Jerry
Jerry called us Monday evening wondering if the Lorraine Garner Crandall, who died recently in Burley, was the mother of Sheryl and grandmother of Shauna, Richard, Curtis, and Sharae. Jerry also said he has been walking lately, has been losing some weight, and is feeling better.
Kay's family
Kay called last week to report that he was set apart as an ordinance worker in the St. George Utah Temple on Wednesday, October 6. He and Karen were also up in northern Utah over conference weekend. For the general priesthood session of conference on Saturday night Kay attended in Layton with all of his sons and sons-in-law (except, we assume, for the two who live out of state).
Ray's family
Sharae and Eugene DeMartini had a son born on October 10 [as in 10-10-10] at 3:04 p.m. Collin Eugene weighed in at 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Sharae reported, "Both mom and baby are doing well."
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
5 Our family 50 years ago
Excerpts from the October 1960 diary of Dorothy Batt Cleverly (1915–1982). The full text of her diary can be found online at Dorothy's Idaho Diaries and is updated daily, exactly 50 years to the day after it was originally written. Jerry had just returned from his mission on Monday, October 10, 1960. It was the first time he had seen the family home south of Nampa since the family's move from Oregon in February 1959.
Wed, Oct 12. I came home from work & Gene & Ray had taken the pick up to school to take Rays stuff in to go up to Church Camp with Scouts until Sat., they leave after school. I made 2 apple pies & a little one, one banna pie & 10 in individual pans & a shell & a Kettle of chilli while Ivard watched World Series. Jerry washed cloths.
Thurs, Oct 13. Kids didn't have to go to school. Jerry watched world Series Pittsburg won. Jerry fixed stuff ready to put on for supper & at 3:30 I took him in to Dr. Ross & Dean, Dale & Jackie to Primary. Gail, Lynda & Kids came & ate & took Jerry home with them.
Fri, Oct 14. Kids didn't have to go to school. I came home from work at 8:30, we have next 3 nites off. Ivards nite off too. Gene did fence ect. Dean tended Kids all day. We went to Boise at 5: & went to Bronco Stadium & watched Gene tie Borah 0 to 0. Gene played most of game. After game Ivard & I went to "Louies" & had chow meine, sure good.
Sat, Oct 15. iorned most of day. Ray got home at 1:30 from scout trip. Ivard took knives in to be welded at 10: & at noon I called & they were done. at 3: I called Stockman & he said he'd be home in half hr. at 6: I drove by & he was still sitting in there. We were supposed to be over to Gails to go to my birthday dinner. I went over & took Jerrys suit from cleaner, for tomorrow. There wasn't anyone home so I came back to Nampa at 8:30 & Ivard was still sitting in Stockman. I went to show (2) & at 11:30 I went in Stockman & really told Ivard off & he came right home, without my money or knives.
Sun, Oct 16. Ivard - Gene & Ray went to Priesthood & Sunday school. at 11:40 me & little Kids went to sunday school. I was so mad at Ivard I never talked to him all day.
Mon, Oct 17. I iorned all day & finally got it all done up, even what I washed today. Ray & Gene went to Mutual. Ivard says he still loves me.
Tues, Oct 18. I came home from work & took Dean to school, Dale rode bike. I made a lemon pie & got ready & Jackie & I went to relief society at 9:40: Jerry called & said his home comeing was this sunday nite at Owyhee.
Wed, Oct 19. We got paid a day early got a 10-cent raise recoative to Aug. 20. got 2 checks, my back pay was $30. spent all day makeing 11 apple pies & washing. when Dean & Dale came from school we took Jackie in to Kotters & left her & went up & got Dean & Dale a pr. shoes $23. got Jackie, she didn't want to come & came home & she was going to run away.
Wed, Oct 12. I came home from work & Gene & Ray had taken the pick up to school to take Rays stuff in to go up to Church Camp with Scouts until Sat., they leave after school. I made 2 apple pies & a little one, one banna pie & 10 in individual pans & a shell & a Kettle of chilli while Ivard watched World Series. Jerry washed cloths.
Thurs, Oct 13. Kids didn't have to go to school. Jerry watched world Series Pittsburg won. Jerry fixed stuff ready to put on for supper & at 3:30 I took him in to Dr. Ross & Dean, Dale & Jackie to Primary. Gail, Lynda & Kids came & ate & took Jerry home with them.
Fri, Oct 14. Kids didn't have to go to school. I came home from work at 8:30, we have next 3 nites off. Ivards nite off too. Gene did fence ect. Dean tended Kids all day. We went to Boise at 5: & went to Bronco Stadium & watched Gene tie Borah 0 to 0. Gene played most of game. After game Ivard & I went to "Louies" & had chow meine, sure good.
