Death of a Friend.....

 Estella Wilkes was an incredible lady; a Saint.  A lover of beauty and fun and her family and HER Saviour..  I was so inspired by her in every way and at every turn.  

I'm so very grateful that she is in the arms of her dear husband, Robert Wilkes, who was as good as a man can possibly get.  I loved living by them.  What a great blessing.  

I'm not sure when this picture was taken, BUT, Kristi was taking piano lessons from Alison - back row, and this was probably her first recital.  Four of the Wilkes kids are there, 3 Hackworth kids, and Jan Peterson.  I love this look at the past.

 

I will always be grateful for the influence of Estella in my life.  Thank you Heavenly Father.

Oh, the IRONY of TERMINATION!

 Allen and I have both been terminated from AMAZON...

Me, for a review saying Adolph Hitler was an evil dictator.  (Several years ago!)

Allen for having a specific car logo on his word search travel books on Saturday, June 13, 2026.  It has been a cut to the heart.

But, that's the way of big business.  

I tried unsuccessfully to fight over a period of months.  Allen has fought it over a couple of days.

Neither has had success. So be it.

END of our Amazon reviews, and word search books.  Great while it lasted, but as they say,

ALL good things must come to an end.

A Weekend of Events that Were Eventful.

 Just had a shirt made up honoring Hack's Grocery.  LOVE it!

On Saturday, we went thru the St George Temple with Aspen, who is headed to North Carolina on her mission at the end of October.

Then on Sunday, Jenni hosted us for an incredible meal - as usual.  WOW!  It was so delicious and lovely.  Afterwards, we sat around and talked and shared a favorite memory from last year.  It was joyful!

I feel so richly blessed with wonderful families.  Such joy in living.

FIFTY YEARS AGO! The Teton Dam Bursts!

 

The people were so resilient and filled with faith.  They just dug in and WORKED.  They did not exploit or cheat when asked to fill out the paperwork for compensation.

It was an amazing testimony to me of the goodness of people.....and the church.

There is Beauty All Around....

 ..our yard.....

Having Daughters

 Sometimes I get so discouraged about my grandchildren - it actually causes me to get in a frump, a deep FUNK!

But, yesterday, two things happened that made me so happy and made me find some JOY in having daughters. ( I mean, I always have joy in Kristi and Jenni, but this took my mind off my slump and made me realize I need to look for the good in life and not be so focused on the other things that upset me.)

Kristi's 51st birthday party.  

This made me so very happy. because Bridger, who lives in Washington DC, is there.

Bobby and Kristi invited him to join in their celebration.  Oh, that made my heart so very happy.

Then, Jenni called me yesterday.  I had told her a couple of weeks ago, that Tiffany and Seth are coming for a visit and I had invited them to Sunday dinner.  I then told her I was already stressed about it.  So, she called to tell me that she wants us all to go to her home to eat!  I felt like a fifty pound weight was lifted off each of my shoulders.  I was so relieved and so grateful.  

THANK YOU, Heavenly Father, for these two beautiful daughters.  They continually brighten my life.  

CAMP TIME for CALDER!

 Tuesday thru Saturday- he was a little nervous, but it will all be fine.  I sure love that kid - he's over by the car.  Just smiling away.