Surprise in the Flower Garden...

Earlier this month, Lynn and I were planting some flowers in the front flower bed.  As Lynn was trying to level a lump of dirt, He uncovered a unopened bag of Marshmallows buried in the dirt.

What a Surprise!  We have no idea how it ever got there...

 Mike from Ariz.  said "You found them...I was wondering where I had put those."
Paulette said " Marshmallow trees would be far more popular with the neighborhood kids than just a                                   popcorn tree."
Jeanette Brimhall said "Now to find the chocolate bars and graham crackers."
Tristi Pinkston said "Food Storage!"

New little Boy...

What a wonderful day...We have a brand new member to our growing family...
Derik James Inman was born this afternoon at 1:57 pm.
He weighed 9lb and 13.5 0z. and  21 1/2 inches in length.
Jodie said he looks like his older brother Eian, from the picture James sent us from Jordon Valley Medical Center. (Hospital)

I can hardly wait to see this new little boy.  James said Pauli was feeling good, I was glad to hear it.

Crack! Crack!...

Last Monday, May 12, I met with a group of ladies who play cards.  Hand and Foot. Its a fun game, and its time away to visit and have fun for about three hours a week.

We often have a light lunch, and I was going to pour some dressing on my tossed salad when the large bottle slipped from my hands and landed on the floor.  A few little drops had splashed on the floor. I tried to wipe them up with a paper napkin when I heard crack! crack! crack!... my knees gave away and I found myself on the floor, rolling onto my back!...Surprise!....I didn't know how I was going to get up!  I couldn't roll onto my knees as they are fragile and should have been replaced a couple of years ago.

My sweet friends got together, four of them and pulled me to my feet.  I didn't think they could do it but they did.  I was not in pain at all, just surprised that my knees gave away, and I was sitting on the floor....




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Jennifer's letter....

I was so touched by a letter that Jennifer, age eight, wrote to the Prophet, President Kimball. She took the time to write five pages....that is alot for a eight year old.
I sent Jennifer a copy of her letter and the reply she received from his secretary, D. Arthur Haycock. today some thirty years later. I have been keeping it for her.


Oct 6, 1984

Dear President Kimball I know that you went to the Indians and helpe them.  I know that  you are very kind and gentle.  And you care for others.  And I want to be a missionary to teach people the gospel that it is true.

I was babtized on the last day of June, 1984.  I was comfirmed on the first day of July 1984.
I'm glad I go to the true church.  I'm 8 year old.  I have three sisters. Two brothers.  One Mom.  One Dad and me.  The three sisters names are Michelle.  She is the bigest she is 18.  Pauli is in the middle she is four Jodie is 10 moths old.  My two brother's are David and Gene.  David is 16.  I dont know how old Gene is because he died before I came here.  My Mom and Dad always say that they are too old.

We are all getting along with each other.  I like you.  I have been paying my tithing alot.  I love my Mom and Dad and my sisters and brother's.  I know that the church is true. I know you are a Prophet and you are leading (words went of page.)

Love, Jennifer Walker
I know that you are a true Prophet.  I went t  church to see you.  I saw you some times.  And I saw the people there.  I know Heavenly father lives I want to live with Heavenly father some time.

Love, Jennifer
and she drew a picture.


President Kimball reply...
Office of the President    October 17, 1984

Miss Jennifer Walker
3845 west Hatcher
Phoenix, Arizona    85021

Dear Jennifer:

Your sweet letter dated October 6, 1984 to President Kimball has been received, and he has asked that I respond with thanks in his behalf inasmuch as he is not feeling well.

President Kimball is very pleased that you have been baptized and that you want to be a missionary someday.  He also feels that  you are a very fortunate little girl to have such a nice family.

President Kimball extends his love and blessings to you, with his kindest wishes.

Sincerely yours, D. Arthur Haycock
Secretary to President Kimball



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Thumb Biopsy....

Yesterday April 18, I visited a Dermatologist to find out what was wrong with my thumb on my right hand.  For about six years I have had funny sore  white spots growing and coming up in my thumb. Coming from deep inside my skin and coming to the surface.  Earlier when it came out, it was like thick white puss.  Later some of them were hard pieces.  I have asked five different doctors what it was, and none of them knew.  Dr. Krogh thought it might be gout, took a blood sample, and it came back normal.

Dr. Behrmann, a Dermatologist, said she had seen it before, and thought it might be a build up of calcium under the skin.  some people get it, but its very rear.  We needed a biopsy to be sure.  That was not a easy thing for me.

Her assistant helped me to hold my hand down hard, and to keep it from moving and shaking.  Dr. Behrmann had to use a needle to numb it.  She stuck me about seven to ten times, I can tell you the needle was sharp.
One time the syringe came off the needle, and the needle stuck in my thumb. She did a good job, but it never quit numbed all the way.

Next she used a cutter that looked like a straw made of mettle.  she placed it over the white spot and cut it out.  I was surprised to see that this white spot was about twice as long as it was wide, then finishing up with two stitches in the end of my thumb.

We should know in about a week what they find out.


Dr. Nicole Behrmann baby is due in about two weeks.....just a little before Pauli is due.


Update:  April 25....Received a phone call from Dr. Behrmann about the results of the biopsy.
              They are calcium formations in my thumb.  Its very rear, and  not really have a cure
              to stop them from coming.




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Temple night....

Being in the Salt Lake Temple tonight gave me such a warm feeling.  It has always been a very special place to me.  We are very lucky, that our area is assigned to the Salt Lake Temple, which means we have the privilege of going there more often.

Tonight in a session, I noticed a dear friend who was working at the vail, Judy Norton.  I was very lucky to have her as the person who helped me.  As she realized who I was she gave me a big hug......At that moment I felt that warmth and love and hugs, that we will feel when we return home to our Father....




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70 years....

April 12, 2014  marks 70 years I have lived on this world.

Was it only yesterday that I was running through the orchards, building club houses there, with my friends.  No cares of any kind,  summer time was hot.  Playing jacks, jump rope, hopscotch, and marbles were the thing to do.  I would walk to the grocery store on State Street to sit down and read comic books.    I also remember dad taking me to a store in Provo to pick out my one and only, two wheel bike. (it was Maroon in color.)  Then trying to ride it, which was bigger than I, and not knowing how to use the brakes with my feet.  Main Street in Orem was a dirt road. Only one of our neighbors had a cement driveway, so it became the place for us kids to rollerskate, and ride trikes.

Boy have years flown by....Getting married, moving to Arizona, away from my family.  Loving six children, hugging them all until they were on their own.... now,  having a empty house.....I miss them.

70 years....Never thought I would get here....It was always far away...But here I am....

Happy Birthday to Me......I am 70....


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