My Mother’s Cooking
My mother was not a great cook. To her cooking was the way to prepare food so your family didn’t starve, and in as inexpensive a manner as possible! She had a large family, seven children, too much to do, and it was just another chore. She was an artist, and she saved her creativityContinue reading “My Mother’s Cooking”
The Luck of the Irish
My husband, Ed, has the luck of the Irish. He can find a parking place right by the front door of stores (even in Los Angeles where there are no parking places), whereas I feel lucky if I find a parking place in the a mile away. He win raffles, is chosen first for teamsContinue reading “The Luck of the Irish”
Artifact or Junk
We had been stationed at a military base in Northern Italy for 2 ½ years, and at never had the chance to get to Greece. So, in Easter of 1987, we celebrated by taking our children, 18-year-old Athena, 17-year-old Marc, 10-year-old Diana and baby Bryan to Greece for spring break. Our oldest, Marlowe was onContinue reading “Artifact or Junk”
“Where Did I Put That?”
As we age, we tend to lose things more than before, but I began to lose things years ago. Maybe that’s because I began to lose my mind years ago. I still get frustrated when I can’t find something—especially if I have just put it down. One thing I always lose are my glasses. ThereforeContinue reading ““Where Did I Put That?””
My Prayer Was Answered
I started to panic! I couldn’t find my keys! I had looked everywhere, but they were not to be found! It was late—I had to leave for primary. What was I to do? I knelt and prayed fervently. It had been a hectic day in April 1972. I had taken my three small children, Marlowe,Continue reading “My Prayer Was Answered”
A Memorable Vacation
A Memorable Vacation Our family did not often go on vacations when I was a child. We would go down to my grandmother’s home in Monroe Utah, or we would go to family reunions, but that was usually my family’s idea of a family vacation. I never stayed in a motel or hotel until IContinue reading “A Memorable Vacation”
Independence Day
Last night as I sat on our patio in a comfortable chair watching the Centerville City fireworks display, I wished our grandchildren, who usually spent the night with us were there. But my mind went back through the years, and I remembered past Independence Days. Whenever I think of Independence Day, several images immediately comeContinue reading “Independence Day”
Indian Paintbrush
Girls Camp 1991 I am angry. Spread out like an old fly on a dissecting table, unable to move up or down. I am furious at the girls, especially Diana. If it were not for them, I would not be stretched out on this rocky cliff, with the rocks sliding beneath me, and the birdsContinue reading “Indian Paintbrush”
Incident in the South China Sea
An experience told by Edward O. Dayley, Major, Retired, U.S.A. Army How are we influenced and are we really listening when our Heavenly Father is talking to us? Who is directing us during this time frame? While I was in Vietnam, I had several experiences when I knew I was being prompted by our HeavenlyContinue reading “Incident in the South China Sea”
“Your Son Needs You”
Fay Hansen died on a warm June night in 1980. He was recovering from his second coronary bypass when he had a fatal reaction to the morphine administered to him for pain. He felt his heart go wild, then collapse in on itself. One minute he was struggling vainly to quiet his racing heart, panickedContinue reading ““Your Son Needs You””
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