7-29-84

Dear Diary, Its been a really good sabbath. We all went to church today with Bruce's family. We had a beautiful compassionate service lesson, also SS and a very spiritual Sac Meeting, such a large ward- it took Aaronic priesthood 10 boys to pass the Sac. We had a nap. We ate watermelon then we drove down to Randy's. We only saw him, Cynthia and the girls had gone to visit her brother. We just had a late supper- now to bed.

7-28-84

Dear Diary, We have had a wonderful day. First thing Audrey, Pa and I had a shower. We felt so much better. We helped Bruce and Anitra clean up the yard, washed up all the clothes. Anitra's folks came and brought cherries, the nicest freshest cherries so we canned 28 qts. Randy, Cynthia and the girls came to visit. We ate watermelon and fixed a big dinner and we all enjoyed it, so good to have some of the family together.

7-27-84

Dear Diary, We sure had a full days traveling. It was so cool last night in Nebraska, it was 49 degrees, a record low for this time of year. We got out of Neb. and all the way through Wyoming. We were going to stay at Ft. Bridge tonight but there was a group of young folks camping there so we drove on to Bruce's in Centerville UT. We got here near midnight. We are so very grateful for our safe trip. Bruce and Pa brought us in safely. Steve's 27th B'day!

7-26-84

Dear Diary, We left Neva's today about 9am. We had a good day traveling along enjoying the beautiful countryside. We drove the length of the state of Missouri and went across the corner of Iowa. We entered Nebraska and drove about 1/4 the way in and camped at a clean campground by a lake. We set up for the night, ate supper then Pa and I took a walk around. It is really cool in the 50s, a good night for sleeping.

7-25-84

Dear Diary, Please excuse my writing, we're in the van on the way west. We were off from home at 5am. We had a very good day traveling. We are following Bruce in his camper. Audrey , BJ and I have napped along the way. We got to Neva's about 8:30 pm found everyone fine. Bruce plugged in the air conditioner in the camper. Neva went to work about 11pm. We really slept good in their cool room. Audrey slept on the floor in one of the sleeping bags.

7-24-84

Dear Diary, We had to be to the lab in Selma at 8am. They did the blood work. I had breakfast at McDonald's then back to the lab 2 hrs after I ate. Then I saw the Dr. He said I should divide my insulin night and morning. I sure hate that but I will do it til we get back from our trip out west to see Steve get married. Bruce's family and we are all packed to leave in the morning. We are really happy and excited we are going by Neva's.

7-23-84

Dear Diary, We have had a very busy day. Bruce's family and Audrey came back from Fla. last night so they have been cleaning the camper, clothes etc. today. I canned Cynthia some okra and pickled the green beans for Opal Pope. I went to Mrs. Beatrice Crew's and spent too much money on Merle Norman cosmetics, she did a facial and helped me with the right colors, I hope. I go the doctor again tomorrow.

7-22-84

Dear Diary. What a beautiful day. We attended our Relief So and Priesthood meetings in Selma where I filled in for Ann Brown teaching the culteral refinement lesson. It was a jo,y so much response and class participation. Then a few of us drove to Camden for the dedication of the new Chapel where we enjoyed seeing lots of friends from way back. Calders from Utah, Ferrells from Louisiana and we were called to serve in the Atlanta Temple. We got home and rested. We are expecting Bruce's family and Audrey from Fla in the morning.

7-21-84

Dear Diary, We have had a more relaxed day even tho we both have done lots. Ann Brown called this eve to tell me to be partly prepared to teach the cultural refinement lesson tomorrow. She may not be there. Dr Howell increased my insulin. I have done fair today. Yesterday I was a little shaky. We plan to go to Camden. I talked with patsy, Randy, Cliffie and Dora today. I hope I'm prepared for the Sabbath.

