Erma West's Journal - 1978

Jan 1, 1978 – Went to Church, had dinner with Mel and Erminie, other wise it was a quiet day.

Jan 3rd – Took my jacket that I got for Christmas back. Couldn’t get another one, will wait for others to come in.

Jan 10th – Went to Dr. Morrision’s. Nothing wrong with my sinus or ears. Went to visit Pat, she was feeling very blue.

Jan 11th – Went with Laurie shopping. We had a very enjoyable time.

March 30, 1978 – I left for California – to visit friends and relatives – stayed 3 weeks. Came home April 20th. I had the most enjoyable time while there. It was so good to visit old friends, that are really true friend.

April – Have been quilting a baby quilt and crocheting and afghan – along with old jobs.

May 7th – Feel lousy, some sort of bug, didn’t go to church – just rested – had company in the eve, in and out.

May 8th – Erminie and I –

May 23rd, 1978 – I have coughed for 3 weeks until I am exhausted – mentioned going to Dr. – all he would do is take my money – and do nothing. Erminie said to take cayenne pepper and honey. I will try that, have exhausted everything else.

(Page 21) Want to go to P.O. and Safeway and bank and finish Erminie’s dress today. Erminie said she would go with me after Relief Society.

May 24, 1978 – A lost day – I have been in bed all day and haven’t eaten, just want to sleep.

May 25th – Felt some better, went with Erminie to Lindgrens nursery for some plants. Still want to sleep.

May 26th – Got hair done at 8:30 AM. Will go with Laurie in the eve to hear a concert. I enjoyed it but felt rather miserable all eve.

May 30, 1978 – Went to Dr. for cough. He checked my lungs 180 and blood pressure – took a throat culture, gave me a shot and prescription for cough medicine.

May 31 – I felt much better but had to go to Dr again. Throat culture showed my own bacteria that kept me from getting well. Gave me another shot, checked lungs again and blood pressure down 140. Have to back Friday 10:45 AM.

June 1978 – Felt better, not coughing as much.

June 3rd – Today would have [been] my brother Franks birthday.

June 6th 78 – This morning got my hair done – and did Pete and Renee’s washing. I feel much better. This is the sickest I have been [since] hemorrhoid surgery.

7th – This is the big day for Pete and Renee. Their wedding day. I went to the temple to watch them take pictures. I couldn’t go in to see them get married. Went to breakfast. Got home at 2:45 PM. Rested one hour then got dressed for the reception – left and 5:30 PM. I didn’t stay all eve – came home with the Philipoons all exhausted and dropped into bed.

8th – I can’t seem to get enough sleep. Had Mel and children to dinner.

9th – Did Pete and Renee’s washing and had Mel and children to dinner again.

10th – I worked in yard AM and in the house P.M. Pete and Renee left for California. Mel and children for dinner and went to airport to get Erminie and Debi.

11th – Stayed home most day. Well go to Sacrament this P.M.

(Page 22) Went to L.D.S. Hospital
13th – Had pictures taken of heart – in so doing my heart stopped and I had to be revived.

14th – Came home – no plp –

15th – Phyllis called to see how I was

16th Phyllis called again to tell me Sallie had a boy – 10lbs 3oz- David Benjamin.

July 19th – Going to Dr. for report. They will treat my heart with medication and I have to loose 25 lbs.

July 20th – Went with Laura Dilts shopping to Pykettes factory and she took me to lunch.

21st – Got my hair cut and set, then went to the Cottonwood Mall – bought 5 skirts and a vest, a good buy.

24th – Laura and I left for Cedar City for the Shakespearian Festival. Stopped in Filmore for the night – had a nice motel.

25th – Had breakfast and on to Cedar City, arriving about 11:30 AM. Got a motel at Track Lodge and rested, took a walk and in the P.M. went to the College for a seminar. It rained, went to show “Midnite Summers Dream”. Got home 11:30 PM.

26th – Had breakfast and lunch – 11:30 AM . Went to see real estate man for Laura – took in the matinee “Scandels” in the PM, dinner at 5:30 PM, back to motel 12 midnite. It rained and hailed.

27th – Breakfast 11 AM, looked around, went to real estate man again, took pictures on college grounds, rode up the canyon, came back to motel, cleaned up, had dinner – then to the festival to see preview and “Othello”. Rained again, hod to move inside – when it quit we moved to the outdoor theatre again – got to motel 12”30 AM.

