  I felt good when I said “yes”78 years old – it was good!

March 7th, 2001

Oh, but a treat! 60 degrees, school was good, then the temple, which was peaceful & sacred!  We have a show on TV – Who Wants to be a Millionaire.  Its questions until you lose.  I am watching now – nibbling a yogurt after doing some wash of my temple veil, dresses.  Filling the dishwasher & I feel so happy to be home!

You cannot slice cheese so thing there are not two sides.

Two sisters talked during class (translating)

March 28th, 2001

My first charge car came today!  I feel strange, but know I must feel good to have credit – First Security Visa .

St. George, March 20, 2001

We traveled the highway feeling love for each other & thinking of the fames – proud that Marc can keep his “Cool”.  Most always flying, running, hitting & jumping to ball or to skid on player or to base.  He loves to steal bases, but we lost the second game, Marc did great!  We ate & ate!!

March 28th, 2001

Went to Hand Specialist because of Ganglion Cysts – He is young.  Well – in walked a handsome young Dr. Curtis Johnson!  Smiling he said.   “So young lady are you so healthy?”  Right away I liked him & thought, I put my trust in him.

I wanted the cysts removed but he said, “Do you mind an x-ray?”

Well later much later he returned “Look at these pictures; you have an arthritic bone that has worn away a tendon in your little finger.”  We can operate – cut away some of that bone & attach tendon to ring finger.”

Well, I can wait awhile until it gets worse & lawn care & Michael does not need care, possible winter if I can hold out.  I feel peace – could be worse.

April 4, 2001

April showers!!  Cold, cold & wet!  Dried up enough to mow & I got the courage to take hammer out to take off boards so the fence would tip forward & into place.  Tears came to my eyes, it was already in place!  The hangers are holding it there.

April 6th, 2001

In bed with a book! A car, a call at the window, Tam and Rob, oh how exciting!  We talked until 10:00.   I love them so much!

Saturday April 7th, 2001

Pam, Suzie, Read, Dennis, Mary Ashley, Michael, Tam & Rob with me as the senior member ate at Taco Bell.  We had such a good time!  Cold, cold, even snow but bid Pam goodbye & we went to look at cars.  They left at 2:00, I miss them!

Went to see Una, my sister-in-law, felt good.

April 8, 2001

Snow on cars & lawns, but I walked an hour.  Felt a lift as I led the singing – I love church.

Built a fire & felt the warmth in my heart.

April 14, 2001

Dennis has his last day of going to Salt Lake City to work!!      Monday, he starts work at Mountain States Steel.  I feel so proud and happy.

I am concerned about having my hand fixed – not afraid, but just not sure how hand will be until it heals.  Well, it has to be sometime.

April 18, 2001

Good Michael drove me home from school, so good!

April 20, 2001

I can’t imagin the changes for Dennis – 2 hours of not driving each day is over!  Besides, he’s excited about his job!

Marc has something on his heel?? Going to Doctor on Monday, we’ll see.  We mowed neighbors lawn he is so good!!

April 24, 2001

Tam & Rob leave for Israel!  They are going to see Becca’s family.  I feel lost as they will be gone but I have others.

April 2001

Today Pam came for me, a cold & rainy day, we sat at Taco Bell as she pulled out some emails.  To my joy they were from Cliff & a friend of his a lady friend who he describes as a pusher.  I felt a thankfulness for Cliff & my first born so tall, so fine & with eyes that show so much caring.  I’ve helt his touch & heard his voice call me mother & I wonder that this is our son, he is like a dear friend also!  We have seen each other very few times because I haven’t visits as he travels on his job to foreign countries.  Just the same, I feel so happy, so happy he has some one to share his life & love!

May 1, 2001

Perm, Naomi Delp 39.95, 5.00 tip. Love it & feels good to have it short in back!

May 5, 2001

I’m feeling great as on my way to Dennis and Mary’s and ten off to Wendover – Baseball is so fun!

Monday, May 6, 2001, Home again

Ate Whopper Chicken with BBQ sauce & nibbled chips, yum, they are so good.

We packed & unpacked over chairs.  We watched as Mary carried 3 at a time and got a laugh when she got in the car with one still on shoulder.

Marc got a home run!  Michael won 2 games with guys!

Phones are wonderful, called Michael who was at home every hour or 2.

Everyday small miracles!

Marc loves scriptures, Lehi, Nephi.  He deserves the book I gave him of Book of Mormon stories.

Tonight my mower just would not start – with my arm & back hurting.  I prayed and I worried.     Finally, at 7:30 PM, I went out, put gas treatment in and pulled the cord, wham, it finally started!

I’m trying to decide when to have my hand fixed.  I think I have to wait until school is out.  I’m not afraid, only afraid to not be able to mow & crive car, but one day I’ll decide.  In the mean time, I watch my hand swell with arthritis.  Well if I think of blessings – it’s nothing life threatening, I’m happy!

Sunday May 13, 2001 it is Mother’s day!

Pam, Suzi, Reed & Kristy came.  It is a good day to shop at Park City.  We had a good time finding things for Pam’s cute body.  We got home to find Mary & Dennis had come to plant flowers, oh, I love them & then on the steps flowers from Cliff, I felt him near.

(Handwritten NOTE FROM Michael)

Grandma, May – 2001

Please pick us up at 12:40 from home,

Love, Michael)

John & Janice came, we sat close, as they said how sad they were, Justin isn’t too interested in mission.  We all worry about children.  John has sleep trouble & takes meds for depression.  I love seeing them & a book.  Tam & Rob called, they just got back from Israel.  I love to visit; she is a doll & my friend!  Bubble bath & exercise band.

Lova, my sister called and we talked a long time.  We remembered many happy times.

Memorial weekend, hot & sunny.  I love it!  I’ve been a walking sick one, nose & throat full of mucous & burning in throat.  I’ve been alone all day, cleaned house, mowed lawn and went to Taco Bell and enjoyed it.  Went to Lowes & felt happy buying fertilizer & flowers.  Went home with my purchases to put on lawn & plant flowers.  What a peace I felt in my home.  The phone rang, I talked to Cliff, my oldest son.  He is busy & happy & alone but misses his family.  He loves me , he said & I felt so happy.

Tried to get Dennis & pam, but both away.  I still felt fine moving water over lawn.  Then turned on the TV at 7:00 PM to see a movie.

Today Sunday – it is warm & beautiful.  Looking forward still to lead the music.  It’s  fun to see them smile if they enjoy our music!

June 2nd, 2001

Off we go to Colorado, it is so fun!  Reading & listening to Mary Ooh & ah over the beauties of the desert & beautiful mountains.  Frida & Sunday Dennis’s back went out! Pain!  I prayed for a miracle & Sunday, he did walk better!  Not all better but better.

June 5, 2001

I’m waiting for 10:00 to go into surgery on my hand.  Pam is coming to take my.  So cute of her!  Love my children!

(WRITING WITH LEFT HAND NOW)

It is done; Pam took care of me at home.  Pain pills made me sick.  I drove the car.  Been 2 weeks, if this goes on much longer, my left arm will reach the floor.

June 22, 2001

Got to see my hand out of the cast.  But can’t move it not yet. Got new splint.

July 4, 2001

5 days of weather.  Tam & Rob came.  At the favorite park, Pam and family joined us as we all pigged out on great salads as children swam in the water.  We drank and drank.  7:00 we went to Pam & Charles ice cream store and had treat.  What a wonderful day.  Dennis, Mary and family came.

July 5, 2001

98 degrees, we had a beautiful morning, all went to Taco Bell, yum!

The hugged me hard & left at 2:00 PM

Rob’s mom went in to assisted living, they are so happy!

July 16, 2001

Hurray, this week I get my cast off!  It is good I feel I could cry.

Today Anna got married in temple.

Pam took me shopping.  Dennis at ball game, Rob and Ian house hunting.

July 27, 2001

LOOK!  I CAN USE MY HAND (and john can now read mom’s hand writing again without much difficulty.  Her writing looked like mine, good thing that it resembled my hand writing, otherwise I could not have read it.)

Even eat with it. I feel so happy, thankful & humble.

I’ve just spent 1 week at Dennis and Mary’s because she left for California.  I loved it & got along fine!  What a family!

I am on my way now to Snowbird, Colorado and California, what a kick!!

Kristyne had a baby girl!

Steamboat, Marc won the first game, but we lost a trying game in the rain & again on Saturday, so we traveled home, a wonderful trip.

July 27, 2001

We excitedly packed the car with food, lots of food.  Our suitcases & off we went to Snowbird 100 degrees hot.  We wanted the cool mountains.  Here we are!  Dennis after going in the wrong week!  Can it be?  Well we just turned around & came back home.  It could have been worse.  Anna & Mary laughed.

It is a beautiful day here & see my hand is doing pretty good this morning.

July 28 – August 3, 2001

Steam Boat!

Michael could not & Dennis could go, so away we went to wonderful Colorado.  I looked at the rolling green tree covered hills & farms thinking it were almost like Idaho here.

 

August 4, 2001

Snowbird, I feel loved!  What a family!

I feel a thrill as I walked into the condo the beauty, so wonderful!  Anna to there, but we had so much peace and love.

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 2:00 WE CAME HOME & John With Janice will take over the condo.  (Note:  John, Janice and family enjoyed the stay very much, thanks)

Marc found some friends he loved it.  I played table tennis, shuffle board and baseball where to my dismay a ball hit my leg splitting the skin in a big area.  I wouldn’t let anyone look!  It scared me!  I cut up garments for bandage.  Dennis and Mary got me more bandages.  Tonight, Wednesday it looks much better.

August 23, 2001

Today, we got home after 9 days of travel & peace & love! I went right to church , seemed ok, but now – wow, the back of me hurts.  It was worth it.

Spent a night and breakfast with Rob and Tamara.  We had a difficult time going to sleep, we talked and talked!

Finally Adie is in Provo and so happy!  We’ll see each other more often, love is family!

My docor hugged me and said, “You are tough” and was pleased.

August 24, 2001

Tam and Rob surprised me 10:00 PM, we could not quit talking until 12:00, loved having them.  Adie is in her new home!

August 27, 2001

Today is the 1st day of school!  Marc is excited, new clothes and a new watch that he loves.  Alarm, timer, date besides time.

I went because he invited me to meet his teacher who is so appealing I about hugged him – graying black hair and a full face with a big dimple.

I went to see Mrs. Baldwin, she needed me to help right away.  Then to resources at 9:30 AM, there are 13 children, all types & I love it as I watched Mrs. Sherrill teach them obedience & instructions.  At 12:00, I have paint in my leg and joint. Sciatic nerve maybe so, I sat in car ½ hour.

At 3:30, after a busy day, I came home with a smile & rested then back to Taco Bell – a wonderful day.  I pray to get better!

September 1, 2001

Said a wistful goodbye to Tam & Rob, we’ve had a very interesting time seeing Adie’s new home!  The home is impressive, and then because family came to Taco Bell, we ate & treated but because they are on their way back to Israel!  So wonderful to see their fine faces – love is family!

Each day Tam came & we talked ourselves to sleep.  I went up to school & worked the day with those choice children & teachers.  So today I said goodbye after a big breakfast with them.

Pam came, Charles has a pickup, small, but nice.  We ate and parted Charles.  We went to Sandy to Eddie Bowers & was so happy to buy two dresses $20.00 each pair. Sloppy pants $25.00.  What a day!

I set too much during last two days.  For two weeks, I have had pain in my hip and leg going down to feet.  My how I have prayed & finally it’s eased up.  Oh, how grateful I am.

Tuesday September 11, 2001

Sunday years ago, pearl Harbor bombing.  I listened to the radio report in disbelief as we saw pictures later of the terrible day.