7-20-84

Dear Diary, We are so very tired again tonight. We got a call from Sis Calder this morning. They had arrived in Marion so they came this eve. We were sure glad to see our dear friends who use to live at craig. They brought the two youngest children with them. Lovely little girls. They were going on to Camden for the dedication of the new chapel there. Bro Baker called this morning to invite us. Pes Riggs wants to interview Heber and me there Sunday.

7-19-84

Dear Diary, We left home this morning a little after 7am. I was at the lab in Selma at 8am for a fasting blood sugar. They got my blood then I ate breakfast at McDonalds. Then I saw Dr Howell at 10:30 he increased my insulin again about 12 units. I will do this for 4 days then go back for another fasting blood sugar Tues. Then we are to leave for the west on Wednesday, July 25 to see Steve Wedded Aug. 3.

7-18-84

Dear Dairy, As usual I am really tired tonight. We had a visit from Frances Tucker this eve. He brought a gift for Steve for us to take and we gave him lots of fresh vegatables. He visited with Heber a while they ate watermelon together. I have canned and frozen lots of things today. I feel we both have done our share today. Locke and Lila Perkins visited withme a while today, its sure nice to have good neighbors they watch after things while we are away.

7-17-84

Dear Diary, Heber finally got all the limb and debris up off the ground. He finished dragging the main trunk of the limb off with the tractor. I have frozen and canned lots today. Steve just called to tell us how to find them when we get to Mt. Home for the wedding. We got the wedding announcement today. First picture we have seen of Janette. We are really tored as usual.

7-16-84

Dear Diary, We are here alone, Heber and I and we are tired. We have done so much. We've gathered peas, corn, tomatoes, butter beans etc. We have shelled for several hours. I will freeze them in the morning and try to do some with the tomatoes too. We took a bushell of peas to Mrs. Worrell. She gave me some more blue berries she had gathered. Mrs. Smith came for some peas. We sure hope Bruce's family and Audrey are having fun in Fla.

7-15-84

Dear Diary, I spose we had a fair sabbath. After church Bruce's family and Audrey changed their clothes and went to Orlando. They had reservations at a campsite at Disney World. We would have loved to have gone but too much in the garden to take care of. Besides, another limb broke off the old beech tree in the front yard. Heber and I went down home to visit Ben and Hazel. We stopped by to see Butch Martin's log house he's building. Elsine called tonight.

7-14-84

Dear Diary, We have had a partly cloudy day. Bruce and I went to Mrs. Worrell's and picked blue berries. First thing today they got the camper packed up and ready to go back to Fla from church. Audrey is going with them. They will go to Orlando. I sure hope they get up with Charlie this time. We are enjoying the watermelons and cantaloupe, now and all the tomatoes and fresh veg. We read our Relief So. lesson tonight we are ready for the Sabbath.

7-13-84

Dear Diary, We got a call from Louise (Heber's Sis) that Grey was sick for us to go see about her. Before we went I froze peas and butter beans. He did several jobs. We went and the missionary couple was with her so we took them to Quincy's to eat, then to get groceries. Louise was to meet us at Grey's but they didn't come. When we left Grey's we went by the Hospital to see Mary Grey. We also saw Lee Tulley who is very sick, sure hope he gets better.

7-12-84

Dear Diary, We are all pretty tired tonight. Anitra put up 15 qts. of pickles, Mrs Warrell gave us the fresh dill. Bruce and I visited with her some. Dora, Sue and Mandy came by this morning on their way to Tuscaloosa. mandy was going to attend youth conf. She stopped by for a formal to wear. Gina was to attend also. Heber picked lots of peas and butter bean so we all shelled them tonight. I will freeze them tomorrow. Bruce set off some more fireworks tonight.

7-11-84

Dear Diary, We are sure happy we got more corn and peas frozen today. Tony and Marsha came down this eve. They ate supper with us and got some vegetables to freeze. Marsha picked a basket of peas. Tony gathered the tomatoes, squash, corn, peas they were proud to be able to freeze some too. We have several baskets of peas shelled this eve and tonight I will freeze and in the morning can some tomatoes I hope. Mandy is to come by for a dress on the way to youth conf.