28th – Left for home 8 AM – made three stops, had breakfast in Beaver, got home about 2 PM. We had such a marvelous time.

(Page 23.1) July 29, 1978 – Saturday – I felt lost after being with Laurie for 5 days, so just did a few things, not so much.

30th – Sunday did not go to Sunday School, will go to Sacrament this P.M.



Aug 1, 78 – Get tires at 9 AM – will go with Erminie and her mother to Pykettes for blouses or what ever –

Chris and Kathy came over to get my car to use tomorrow.

2nd – Washed my hair – Walked up to have Erminie roll it. Made 3 pints apricot nectar to go in freezer. Wrote to Becci – had a letter from Donna. Repotted violets –

3rd – Went to market – groceries are so high.

4th – Laurie and I went Visiting Teaching – got 3 at home.

5th – Raked yard and trimmed the willow tree. It done me up, guess I won’t be able to do it any more.

6th – Went to church. Fixed Peter’s pants. The folks came in late P.M. for visit and piece of pie.

7th – Finished Visiting Teaching. Mailed Phyllis birthday package. Altered Peter’s pants.

8th – Went to Relief Society, didn’t stay for work shop. Visited Pat and Erminie. Went to Doctors office, then to Safeway and home.

9th – Altered Peter’s pants. Mended my ?, not much else. Had a letter from Helen.

10th – Wrote to Becci, made jam, picked a collander of peachers, did my house work. Got letter from Edna and Lela.

11th – Laurie picked me up, took me to lunch then to Pykettes. I bought a pair of navy pants and a blouse. We also stopped at Engh’s and browsed, last night. I did some yard work. Had a letter from Ethel.

12th – Got up this morning and worked in the yard. Washed 2 loads of clothes – vacuumed. Debi brought my frozen food. I got it sorted and put away.

13th – Sunday – rained at last. Went with Laurie, we had lunch at Jacob Mills. Sacrament 4 PM. My leg pains.

(Date: Aug 14, 1978, Page 23.2) Phyllis birthday – the gift I sent her did not fit. She gave it to Sallie – made me feel bad and taught me a lesson – not to buy clothes for her.

Mel called her – made me happy. I called her in the eve. Sallie and Andy were getting ready to leave.

My leg pained all day – it is almost unbearable.

15th – My leg is better. I am so glad.

16th – Went to Dr – good report, stopped at Safeway for groceries. When I got home was putting the groceries away. Buttercup flew on my shoulder, I didn’t know it. I opened the door. It scared her and she flew out. I was so sick, I hunted for her all the rest of the day and came near having a heart attack. Pat saw her in the orchard.

17th – Hunted for Buttercup all day. Walked until my legs hurt. Poor thing it was a cold night, I am afraid she is gone.

18th – Still looked for her all day, haven’t seen her. I keep calling her. I think she would come to me, she was such a baby and wanted to be on me all the time. I feel so sad for her. The house seems so empty.

19th – I have looked for Buttercup with a heavy heart. Baked some ‘Calif Rangers’ cookies.

Picked a kettle of gooseberrys at Pats.

20th – Didn’t go to Sunday School, just didn’t feel like going. Will go with Laurie to the gladiolus show at Sugar House Park and to Sacrament to night. Phyllis called. We talked a long time. Made jello for a treat after sacrament for the folks.

21st – Mel and Erminie and 3 children went to Zion Park. Will be back Saturday.

22nd – Went with Debbie to Pykettes to get some clothes. Shorted her pants. I bought a pair too.

23rd – Took Pat to Doctor. Picked gooseberrys, went to Safeway. A week ago today Buttercup flew away. I miss her chatter.

Aug 24, 78 – Lauries son-in-law came in the P.M. to her place and gave her a terrible tongue lashing. She really was afraid of what he might do. Pat called from hospital at 6:25 P.M. She had a baby, 8 lb 11 oz, Michael Joseph, born Aug 23rd 1978.

(Page 24) I went to see Debbie and Dan. I called and knocked but she did not answer. I walked around to the front. Dan came out and was scattering some peat moss on the yard. Debi was inside with a friend. Chris and Kathy came by on their way to Zion Park. I made some rhubarb and strawberry jam – stemmed to freeze. I made a pot stew and froze 2 pints. The freezer is still working. I miss Buttercup so much.