Today, I turned on TV and actually saw unbelievable dastardly disbelief!  A plane flew right into the tallest tower in New York.  18 minutes later, another plane flew in directly into the other twin tower!  Tears fell as Marc and I watched TV and saw the towers collapse.

Then another plane struck the Pentagon, thousands could be dead.  800 are now thought dead.

September 12, 2001

We have continual coverage from all news stations.  Many fire fighters and policemen killed.      Yesterday the temple was closed.  Its war, a war on us.  Its devastation, air travel is stopped completely.

Security will be stepped up, four planes were high jacked!  How could it be?  No families can greet at the gates.

Friday, all new stations covering, 6000 body bags ordered because parts must be bagged.  Ben Laden seems to be the head.  19 terrorists have been identified, still no air traffic.

Marc is back in music.  I pray he loves school also.  Such a good boy, as all are!

I have worked at school all day and am a little tired.

Pam & Charles have gone to Oklahoma, I will miss her!

We have had services all day today & tears fill my eyes as I listen to our Prophet & authorities grieve once to the public.  It is a gathering of the people of all walks of life for unity.  Flags are everywhere!

My heart aches for all concerned.

It felt good to enter the temple yesterday!

September 18, 2001

Mary’s birthday is tomorrow.

The world is so different today.  The Stock Market fell very low.  Airplanes going bankrupt, many lay-offs,  5000 listed dead or missing, as of today we have had many memorials that are so wonderful!  I know my Redeemer lives!

My work at school is good, love it unless I’m ill and I have been having bowel pain since Sunday, but getting better.

Saturday September 22, 2001

Pam was having her legs de-haired & I heard her say it is on my back and tummy.  I jumped up and looked at her, she has SHINGLES!

My heart pained!  I looked at big blotches and spots of blisters.  Pam has to admit now, I must slow down!!  She had never had nerves, but they hurt now!  I asked her to be sure to have a blessing.  I love her.

Dennis flew to California on business, he seems confident & I of him.  I will be glad to have him home again.

I am busy at school!  At 9:25, I get to go to Mrs. Parrish’s room & help Jacob read.  From 10:00 until 12:00 in resource with Keanee, oh, it is hard! Then help them at lunch, sometimes it looks good. I work in Work Room coping etc.  Miss Lowe correcting papers, Mrs. Baldwin, helping children read & lots of busy work.  Then off to Mrs. Parrish.  I love to help her two or three children cannot read well and I help.

Joke’s on me – I hurried to temple – no recommend.  I searched – still none!  Oh well, I felt sad but came home to change the yard.  I mowed it and enjoyed it.  My it has grown.  The flag is still flowing in the yard.

Life goes on – war?  Yes, but it is a new kind.

Pam is away for work two nights.

Tam has a new home.

Wednesday September 26, 2001

It has been four days since I hurt my leg.  I have not felt like writing.  6:30 PM, I opened the oven door to get out a pan.  The phone rang, stopped right where I was & talked.  Came back, forgot the oven door & bang, I ran right into it.  I cried out in pain & looked at blood steaming & a gaping wound.  I got to toilet & let it bleed enough to know I had better get to emergency room.  A white washcloth& dishtowel & I went to the car shacking, but had my senses.  I arrived and was put in wheel chair & bandaged until I could get to doctor.  Finally I was taken in high blood pressure showed me shock.  I prayed a prayer the doctor could take care of me.  They just shook their heads & said “Oh my!”  He said I have to repair the skin.  Shot shots to kill the pain and freeze it.  He worked & worked as best he could put it together. He said, “It is done, all I can do the rest is up to you.  It will take two or three weeks.”

Friday, I saw him again at 7:00 AM, the bandage so bloody & stuck, but it looks all right but you have to stay off your feet.  My heart was pounding &* am afraid, but have so much faith!  I see them again Monday morning.  Ilene brought me roses and grape juice, oh she’ is a good friend.  I’m going to miss church tomorrow!

Pam is feeling a little better & decided to stay home today.  She is upset at John & Susy who like to take!

I have not talked about the World Trade Center; the United States has had to look at a new way of life.  The need to fight terrorists – who know where they next strike will be!  The National Guard is called to protect home front!  People are afraid to do the usual day-to-day things; we are urged to live as usual.

Nearly 6000 killed in minutes!  Firefighters & policemen, people in the planes, the terrorist used as bombs.  I feel tears coming more easily but I have faith in our young people!

Tamara is happy in new home.

October 5, 2001

To tell the truth, I’m all shaky inside and look like I feel great!  The shock makes me feel I have to dodge my own shadow.

I’m being good – Monday I saw Dr Barbara Abrams = she’s young & I felt a feeling of gratitude to her as she peeled off bloody dead gauze & all the time reassuring me.  She ordered a saran look like  bandage & said, “We want to see that wound.”  She ordered an I.V. with strong antibiotic in it.  I could have kissed her!  Tuesday a Dr. Taylor said leave bandage along & I had another I.V.

Wednesday to the I.V. Clinic at 9:00 AM another at 5:30 and another to be on Thursday.

Nurse Evelyn, “will this work?”  I asked.  “Yes”, she said.

Marc called to check on me.  I love that Boy!

October 8, 2001

Last night we dropped missiles on Afghanistan.  We are at war!  Taliban says 20 killed, we hope not!  WAR!

Conference so good & peaceful even tears as we listened to our prophet.

Friday

Now nine I.V.’s and & seeing a doctor every day.  I went to family practitioner to be checked, I felt so peaceful because a University of Utah Med student talked to me.  Why is it that some people give confidence?

Dr. White in other words came in.  Bouffant sleeve shirt & funky pants, tennis shoes – well do I need to say more?  But he ordered an antibiotic, told me to bath myself at least 2 times a day.  I got med. $126.00 – Whoo!

Started back to school and took a treat to all of them – sweet feeling!

Today I felt a glow as I went back to help at school. 9:30 AM until 3:15 & then I went to the temple & felt the sweet spirit there!  I was so humbled that my leg is getting better!  Yes, I love me Heavenly Father!

A knock on my window 10:30 PM,  I knew & rejoiced, it is Tam and Rob.  I giggled as I opened the door!

Saturday, Morgan, Adi’s boy invited them here for breakfast.  I felt happy as I fixed hash browns ham and eggs, toast and corn bread.  Aaron with wife (9) to feed all together.

Then with happy hearts, we all met at Mary and Dennis’ for lunch.  Pam, Suzi and Reed also came, what a kick!  What fun, what love!

Aaron is training for the Olympics.

Today, Monday 15th off to see my Dr Bonds.  I cannot believe after three weeks I am finally on my own!  It is scary, but it is healing & not hot, oh thank goodness!

Ralph & I hauled some wood from his place.  Felt good to work with him.

Got Marc’s gift – 12 years old!  What a fun morning to get footfall & Harry Potters, Legos – He’ll be surprised!

Beautiful day, clear and sunny!

He was so excited over his football!  I could hear scream “YES”!  He took it to school.   He loved Harry Potter & Legos!

Saturday 21st!!

12 Years old, I felt so proud as he was ordained by his father to the Holy Priesthood.  Everyone so dressed up and clean.  A sweet spirit as he was advised to serve.

On to Salt Lake City, we drove to the Conference Center. The Cherry woodwork is dark maroon in color, and crystal lighting everywhere.  Six stories high to the ceiling.  It Seats thousands, saw trees; a stream, oh what fun!

Sizzler’s salad bar – I loved it!  Salads, chicken wings, fruits & Marc ate and ate shrimp until they came and sang Happy Birthday!  Back to room to popcorn and to watch Shirley Temple.  Marc tried Roy Rogers & something like vinegar but it was fun.

Swimming, oh yes, he came after ½ hour & was white around his mouth “I’m tired “, he said.  So at the room we ate candy & I fed him hot cereal, what a day!

Sunday – a lazy wonderful morning.  I got home at 12, so I got to church & felt so happy!

October 24, 2001

How come I am so blessed?  So Happy and so at peace?  It’s so important to have a happy childhood.  Always I felt loved & knew my daddy & Mama loved each other more than anything!

I feel so at peace after a wonderful marriage even now!

A new bat!  His music, made his bed and we talked as we ate.

Off to school – I felt so rewarded!  My leg is almost better

October 26, 2001

Goodness, wish my sweet husband could be with us as we sit at the crest of a small hill looking over the beautiful baseball field, 3 days of it!  I felt like a queen!  Especially when Marc pitched 7 innings to win the game!  So hot he was!  I looked into his eyes & felt a love like no other.

We enjoyed food, food, and Motel Eureka.  Swimming & being together.  Left 8:d0 AM Friday & I pulled into home at 11:00 PM Sunday.

A note from Pam on the counter, “I tried to call you!!

Stake Relief Society President!!  WOW!! My daughter I know she will kill herself to be the best!  I don’t mean that, I mean she will be the best!

November 1, 2001

It’s still a wonderful time to live!  Germ warfare with Anthrax in a form of powder in the mail & we worry over another attack.  We are united even more than the nation has been for years.  We have faith in the future because Suzy is pregnant 2 months, Aaron’s wife Mary Jane 5 months.  John’s Jennifer engaged today, I felt happy as I played with Suzy’s boy a 3 year old.  Pam is preserved, primary program.  President of Relief Society meetings with the board, work and work and work.

Mrs. Baldwin, the teacher that first began having me has missed 2 weeks because of pain.  I pray she will soon be back!

1:20 PM Saturday, I’m sitting here feeling pretty fine!  I’ve waxed the kitchen floor & been to town, raked some leaves & washed a batch, took an aspirin one of very few.  I never take pills unless it is bad.

Just got a few pains.  I wonder if it is from the flu shot.  I am watching BYU Football; they have not lost a game all season!

Yesterday I felt the spirit when praying for answers.  In that soft light I checked my drivers loicense.  It was to expire 1/2/2001.  Well I jus as well get this over with .  At the drivers License division I found it packed with applicants.  What to do?  I felt to go over to a stall “ How can I find if I can get my license renewed?  “Do you have a back track recard?”  he asked.  Softly I said “yes”  He told me to go to Provo & check at East Bay.  With a prayer in my heart I found the right place.  Upon going in, I saw I mut fill applicantion, which I did.  Already,   I felt at peace, but listen, she looked at my license and said, “you don’t expire until 2003!! “Oh thank yhou, thank you! I cried!  My prayers were answered.

November 22, 2001

Thanksgiving!  I’m still radiating from our wonderful time with family from 5:00 PM until 9:30 PM.

I thing I felt so grateful to Mary and Dennis and then realized I was the older parent who turns things to the young.

It was very exciting !  Janice, John, Justin, Jason and wife (Jill) and son (Ashton), Heather and Dave and son (Jaxon), Jennifer and Boyfriend & his son.  Pam, Charles, Kristy, John, Andrfea & 3 children.  Kristine & 2 babies.  Suzy, John & Reid.  Brother and Sister Massaro, Dennis, Mary, Michael, Mary Ashley and Marc and myself, 34 of us.  We had a 12 lb turkey & 5 lb ham, toom much but, so good.  Turkey done in 2 hours – 3 at very most.

We ate 2 & 3 at the most pies, but had lots of salads & Pam’s great rolls.

I felt so happy so happy but I hardly ate because Ive had stomach flu.  Well, I am ready to go on trip to St. George tomorrow.

Three great grand children on the way, I felt love for each one!  Kristynes baby has club feeet and we felt sorrow but joy she will have operation Dec 4th.

What a cold St George!  Wind & cold, but good to be with my family!  Love them & rpound of Michael.

