Mom's Journal (Jan-Aug 2005)
MY MOTHER’S JOURNAL: My mother also wrote in her journal. I will attempt to transcribe her shaky handwritings. THE START OF A JOURNAL 2005: Jan 25 A week ago temperatures were 20 below zero – we’ve had very icy conditions – now there is thawing – I’m very achy! Finished the 3rd large quilt today. Audrey cleaned today. NOTE: Audrey (Skovlund) Ulvestad is my 1st cousin. She would help mom with cleaning. Jan 26 David came over & brought me a check for $2550 from crop insurance – so nice! NOTE: David Holter is my 1st cousin and farms our land. Dot & Ray came back yesterday after a 3 weeks stay on (the) east coast. Her sister Mary passed away NOTE: Dot & Ray Oines used to be our farm neighbors. I attended 12 years of school with their oldest daughter – Pat (Moe) Oines. Been cutting blocks – 6 in. Jan 27th Writing to Twila – Adelpha was here & did my hair. A very strong cold wind – 20 degrees – Myron & Sal may come tomorrow – Delph is shopping for me NOTE: Twila (R