25th – Went to Dorothy’s to get my hair done. Talked to Pat. Laurie came over, we went to the mall. Picked up Mel and Erminie’s mail. I called again – no answer. Rabbit was in the garage.

26th – I still feel lost this morning, called Ann in Anaheim and Laurie. Washed Buttercups cage and put it away. Cleaned entrance hall. Picked produce in garden. Walked up and got Mel’s mail. Took a few minute snooze. Came upstairs and got cleaned up.

27th Sunday – Went to see Pats cute fat baby at 1 P.M. Michael. Went to sacrament in P.M. Chris and Kathy were over for a few minutes. Pete and Renea came this evening.

29th – Laurie and I went to see the model homes in Sandy.

30th – Washed curtains and windows in two bedrooms. Will go browsing with Laurie in P.M. Walked over to Mel and Erminie’s in the evening – their wedding anniversary.

31st – Washed more windows and curtains in A.M. Went with Laurie in P.M. browsing and shopping. Got Lauries birthday gift and groceries.

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Sept 1, 1978 – Laurie’s birthday. Will wash dining room windows, then go shopping with Laura in the P.M.

2nd – Laura and I went to Sears in the A.M. She ordered the woven wood blinds and table and chairs. In P.M. Chris came over and we took my car to American Motors to be fixed.

3rd – Was lazy, didn’t get up until 7 A.M., made a chocolate pie. Phyllis called me – made me happy. I must make up my mind to go see her.

4th – Went with the folks to Anaconda mines to see Chris on Miners day. Was glad to get home was so hot. Hellen called me in A.M. Not sure when she will come.

5th – Laurie and I went to Pykettes and by Spartan to see about my car. I bought 3 ? pants, 2 blouses, 1 jacket for $2.00 each.

6th – Went with Laurie to Sears – bought 2 ivy plants, then to Pykettes – bought a blouse and pants for Pat, then to Spartans and picked up my car. $36.02 – hope it runs. Another hot day.

7th – Went to Skaggs for blood pressure pills and a few other items – to Safeway for grocerys and home. In P.M. – to Lauries for a little while and home again. Rested – got my dinner and made some strawberry and peach jam.

8th – Tasted jam when I put Mel’s lunch up and it tasted sugary. Laurie and I went to visit Pat. We each took her a pair of pants and a blouse. She seemed so please. I am happy that we did that instead of taking a baby gift. After I came home I took a nap. Laurie called me twice. Now I will put my dinner on to cook and polish some of my furniture. This morning I swept my patio and driveway and garage. I can’t stand the dirt etc. and vacuumed the downstairs. This eve Mel came down shile picking pears. I went up and helped him. I really enjoy visiting with him. Came home. (Page 26) Laurie called me to tell me her good news. She heard from Jerry Turner, her attorney, about the conversation he had with her son-in-law Gil. Watched a show on TV “Something for Joey” a boy with leukemia. Guess I will go to bed now. Has been a long day.

9th – I vacuumed upstairs and mopped floors up and downstairs.

10th – Picked tomatoes and cucumbers in Mel’s garden – AM. Sunday – Went to sacrament in the PM. We had cake and tea. Mel seemed to think I was going to the devil because I picked cukes & tomatoes on Sunday. I went to bed – at 8 PM. Chris called at 10 PM. They had been here and I didn’t here them.

Sept 14th, 1978 – Mel came by and got his lunch. Am putting the finishing touches on the house, before Helen comes this P.M. Ester called this morning. I was happy to here from her and that she was off her crutches.

15th – Helen and I waited at home for her suitcase, which was lost on the plane. After that we went to the Greek Festival and the yardage store and Grand Central – came home to rest than to Safeway – had dinner and listened to the speech of President Kimball.

17th – Helen and I stayed home. P.M. we went to the mall.

Sunday
18th – Snow greeted us Monday morning. Laurie took Helen and I to see the flower arrangements. Then Helen and I went to the mall to browse – also we put the quilt together ready to quilt. I picked the ripe tomatoes and covered some so they wouldn’t freeze.

19th – Frost all over – good thing we covered some of the tomatoes.

20th – Laurie took Helen and I to the Mormon Handicraft. The quilts were beautiful. Helen bought enough fabric for her and I each a quilt.