7-10-84

Dear Diary, We were up again early today fixing corn and peas. Hazel called to tell me Mary Grey was back in the hospital. We got finished and we both had a nap then we went to Selma to see about her. They discovered she's a diabetic and will have to take insulin. She seemed fairly well every other way. Hazel thought it would be nice for her to stay with me for a while so I could teach her how to give her insulin. We will see.

7-09-84

Dear Dairy, We all three are really tired tonight. Audrey has cleaned house all day. Heber ad I gathered and fixed our first corn to freeze. I got 7 or 8 boxes, I have felt more like  working today than I have since I've been sick. We trimmed shrubbery and cleaned flower beds this eve. We miss Bruce's family since they went to Fla. We sure hope if its the Lord's will he will get work down there.

7-08-84

Dear Diary, All went well today. We had a fair sabbath. The missionaries spoke in Sac. Meeting. Bruce's family went on to Fla. from church. We got home and I Jehovah Witness couple knocked at our door. Heber had quite a conversation with him. They wanted to sell him a book. I had a nap. Marty called he's getting out of the Marines. We have enjoyed a quiet evening at home. We've read some in the church news.

7-07-84

Dear Diary, We sure got some good rain late this eve, a real thunderstorm. We have accomplished much today. I froze 8 boxes of nice green butter beans also 6 boxes of yellow squash. Bruce and Anitra were getting things together to go to Fla tomorrow. After church I wrote Steve today and sent him some money for his wedding gift. I have also studied my R So lesson and and read some in the Book of Mormon. We are all ready for the Sabbath. Hope its a good one.

7-06-84

Dear Diary, I am sure sorry I am not taking time to read in the scriptures, I feel much better since I've increased my insulin. Bruce's family went to Montg. today visiting relatives and on business. Heber and I have picked butter beans twice today so we all got them shelled tonight. I will freeze them tomorrow . Tony and Marsha may come. Steve called tonight. We got a letter of commendation and congratulations about Larry's promotion to Master Sgt.

7-05-84

Dear Diary, Its Anitra's b'day so I baked her a Hawaiian cake, fixed dinner, ate at 12:30 then we all went to Selma to the Dr. except Anitra she had a headache so she stayed home. I saw Dr Knight. My regular Dr's associate. He told me to increase my insulin 5 units. Then we went to Linda's and she and I drove to Montg. in a storm. The lightning and rain was awful but it was worth it.We had a very spiritual leadership meeting. It was great, the 4th of July theme about our independence in this beautiful America.

7-04-84

Dear Diary, We have had a really good day. Anitra and I were up early fixing food for today. Bruce did the bar-be-cuing. Marsha and Tony came, Patsy and her four children, Dora, Sue and kids, Bruce, Anitra and two youngest boys. We had plenty to eat. We ate supper then we all went out on the back lawn and Bruce and BJ did all kinds of fire works, they were really pretty. Joe Stockman and 3 children came for a while. Johnnie called from Dallas today.

7-03-84

Dear Diary, Its been a good day today. We, Heber and I got up early, gathered cucumbers, squash, butter beans etc. I cleaned out a flower bed before breakfast. We ate at 9am then Bruce, Anitra, Heber, Audrey and myself went to Selma did a little shopping. Mostly groceries. We got home I rested some then started cooking. Neva called, wanted Audrey to stay with the kids 4-18 Aug. We will see. Bruce shot some fireworks with the boys after supper.

7-02-84

Dear Diary, We have had a good day visiting with Bruce's family. Chris and David are here. I think the four boys have had fun today playing monopoly together. I have rested lots, I feel like cleaning out a flower bed this evening. Heber built a fire outside so BJ and his mom roasted some marshmellows. We have really enjoyed the fresh tomatoes today. Bruce and Anitra cleaned the camper and washed up all their things.