Thurdsday, November 22, 2001

With joy the car packed & a  sarrow goodbye to Dennis who worked Friday.  Mary stayed with him.  At 4:00,m we arrived & went for treats.  We giggled over silly things, they treat me sooo god!

November 22, 2001

It’s cold thig morning, but we sat there & even tough!!  Michael won!

Another game, we lost to huge guys, but we fought.  We took Marc playing golf.  We froze, Froze!  I took Marc swimming to warm up & surprise, Dennis showed up!

He’g painted 2 baths, hung Christmas light, changed over head lights in living room and other things.  Snow caming Sunday, we lost but could leave by 3:00 PM

Oh so good to get home at 8:00 PM!!

Saturday December 1, 2001

 

I fell a peace and happiness for a special day.

We have 1 foot of snow, wet snow!!

Pam is going to the dedication of her Stake Center because she is called to say closing prayer.  Just the same I went to shed for wood & with great force I pushed barrow through the snow.  Built a roaring fire & determinded I put up Christmas lights.  Joy, is getting that done!

It’s 2:30 & ive got my work done so I can go shopping.  It was fun to eat at Taco Bell at East Bay.  Nice! Found a top 76.00 for 26.50 (red).  I’m starting Christmas to the Rogers.

Now I’m watching BYU Football, Dennis called to check on me.  It’s cold as we had 18”.

I feel well & content.  It’s looking bad for the Cougars – I’m nervous!  9:20 PM, it is tied!!

Had my eyes tested and was reassured that I had no menacular degeneration which mom had!  No real change in sight for 2 years – good!

Bean Burritos are 89 cents and 99 cents for small drink.  A good meal for $1.83 along with my cabbage & dressing 4 seconds to go & tied.  What will they do?  A field goal – BYU WINS!!  Good goal !

December 5, 2001

All day I’ve felt so loved, so happy, so young.  Late last night I had a dream and what a dream!  My very special love walked toward me dressed in his pin stripped suit, white shirt and tie.  He looked so handsome, so tall and slender!  Then as I felt a love for him, he held out his arms for a hug.  I loved to be hugged & then & then I awakened , but I stil feel that special feeling,   and even now!

December 6, 2001

Upon deciding to put my happy Christmas light outside, I unsteadily climbed on chair to hookup cord.  Oh! So excited I didn’t fall!  So I spread up lights & came in for more & I almost screamed as I baked into that awful glass coffee table – oh, oh the blood gushed!  I cried as I tracked blood around but got in and stood in the tub washing it a huge, huge wound in so much something was hanging down.  Later after, I drove to ER, the doctors told me it was fat & muscle!  So deep a big V shape 6” wid at top!

I went in at 4:40 and got out at nine.  A Dr. Brown waas so special!  He said “yes it’s bad, but we’ll fix it.  So he cut off the fat so he could get more skin.

Now today 4 days later it looks like it is coming to life.  I pray, pray  for continued love & care of me.  I’ve not told any of my family, they would have a fit!!

Michael is 16 years old!!  I know grandpa knows & loves him! Now a Priest!

Today 15th

Mrs. Baldwin, my favorite teacher called “Betty!, I’m coming back to school Wednesday! I’m so excited!”

Shet told me that when I scolder der about laying around that she felt she should get up & get with it!  Maybe I was too stern, but she needed it.  We can do it!

My wound is running a little, the stitches are out by Sunday 23, it smelled bad!  I’ve washed it & prayed a lot.  Getting ready for our party – oh my!!

Today the 16th

I fell on black ice!  Oh my, but I went to church & led the singing but Monday it’s swelling and blue at ER in Orem.

“You have a bad break Mrs. Morgan”  I’m not surprised but oh dear!  Left hand below wrist.  I’ve kept up at school running leg & broken arm.

24th

Christmas party, I’m excited, I have already all candy, nuts & toys to all!  Every grand child & great grand child.

My leg still stinks, I pulled off tapes – took off scab but knew  had to go to ER.

Peeled potatoes first, put in turkey & got dishes & silver ready.

Finally got test & lef looked bad & a prescription.  Caqn you believe it I got home & a fire built before Pam came!  Oh Heavenly Father blesses me!

By 2:00 PM we had out wonderfule meal ready and greeted Pam, Chanrles, Suzy, Reid, Christyne, Jurt, Kristy, Kaley, John Bate, Andrea, Zack, Brady, Jordan, John, Janice, Justin, Jason, Jill, Ashton, Heather, David & Jaxon.  We had Mary, Dennis, Michael, Mary Ashely, Marc, I almost cried with joy!!

Especially our manger scene!  The look in these childrens eyes beyond anything!

Marc helped or did most clean up!  We went to Marc’s to sleep!  Oh love.

25th

What a joy to be with family!

December 26th

Tam & Rob came!! We are so happy to see each other, checked leg at Doctors – looks a bit better.

We ate buritos at Taco Bell!

December 27th

Tam & I stood our ground as I asked for appointment with Dr Johnson.  Finally she said, “Sign in.”

We waited an hour, but that was fine.

“Bad, bad break!! My dear doctor said.  “I don’t want to do surgery at your age.  He gave a shot to deaden a little & Pulled & molded my hand and said “Kid you are great! A man would have cried!”

Xray again – looks better sent me home & come back in 7 days.

We are so happy to have it done I’ve worried over it 10 days for appointment 4 more weeks of this at least.

We went for Taco Bell & the feeling great!  I’m week but happy.

Tamp & Rob left at 12:30  PM, how kind & loving they are!  Rob fixed my new heat tape out back.  I forgot to say Christmas day.

No water!  Frozen up!  I got it thawed out with heater

Now it’s evening of 27th

No one can read this but I feel so grateful to my Heavenly Father for making me strong to help me.  I know I’ll be better soon.

December 31, 2001

There are times I’m tempted to say “Oh, what the heck!”  I’m so worried about my wound, can I do it?  Can I do what is necessary?  At wound Center in hospital she smiled at  me cooed over me & gave me hope!  I did well, put stuff in wound & put on $60.00 tube of cream.

Sunday, I found something to wear & felt better as I got out with people, led singing.

Came home, made fire & waited for my family.

My insides are jelly.

I asked Dennis for priesthood blessing, my hand is swollen & my leg hurt beside the wound.

I felt his spirit as he lay his hands on my head & prayed.

Today 31st, everything is much getter!! Tomorrow 2002, I must be careful!  My faith is great!

Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Monday to Wound Center & 1:30 Dr. McCoy, a new year!  My leg is still bad, I’m taking two prescriptions.  Changing bandages, Wound Center sayig we can do it!

My broken hand hurts, and some more – my lower leg & back, must be ciatic nerve pinched, oh it hurts!  I asked Dennis for a priesthood blessing.  He lay his hands on my head & waited for the spirit.  I felt a love and peace fill my soul now it’s up to my Father.

Going back to school is hard, I’m so afraid of falling on ice, however I made it!  Feeling great love for all!

January 8 2002

I-ve seen Dr. McCoy, my leg doctor, she gave me a $90.00 worth of Cepro, bless her.  Then to Dr. Johnson, “My Kid”, you are doing fine!”  Go to Cast room, for Cast.  I’lll see you in 3 weeks!”.  “Take off cast!!”  So today I celebrated & went to Taco Bell, “Some Celebration you say?  I loved it!  Teeling so positive!

Love Heavenly Father & Family.  John and Janice came & said Happy Birthday!  With a sweater, do dear to me!

This is January 17, 2002,

I’ve had such a time since Dec 16, My leg has such terrible bacteria in the wound that I’m counstantly either at Dr. McCoy or the wound center when they dress it and dend me home with two anitbiotics!  I’ve left my Christmas lights up to cheer me.  Dennis’s blessing is helping & I put my leg up as much as I can.

My blessings are many!  I have to keep my faith & willo!  School sav3es me after my Marc & the rest of my family!@

Pam brought a lovely fish in a vase – love it!  She’s so cute.

I feel much stronger, and finally I took lights down but put on 3 night lights & I’m going to get more.

Gaswe is $1.29 premium today & it’s so ccols!  But I enjoy my $12.00 D.I. Coat my arms slip right in.

January 28, 2001  So happy

My sister LOova called with such a cheery voice!  We talked of out father & mother and the wonderful home life we had.  The strength they had through all trials at one time 200 lambs were stolen whil on the range – no tears.  We talked an hour.  Love is Lova!

Today after a whole month of antibiotices 2 at a time & Dr. Visists & wound center 2 times a week.  Sometimes I’m frightened but I pray & pray & my hand is getting stronger.

Today!

My cast came off &I can do all that I can to tolerate – No splint!! & Dr Mccoy said “I hat to not have you come to see me, but you are allowed to finish healing!  It looks beautiful!

Oh what a gift from God to hear, she gave me weeks of $90.00 antibiotics.  So, so, so grateful!

Tam & Rob came Wed.  234d.  Rob didn’t just Tam, we talked until late and at at Taco bell 7 She went to Adies during the day.  So good she went to wound centger also.  Then Saturady got Rob at airport & they have a new Audi 1998.  So goreous.

My dear brother Roger & June called, We are so slose & I loved hearing from them.  Roger has been Bishop, High Council & now, he is Sunday School Superintendant.  He is strict & fun to know he is 85 years, oh Roger – I love you and June.

February 1, 2002

I am free of antibiotics that upset my body, it was so strong and the doctors have let me go on my own!  I’m so grateful , can’t tell the peace I feel especially the wound, it frightened me.

Stunk December 23rd after taking stitches out it had a terrible infection – oh what joy I’m better!

Tamara called “such a Cherry voice! “How are you mom?”  I love her!

February 4, 2002

Can this be true?  I’m so blessed, my hand is getting stronger & less pain!  I can get out of bath without panic because I’m stronger all over & the temperature is 18 to 20 at night & 30 or 24 in the day, Oh, but I walk in the AM

Back to temple 7th of February, it’s been 6-8 weeks & it was a little hard to do 12 names but I did it .

Olympics 8 February, 2002

Cold 20 to 30 in the daytime  but lots of snow.  The air is full of excitement as the opening program comes.  All nations represented do special appearances!  What a time in Utah history!

Mary Ashely, 14 years February 15.  She is lovely!  So much like her father.

 

February 15

Dennis, Marc & I got in my car & we drove to St. George.

Oh what a thrill as the team won both games.  I sat right up by the backstop and could smil at Mar4c as he came to bat & hit each time!  He pitched 2 or 3 innings.

Saturday, We went to practice at a park.  Marc kept improving but a shock as he hit a bit one right over the fence & hit a winshield!  Darn, Dennis left a note – we’ve found out later $190.00, oh Dear!

Won 2 more games!

Mary met us Sunday after we went to church.  Marc got to pass the sacrament.  He is so fine and spiritual!

Mary said “ I got a ticket in Parowan!! $125.00, my gosh, what next?

Monday, we woke to rain, Dennis has gone home to work.  We played 3 games, wond the first 2 and the third one is hard!  Marc pitched 3 innings & found his arm hurt, so he went out.

The las inning for our team, they wondered who to pitch, Marc said, “I think & Can.”  They sent him in.  He never allowed a run.  Then we were up to bat, no one could hit.

These are Marc’s words “ felt I was in a dream, the ball was hit!”  He knocked in 2 boys on base!  We won!  Marc , the hero!  We cried!!!

On the way home, terrible storm, we worried – we took it slowly!  Rain sleet & snow, icy roads we made it to Nephi & got food.  Yum, but Marc is hot.

Today Wednesday, Marc is home sick, vomiting & diahrea.  I have him & stayed home. WE cleaned beds sorted socks & took out small things from closets.

Marc is restless but so good for him to rest. “ I’ve had the best time of ever!” Marc Cried out!

