Most of the Carpenters are of a quiet, unassuming, uncomplaining disposition - always ready to support any good work.

Interesting to note a common virtue among the men in the family - always showing kindness and thoughtful concern to their companions and children.

--Profiles, Portraits and Posterity of Erastus Snow Carpenter

Friday, July 18, 2008

Ora Carpenter Omerza journal March 9-18, 1980

9 March 1980

Today is Sunday; our first Sunday on the new three hour plan. Everything seemed to go well. We had a good attendance at Sacrament Meeting. I hope it will continue.

10 March 1980

Today is Madge’s birthday. How well I remember 34 years ago. It was a Sunday. We left for the hospital at 7 am. It was foggy and overcast. Just like it is today. I was so grateful. She has always been a joy to me. We went to Mesa this morning to visit with her awhile. I was in my 34th year when she was born. She was my second child and she is expecting her sixth child in about a week. She has such a lovely family.

12 March 1980

We went to a missionary farewell party for Vincent Trim. They had a cake and pie sale to raise money for his fare. It was an auction. They went high: $25 and $30. The lowest was about $10 and the highest $60. They made around $500. He leaves on the 20th. He will go to Belgium.

13 March 1980

Went to the Library today. First time I have been since the flood. We were busy. The most people I have seen in the Library.

15 March 1980

Cleo Slaughter came out and helped us with our income tax return.

Worked in the yard a bit.

16 Mar 1980

Today is Sunday. It’s hard to get used to our new time schedule. I forgot I have to study my Sunday School and also my Relief Society lesson today. Our Sacrament Meeting was a Missionary Farewell for Vincent Trim. His whole family talked, even his Father who is not a member. It was a good meeting. Vince will make a good missionary.

18 March 1980

Em and I were going to Mesa today to help Nancy with the children but Em’s nose started to bleed and we couldn’t get it stopped in time so I had to go alone. I stayed with Jennifer while Nancy took Jeremy for his check up. I enjoy being with the children. I also visited with Madge a few minutes. She just has two weeks before her baby comes.

When I got home all seemed well with Em. His nose bleeds so often lately. It worries me.

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