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Sept 21, 78 – Erminie and I took Helen to her friend Verna in Sunset. She treated us to lunch at the Country Fair.

22nd – Furnace man put in a new furnace for me – good not to have to use the oven for heat.

23rd –

24th – I went to Sunday School and Sacrament.

25th Mon – Laurie and I went to the mall. I got yogurt starter so I can set yougurt for Mel’s lunches. I also got yarn for a “Burgelo” pillow – finished Mel’s shirts and have quilted some on my block for a pillow.

Sept 26, 78 – Erminie, Mel, Cindy and baby came by. Went to Relief Society then with Laurie to Mormon Art Craft to get more material for my quilt. Then to ZCMI to the Tiffany Room for lunch and to browse. I bought 2 baskets.

27th – Picked grapes, strawberrys and prunes. Put prunes in oven to dry, but I think they are not ripe enough. Took care of Cindy’s baby for a couple hours. Laurie came by.

28th Thurs – Went back to bed for an hour as I didn’t sleep well last night. Am going to work on my quilt block this A.M. Went with Laurie in the P.M.

29th Fri – Washed bedding this morning. Machine bumped around. I tried to push it back and I think I had an angina my heart hurt so bad. I haven’t hardly been able to come upstairs all day without pain. Helen called me this morning. I was so happy to hear from her. Laurie also called. She is such a good friend. I called Erminie to see if she still wanted to go to Pykettes. She said no as she has to drop papers this P.M.

30th Sat – Not too exciting of a day. I vacuumed the downstairs, did some quilting on my block.
Erminie, Renea and Cindy and Peter came over in the eve to watch TV. I listened some to the conference. Went to Dorothy’s and got a permanent.

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Oct 1, 1978 Sunday – A very quiet day. Haven’t heard from any one here. Phyllis called me, and I called Helen. I baked 2 pumpkin pies and swept the crabapples on the driveway. Listened to the conference this AM and read the Sunday paper.

Oct 2 – Went with Erminie and Cindy to house hunt. Found one near Trolly Square. Canned 4 pts tomatoes in AM. Not much else. Laurie came over a few minutes to show me her quilt block.

3rd – It is a beautiful day. Went to Relief Society.

4th – Made jam.

5 – 6 – 7 – void

8th – Sunday – Sacrament – Had lunch with Mel and Erminie.

10th – Relief Society – We quilted and had a nice lunch.

9th – Columbus day – Made apple sauce and dried apples and numerous other jobs.

11th – Made some jam. Fixed Peter’s robe. Walked up to Mel’s to get yogurt cups. Mel has a cold.

12th – Set yogurt. Wrote to Ed and Lucille and will quilt blocks.

13th Fri – Had hair done 7:30 AM. Went to visit Erminie, Pat and Renea. No one home.

14th Sat – Went to Skaggs – and finished the stars for my quilt. Made 2 apricot and peach pies.

15th Sun – Went to Sacrament. Mel, Erminie, Pete and Renea and Brook and Cindy came over. We had pie. Angela is getting to be a cute baby. I gave them Mary’s melmac dishes. I talked to Ray and Vernetta also to Helen. Chris called me in the eve which made my day.

16th Mon – Today is Heidi’s birthday. Pat came over to visit AM.

17 – 18 – 19 – void

20th Fri – Washed my hair and had Erminie roll it. Did some cleaning and baking.

21st Sat – Ray and Vernetta came. Parked their trailer in my front yard. Ray helped Mel enclose his green house.

22nd Sat (Sun) – Stayed home and relaxed and visited. Vernetta’s niece came later.

23rd Sun (Mon) – Ray, Vernetta and I went to Fashion Place to browse and had lunch at Chuck a Rama.

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Oct 24, 1978 – Erminie took us to Visitors Center and other places. We picked Mel up to go to lunch with us. Laurie left for Calif.

25th – Ray and Vernetta and I went to Cottonwood Mall and browsed and Ray took us to “Coachmans” for lunch.

26th – Ray and Vernetta left today. I am going to miss them so much. They are so close to me – like my own family.

27th – Went with Erminie to Cottonwood Mall, she had shopping to do. And I got some moth crystals to sprinkle on the lawn to keep the dogs away. Worked on my pillow and took a nap in P.M. Mel took my car to work, so I got to visit with him a few minutes when he returned.

28th – Washed my hair and went to Erminie’s to roll it. A lovely day. Pat came over in the P.M.

