Journal of Mary Phyllis Fisher - Thomas Davies

people. They never say an unkind word about anyone or criticize each other. Oh please help me
not to say unkind things, but to look for the good in everything the rest of my life. They took us
to their motel that Brice is in charge of for dinner one night. Lawrence still owns a number of
motels. It is strange to me that he has not given the one Brice works in to him as most Fathers
would do. Lawrence and Mary have the old folk’s pension and a beautiful home. But perhaps
Lawrence looks after the upkeep of the building which is better for Brice.
1975. March 25 th
Father has gone to the temple. I am still in bed, just didn’t feel like getting up. Just one of my
heart sicknesses I guess. I feel better today, just overdoing it.
Father and I have been counting our posterity. We have 8 children plus the two of us, makes
ten.
Anne and Blair have 6 children
Tom and Rae have 5
Lore and Barbara have 6
Sara and Ted have 4
Dan and Alma have 5
Ellen and Veryle have 9
Frank and Fay have 3
Lloyd and Jane have 3
This makes 41 grandchildren. Lynda has 2 children and Noel had one that died at three months
and was buried in Magrath, making 3 great grandchildren.
1975. March 26 th
Again I am still in bed. I feel too sick to get around. I got up, got myself some breakfast and
could hardly wait to get back in bed again. I was going to crotchet on the table cloth I am
making for Sara, but it makes me feel so sick to concentrate on if for more than a few minutes.
1975. March 28 th
Still feel a bit weak but am tired of lying in bed so I am up for awhile at least.
It is Easter Sunday. I had one of my heart sicknesses again and have been in bed for a few days.
This morning I read the chapters in the Bible of the crucifixion of the Savior, and his
resurrection on Easter morning. His authors have given something a little different in each of
their books. It is interesting to read them all. I have enjoyed the day very much and feel near to
my Savior and my love for him even if I didn’t hear the Easter program as I would have liked.
Today Jess and Ellen Atwood came to see us. They came up to go to the temple and came to see
how I was doing. They have been such good friends to us ever since we lived in Bow Island.
She looked so nice, not as old as I thought she was when she lived in Bow Island. I had such a
nice visit with them. I loved her so much.
1975. April 3 rd
It is the 3 rd of April, Ren’s birthday and I have been sick in bed for a few days.
I have been trying to crotchet a table cloth for Sara. She asked me to a number of years ago. I’d
try working on it for a week and then I got sick, I can never make it as large as she wanted it. It
has already been a long time since I first started on it so it will be worn out by the time it is
finished. Today Father said if I wanted to we would buy her one and give it to her. We could
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