Sat, Oct 15. iorned most of day. Ray got home at 1:30 from scout trip. Ivard took knives in to be welded at 10: & at noon I called & they were done. at 3: I called Stockman & he said he'd be home in half hr. at 6: I drove by & he was still sitting in there. We were supposed to be over to Gails to go to my birthday dinner. I went over & took Jerrys suit from cleaner, for tomorrow. There wasn't anyone home so I came back to Nampa at 8:30 & Ivard was still sitting in Stockman. I went to show (2) & at 11:30 I went in Stockman & really told Ivard off & he came right home, without my money or knives.
Sun, Oct 16. Ivard - Gene & Ray went to Priesthood & Sunday school. at 11:40 me & little Kids went to sunday school. I was so mad at Ivard I never talked to him all day.
Mon, Oct 17. I iorned all day & finally got it all done up, even what I washed today. Ray & Gene went to Mutual. Ivard says he still loves me.
Tues, Oct 18. I came home from work & took Dean to school, Dale rode bike. I made a lemon pie & got ready & Jackie & I went to relief society at 9:40: Jerry called & said his home comeing was this sunday nite at Owyhee.
Wed, Oct 19. We got paid a day early got a 10-cent raise recoative to Aug. 20. got 2 checks, my back pay was $30. spent all day makeing 11 apple pies & washing. when Dean & Dale came from school we took Jackie in to Kotters & left her & went up & got Dean & Dale a pr. shoes $23. got Jackie, she didn't want to come & came home & she was going to run away.
6 What in the world
Five new temples announced
"We continue to build temples," declared President Thomas S. Monson during the opening moments of the October general conference. "This morning I am pleased to announce five additional temples for which sites are being acquired and which, in coming months and years, will be built in the following locations: Lisbon, Portugal; Indianapolis, Indiana; Urdaneta, Philippines; Hartford, Connecticut; and Tijuana, Mexico."
"We continue to build temples," declared President Thomas S. Monson during the opening moments of the October general conference. "This morning I am pleased to announce five additional temples for which sites are being acquired and which, in coming months and years, will be built in the following locations: Lisbon, Portugal; Indianapolis, Indiana; Urdaneta, Philippines; Hartford, Connecticut; and Tijuana, Mexico."
7 A final word
We are currently studying the marvelous teachings of the prophet Isaiah in Sunday School. He appears to be among those prophets who were privileged to have a panoramic vision from the beginning to the end, from our premortal state in the eternal worlds before this earth was framed until after the end thereof, when the earth will be sanctified in celestial glory.
As I contemplate the teachings of Isaiah, it appears there are two major themes that run through the 66 chapters of his book: (1) a witness of the Lord Jesus Christ and (2) a focus on the apostasy, dispersion, gathering, and healing of the house of Israel in the last days.
The Book of Mormon seems to bear this out. Concerning the first theme, the prophet Nephi wrote, "That I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah" (1 Nephi 19:23; emphasis added).
Concerning the second theme, the story of the house of Israel, the resurrected Savior endorsed Isaiah's words when he appeared to the Nephites assembled in the land of Bountiful, "I say unto you, that ye ought to search these things, . . . for great are the words of Isaiah. For surely he spake as touching all things concerning my people which are of the house of Israel" (3 Nephi 23:1-2; emphasis added).
The more we understand Isaiah the more we will understand the expansive mission of the Lord Jesus Christ and what the Father is accomplishing and will yet accomplish with His covenant people in these latter days. Little wonder the Lord commanded that we search the words of Isaiah.
As I contemplate the teachings of Isaiah, it appears there are two major themes that run through the 66 chapters of his book: (1) a witness of the Lord Jesus Christ and (2) a focus on the apostasy, dispersion, gathering, and healing of the house of Israel in the last days.
The Book of Mormon seems to bear this out. Concerning the first theme, the prophet Nephi wrote, "That I might more fully persuade them to believe in the Lord their Redeemer I did read unto them that which was written by the prophet Isaiah" (1 Nephi 19:23; emphasis added).
Concerning the second theme, the story of the house of Israel, the resurrected Savior endorsed Isaiah's words when he appeared to the Nephites assembled in the land of Bountiful, "I say unto you, that ye ought to search these things, . . . for great are the words of Isaiah. For surely he spake as touching all things concerning my people which are of the house of Israel" (3 Nephi 23:1-2; emphasis added).
The more we understand Isaiah the more we will understand the expansive mission of the Lord Jesus Christ and what the Father is accomplishing and will yet accomplish with His covenant people in these latter days. Little wonder the Lord commanded that we search the words of Isaiah.
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