Today later it has rained all day.  I went to Taco Bell anyway, so good.

Jennifer is to be married March 16, we piled in two cars to go to open house for her.  We celebrated at Taco Bell & HG Factory We had a wonderful COLD day!

Everyday my strength improves.  Did you ever hear of a little old lady being so happy to rise right up & get out of a good hot bath without crawling out?  Well it’s great – its March 6 2002.  Today it’s colder & wetter.  I almost didn’t go to the temple, any way my car just drove me there.

A great feeling of peace!  Every name was a special person, I’m so glad I want!!

March 17, 2002

Aaron & Mary A have a new baby, a whopping 9 lb 1 oz & the new little one is to be called after me – what an honor!! I do love them & Feel humble.

Snowed 3” over valley floor today

War in Israel – gas is $1.59 gal for premium.

April 7, 2002

Knock, knock – 7:00 PM Rob and Aaron!  Tools in hands – “We came to put in a toilet!”  Oh! Oh! I’m so please!  For 15 years there has been a crack & I kept wondering if it seeped water.

Well they chose an Avacado color & by nine PM we could sit on it, what fun.

Sunday Conference .  Dennis and Mary – 3 children Tam – Rob Adie and Aaron – 3 children Yum & fun!  Love is wonderful!

May 22, 2002

Hello! So sorry so much time has passed!  Suzy had a son 10 minuted after chicking into hospital Andrew Timothy, so cute!

Blessed Heathers baby  & ate with John & Janice I felt so happy being there!  My Great Grand Son!

Mothersday – flowers, food & clothes – love is so important!

Cut my leg on footstool – I wont go to emergency – I stopped the blood, tied bauze around & 3 weeks later I think I’ve conquered it no infection!!

Marc has been to Mexico in a tournament!  He is missed!!

Today I am so happy – my first lesson in Relief Society is over,  , thanks!!!

21 May

My yard looks good!  I mow 2 times a week & am getting stronger & love my flowers.  School is good, but I’m tired tonight, going to bed early because last night was late  Relief Society & Temple.

June came early!  Iremembered my son John as his birthday is May 30.  What a fine boy he was never giving us trouble. So clean & hard working.  Sometiemes John got up & washed his hands and face after fried chicken.    Such a strict father & provider.

Now its Pam’s Birthday June 1 – we celebrated a time by waxing her legs & eye brows – of course Suzy & her babies are there & we woner how she & john get along – they are moving in July & I feel there is sadness but ZCharles had to make the move because of 2 home payments, the Tilton place to sell their home & move to Suzy.  I feel sad when I think of them & John they don’t like him.

June 5, 2002

Each day Marc & I walk 50 minutes, he is my soul mate.  My love grows each day!  And my heart reached out to Mary Ashely , she is trying to find her way.  Michael & Marc have a club membership to Sports Center.  Marc almost lives there – Baseball!!

Michael drives there at 12:30 & Marc stays when he and Michael are through.

Temple is so special!

I’ve had bowel troubles for almost 2 weeks.  I pray the pepto Bismal I bought today will take it away!]

Dennis hurts back & felt  putting his name in temple will help!

It has been three weeks of pain in bowels.  June 13 20002 – the Pepto helped stop diahrea, but pain continues however today I feel so much better!  There has been black stools – I’ve seached for blood feeling worred – praying and put my name in temple.  Finally the 12th a huge pain hit & hurring to bath room, my bowels emptied a good colored movement.  I’ve been drinks butter milk this morning, I feel so much better!  I know that my  prayers are answered I know – I know!

June 15, 2002

What a Special day!  Hot 88 degrees but wonderful to be warm & happy as Dennis & Mary took me to Salem to watch Marc ply.  He pitched the first game – at one point they almost changed pitchers & Marc said, “leave me in, I can do it,” and he did!!

We were about to get beat when they asked Marc to go in for the last inning in 2nd game.  Beautiful!  He won again.  You should have see the happy boy!

Their car is in hospital.

June 18 2002

I feel so excited, so blessed because the Relief Society sisters were so cooperative with me & my lesson.  I loved them!  “Circles of Inclusion”!  The Ant & Grasshoppe” We are different but we each have our places we love and accept!

Oh thanks, Heavenly Father’s for the gift  you gave me to love & do the rest by the gift of happiness!  One sister said that lesson was dessert!

June 19, 2002

I felt secure after talking with inusrance councilor.  If you pay for 6 months your monthly payment is $94.60.  but if they bill you $1,214.00 a mon.  Believe me I paid $584.00 even if I didn’t want to – it’s smart.

Marc & I walk this morning my foot stopped & a stumbled to ground and fell on my knee.  Marc cried “grandma are you hurt?”  I knew he’d carry me if need be!

July 1, 2002,

I felt so happy as I sat on steps & watched Marc & friend setting off fire crackers.  All of a sudden I saw a streak of light just missing Mary ending in a loud bang!! We fell down laughing!! It was supposed to be a far littler crackers.

100 degree weather!  But I love it.  My body does better in heat.

I’ve been having a good summer going to my family – their homes or to temple.  What a good life I have.

Grand daught Rebecca is home from Israel!  She is so happy.

My bowels inside have had pain since last of May.  Finally took Pepto – that helped but pain continued!  Now I start on butter milk.  Lot better finally I used cold packs!  July – I’m almost better, I am so thankful!!

July 3, 2002

Unloading my ice box!  What a lot it holds and so much  never used.  So some things went into garbage.  Here is my new one the best bargain RC Willy has $426.00 strange but I thought I should because old one didn’t turn off unless it is turned off.

Tomorrow is 4th.

March & Dennis to New York 5th Oh! I’ll miss them!  Baseball tournament – Marc is so excited!

July 7

I just talked to my Dennis and Marc!  They won 2 games and Marc did great!  Mary and Michael also came , Oh I love them!

July 9

Marc hit a home run!  They have won 4 out of 4 and I miss them!!  Marc called and Dennis called!  Wonderful to hear their voices!

The temple is closed – I miss going!  I find happiness and peace in seeing Mary and Michael .

July 10 2002

Marc helped pitch semi final game.  They have won every game until this 3 to 2 great!!

I fill so happy my tears come for Marc , Dennis and of course Mary!  They are 3rd of 4th in the Nation!

July 11, 2002

111 degrees hot!!! I’ve felt fine all day, even mowed the lawn, water ran off me but surprise, it cooled me.

I’ve felt good cleaning, even to my fill

Pam came & we all lunched.  We had Taco Bell as usual 86 cents for burito.

My dear sister Lova was fun to visit with.  Her daughter has cancer – oh dear!

John brought Dennis and Marc home from Airport – So I saw them!  It was fun to see how handsome they are!

It’s hot! I don’t mind 107 degrees.

July 30, 2002

Som much has happened, what a beautiful place is Colorado!  I feel so protective of Marc, and at the same time so proud!  Mary takes care of us as Dennis couldn’t get away – miss him

Thursday till Sunday – So good to be there!

This week end we go to Snow Bird!

Pam called – We laughed!  She forgot I was going to Colordao.  Also, I gorgot I hair appointment, thought it was next week!   Golly, Pam I ccried, hang onto your mind!

Tam called “Hello mom!” oh so good to hear her.  Becca is waiting for baby, I hope its soon so she can hurry to give hand!  Her health is fragile because of Fibermialgia, bless her!

Off to Colorado!  Steam Boat Springs, we three together – Mary handles the arrangements so well.  One of the mothers wanted us to care for her son we were upset at first!  It turned out to be good because Marc had a friend to laugh with.  I got home on Sunday Happy to see my dear home waiting!

By Saturday, we were off to Snow Bird – oh what a time we had!  Anna and family came – Mary was happy with them.  We had a fun time and Tuesday, they left.  We stayed on – the first time weve done that!  It was a peaceful lovely time.  What fun we had, Tennis!! Mary and Dennis played also.

My goodness!! Left from Snow Bird Saturday morning to go to Park City!! A beautiful wonderfule set of rooms.  Two Complete baths, hottub!  Two Kitchens dinning roo and 2 hug beds, two hide beds.

We shopped – ate Italian, later snacked at Taco Bell, but mostly I enjoyedthe days of such time and love!!

We at breakfast I felt love as we ate at McDonalds, I didn’t feel blue, just happy at heart, I love them!!  I am blessed.

Joke – I thought I lost my watch ! It was in my laundry when I unpacked!    It is still lovely weather!

August 2002 – Well Monday school begins – I feel a real change coming!   My shining star Nephi Marc goes to Jr. High – I’ll miss our special prayers,

I feel better knowing I’ll see him up after school & pretend its morning.

I will start school again, it will be 6 years I’ve helped!  Love it all!

Sunday – I wanted it I was still music director Oh, Oh! My name was on the program!  I felt so excited to be back!

Monday

I did it!  Marc to school!  Jr. High!  It was fun to visit with Mary.  I love her!

When I parked at school & waited, soon Marc walked by, a big smile when he saw me – it was fun!  He exclaimed each teacher introduced themselcves & each other class mates.

Laughter outside!  Rebecca, Orri, Noah & Nathan.  Adie, Iain and children – so fun as they had cookies and punch and they played.   So, so fun!

Tamara called, I love her!  Sh said “I’ll bet they were happy!

I could hardley believe it, the basement loaded 3 or 4” deep!  The men came to suck it out with machines and hoses!  Marc said, Grandma, it was me, I left the hose on.”  I thought I turned it off, it was the wrong way!!”  I’m pleased the insurance will take care of it!

Dennis has to have a biopsy on a mole on the right side of face.  I’m concerned.

At school — the children are so likeable, but so hard to cope with.  5 are who know so little.  Baldwin got after Mrs. Sheryle for hogging my time.  It was good to help Miss Lowell, I like her.  I need to take every minute to be though to take every minute to take Marc and Mary Ashley home, I love them both!! Marc goes smiling to the piano, so devoted to the right.  At 3:00, I take him to Michael at school.

I woke in the night, “oh, my arm!”  It hurt so badlyt, I couldn’t lift it as I always did without a groan, I hate to groan!    First thing I prayed, “Oh help me please!  Well for two days I took asprin and kept on exercising even with pain.  Here I am 2 days later, better just a little pain.    Another small miracle

Sept 3, 2002

Feeling so blesse!  Dennis and Mary took me to Marcs tournement of which he pitched 4 innings of the winning game!  He puts his heart in and never, never gives up!

Today, I taught and taught loved it and now I think of getting my temple recommend – oh so sacred!

Sept 8, 2002

“Hello Mother” “Hello Cliff!” I felt a glow as he talked about how as he talked about how wife being there and then coming back to US to be operatedfor a growth.  Maybe cance!  I prayed! She has him on a budget.

My Pam came this evening!  I felt such love for her as she poured out her thoughts to me.  Charles and our Suzie arent talking.  We must get this settled because love is forgiging and begging forgiveness.  We sat and felt close at least an hour – How good!  How I want to always be near.

Our Bishop Tolbert is to be released Sunday.

Dennis September 10, 2002 Phone 7:00 PM Tuesday, “Hello! It is Dennis “Mom, I’m in the hospital!” “Oh!””What happened?”  “It is that old injury leb with several blook clots!”  I shiver, I know how dangerous it can be!  Wednesday morning, I felt his foot, it was warm, his head cool – he is sick- I didn’t stay long but enough to see my son.  Here it is Friday, and maybe he will go home!  Inflamation needs to be out.  Swelling down and able to take meds for the thining the bloood.  Bless him – I’ll bet its hard to be in bed so long.  I think it scared us all.

September, 25, 2002

My Sweet Pamela said, “Mom, I’ll pick you up around 11:00 AM”  Boy what a day!  I felt so happy seeing Kristyne and babies & hearing Kristy say, “I’m going to talk in church!”  Oh I’m so happy because she is secretary of the Primary and had been inactive.

