Memory Jogger Monday - June 1

Dennis and Carol 2011

What kind of work did your parents do (farmer, salesman, manager, seamstress, nurse, stay-at-home mom, professional, laborer, and so on)?

My father was the Store Director for the Southern Utah University Bookstore for over 40 years. He also owns a few small companies: horseshoe pitching game related sales and now a horseshoe manufacturer.

My mother was a stay-at-home mom! She also sold Avon for awhile and also sold raw milk at a local dairy. She is a talented artist and has sold some of her paintings and other arts and crafts.

Both of my parents are hard working people. They also have a small farm, large garden, and orchard. They have taught their five children the importance of honest hard work.

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Writing a Personal History or Keeping a Journal

Go Often and Regularly

Logan Temple - © Stuart Gardner

“Regular temple attendance is one of the simplest ways you can bless those who are waiting in the spirit world. If you live near a temple, partake of the opportunity to go often and regularly.” 

– Elder David B. Haight, “Personal Temple Worship,” Ensign, May 1993, p. 25.

Memory Jogger Monday - May 25

Carol, Janice - 1949

Tell me about your mother (her name, birth date, birthplace, parents, and so on). Share some memories you have of your mother

Carol Ann Peterson was born in Woodland, California on November 15, 1948 to Darrel L Peterson and Leola Pierce Peterson. She was the 2nd child and 2nd daughter. Her older sister Janice was born in 1945.

Some of my favorite memories:

My mother seemed to always have patience with her children; all five of us. I don't remember her raising her voice very often. I don't know how she did it; I hope I can still learn this from her and I hope I can be more like her in this way. 

I remember one time that she went on strike! Myself and my siblings were not being very appreciative or cooperative and she had had enough. My dad had to do everything: cooking, laundry, school lunches, etc. It didn't last too long; at least I don't remember it lasting very long. I do remember it happening though and the lesson I learned was to be more appreciative.

She always taught us to "Clean As You Go". I try to do this mostly when I am cooking and it drives my husband nuts. He would rather fill the sink with dishes and then clean up afterward. I love it when I clean as I go and there are minimal dishes to do at the end of a meal.

The times I remember most are just the normal ordinary days when I would lay on her bed with her and we would talk about whatever topic we wanted to. Those are my best memories!

Carol and granddaughter Emma - 2008

There are many more memories; I will keep writing them down.

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We Shall Be Given The Rest

“Revelation comes to individual members as they are led to discover their family records in ways that are miraculous indeed.  And there is a feeling of inspiration attending this work that can be found in no other.  When we have done all that we can do, we shall be given the rest.  The way will be opened up.”  

- Boyd K. Packer, “The Redemption of the Dead,” Ensign, November 1975.