29th Sun – I stayed home – no church. Kathy called to say she had heard from Chris – from Ireland. He is coming home Monday eve. Mel and Erminie were over for pie. Later M & E and I went to Brook’s place.

30th Mon – Wrote to Becci’s is answer to her letter of which I will jot down and my feelings – here it is –
Grandma I have been wonderful lately – Have you thought any more about going through the Temple and taking your endowments. I would really love to be able to go through with you when I come home. I don’t want you to think I am pushy or anything. It’s just I love you and want to be with you for eternity. Thanks for being the person you are. It has helped me a lot with some of the decisions I have made in my life. (my answer) Becci I appreciate your concern. There are a few people that should be concerned while we live, if they aren’t I don’t think they would be in eternity either. I haven’t given it much thought and may never go to the temple. I have had many lonely days and nights and no one seems to care now since I have gotten older and some what disabled. When I need love and comfort so why would they in the hereafter. Things don’t change that much. I do love you Becci.

Oct 31, 1978 Tues – Today is Halloween and also Relief Society. Guess I will go there for a while. Just to get out. Went with Erminie to pick up papers in the P.M. Also to Safeway.

Nov 1st 1978 Wed – Swept some leaves. Peeled apples and made 4 pints sauce. And some prunes I had in the frig need attention, so I cooked them too – and made 2 pints of sauce. Worked some on my “Bargelo”. Took a nap and watched TV after dinner.

Tues (Thurs) 2nd – Have been lazy this morning. After putting up Mel’s lunch, read the paper, watched “Today” and “Good Morning America” on TV, took a nap, did dishes, took some berrys from the freezer to make jam. Later when I got them ready to put the pectin, sugar in and did not have enough sugar. It has rained all day and it is such a lonely, gloomy day.

Tues (Fri) 3rd – Got up at 5”45 AM. Put up Mel’s lunch, read the paper, did dishes, made bed, dressed and went to Safeway to get sugar and made 6 pts of black raspberry jam. Cleaned the kitchen. Alicia and Joey came down. When they went home, I took a nap. And here they came again. Erminie called to see if I wanted to go along to pick up their new van. Laura will be home this eve. The van wasn’t ready so we did not go. Laurie called me about 9:30 P.M. when she got home.

Sat 4th – Went up and had Erminie roll my hair. Came home when it was dry, I went to the mall to get some Anacins. Looked for shoes , no luck. When I got home Rosemarie and Eric were here raking my lawn. I helped them then Pat came and helped them to finish up. Chris came over and moved the things in my storage room and put my patio table and benched in there. Also my garden hose. I really appreciate him and his thoughtfulness. Tonite I feel so sick, I don’t know what will happen. I hope that I will last to go to my dear daughters – “Please Lord”.

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Nov 5, 1978 Sunday – Not too good. Will stay home this morning and try to go to sacrament if I can. Mel and Erminie stopped after Sunday School a few minutes. Mel read the paper, didn’t say a word, only grumbled because I didn’t go to Sunday School. He doesn’t know how I feel. After they left, I went upstairs and had another spell with my heart. I wonder if this high altitude has something to bring it on. Pete and Renea came over this eve. She brought cookie dough to bake. They almost all burned in 7 min. I felt bad about it.

Mon 6th – I wrote 2 letters, did dishes. Alicia came over. Then Joey came after her. I am going to dress and go to the bank. I keep thinking that Renea must have put her cookies on the bottom grate, that is why they burned. Went with Erminie to Safeway and later with Laurie to Harmons and Dans. Pat stopped by a few minutes with Michael.

Tues 9th (7th) – Today is election day. The polls are at Mel’s place. Will go there later to vote.

Wed 8th – Faye Richens (Avon lady) was here. I ordered a pair of earrings for Phyllis for Christmas. Went with Erminie to the post office and over to Dee’s for a snack. Went with her to deliver her route. Laurie called when I got home. We won’t go visiting teaching in the morning. She is going with her other friend Joyce again. Looks like I am loosing her as a friend. I guess it’s a good thing that I am going to Phyllis’s.

Thur 9th – It started snowing about 6 P.M. Now at 9 PM the ground is rather white. I finished the “Bargelo” for Esther’s birthday. When I get to Phyllis I will get some wory(?) velour for the back. Then send it for her birthday Dec 17th. Talked to Helen this morning. She is such a good friend. We have been friends since 1940. She said she would call me every other week when I get to Virginia. She has money and it doesn’t make any difference to her that I am poor. I am afraid it does to some people.