7-01-84

Dear Dairy, It has been a very spiritual day with it being fast and testimony day and with Johnnie's family and Patsy and Gina at church with us. Sue played the organ today it sounded so good it hat not been played in so long. Heber, Johnnie and Patsy bore their testimonies. They were so good. I didn't fell like standing up. I am physically still not well. I feel so lifeless. We came home and Patsy and Audrey fixed dinner . I have been on the bed. Bruce's family arrived here about 10:30. They brought Chris back from Neva's.

6-30-84

Dear Diary, This has been an especially good day for me with Patsy, Audrey and Gina doing most of the work. Patsy has made 2 batches of zucchini bread today, it is delicious. We all just love it. I called Neva today and talked to John and Bruce and his family got there about 11 o'clock. Bruce was resting they had made it there ok. They will get here tomorrow night. We are all ready for the Sabbath. Patsy has made lots of goodies. We are all happy and excited.

6-29-84

Dear Diary, We are sure happy to have Patsy and Gina come down for the weekend to help me out me being a little under the weather. I am so very grateful to be feeling better. I will finish my antibiotics tomorrow and we are so happy to have gotten more rain. I have to read in the scriptures before Sunday. I also have to write Steve in the morning. Bruce and family are on the way home. We sure sure hope they have a safe good trip with no problems.

6-28-84

Dear Diary, I am really grateful I feel better today. I know I have done too much today but after a few days of feeling very bad I am happy to feel good. I gathered the cucumbers with Heber's help and took them to Miss Sadie along with other vegetables. I also fixed Lila Perkens a bag of fresh vegetables. We got our first tomatoes today. I'm still taking my medicine. Got a letter from Larry, cards for B'day and Father's day.

6-27-84

Dear Diary, I went back to the Dr. today. He said what he was worried about usually when you have this much infection you're blood sugar goes to 5 or 600, but mine only went to 300. That was the reason he didn't put me in the hospital and when it gets that high you usually go into a coma so when I get sick in any way I should go to the Dr immediately. I felt better around noon when I went back to the Dr. but tonight I've had another chill. I sure hope I feel better tomorrow.

6-26-84

Dear Diary, I wen tot he Dr. today. I knew my blood sugar was high but didn't realize I had so much infection. The Dr said I had bladder infection, then after he poked around on my stomach he said I had infection in the colon so he gave me a prescription for 500 mg of penicillin 4 times a day. For the last few days I have been having chills and fever. I go back to Dr Howell tomorrow.

6-25-84

Dear Diary, I am sure glad I've made an appt. with the doctor tomorrow because I feel sick. I can't imagine what's wrong with me. I ache all over. Heber got a b'day card from Bruce's family, only one so far. He has really worked today he and David cleaning up where part of two trees fell in the yard sat evening. We are still rejoicing for the wonderful rain. We will take Johnnie's kids back to Dora's tomorrow. Sue called to say they would be a little longer getting in the house.

6-24-84

Dear Diary, We are still rejoicing about eh good rain we had. We discovered theis morning the old oak tree on the east side of the house broke off and fell on the magnolia tree. I was up at 5:30. I read some in our Relief So lesson. We had Pres Enslen down from stake Pres. he and Bishop Mott renewed Audrey's temple recommend. We still have Johnnie's kids here. Heber talked with Bruce tonight. They are getting ready to leave next Thurs for Alabama. Tony called today. I started using the night support from Avon.

6-23-84

Dear Diary, We have really been blessed today with the most wonderful rain. While we were gone to Dora's to get Audrey and the kids. They didn't have any way to get to church so we went for them this eve. We left David here. The weather was bad and he was afraid. The old beech tree in the front yard lost one of its big limbs. We are so very grateful for all our blessings.

