JANUARY AND NEW HAPPENINGS
How wonderful 2021 was. We received so many blessings and opportunities. We look forward to 2022 and the many adventures and blessings for this year. Knowing the gospel of Jesus Christ is so true, how can we not be happy?
The twins had a very boring New Year with us old folks but they endured beautifully. The bedroom not so much.
They left when they had rested and we were feeling empty. We were so blessed that the roads were now dry. The Buckeyes won the Bowl Game, in that I’m from Ohio that was good but in that I am now in Utah it’s not so good. Oh well; can’t lose.
January 4th, we did a session with Max and Ruth in the Payson Temple. One of these times I will take a picture.
The 6th we did a session and then Dad was interviewed for an assignment every Friday morning from 5:30 to 11. He is so excited. He had to buy a new temple suit because he is so skinny.
I had a doctor’s appointment to find out I now have osteoporosis, but I am blessed to be as healthy as I am and will do everything Doctor Noonan tells me. It is not curable but if I am careful all will be fine.
Friday, the 7th, we went to my cousin, Gail Jones' funeral. He is Aunt Mariah’s boy. It was a lovely service and very positive talks by his children. They will bury him tomorrow in Malad. I sent flowers from the Delbert Hanks family.
Tuesday, the 10th, Scott picked us up at 5:45 AM and drove us to the SLC Airport for us to fly to South Carolina and Kristin's It’s always a two plane flight and very long but the end result is well worth it. Kristin had wheelchairs at each gate which I could not do without them. She’s my little mother. She was so happy to see us. We were just there last month but we are here for Granddad to ordain Jaylen a Deacon. It’s always fun to be in her home. We took one child to school and picked up another child. Can’t remember what order.
The ordination was filled with the Spirit and Jalen looked so handsome in his new suit. They are in a wonderful ward.
Friday the 14, was a very special day because Beatrice turned one. What a little jewel. She brightens up every place she enters.. She is a happy baby who loves everything way earlier than most little girls. She is a running durvish. She loves her daddy and the brothers think she is the icing on the cake. She is just a bundle of joy. After 2 boys her mother is so delighted. We just wonder what she’s up to next.
We were supposed to drive to North Carolina Saturday to see our wonderful friends who live in Murphy, Jeff and Cori Frady, but they got the Covid so we were really bummed. Kristin piped up with an idea that we should all go somewhere else. I said that I loved Charleston and she immediately looked up places to discover. She is amazing that way. She got us a rental car, booked an Air B&B for two nights, and printed a walking tour of that historic city. The next thing we knew we were on our way. David was our chauffeur. Charleston is absolutely filled with history of the South and the Civil War. The homes and buildings are amazing and so beautiful. It was a very cold day but our hearts were warm. The kids pushed me all over that town in a wheelchair David had borrowed. The roads were cobblestone and slate. I had a great massage the entire time. I would send you pages of history and pictures that Kristin had compiled but that takes too much ink. It was a cold but incredible day.
beautiful yards, homes and woven baskets (very expensive)
It was so worth the walk. There were maybe 5 people on this beach with not one scrap of trash. It was like something you hear about but can’t believe. The lighthouse was so beautiful and way out in the water. At one time it was on the sand. The waves slapped against it and was indeed a photo moment. There were these many washed up trees in the sand. Suddenly we saw a dolphin jumping in the waves. It just doesn’t get better than that. We didn’t want to leave. What a day. The kids insisted we go back to town and buy souvenirs. They’re a kick.
Needless we did eat and drink and took some with us. We got a kick out of this sign.
Somewhere in here we had hamburgers.
We then went a short drive to the Middleton Plantation. It was very cold but worth the walking. They had a wheelchair there that had fat wheels and could do the paths easily. Baylie pushed.
We just walked around acres of beautiful gardens, ponds, trees, animals and a few buildings. Much had been ruined during the Civil War. We went in a Slave Chapel and listened to a lecture about the slaves at that time.. We then went to the places where they lived. They were treated better at this place than many. The ice house was where they kept milk, butter and things cold. Very creative.