We all, Suzi also – went hopping at Dillards.   We shopped and shopped!  Oh what a treat!!  I could have gone to baseball – so good to have two chances!!

Everything is so good!  Sunshine after lots of rain !! Temple, school, home and then a cousins birthday party (no birthday) these were cousins on my mothers side.  I felt a joy at seeing them!

Pam said, “ the ice cream store isnt payhing its way, we might close it!”

Ray & I went through much wors, 40 years ago- so glad that’s over.

Becca and Ori are going back to Germany.  They hate to leave 3 babies.

Sunday October 2, 2002 Rain, Rain, Rain.

Oct 2002, My heart aches for my Sister Lova, Her daughter is dying of cance.  She’ll be better off.  I feel sad for the time it takes to die.  Her family watching – bless her.  She isn’t in pain because of the medication.

I worked all day at school.   Took Mary Ashley and Marc home.  Listened to God be With You.  “Marc” I daid, “Please play that at my funeral while the congregations sings.”  “Alright” he smiles. Beautiful!

I hurried home and mowed as it started to rain, but I got the lawn done!

Called Lova – Love her!

Went to Taco Bell – Yum!  I feel happy but sad.  Pulled Landons 2 front teeth.

 

Oct 6, 2002

What a wonderful day!  My phone is out of order but life is good this 172nd General Conference.  Dennis & Mary arrived,  along with Mary Ashley, Michael and Marc.  I had my first fire in the stove of the year, it felt so good.

I smiled and was so happy to hear our prophet – such love, such happiness as I saw Dennis’ family  enjoy mashed potatoes.

Pam, my dear Pam working so hard!  Charles got behind on house payments so he took some work in Arizona & Pam works at work, then goes to Ice Cream store – Oh My!  It takes me back.

But they will come through this.

Sept 9, 2002

My Marc, “Grandma, Iv’e been to the hospital!”  “What!” I cried.  “I broke my nose as a baseball hit me!”  “I layed down, got up & pitched,” Dad said “come here, I want to look.  It’s crooked!”

Monday 12, 2002

Reached hospital with smiles and faith, Marc is so brave, but after waiting 3 ½ hours, smiles turned to not so much.  Finally at 3:00 they took him in and we got a full meal to eat was so good!!

Marc got to see parents by 5:00 PM. I sneaked in and saw our swee boy awake and munching on a rice cake.  He is so empty!!  Brave & Pale, he had a shake, fries and hamberger.  By 7:00, he looked very haggard.

Went to dentist the next day , but we wanted a new retainer so we are happy now its Thursday October 17, and I am filled with love for I did 12 names in intiatory.  They were working for me.  Felt the spirit, Dennis and Mary went also.

October 20th, Marc 13 years old!

We’ve spent 3 days in Mesquite doing baseball.  It’s gorgeour here – green lawns!  Blue skies, beautiful people and Marc plaing his very heart out against such a hard team.  Pitching the entire game.  The last inning, we were two ahead and when Marc fell to the ground, not a move – Marc get up! Marc please get up!  Mary cried and I cried & he moved!  Hit in the leg, but he got up and resumed his game!  We won, Marc put them out 1 ahead of the!!!  13 years old today!  Such a fine boy.

October 25, 2002

Guess what!  Dennis & I drove my car to mesquite for tournament – what fune.  After Dennis fought and won over sleep!

We had 2 extra boys in our room.  We enjoyed one another.  Dennis is a most generous and loving person.  I felt so taken care of and enjoyed it when 2 more joined us.  We loved the coach of the team that had our 3 boys as guests!

We came in 2nd.  Felt happy, but knew we had some mistakes – Marc ptched and hit.    What a time!

Pam is so good to pick up her mom to share a day with her, Kristyne, Suzi and badies!

We shoped and shoped – Pam is so patient and I love to be with her!  Charles is workiing in Arizona.

1November, 2002

I’ve spent a year nervoucs over getting a drivers license!  I’ve worried and worried because of a couple of car tickets , but you’ve got it and I was so eexcited!

A form came to fill out and all I had to do was pass the eye test.  I did it!!  So thankful only $6.00.  The tickets were over 2 yeas ago .  Paid property tax $370.07.  My but good to get done.

November 15, 2002

I’ve prayed and prayed, pleaded and plelade!  Every stip I take, a shock goes through my hip joint ‘ this happened 3 days ago.  Slowly I think my pleading is paying off.  I’ve not gone on my long walks.  I tried today, but it was so cold the shock hurt words.  I’m doing excercises.  I think a little better.   Taco Bell tasted good – I’ve done all the activities, church and school and day with Pam.

One week later!

Oh!! So grateful, I just can’t explain how much the pain took my strength – prayer, rest and exercise of therapyhas almost cured me!  I walked a little over a mile and I cry with thanks.

I’ve done email reply to Lova and Ruth, I’m happy!

Pam took me with girls shopping, we had fun!  I love them!!

My renewal of drivers license came today – good till 2008!!  I feel relief.  How in the world could I live without driving a car??  I love to be free as a bird .

Thanksgiving! 2002- I feel so happy, so grateful and so full of love for my Heavenly Father who has so blessed me with such wonderful posterity – wonderful loving children – husband, grand children Oh! They are wonderful!!

We met at Mary and Dennis’ home! 29 of us.  Happy to eat turkey and all the triming.  At 8:00 PM, I came home to prepare for trip to Mexquite for baseball.

We laughed as we found McDonalds open!  Yum!   It was a huge hamburger for !1.00.  I also love hot chicken!  Such a fun time as we checked in and I learned how to make yarn caps!

Sun shone but it had rained.  We wrapped up and loved seeing our Marc each day and finally the Championship .

I got home Sunday at 8:00, boy what a time!!

December 14, 2002

The phone range at 6:30 AM, “Who could it be??”  “Hello mom!” “Oh hello Cliff!” My son’s loving voice from Venzuella.  My heart felt a love and peace of the love Christ gives as – I don’t have my glasses on, but I had to write immediately.  Cliff said I feel Brenda, his new wife was meant for me, I feel a love and peace – Oh Cliff, I’m thankful  you called!” “I love you”

Tamara and Robs visit!  !! Thursday night, Friday night and left Saturday.  Oh so good because because Aaron and Mary Jane came with their little Betty.  She and they are wonderful, and  expecting another one.

Adie and family came – what fun to all go to Carl’s Jr. yum and children had a fun.

22nd Saturday Rob is excited!  He is getting a new Audi!  Well “1999 – 38000 black and wonderful!

We had an helarrius time at Taco Bell – Pam and family came and Iain and all of the rest.  Bet they were glad when we left!  Oh what joy!!

Rob and Tam left for St George and I miss them.

23rd December

Krisyne and Suzi insisted I go to Pam’s Sunday at 3:00.  Can you believe I walked in the cold and when I tried to turn on car, I couldn’t turn the keys.  I got the Bishop nextg door.

So fun fun, to be at Pam’s – oh it smelled so good!

All her children were there.  Such laughter and joy!  Turkey gooo good!

We were told “sit right down, don’t go home yet.

Surprise!!  A life video of Pamds life and grandchilcren.  Oh, it was a tear jerker!!

They gave me a copy and I cried!

Kristyne gave me a heat bag  I love!!

2002 Christmas Eve!

3:15 My wam home started filling up!  I felt so happy so thrilled to feel well.  Last year I had a terrible infection in a gash on my leg made by my glass table.  Oh! It was awful it even stunk!  My wrist broken by falling this year.  I’m well and so happy except Pam went to Arizona to be with Charles, but she made her famous rolls.

What would Christmas be without the children?  I had 7 great ones & grand children and we marvelled at the beautiful, funny but wonderful story from the Bible as the children posed.  We passed out candy and gifts – Oh what fun!

My heart is full of love as I’ve seen all my children or heard Cliff call and we laughed as we told stories.  He said I feel right about my new wife Brenda!”

Tamara and Rob spent 2 days with me.  Oh what joy!    It’s fun to be teased by Rob and feel close to Tamara who has that terrible fibermaralgia.  She is a fighter and is always positive.  Saturday, Rob went to Jimmys and bought a 99 Audi, He is excited like a boy!

We met at Taco bell and of all things – Tam, Rob Adie, Iain and 3 chilcren, his mom and Sis – Pam Kristyne, Suzi and 4 hildren.  What and excity time with honey balls, spilled pop and cabbage on the floor.  I almost cried when I said goodby.  But I drove to see sister in law Una 86 yeards old!! And My dear husband died at 70.

Christmas day – I felt light and happy as I drove to Mary and Dennis’s at 8:30 AM  As usual Dennis was bizzy setting up electronics systems.

I love them as they see that “Mom” is happy.  The days are cold in AM, but today, the 27th the sun shone as quickly the walk a fast walk was made up the hill in Orem.

Gas – 1.49 to 1.59

Milk 2.29

Eggs .89

Bananas 39 lb

Turkey .69 lb

Decembeer 30, 2002

Morning, Tamara called, we laughed and talked and then, “Mom,” Mom Rogers died, we had just gotten home from St. George when we got the call that she had gotten up and sat in her recliner and died.”  “oh bless her heart!”  I cried.  91 years old almost 92.

The year is coming to an end.  Dennis, Mary and children were here Sunday.  I put in the video of Pam’s family.  We did love it again!  Dennis also.

We thought we’d have snow this morning – no- just cold.

I’m almost 80 – 2 or 3 days.  It will be fine if I can serve.

January 1, 2003

Bills, fireworks, and people laughing at 11:45 on Happy New Year!! I cuddled down in my warm bed – felt good, gelt peace and prayed all my loved ones feel the same!

The phone rand 6:30 am – Who?  “Hello mom!” Cliff on the phone – Happy voice I said “I just came back from a long walk.”  It’s warm there so he saw beach people and all kinds of others.  We have a skiff of snow here.  Shall I go to Dennis’s?  He invited me – well, I’ll take it one step at a time.

A year ago, I’d stepped on ice, fell and broke my waste, so I hesitate when it It’s icy.  Tam and Rob are preparing for Grandma Rogers funeral, 91 years old.

Pam’s in Arizona – miss her.

Mary has cleaned out closets – and I watch Marc at basketball.

January, 2, 2003

My birthday!  80 years what is turning 80?

Well it is about the same as yesterday at 79 – but every one thinks or at least several have said, “Oh the big one!”  I’m I quickley try not to think of it!

I’m so exccited, I’m still wanted at school!  That my family includes me so much!

I have a drivers license good until 20089 unless I’m careless.  A chruch calling and my body seems better than years earlier!!  I’m learning to do things that help.  I tend my yard and home with love.  At this time the TV is talking of the Book of Mormon.

My  birthday present, got a perm $39.95 and a 5.00 tip.  I feel better with short hair.  My Social Security check $1049.00 , it helps me on top.

Marc walked with me 45 minutes.  It was nice we are tough.

Pam called, she is lonely without Charles who is in Arizona.

Sunday 2003 Felt Strange to go at 11:00 AM- I’m still leading the music and bore my testimony about how thankful I am they don’t know me at the emergency room.  Last year yes!  I told them and Heavenly Father loves me, how joyous I feel!

Started school the 6th so nice and I wasn’t bored, but happy!

Krystines sprained her ankle falling, oh ouch!!

It was the sweetest thing – I was in a crowd and suddenly saw my husband in his prime – Oh!  So exciting then the crowd closed in and I couldn’t find him.  I woke – he felt so close to me!  Was he wanting me?  I went back to sleep to dream of bavby in water – Did Timothy want me?  I felt so tender all day and felt so happy to enter in the hold temple.