6-22-84

Dear Diary, We got a letter from Steve today. He seems pretty happy planning for their wedding. We have been busy, but the best thing I did today was I read a chapter in the B of M first thing today. It always gives you a very good day to do the things that we have been commanded to do. David is here with us so he's a big help to Heber in whatever he does. Its sure good to have someone with him at all times.

6-21-84

Dear Diary, Well this is the longest day of the year and I think it must be the hottest and dryest day. Heber gathered the vegetables so I fixed them in the cooler to take to Dora's. We took Audrey over to stay with Johnnie's kids at Dora's while Sue and Johnnie got to DC to bring Dora and sisters home. We stopped by the medical center to see my oldest sister who's 80 years. She has a large ulcer and she was feeling pretty bad when we got there. It helped having someone to talk to.

6-20-84

Dear Diary, We aren't too tired tonight but we have gotten lots done today. I read some in the church news when I first woke up. We worked outside some and washed some. Audrey and I have cleaned down stairs today, then I watered late. It's still so dry Heber got a portion of the sceptic tank lid pit it on and covered it back up with dirt. Now we have to re-sod the grass. We didn't get anyone's call. We sure feel good having the house clean.

6-19-84

Dear Diary, We had another good day so great to be able to do things and go places. We worked in the yard and garden this morning which we both love. I fixed lunch we ate then went to Selma to see Mary Grey. She has a large ulcer. She was hemorrhaging when she was brought in but she was lots better. Hazel and Judy (Mark's Wife) came too so we were able to all visit together then Audrey and I went to Linda Etheridge's and stayed while Heber went to the church and had a Bishopric meeting.

6-18-84

Dear Diary, We are really tired again tonight. Heber had continued to make screens for the 2nd floor window so we wont have to use too many fans since our electric bill is so high. I froze 10 boxes of squash, 11pts of bread and butter pickles, and 10 qts of green beans. We gathered all the veg. before we ate breakfast. Heber got four more Father's Day cards today and Larry's had pictures of the family. They looked so good. Hazel called to tell me my oldest sister Mary Grey was taken to the hospital.

6-17-84

Dear Diary, We left at 7am for church. Heber had a meeting at 7:30, after we got to church I took a nap. I fixed my face on the way over. We had a fairly good Father's day. Heber gets really upset at the way our ward is run. The Bishop ignores all that his counselors give him. Surely some day we will all do what's right and let the consequence follow. I tired hard to get the most out of our meeting.

6-16-84

Dear Diary, We are really tired but so happy we love our home . We even had to pull the window down it was so cool and we've had 90 degree weather today. We got a letter from Anitra in with Pa's Father's day card. He also got one from Patsy and kids. I talked with a friend this evening also had a nap. I sure hope we soon get some rain. We watered this eve. I cleaned some flower beds.

6-15-84

Dear Diary, We got up early I studied my relief So lesson for Sunday also read a chapter in Alma in the Bof M. Its our Sunday School Lesson. We gathered some fresh vegetables and carried them to Linda Etheridge. Audrey has been with her this week. Maurine cook came and we gave her and her mother a bag of fresh vegetables. We are so very grateful Heber has raised such a good garden to share with our family and friends.

6-14-84

Dear Diary, I am not so tired tonight. We did get lots done today. I wrote several letters today. I worked in the yard this eve. Made a new iris bed around an oak tree. I gathered several cabbage and broccoli. We took fresh vegetables to two different elderly families. I got my quilt top Miss Sadie did for me. It's really pretty. I'm tempted to put it in now and quilt it, but with the garden coming in I better not.

6-13-84

Dear Diary, We are sure tired tonight. Audrey went home with Linda last night so they could do the visiting teaching. We picked and I canned 12 qts of nice tender green beans. Heber has worked on making more screens today. I have watered lots this evening. We sore need some rain. I read some in the church news tonight. I had a nap while the beans were cooking. We gathered a basket almost of cucumbers. I sure miss everybody since they left. I love my family.