We went where the animals were and where the slaves made buckets, wheels, chains, pots and things needed on a plantation. It was very interesting. People gave demonstrations. There were demonstrations with people showing how things were made but I don't know how to add movies. I can't remember how many acres this was but we could have walked it all day were it warmer and had the time.
The main crop was not cotton, but rice. Rice was more profitable and the slaves knew how to grow it. They were treated well here. Kristin insisted we visit the camellia gardens. They went forever and a river flowed along some of the paths. Yes, there were alligators. Kristin and David stayed and took a million pictures while the rest of us went back to the car only to find David had the keys. This was just one or 25 plantations this man owned. We were so tired but filled with so much history and beauty.
I don’t remember what day but Kristin took Baylie and me to get pedicures for my birthday. I love being spoiled that way. How thoughtful. It was fun to be just girls for a while.
Wednesday morning was Jalen’s birthday. What a great kid. He loves candy, friends, his family, school and his dog, Tashi. He loves to play his violin and treats. We are so grateful that he is part of our eternal family. He especially loves his Granddad.
Granddad was very tired.
It was very hard to leave
We flew out at 5:30 and Scott and Bethany met us at the airport at 10:30PM.
January 20th was Dianne’s birthday. What a special woman she is. Above all she loves her Savior and her family. She loves doing anything with them. She lives by the Spirit and is always doing something for someone else. Her talents are endless and her smile is contagious. We are so glad Clark found her.
My birthday is next and it was wonderful. Granddad brought me flowers to start the day. Others sent flowers and our home is now so beautiful. Everywhere I look there are flowers. George is my everything. I am so grateful for the tender care he gives me and for all the things he now has to do for me without a complaint. He has given me 5 perfect children, 18 grandchildren, 3 great grands, with spouses included. The Lord has blessed me more than I ever imagined.
Last week we went to every store available to buy a new ipad as mine died. We finally went to Best Buy and the salesman, said it could maybe be fixed but we would have to make an appointment for next week. Lame!. He was not helpful.
Monday we were at Best Buy again just to check on prices.. Another helper was there and he asked to see my ipad. He had it for 3 seconds and handed it back. Amazing! He knew his stuff. This young man was very knowledgeable and so kind and helpful. Because I didn’t have to buy a new one, Dad bought a new computer with a huge monitor that has an unattached keyboard so he could see better to do genealogy. (excuse) He now will have 2 large screens and one small one. Spoiled!
January 25, we did initiatories in the Provo Temple and then did a session. I was able to see Linda Westover and Sister Wakefield. (taught her kids) It was wonderful, As we were walking out we ran into Colleen Densley and Sue Park. What a thrill. The temple is such a wonderful place. When we got home, Scott had left a loaf of cinnamon bread he had made and Dianne had left some carrot curry on the porch. We are so blessed to live where we have family who are so helpful and kind.
Thursday we went to Melvin Stanford’s funeral, went home to rest for a short time and then did a sealing session and initiatories. When we came out of the temple Dad’s key fob would not open the Buick door. I can’t drive any more so I didn't have a key. Much to Dad’s embarrassment, I waved a man from Heber down and he gave us a ride home. What a nice man. We then went back to the temple in the truck and I drove the Buick home. When reading the instructions, we learned that there is a key inside of the fob that you can open the car and unbeknown to us you can then put the fob in the cupholder and the car will start. Crazy!
Jan 28, Friday, Dad’s day to serve in the temple at 5:30 AM. He loves it. I sleep. Today was also Aunt Mikki’s birthday. What a great example of trust in the Lord.
29th Dad went to Coach Henry’s funeral. He was a wrestling coach when Dad was a Vice Principal at PG. Three funerals in one week.
What a wonderful month this has been. We love all that we can do and that we do not need help and can live in our own home. This is a great blessing. We also love that our children take such good care of us in many loving ways. The highlight of every week is that we are in the temple at lease twice. The gospel of Jesus Christ is so beautiful and filled with so many blessings. Our children and their children are our constant joy. We are so blessed. Their homes are filled wit love and peace. We don't understand it but our love for each other just grows every day. Life is good.
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