Journal of Mary Phyllis Fisher - Thomas Davies

own family and our relatives but it will probably be that anyway. Since we have been to
Cardston we just haven’t had any real friends. Of course those who work in the temple we have
enjoyed being with but no one comes to see us except out home teachers and Relief Society
teachers. But then it is our fault because we don’t go to see them. Father has gone to bed. He
goes to Priesthood meeting in the morning then we have Sunday school at 10 and meeting at 12.
It lets out at 2. Then after we have dinner, we rest and read most of the day. I must go to bed
now. I am tired.
1975. September 2 nd
Just went out and picked the apples that have fallen on the ground. Ren came and so we picked
all of them because it forecasted storm and frost. So I have a boxful of little green apples. I
suppose I must wait until they ripen before putting them up. It’s the first time we have ever
picked apples off our own trees. Father has gone to the temple so I am home alone tonight as
usual. I’d like to go to the temple but I can no longer remember what I do there.
1975. October 8 th
Ren is at the temple. I am home alone. I just sit and do nothing. I must study the gospel and so
I’ll be prepared to go on a mission when I leave here. My patriarchal blessing says I’ll be called
to go on a mission. I‘ve always felt that it would be after I died. They do not call people on
missions after they are as old as I am.
1975. October 9 th
Today Connie came over and visited with me. It was so nice to have her instead of being alone.
She is such a sweet girl. She stayed with me until Ren came home from the temple. So Ren and
I took her home. I said I know how little boys and girls want to go home when it gets dark so
we took her home.
Sunday, Ren took me to Sunday school. He had to stay for a meeting so he gave me the keys
and I came home. It is such a lovely warm day even if it is October. So I am home alone.
I went to two sessions in the temple today and I was tired so Ren said come on and get into the
truck and I’ll take you home. He did, and then he went back to the meeting they were holding
for the workers at the temple. It is such a lovely evening so I came home alone and enjoyed it.
[This page was very mixed up with repetitions and Sunday school and temple on the same day.
SA]
I’ll do what Ren said to do. I’ll just go to bed. Then when he comes he’ll eat some meat and
bread and come to bed. I guess he’ll sleep in his own bed and not wake me up. So I’d better
take off my dress and coat and go to bed. I’ve left food on the table so he can have a snack and
then come to bed.
1975. October 20 th
This morning Ren took Lloyd and Jane and their children to Calgary to meet the plane so they
can go to their home in Ottawa. Denise is starting school this year. They’ll have 2 children at
school now.
1975. December 29 th
Its Christmas morning. Father and I are all alone. But someone will be calling on us soon. My
children are so good to me. We are going to Sally’s for dinner. We have so many gifts from my
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