The morning started off with a yummy breakfast and discussion about what our plans would be for the day. Jace*---- and I decided to go see the earthquake fault and go up to the sky lift and look around. Angie and her boyfriend opted to hang out around the condo. We went out and about... Continue Reading →
To Know Me Is To Know My Family: Got to make money when you are workin’ on a full house (22)
When Mom and Dad moved to Olympia, Washington, Dad had great expectations of becoming a farmer. He had high hopes of being able to support the family with his farming business. He began his journey by renting an old white horse that belonged to the Shelton’s, who was a neighbor from the next farm over.... Continue Reading →
Our Story from Start to Beyond the Grave: My Jace*–the Fisherman (51)
Jace 51* Today it’s mostly about fishing. My Man is all about fishing, you can’t go to the Sierra’s without throwing in a line. Our first stop was at the Mammoth Welcome Center. It is managed by the U S Forest Service and operated with the National Park Service. We perused the pictures and the... Continue Reading →
To Know Me Is To Know My Family: My Brother Henry and the power of prayer (#21)
It was a beautiful day in Olympia, Washington. There was clear blue skies, the temperature was comfortable, a perfect day for a drive. Dad and Mom decided to load up the children and themselves to take a leisure ride by the country side into the town. Everyone was in there chosen seats in the Old... Continue Reading →
Our Story from Start to Beyond the Grave: Behind Closed Doors (50)
It’s Tuesday, our second day at Mammoth. Jace*---- has mentioned more than once how he loves being here and is so thankful that my sister Alanna has let us stay in her condo. This is his element, his place of peace. You can see it in his eyes, hear it in his voice and feel... Continue Reading →
To Know Me Is To Know My Family: Swing adventure (#20)
My Father Albert, made play equipment for my siblings to play on at the farm. He was very creative and the children had great imaginations which made it all the more fun. My Dad made horses out of old oil barrels for the kids. He painted 3 barrels all in different colors, white, brown and... Continue Reading →
Our Story from Start to Beyond the Grave: Not with those tires! (49)
It’s Monday, September 15, 2003, and first thing I wake up to is my man in my bed. Wow, here I am in heaven again. We have a lot to do today. One of the things I had not planned on doing, was replacing 2 tires. You see Jace*---- once upon a time was a... Continue Reading →
To Know Me Is To Know My Family: Share and Share Alike (#19)
Life on the farm had its challenges. Again, work was scarce and usually temporary or seasonal. Many items were shared between the siblings. They never looked on it as being deprived, but yes there were times that taking a turn was not always timely or appreciated. So here are a few stories about items my... Continue Reading →
Our Story from Start to Beyond the Grave: Hooray for Hollywood and My Jace*– (48)
With Beverly Hills successfully under our belts and our tummies full with the In and Out adventure, we were on our way to Hollywood, California. Being born in 1950 and seeing Hollywood in its golden years to what it has become, one grows a bit disenchanted with its outcome. But Jace*---- as with many others... Continue Reading →
Our Story from Start to Beyond the Grave: Beverly Hills will never be the same since Jace*—- came to visit (47)
It’s always a sunshine day when I wake up with my love by my side. I cherish these moments and can’t wait until we will live together one day. We will be side by side in Paradise. We got up, not in a hurry mind you, but definitely with a smile on our faces. It... Continue Reading →