January 10, 2003

It’s been a fine January, feeling good! Having family!  Pam came and we played – some fun!

A package on my steps?  Yeas form Cliff and Brenda.  Cheese, candy, beef stick.  I shared with Pam.  Such a sweet thing to do for me.

Today, Sunday, read scriptures listened to choir and went to church to lead the nusic and enjoy the company of all.

Dennis and family came at two thrity.  How beautiful they all looked!!

Eileen 3:30 PM and I walked a listened to her – stopped at 92 year old Sister Bakers – so good to get home at 5:30 PM

January 23, 2003

It has been a warm day and bursy Januarary.  I feel that we need snow for summer but it not – It’s easy to drive.

Today – Saturday, my heart hurt for my dear Pamel.

“How are you Pam?” “is everything all right?”  “wll” I heard her say, “ we , this Friday we close the icecream store.”  We are 2 months behind in rent,  The owner is going to evict us.”  She, the owner was our firend!:  She double crossed us. But it will be good to have it over.

She is a real brick or a real fine daughter.  She doesn’t complain but prays the marriage is strong enough for all of them!  I love her.

January

As it draws to a close WAR is almost eminent!  Iraq or North Korea!!

We face it but don’t like what it brings.

January 31, 2003 The Columbia Space shuttle 8:00 AM on a space investigation was due to land this morning, a boom was heard and 9:00 they are sure that it has exploed.  7 people on board feared all are dead – flames were seen and smoke and more explosions that shook windows.  Traveling 6 times the speed of sound.  Debrie found in Texas.  They lowered the flag at school.

February 8 2003

I feel so sad those special minds had to die, but they were so happy.

It’s so cold and windy, I feel the cold so I braved walking the tread mill.  2.5 fast walk 40 minutes.  Fell proud and warm.  The feeling is wonderful to help teachers and children.

I attend the temple and come away so fulfilled! Tuesday and Thursday.

I’m sitting here with a warm collar around my neck – oh so good!

Februady 1 4, 2003

Yes!  This is the holiday Ray loved!  It is the anniversary of our first date!  I thought about you Valentine!

Dennis, Mary, mostly Marc invitged me to St. George for baseball.  Marc’s new team!  It ws so hard at first because we han’t been together.  We won 1 and lost 1.  We should have won.  Then we watched in panic as we played Marc’s old temp – He did great!  He seems to be the main and only catcher.  He does great and hits even greater!  We were so glad when we won by one!

We lived at the park!  Only eating one meal a day and snacks but kept warm and happy even going to Marys brother’s for a party.

War is still pending.  It must leave out boys along “ I hope”.

No snow – little rain and so good to get home.  Marc and I watched TV in the back seat.  Slept so good! So thankful!!

February 28, 2003

Feeling perky, I bundled up to go walking at 8:00 AM, whoop, it’s so cold because of the strong breeze the tread mill is off limits.

Yesterday we all played with APam, she’s still alone.

Gas for car is sky rocketing almost 2.00 for premium.  I paid 1.69 last I bought.

February 25/2003

About six inches of snow fell softly in the night.  It makes me nervous but as I drove state Stree, it felt as if I were young again.  I walked in the house soup the stairs and down good feeling.  The trip to the temple made me fill close to Heavenly Father and I got home by 4:45 PM.

Fefbruary 26/2003

Eye examination!  Dreading it because of snow coming and having to have my eyes dialated.  I found Dr. Clark – 195 North 400 West.  What a check up!  Searching all things.  Dr. Clark said. “ not much change in 5 years!  Cateract is showing in left eye, but unless it bothers you, don’t worry!”  It wasn’t even hard to drive home.

I’m home and peace is with me.  I love being needed at school and at Dennis and Mary’s.

March 8, 203

Fuel prices are climbing up.  I think before doing long trips it not necessary.  1.79 per fallong.

Pam has been to see Charles.

Dennis and Marc at basbell in Arizona.  I feel a lose when theyu are away.

I love my children at school.  Perhaps my calling is to be a teacher, I have to work with children.

March 12, 2003

Elizabeth Smart 14 year old kidnapped 9 months ago is found alive today. Amazing!!

Gas 1.79 for me.

Eggs 89 for large

Burritos are .89 and I eat a lot of them.  With drinks it is 1.82 with senior discount.

Mrs. Baldwin school teacher makes me feel so good, she is so grateful always.

War is still pending – oh – my the sweet boys and familes who knows.

March 17, 2003

War?  Out president Bush says. “ it has to be withing 48 hours.”  Our forces are moving forward with serious intentions.  Oh bless our young and country!

March 25, 2003

We have been at war with Irzq for 72 hours.  It is reported fighting is going on, some prisoners of war are taken.  It hurts me to see two of them.  What do the families feel?  Oh, war is bad!  Right now, I’m listening to Meet the Nation.  I’m listening to heads of state discusing it.  Which things have been unexpected.  It seems that things are going well.

Sodam Hussain must be done away with.  We think he is unjust.  Its’s the Sabbath Day today.  We worship and know this is our doing as always.  I feel very humble and pray for our armed services!

So far, no one is forced to go to war.

War, so far no chemical or biological use of weapons.  We are trying to prepare if it happens.

24th March 2003

Pam came, so fun to see her.  She is a good grandma.  As she had suzie and Krystine with their little ones.  We had an exciting day going to Park City and shopped, shopped and shopped.

After, a party at Taco Bear, we got home at 5:00 PM

Charles is still in Arizona.

April 1, 2003

War is deplorable, men are dying and injured.  We have immediate news from the front.  I feel it’s liable to have bad side effects.  Gas is now 2.79 but we need it.  I take Dora (86 Years old) sometimes.  Its hard but I take her to church.  She repeats and repeats .  Well Betty maybe you’ll be that way some day!  I hope not!!!

Got a perm today . About time!  41.95 with $5.00 tip, looks good!

I’ve mowed two times

“Grandma” says Marc, “Tyler is selling me a lap top computer for $50.00.”  “Talk to your dad Marc”

Well a few days later – “Grandma, I sold the lap top to a boy.”  “ He paid me $200.00 or $150.00, I don’t remember, but he sid it!”  What a salesman!  I would worry but it was worth it and the boy offered that!

April 8, 2003

Snow!  Lots of it!  So exciting for we need it.

Conference – so beautiful asking us to raise our young ones with love!  Pam and Dennis, Mary , Mary Ashely and Marc Came.

Snowing again and we have taken the airport in Bagdadna dhave lost 36 soldiers.

There is a sickness spreading like the flu or pneumonia.  We don’t know what it is called.

April 9, 2003

Our troups rolled into Bagdad today, taking over the city!  A flag on the lead made our hearts full of pride!  The city people didn’t put up any risistance and we pulled the statue of Sadam Husein down and the people stomped on it, kicking it around.  Still there may be resistance.  3 journalists killed yesterday to bring us front line news.

April 10, 2003

Love School, helping resources.  Landon said”Grandma,” “I love your hair!”  “Landon, thanks!” I said it’s like your hair, huh!” He is a dark child.

I went to the temple and felt good as I put Marcs name in cause his jaw hurts.

I really didn’t want to mow, but as I went out a pickup drove in!  Reid from Jorgensens – Hello Betty, I have an old organ.  By golly he did!  An old Thomas and it has the sound effects.  Some don’t work, but the organ does well!  I thought you’re giving it to me?”  Show it! $395.00, I’ll take it!  I felt happy, 419.62 with tax, I’ll take it!

Well we did it and I’ve been playing it and loving it my treat to myself.

I made broccali, carrot, onion and potatoe soup, yum.

April 19, 2003

Vacation!  My car and Dennnis driving Mary’s car.  Amid joy & packed so tight we left home about 5:30, I felt so proud that they invited me.  Dennis and Mary fed us at McDonalds, Yum.  We all stayed at motel and Marc went with friends.  I paniced when it gets late – he is growning up!!  I used to take him or he, me all over.  We won the first game and Thursday and Friday 2 flops.  We just didn’t make it.  Mary, Marc and I went on to New Port to our wonderful condo!! Beautiful and so awsome.  Since we were squashed Michael and Lynnay, his friend .  We found many rooms and baths and candy all over, sweet Mary’s Barbara.  At the beach Saturday we hunted shells and felt happy.  AMarc worked at surfing, Oh boy!!  HE DID IT!!

Monday, We are going to beach again.  Barbara is leaving, she is very nice!

Michael loves Lindsey Oh- hop his mission will come!  Love Mary Ashley, she is so like her father.

Tuesday

Drove to San Diego!  1 ½ hours, but worth it!  We love Old Town and felt a thrill as we visited little shops.

Ate at the wharf!  Remind me NEVER, NEVER order Sautaid Brocoli, I couldn’t bite it.  But I ate losts of fat french fries.  YUM!!

At beach, we found many shells, walking miles.  Even Michael helped and got a collection.

Wednesday, loved beach again – oh I love it.

Thursday, At 5:35 WE PULLED OUT TO DRIVE HOME!  We had a wonderful packing crew – Mary and Marc.

Surprise – we never tired and got to Mesquite to get out out of fuel the car.  Went to McDonalds, I love the hot chicken sandwich.

Gas 2.09 – 2.19 for the middle price.

Oh! Beautiful Provo, Orem and home 5:45 PM.  When I drove in, my lawn had not been mowed for sometime that I I had to rake it because it was so long.

In bed, I felt like I was still in the car, but I felt good!

Saturday Night!

Knock at window!  Tamara my love!  Oh so fun – Taco ZBell and move and then to bed.  Tam’s back hurt, but finnally moving much better.

By 10:30, she waved goodbye.

School will soon be out for the summer.  Marc said, “We’ll go for a walk, eat breakfast and practice piano.”  He has it planned – I feel oh blessed!

I love playing my organ, ONE OF THE BEST 400.00 I’VE SPENT!

Some one must have left the freezer door ajar.  It was open after 2 weeks,  to cry out in alarm!! I’ve never seen anything like it – the doorwouldnt even shut because of snow and ice so thick you could see no food!  I chopped, heated scraped and after 2 hours shut the door and sat down.  So flad to be finished, I wasn’t hungry any longer.

Bought beautiful plants with Pam’s family & I shopped at the green house.

My mower is shar and I good shape, I paid Brother Kaplor $40.00.

The war seems to be over.

Mary and all the boys came home!

May 6 2003

You wont believe it!  I can hardly I was here.  Brother Johnson of Bishopric unexpectably came to see me. Sister Morgan, I came to extend a call.  My heart leaped – what could it be?

“We’d like you to be a Gospel Doctrine Teacher.”  I gasped and said “Oh no!”  I’d never sleep again.  I don’t feel qualified, My all the qualified people from the “Y”, Heavenly Father you forgive me, Huh?

May 7, 2003

My day today, awake and exercise in bed and read a good book until 6:00 oh yes devotional.  Up!  Weigh 90 pounds I can’t waitfor a bite of banana and play my organ a little. Excercised until 7:15 am, dressed, make up and fixed furly hair.

To Orem 8:00 AM, put in load of laundry and power walked until 8:50 am.  Yum cold cereal and watched Regis and Kelly Reppa.

Straightened up and washed 3 to 5 shirts, then off to school & helped with math, recesss and reading.  Mary needed picked up at office and then home.  Back for lunch time and into Miss Lawes class then to Baldwins.

Marc went home early.  I expect rain, so I hurried home to mow the lawn.  Well – tired but I went to temple, I’m so glad I did, it was good!

Home, not yet – I stopped to visit 86 year old to chock on her.

Home by six – yum good food, bubble bath and now a nice move.  I wound my clock just now!  What a day – good.