6-12-84

Dear Diary, I was up early to get Charlie and Chuckie off home. We enjoyed them spending the week. After they left the rotter-rooter men came and cleaned the septic tank. Heber has worked all day making and painting screens for the tower room. I fixed lots of different veg to make a veg pizza for our home making meeting. We sure had lots of nice Delicious finger foods for our taster's table. Sis Devito gave the homemaking lesson. Audrey told of Steve getting married.

6-11-84

Dear Diary, We have had a very interesting day. First I fed my roses before breakfast. I also started the charcoal before breakfast so we could bar-be-que before Johnnie's family left for Doris' and Johnnie was to catch the plane at 5pm for a school in Dallas. I talked to the family and told them we loved them and were hurt that they quarrelled so much. They committed themselves to try to do better. I also talked with Charlie and gave him some advice, he and Chuckie go home in the morning. Heber and the boys dug down to the septic tank. The man will clean it out tomorrow.

6-10-84

Dear Diary, I am truly grateful for the blessings of this day. We all went to church together and enjoyed it very much. I was called to give a talk in Sac. I was so emotional. I cried, Charlie being there and thinking how bad he needs the blessings of being active in the church and to think some of our members take their church callings so lightly. I sure love our Heavenly Father so much and also love our family and pray they will all get along good together. Steve just called tonight so I talked with he and Janette.

6-09-84

Dear Diary, I think I started the day off right, I got up early enough to study my Relief So. lesson in case I have to teach tomorrow. I then fixed our dinner and flowers to take down to the Martin reunion at our old chapel. It was really great lots of relatives and we had lots of food and picture making. We were all so tickled to see everyone only 3 of our children were there, Johnnie and family, Charlie and Chuckie and Audrey.

6-08-12

Dear Diary, We have had another very busy day washing up things after everyone left except Charle and Chuckie. Neava's family took Christopher home with them to Joplin MO for a month. Then Tony and Marsha went to Enterprise for the week and the best thing I did today was read in the B of M and read my Relief So. lesson for Sunday. We also visited Ben in the hospital this evening. He's doing well. Hazel looked really rested.

6-07-84

Dear Diary, I have been in the kitchen most of the day along with Heber Bar-b-q-ing chicken and pork. Tony and Marsha came today they are spending the night with us. There are 15 of us here tonight. Neva's family are leaving in the morning for MO. Tony and Marsha are going to her folk's for a reunion. Sat we are to go to Magnolia for a Martin reunion at the old chapel. Families are wonderful. We have enjoyed looking at our pictures tonight.

6-06-84

Dear Diary, We have Neva's folks, Charles and Chuckie, Patsy, Gina and Christopher came. Patsy and Gina went back after supper tonight. Chris stayed, he's going to MO with Neva's family for a month. We have enjoyed the evening chatting and visiting. Tony and Marsha are to come tomorrow. Heber made another screen for the boy's room on the 2nd floor. There are 13 of us here tonight. We are really grateful for all our families.

6-05-12

Dear Diary, We have had a really good day. Gathered vegetables and cooked a big meal, made a berry cobbler. Neva, Audrey and I went shopping got Audrey a dress, myself a skirt, Neva got two coats. We came home, had supper then we rode around making pictures of the houses we use to live in. We visited some with our neighbors. I sprayed some this evening and Heber dug the potatoes today and made a window screen for 2nd floor. Steve called tonight so I talked with his fiance Janette.

6-04-84

Dear Dairy, I am really tired tonight. We are very grateful Neva's family and Audrey arrived safely about 8:30 tonight. I was in the kitchen about all day cooking. I washed a load of clothes this morning. I gathered cabbage squash for the Tidmores. Miss Sadie Smith came over so I gave her a cabbage squash and new potatoes. I love to share vegetables. Audrey seemed glad to get home. We will enjoy having them, they all look well.