Fri 10th – I looked out my window at a blanket of white snow to great me. Had quite a day, baked cookies and knitted on booties. Peter shoveled my driveway. Mel called after they got home from the church party and dance, made me feel good.

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Nov 11th, 1978 – I had a bad night. Didn’t sleep until after 3 o’clock. Phyllis called at 6:30 AM. Have washed my hair, am vacuuming the carpet – waiting for Erminie to come down to roll it.

Sun 12th – A cold morning. I went out and shoveled some snow from my patio and walk. Found my paper in my mail box. Came in had breakfast and made a cherry pie. Mel and Erminie stopped by in the P.M. a few minutes.

Mon 13th – Went with Erminie to K-Mart and Skaggs to get my medication to take along.

Tues 14th – It is so cold, the only time I have been warm is when I was upstairs ironing. Still do not have my plane ticket – makes me nervous.

Wed 15th – Am going to Dr. this morning. Tried to get my car up the driveway. It was impossible.. So had to call Erminie to take me. Dr. said I was doing O.K. Just don’t push your luck. You know what you have to live with. Erminie and I went to Pykettes and to Pennys. I got two Christmas gifts and she got some clothes and a vacuum cleaner.

Thurs 16th – Sun is shining this morning. I hope that it melts the snow so I can get out with my car. Mrs. Phillipoon was over to do her visiting teaching. I made a batch of muffins. Erminie bought some laundry over for me to wash. Her machine is out. They are getting a new one Friday. I have my Christmas gifts all wrapped so far.

Fri 17th – Erminie took me to Dorthy’s this morning to get my hair cut and set. When I got home I layed down and slept from 11:30 A:M top 1:30 PM. Have been fighting not to get the flu –which seems to be going around and I have been feeling icky.

Sat 18th – I feel good this morning, am at a loss what to do. Could use some help. Will try to put some plastic on the windows. Do some wash this evening, go to mall around 1 PM to get a gift for Mel. Water all of my plants. Baked cookies – 4 PM. I need to rest. Went to mall to get some Christmas gifts – all wrapped. I keep trying to get a sore throat.

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Sun 19th Nov 1978 – I baked 2 pumpkin pies, in case some one comes. A gloomy day, 12:30 PM and the sun just peeked out a bit. A little wind, maybe the snow will melt so Mel can get my car up the driveway. I called up there. Debbie said M&E were both in bed asleep – not feeling too good – some sort of flu going around. I still keep trying to get a sore throat. I hope M&E will be OK in the morning to take me to the airport – my fingers xxx. Laurie came over. Bishop Sims came over. Pete and Renea came in the evening. Mel and Erminie came in the PM. Mel shoveled the driveway. Chris called in the eve. I knew he would. Also Pat called – goodnite.

Mon 20th – This is the day 5:30 AM and I am already dressed. Didn’t sleep too much. My plane leaves at 8:25 AM. Dear Lord watch over all of us – that we might have a safe trip – Amen –

Arrived in Charlottesville, Virginia at 7:17 PM. Phyllis was there to meet me. Was so good to see her. We waited for my luggage, but it didn’t come – they had put it off in Chicago, so I didn’t get it until next day.

Thanksgiving day – Was a joyous time – Charlie, Angela and children came over on Wed nite and stayed until Friday morning when they went over to Angela’s mothers. We baked a turkey with all the trimmings. It was a treat. Had ove half of it left, wich we carved and put into packages the next day for the freezer.

Dec 24th – Mel and Erminie called in the PM. Was good to hear from them.

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Dec 25, 1978 – Christmas day we stayed home and did not go to Beth’s for dinner. I had a bad nose bleed and didn’t feel good and Phyllis wouldn’t go without me. Guess I spoiled her Christmas. Charlie and Angel and children came over at 12:30 PM than left for her mothers for dinner there.

26th – I had another nose bleed. I was glad that Phyllis was home. After an hour of hemorrhaging, she took me to the Dr. – got an emergency appointment. I flooded a full bath towel just going over there. He finally got it stopped by cortesizing it.

31st – Chris and Kathy called. They are so thoughtful. I love them both.