Now it’s raining as I expected.

My mouth is sore, Salt Water is helping.

Dennis is in Portland at school.

May 8, 2003

Marc hit in elbow as he batted!  Went all night but by morning, “Icouldn’t raise my arm!”  His daddy took him to emergency!  A cracked elbow!  I put his name on the prayer roll at the temple.  I know he’ll be back soon doing what he loves!

Today! May 19, 2003

I at 80 years loved watching my Black Land, it was fun and I never tire.

After, I went to Advance Insurance, I couldn’t believe they’d charge 819.00 for 6 months.  After a sweet girl worked on my account and we changed to Progressive Insurance for 701.00.  117.00 per month instead of 137.00 per month.  Shows – never, never give up!  I feel good.

Dennis put a brake light in my car, I feel good!

June 1, 2003m My sweeet daughter Pams birthday.  I love her so much & she deserves all she gets for good!

My June 2, first day out of school!  So good.  Marc and I walked and climbed the hill – never bothered him a bit.  He is so excited his arm is improving.  We ate, did music and looked in each others eyes – I love them all!   Michael and Mary Ashely.  Each of them had their jobs to do.  I had Marc say the Articles of Faith.  His friend came over and it was fun to feed them.

At 2:00 PM – stopped to get gas.  My eyes flew open – no gas today!! I’ll bet it was still air.  Cost 13.75 for all new one.  I feel so well and I can’t believe how happy I am

Mary is in classes .

June 4, 2003

Just got my oven fixed 145.00 and low and gehold!  I layed down to take a wonderful bubble bath – no hot water!!  No hot water!!

Well – no need to cry, I went to phone and call Willey – I ordered a new heater 81.00.  They will install the heater for 181.00.    My heart pounds, but tomorrow at this time, I should have hot water.

Marc is special partner to me, he runs and wald, plays piano, reads and other things I love all of them!!

June 5

Oh how beautiful!  I almost cried with the beauty of this evening!

June 15, 2003

My heart is full!  Mary, Dennis & Marc asked me to dinner.  Oh so good.  So wonderful to part of the family!

Oh well this is what they had at the store.  I am so happy things are so good!  Marc and I went for a one hour walk, he talked all the way about baseball.

I just mowed my lawn 94 degree hot but I love it!  Such a sweet experience at the temple there I sat alone in my both after dressing and prayed a thanks to God for it.

June 21, 2003 First day of summer, up and took in a good fast walk!  Felt great.  Oh well, got to work so I got my trimmers and shaped my shrubs by the drive way.  Oh! Oh! I cut the cord.  Got out my christmas one and finished .  Got out my weed wacker and whipped that unruly grass.  Gathered my mess up and just washing up then walked into the house and APam came around the corner, “get ready mom!” “We are going to Heber!”  I pepped up like a horse when he is heading home.  In a matter of minuted we were on our way!  Susie and her little ones.

Oh! It is cold in Heber.  Summer?  Oh well it was fun!  When we got to Provo – warm again!  What a relief.  I sit by my window and thank Heavenly Father for this wonderful life he has given me and I love, love, love!

Sunday June 23, 2003

Some time I wonder “ I’m 80 years, should I give some one else the chance to lead the singing in sacrament meeting?”  I love to do it.

During the lesson in Sunday School, Brother Grover so enthusiastically mastering Matthe 24 The Talents.  We talked of the servan given 1 talent, he feared and burried his one talent & the master was angry at him.  A wonderful feeling came to me “ I will use my talents until I amd released or can not any more!”  I will not bury my talents.  Also love – happy heart, understanding and love to walk in faith and it goes on and on.

July 1, 2003

Poor Marc!  I say come on!”  Its nine oclock, let’s go!”  He seemed tired today but we walked 45 minutes, played piano and we made ice cream in the machine.  It was fun.

Temple 15 sisters names for me.

I’ve been hauling cement off the back and It will look better.  Hot, hot, hot! 94 degrees to 100 degrees but I don’t mind!

July 3, 2003

I’m so glad I pay attention to sounds, my car makes when I put on the brakes, it sounds like a rope puling against wood.  Auto troubles, so glad for Jimmy, he sat by me and was so friendly!  Any way got service and mentioned the sound.  They looked and my car’s back brakes needed changing.  An hour and I was set to go.  “Mrs Morgan, yar are so right to come before the rotors were worn $95.00 for mine, $200.00 if they were worse.  I feel good! Heavenly Father is good to me.

4th of July 2003 91 degrees but I like it!

We had a wonderful day!  Back in the shade as we ate chicken, salad, chips wolls and water melong.  We were so happy when Dennis and Mary Michael, Mary Ashely and Marc came.  They had said “no”.  Suzie and babies, Pam and Charles.  I was startled when asking Charles “Do you work tomorrow?” and he answered “Are you out of your mind?”  Well I moved away but – love is overlooking dumb things.  Oh I love them all come home and loved mowing the lawn.

July 9, 2003 , 100 degrees today.  I felt good working outside.  Mary came home from california after five days, so glad she’s is home!  She is a dear.  Michael is home after 1 week – but I’ve had Marc, Ashley and Dennis.  We are in for mor 100 degree and more.

I’ve carried all the cement from the trailer pad out to the river.  It feels good and it is clean, clean!

July 13, 2003  The hot days continue 100 degrees, I don’t mind except we need water – the life for all!

Pam surprised me with a Violet pot that is great for them.  The color of green.  I love my great grand children, they are getting to know me.

Time for Bill Bugs, I treated and fertilized  – I feel a bit proud.

July 11, 2003 would you like to know me better?  I feel a little shaaky, Marc leaves for 2 weeks.  He is the one who takes my love and joy in the summe, so now – what should I do to keep busy?  I’d paint things but my hand wont let me do the car port.  The temple is closed for another 8 or 10 days – wll I’m going to make a list – I’ll keep busy but I only like things that make me feel worth while.

Still 102 degrees

Sky West, small, but going places.  If interested call John – he knows Melanie 5 years.

July 23, 2003, another 100 degree day, but I failed to be unconfortable.  Went for a 1 ½ hour walk.  I have each day and my treat after I get home at 11:00 and have a big dish of cold cereal, granola, bran flakes and puffed sugared wheat all mixed.  It is heavenly!!

I did enjoy the temple and Brother Johnson came as home teacher – what a  good time.

I feel so good – I called Adee – Aaron – Lova and tried to read Roger.  I feel so happy playing the organ.  Pray every day, “Thanks I had no car accident!”  Saw Una 87 years old, she does so well, she has a hearing air but doesn’t know how to put it in.  I had enjoyed this time to think to do and try to be good!

Friday July 25, 2003

I woke to the sound of rain on the rood!  I jumped out of bed to the window!  I had prayed for rain and there it was!!  Just a little better, a big prayer answered!

Marc is finally home, I’ve missed him but he called me .

Cliff called – computer call.  I felt he was lonely – but be had a good loving visit.

My car fixed – my wind shield washer holder and pump is installed $220.39 a lot but it had to be done for the winter.

Hair cut 10.95 – senior discount – $12.95 otherwise.

July 30, 2003

It’s time!  Time yes! Snow Bird Iron Blossom Time!  Anna, Mark and Michael and Mary Ashely were there when we arrived.  My big time up there was talking a hike up hills and down to Cliff Lodge, seeing 3 moose.

Summer of dance and above all stone art – wow!   There they were with hammers and chissels – one had and african face.

3rd day! Marc left for Wyoming Tuesday.  I miss him.   He has baseball again.  Oh Michael and Lyndsay came here, we ate all these things.  Hamburgers, Taco Salad, and Lays dip, Chili with corn bread.  Hotdoge, watermelon, eggs and hash browns!

I was tired of so much TV – lat late at night,  but I loved it there and Mary and Dennis are so good to me!

Dennis was so cute as we drove home.    Oh what happiness.

August 8

Marc called Sunday the 3rd game he was injured and sat out the rest of the time.

Grandma, come up mow, OK?

August 22, 2003

We cherished the days until time for school and now, what do you think?  We’ve been back 3 days.  I have my own table in Sheryll’s class & I love it & feel a great resposibility to teach and love them.  I feel we are making headway.  I help Miss Lowe, she is a dear and had much for me to do.  I love picking Marc up and this fine boy does his piano do fine.  How wonderful.  We’ve been to Snow Bird.

August 28, 2003

$47.58 Monthly payment for cable, pays off when I’m able to get BYU Football on ESPN.  50 channels right now.  7 to 3 – the Y.

I am so in love with the children at school!  I want them to excell!

Marc is trying out for golf.  I’m so happy for him – He will make it!

Tamara called – I love it.  She was out smelling the hay as she walked!

Amazing rain!  So thankful as it patters and pounds and puts me to sleep!  I‘m so in love with the chilcren and pray I can help them become good adults and to think getting booklets made for Miss Lowe is hard because of new method of machine.  Today I got it!!

September 11, 2003

Two years since the terriblwe Trade Center incident 2700 killed!!

September 14, 2003

Just fed Adie and Ian and family, Tamara and Rob Breakfast.  It was fun!  I had eggs, potatoes and meat and hot chocolate I

I’m so greatful!

Tam and Rob are going to St. George to tend Aaron’s 2 babies for a week.

We could hardly sleep, so excited to see each other!

I went with Pam and family – what fun!!

My goodness!  For weeks, it’s been 90 – 100 degrees.  I’ve enjoyed it, worked and walked in it and even slept in the heat!

Today, September 17, 2003 – Cold!!

The furnace turned on!  I put on a warm coat to walk Wooo!  Cold!

My two tomato vines I put in so late are loaded with fruit, I hope they ripen.

September 19 – Sept 21 Mary and Dennis’ birthdays!!!!  I’ve been so bless to have them in my life.  Also my wonderful Marc, Mary Ashley, and Michael!! Oh!  I love them so much!

I have planted 4 rose bushs this year.  They are my babies.  They are lovely and smell heavenly.

I’d love to be able to paint them.

Each day at school, I learn something new!  What a joy.

September 26, 2003

In the lunch room at school I happily led my little ones – a shock!!

A big child behind me jumped back onto my left leg – pain!!!  Shock!  I looked – a gib injury I could see.  I kept tending them – took a cloth from the kitchen area and tied it around the injury.

Dr Slack a a family practitioner did as I’ve done before, cut off ecess skin and sluched and washed the wound.  I am to wash under the tap and change the wrapping every day.  Two days later – no infection yet I pray there will be none.

I took dinner to Penn Shirts – she broke he ankle

10 days later – the wound center is my next stop because Dr. Bishop – a plastic surgeon will see me there.  He is so, so, welcome he said “Let’s let it heal.”  I didn’t want a graft.

Tamara came Saturday.  What fun!  Rob is in Washington DC – goes to the Pentagon and works to fight germ Warfare!

General Conference

Adie and family – Dennis and family came!  I felt so thankful and happy as I fixed mashed potatoes and dinner.

October 10, 2003

My leg is showing a little improvement – no infection yet!

Today I used computer in Miss Lowes room Good geeling!

October 19, 2003

Home!! We left Thursday for Park City, Marriott Condo 3 TV’s – 2 bed rooms dinning and kitches – oh what a time!! Marc and I walked – played games, went to the hot tub and family dinner at a wonderful quaint resturant – yum!!  I had hot peppers with eggs and cheese melted on them.  I love being with them!! I furried and went to church after I got home.

Time falls back tomorrow so I’ve set my clocks but It’s hard to stay up another hour.

Got my sister in laws, Una’s home and a large crowd was there!  All her children.  It was fun as they insisted I stay with her.  Now I’m watching BYU Football, it’s excity!  A Tie!!

My wound is looking so food!  I’m going to dress it my self.

