So as I'm spending this summer sorting through my many old journals, files, photos, etc...a trip down memory lane and also a time of reflecting on: LESSONS learned, obstacles overcome, FAITH exerted and ANSWERS that came and are still coming to challenges. I've used JOURNALING throughout the years as THERAPY-a way to sort out and work through my feelings in difficult situations-working through the adjustments after a divorce, raising teenagers who rebelled, etc. Now in my 80s, it's interesting to relive those days and realize the growth and strength that came to me as I learned from LIFE and still am...
These are just some of my journals, others are on my computer
Then there are many photos of my mom's and mine to sort
Did I mention family history research notes to organize also?
Those in my family that have helped fill in the blanks of lack of male companionship and leadership in so many families including my three sons who are great fathers to their kids and my husband Allen who is always helpful, kind, courteous and trustworthy and loving. You are all appreciated and loved.
STANLEY HAROLD VERNON (obituary from Milford News June 21, 1945)
Impressive funeral services were held this Thursday in the Milford LDS ward chapel for Jack E. Neely, his ten year old daughter, Mary Lou, and Stanley H. Vernon, victims of Milford’s latest tragedy––a tailspin crash of a small plane in which they were riding Monday evening. (Mr. Vernon was the pilot and co-owner of the plane.) Stanley Harold Vernon, a Union Pacific dispatcher at the time of his untimely death, was born in Oakley, Utah July 6, 1916. He graduated from Tooele high school in 1935, taking an active interest in Scouting and becoming assistant Scoutmaster the year following his graduation. He later graduated in 1937 from a course in television, taken at Kansas City, and had made (ham) radio and photo-developing a hobby and remunerative activity, taking a keen delight in making photo prints for boys in the armed services, especially those in Pacific areas ¬-for friends and strangers alike. He continued his interest in Scouting locally (in Milford, Utah) by serving as leader of a troop of Air Scouts and was also active as a sportsman, having been elected to the presidency of the Milford Wildlife Protective association at the recent annual meeting of the club. Joining the Milford Lions club at the time of its reactivation last November, he was serving in the capacity of first vice president of the new setup. He was married September 9, 1931 (correction-1936 in Nephi, Utah) to Evelyn Johnson of Silver City. First entering Union Pacific service as a telegraph operator in 1937, he later became a dispatcher and served at Las Vegas, Nevada, prior to coming to Milford April 10, 1942. “Stan” is survived by his widow, five-year old daughter, Linda Lee, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Vernon, and sister Bonnie, all of Milford; a brother, Weston, serving with an army searchlight battalion in New Guinea; and two grand-fathers, Joseph Vernon of Wanship and George G. Stevens of Los Angeles.
We met at a singles dance quite soon after both of our divorces, dated long distance-he lived in NM and I lived in Provo, seven months later we were married in Salt Lake Temple and now married 29 years. Thankful for prayers answered.
So what do you do in the SUMMERTIME when the temperature is 107 degrees and going higher? STAY COOL, be thankful for AC to cool the house and EVEN the garage to 78 degrees. Enjoy the cool mornings to get out and walk, garden or shop. Dine out at lunch time not dinnertime. Keep busy with projects. Here's a peak into what we are up to: plus organizing so much stuff stuffed into closets/file cabinets. Feels good to be busy with projects and when we get tired or bored we play games...love retirement!!!
Allen has created a short archery range with target in our garage
Lin loves to visit history museums and create bulletin boards
My free gardener replaces plants in our yard that died
Soul Collage cards Lin made from magazines for poetry class
Lin's display at church on how to gather your own history...
Why? What? How? When? and Where?
Structure of target stand strong enough to catch the arrows
Summer is now here with 100 degree days but we took a fun cool morning walk at our nearby Red Cliffs Nature Garden. I'm amazed by the beauty of cactus in the desert-unfortunately most of them had already bloomed but the variety of shapes and colors is astounding.
It's free and open all year round, fun place to take a walk.
We've decided to spend Wednesdays as our DATE DAY to explore local museums, etc and eat lunch out. Yesterday we managed to make it to Frei's Fruit Market which just opened in Santa Clara and got some luscious apricots, limes, and tomatoes. They are just barely opened but are part of the history of Santa Clara which we discovered in the City Hall Museum-free and interesting. Then it was time for Mexican food for lunch. Weekends are too busy for restaurants so we'll go midweek and avoid some traffic.
They are a little more expensive but better fresher fruit
So much history in this area, starting with Father Escalante
Early Indian missionaries to this area included Jacob Hamblin and his companion Ira Hatch-a family relative-it wasn't easy.
Santa Clara was originally full of orchards and vineyards.
Looks like an interesting busy summer as we are FINALLY getting around to better organizing our STUFF gathered over many years of living. Hubby is focused on sorting out the garage and arranging his new MAN CAVE. I'm trying to sort through years of genealogy research and OLD PHOTOS of my mom's to share with familysearch.org and online.
Allen has his grandma Laxson's button can full of odds and ends
This is only part of my research, journals and photos to sort
Our garage has lots of storage plus stuff piled around
Allen's dad's insulated gloves from WWII flights
One thing calls for another-a new shelf plus the boat awaits finishing sometime soon....
That's me in my college years dancing away! Only 60 years ago...lots of water under the bridge.