Pam came for me!  We ate and laughed and talked – what a family!!

Halloween! October 31, and here I am remebering a most exciting time from Thursday, I mean Friday until Sunday night at 9:15 as I crawled into bed so thankful to remember how Marc is bless!  He was asked on a team to pitch and 1st and 3rd base.  They played beautiful ball and wow all 7 games they played (Champions)!  Marc pitched a no hitter game of 7 innings!! Hit good also!! We ate such goodies and Dennis kept us bundled up!  We feel heavenly Father truly blessed us!!

Well it si now November 14, 2003 and so much has happened.

Tamara surprised me – we went to eat and play with Adie and cute ones.  Then she stayed all night.  Rob had been gone 5 weeks!  I love hime!

Paid property tax $338.00. car inspection $25.99 Car $77.87, home insurance 68.00 and I felt so happy I checked at David Early, my tires  were worn and one had a cut.  They traded in and I $300.00 got wonderful 4 new tires.

My wound it better!

The weather has turned cold and wet.

Pam has come and we planned 2 talks.

Tonight I’m lonesome to see Dennis – He has a very tender heart.  I’m still working with children my heart is full of love!  I’m working with Anthony (5th grade), I pray for him.

22 degrees cold!!  But I walk and walk in it and feel well because my home is warm and I’m so grateful!

November 24

Warning light came on showing anti freeze warning.  Auto filled it back up and the light went out, but at home the antifeeeze ran out!  Oh dear!

Well, I decided to leaave my car there whil we traveled to St. George.  Mary came and picked me up and we had fun fixing the fest!

It was a zoo!! 13 little ones and all 36 people – oh so fun.

Sometimes I thought “These are all mine!!”

Pam took me home and Thursday call “Mom, I’m coming to get you!”  It was so fun to be with Pam while we fixed dinner for a couple along.

Same and his family came – I loved it!!

Friday at 8:15 Dennis and Mary came for me.   Oh and Marc the main player at conference at St. George

We get along so great!  Each day 2 games and Marc’s team won all until Sunday when a picher had a hard time and walked a few.  We just couldn’t catch up.  Marc pitched the last 2 outs and was great!!  We didn’t care because we got to go home early.

Oh chicken nuggets, fries and drinks – yum, yum!  I prayed for the others please come home.

My car home, surprise!!!!

Pam had picked it up , bless her!!!!  $359.00.  So wonderfule she did it for me!!

School, felt good!

I colored my hair – looks  better!

Dec 1, 2003

Marc isn’t well!  I looked at him Monday morning – it frightened me because the flu is so serius this year.  People dying after short illness!  I took him to the clinic at 8:30 am.  Davis said “Yes!  You have strep throat.”  I was so happy we went.  Marc is dizzy, no appitite – but at some cream corn.

Now a week later, he is well!

I haven’t felt so well my back hurts, I think I’ve caught a cold in it.  Today December 13, 2003

Pame came, we went to Spanish to watch wrestling – fun!!!

I’ve started making my bags for family – what a job!  So many now.  I’ve been to neighbors with treats.  I’m feeling the spirit.

Michael is 18 the 8 th!! What a grandson!!

Dec 22, 2003

The sky is white with fluffy huge snowflakes!  Some places in Utah have homes without power, but here, just beautiful.  I’ve had a quiet lovely day remembering oh remembering school is out, but planning a fesive Christmas Eve party for most of my family has been exciting!

One by one my dear ones come, oh the joy!  They teased me that my house was hot, well, it isn’t cold!  Silent Night, the children opened their gifts and their $5.00 each.

The 25th, Dennis and familyu took me in Orem.  It was a peaceful day.  The gifts I get so much!  CD Player I’ve been listening to of the Tabernacle Choir.

Tamara and Rob are going back East.  Rob is fighting germ warfare!  I’m pround of him.  Working with the State Department and Pentagon.

I’ll miss them so much.  In time, they will be in Provo and I will love it!

12/27/2003

My sister LaDawn came to see me .  She is home from mission in Chili.  2 Knees and hip replacement and bad feet will keep her from the 4th one.  I feel a happier spirit than she.

I felt she thinks she will die at 80.  Why I’m 1 year older than that and I don’t feel that way.

29th December, 2003

I was up to changing Christmas presents and It was fun to shop for free!

 

Tamara, Pam and Dennis, I had finished this section of book and in the rear, I found a bundle of keep sakes that mom had saved that were dear to her.  I am sure you will like them.

At note from Orchard School

December news letter

Mores Heroes in the News!

Betty Morgan comes everyday to Orchard (for the last 5 years) with smile on her face and love in her heart for all at Orchard.  Grandma Morgan has helped many teachers and children.  Written December 6th.

March 1, 2001

To Whom it May Concern:

I am delighted to have an opportunity to share my gratitude for a special voluntee, Betty Morgan.  This wonderful lady, know to all in my classroom as “Grandma”, has spend hundreds of hours helping children to learn and to feel happy about themselves.

Our class is a special class for students with severe language disabilities.  Some are autistic, some have seizures, and some are struggling to process information.  All, however, are loved and attended to by Grandma Morgan.  She reads with them, teaches them sight words, encourages their timid responses and quiets their fears of making a mistake.  She has taught many children basic match skills and taught them how to wok hard.  Her example also teaches them to be king and patient, and to always have a sunny word to say.

I love Betty Morgan – not only for the amazing way that she has of making children feel good about themselves, but also for the constant positive support she gives me as a teacher.  We have learned a lot from each other and I consider her to be a friend for life.  She is a great example to us all.

Sincerely,

Terri L. Sherrell

First Grade teacher Orchard Elementary

EMAIL FROM CLIFF TO MOM:

June 29 2000

Love is fun,

No one enjoyed the love and fun I received the short time I was with you all more than this old Cuss..

The site of you coming back in the room was cute.  You looked so perky but you looked like a new hatched little bird.

I love you and nothing intended other than I wished to offer my love and devotion to you.

I also know in my heart there will be great things for Dennis with he bing so good and loving, so helpful and supportive.  I still see Dennis in the Stake Presidency and Temple assignments.

I know with out question he is loved and blessed.

It was so much fun to sit and talk with Pamela, she is so pretty and fun.

I do love you, I am still in Aliso Veijo California and will be here for a time yet.

We are fighting with the client and working on a change order.

Love you,

Cliff

Letter from Alpine School District

May 30, 2003

Betty Morgan

605 North 1350 West

Provo, Utah 84601

 

Dear Betty,

On behald of Superintendent Henshaw and the Alpine School District Boart of Education, thank you for the service you have rendered to the students of Orchard Elementary School.

Retired and Senior Volunteers offer invaluable service to the student of our schools.  We want you to know we recognize and appreciate the hours you have spent with Alpine School District children, reading, tutoring and assisting in classrooms.

Again, thank you.

Sincerely

Jerrily Mortensen

Administrative Assitand to Supreintendent

 

Letter from Tamara

 

Tuesday, September 26, 2001

At least I guess that is the date.  Who knows.  We are living in a whirl wind experience again.  All is well with us.

Two weeks ago the realtor from before called and said he and the builder would like to come by to visit us.  So, they came, said they would take our other house and then we could get into the town home by where we were going to move.  We thought about it,  Rob decided this town house would be easier to sell when the time came and our other house is only getting older.  So, the next day we started moving.  And, we are still moving… taking loads and loads to DI as we have been cleaning out Grandmothers’s house as well.  We had a for sale sign by owner in the yar and a realtor brought a couple to see it.  He had been showing them houses for 1 ½ months.  Well, they wanted it.  We will sign papers on the 28th.  We still have some stuff in the garage we need to take care of.

At the same time we have been doing our house and you know what a collector I am.  We are putting stuff in the garage in boxes until we finish the basement.  I hope I remember how I hate this and still take more stuff to DI.

Adam and Kristen left Saturday for Orlando, Florida.  The Dickerson’s are pay for their motel rooms (all the Dickerson couples) and I think their flight.  So, I have their two children as well and it has been okay except that I need to be moving stuff and they need attention.  The poor kids,  I am happy for the Dickersons.

Then, yesterday, Mallory House called and said mother had a stroke.  I called Rob at work, he told them to take her to the hospital…. So he met her there.  It wasn’t a stroke, she was dehydrated again and had a bladder infection so I went up there to be with her this morning.  Thanks heaven, Mom, that you and I are drinkers.  We will never be dehyrdated, but I still will be cranky.

It was so hard to say goody to our old ward.  So many neat things happpened in our lives in that ward and they sure helped to shape our children and us.

What do you think about the World Trade Center Incident?  I worry about the youth that will have to serve it we have and all-out war.  I like a calm, peaceful existence with no waves in the water.

Rob went to South Carolina this week and is back.  This was to do with his BSI work.  He needs to write a proposal for it tonight.  That will keep him busy.

Thank you for being the best Mom.  I thnk about how I was raised so ofen and how grateful I am for the love and stability and the Constance of family, the gospel and love.

Love you, Tamara

LETTER FROM TAMARA

Tuesday, November 06, 2001

Hi there!  Today is city elections.  I wondered how Lewis Billings was doing.  We are having a slow election today…..

Well, the big news is that Mary Jane is pregnant.  She went into the Dr. as she was worried that she had tonsillitis and leaving for three months for schooling in Denver for her job in St. George.  The doctor told her she was 5 months pregnant.  Due March 14, and she will be called Betty Morgan.  She just loves that name.

We have been fine.  Enjoyring our new home.  Adam is going to be interviewing at Dugway.  I hat to have them move but this site situation is so uncertain.  I have enjoyed having some family around.

Rob had been to Russia and home.  He will go to California the end of this month.

You know, I am trying to remember anything about what I have been doing but it has all to do.

THIS IS FROM REBECCA,

Okay, so now I am homesick!  I am so excited for MJ and Aaron!  Betty Morgan is the cutest name.  I just can’t believe it! 5 months pregnant!!! Crazy.  Almost just crazy is that I actually got an email from them.  That never happens.  I called him this morning, just as he was waiting for MJ to call him before he went to bed. Fun.

How fun for you guys to see each them.  We are fine here.  Had a good day.  Got my hair cut,  Shelley watched the kids for the half hour I was gone.  I didn’t have enough money on me so I have to bring some more to him.  Mom, it was that Max’s hair cutting place just round the corner by those dumpsters and little court where guys play soccer and Bball.

After that I was in no mood to stay home, maybe it was the new dew or something…so Shelley and I picked up Orie and went to this Russian grocery store by this computer store Orie needed to go to.  We, Shelley and I tried buying bacon, it was hilarious because the cultures are so different.  Most everything just look different.  Like you buy the beef but they grind it for you right there, so you don’t know it is “Ground beef” until they grind it.  WE Laughed pretty hard with this Russian lady because none of knew what was going on.  We ended up getting some but when Shelly tried frying it, she realized something wasn’t right.  She called Rita, who’s been before with a girl who can speak Russian, and found out that you have to buy the prepackaged kind because it is smoked and that is how bacon cooks the way it does, or something.  Pretty funny. SO we figured she could use this as ham hocks.

Then this evening after mom’s spaghetti pie, Christy and I and the kids walked over to see Brian and Shelley.  The evening is chilly, my floors are freezing.  We love it.  We are all excited for Christmas.  Last year it was hard to really make it feel Like Christmas, but this year us gals are ready for it (partly I think because that is when Christy is due).

No, we haven’t received the box, but it WILL come.  Things are just really slow.

Adi, did Keri cut your hair at Bon Losse?  What memories.  Love you all, Me

This is from me”  How are you doing?  Are you superintendent of the school district, yet?

Love you…….. need to run do elections.  Tamara

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