Faith, Family and Farm

Tuesday morning Hi: We had a long but enjoyable stimulating day at conference Sunday. Yesterday I packed all morning; slept most of the afternoon and went crayfish fishing in the evening. We're going to leave today if Jeanene gets packed. I went out in the woods gathering some greenery to take back to you this morning. It's kind of nice out there. I'm surely anxious to get back to you, Janet. I saw Arlene Larsen at Conference Sunday. She said the apt. number was 366 E.' I've been sending your letters to 374 E. You must be well into your first morning of school teaching now. I'm kind of wondering what you're like as a teacher and what it's like to be starting with a bunch of stranger third graders. Good luck. See you soon (before you get this, I hope). Love you, Rob

Sat. nite Dear Janet, Didn't catch many fish' three to be exact. Didn't accomplish much else today either, but I'm tired anyway. I've received two letters from you, but didn't get one today. Looks like the Monday holiday is going to make it a long dry spell where hearing from you is concerned. Jeanene wants to wait for the mail Tues. to see if her check comes before we leave, so maybe I'll get another before we go. I'm surely anxious to get back to you, Janet. When we get married let's don't ever leave each other for more than a day or two unless it's really pressing. (On second thought, that sounds like too long.) I guess general foregone statements aren't very wise, but learning to love you is learning to need you, among other things, and it sure makes being away from you rough. I was thinking about the letters I write between now and when I leave, they'll probably arrive after I do. But, I like to talk to you every day, e...

Williams, Oregon Aug 30 Dear Janet, Catastrophe struck yesterday-my dad sold the place. We are to be moved out by Oct. 15. This makes me feel kinda bad, but my folks have been finding it pretty difficult to keep up two farms in different states. Here's what the doctor said: my blood has built back up to within the normal range and I seem to be doing very well. He said that he thought there was found to be some scarring on the liver and this would be permanent. However, the damage may not be symptomatic, meaning I might not be able to tell there was any damage under normal conditions, but the reserve power or capacity would be affected, to if I caught something I probably wouldn't  have as much reserve to fight it with as before. He said that there wouldn't be anything wrong with getting married, as far as my physical condition's concerned. He also said that if I make it through two years without any trouble this would indicate that I probably would be pretty healt...

Tues. nite Dear Janet, I think I've had about enough days away from you. That full moon looks kind of nice up through the pine tops and oak limbs. Seem rather strange that you can probably see the same moon and still be so far away. My sis doesn't have to be back until Sept. 8th, but I've about talked her into going back this coming Monday or Tuesday. We went to town today and that took the biggest part of the day. I still haven't got around to visiting the old haunts on the place-tomorrow, I hope. The night is surely noisy with crickets here. Does Grantsville have any crickets? They make a rather enjoyable background, I think. I'll leave this til morning to finish, that way I get to share the beginning and end of the day with you. At least it's kinda like that. Goodnight, Janet. Hi again, Honey. I woke up at 5:30 this morning and went out strolling through the brush. I went over to the little creek that runs through our place (not the one I fish in ...

Monday nite Hi, I went fishing today. It didn't take me long to decide that this fishing alone leaves a little to be desired. Had pretty good luck though and really enjoyed going the old route again. I made an appointment to see the doctor next Friday and get checked. Mon. morning-that fishing trip really made me ready for some sleep last night. I think you sere right when you said the bed makes a difference.It's felt so nice to crawl into a good bed at night these past two nights. The mornings are beautiful too. I sleep in the cabin and every morning the fresh air just makes you think it could never get hot and dusty and the sun coming up on the hills and woods out my window-I'd never imagine it could be this nice if I hand't experienced it. I guess maybe I'm a little over affected this visit, but as you know, I had some doubts as to whether home would ever be the same to come back to and I'm so tickled to find that it's still here. I didn't thi...

Sunday, Aug. 24 Dear Janet, I'm here and home is great. Pretty warm and dry, though. The folks were hoping I'd bring you with me. I was a little surprised. They seemed to be sensing more than I had told them. They're a pretty intuitive couple of people where their kids are concerned. They seem to act as if they feel that our relationship is a potent thing. I think they're on the right track, by the way. Howard and I had a real pleasant trip to Bend, then I spent from 9:00 P.M. last night til 11"15 am this morning getting the rest of the way home. It wasn't too bad, however. I was able to sleep most of the time. I had to lay over from 9 til 1:40 last night so I got an inexpensive room and "sacked out" for three and a half hrs. I've been wondering what you've been ding-whether you decided to go to Brice or stay at home. I spend quite a little time just thinking about you and how much you mean to me and how much I like being with you. Whe...

Williams, Oregon Aug 29, 1958 Dear Janet, Man, man, man! was it ever cold this morning-at least cold for the middle of August. I woke up shivering at about 5:00 am, so got up and built a fire. This cabin isn't quite as well regulated as the house, so it gets cold quicker. I've been working on my guitar this morning-trying to get it to hold together. I've really given it the care this time. I put three stove bolts in it. If that doesn't do it I'll use some bailing wire. I'm determined to make it work-I have too much time involved to ever ditch it. Sure wish I would remember what your apt. no. is, Either the one on 9 E or the new one. Maybe if I draw a picture for the postman he can find it. I'm surely enjoying my visit home. If you could be with me I doubt if I'd want to leave so soon. Finding home so pleasant and like it has always been has made me very anxious for the time when I bring you here. I'm going in to see the doctor this after...

Wed. nite  Dear Janet, Your letter arrived today. You make me feel so good that I don't know how to tell it. It's kinda like most of the good things in my life are better because I love you. And when you told me in your letter that you had told your family that you wanted to marry me, I just felt good all over. I surely hope this pressure in your ear is not serious and am glad that you're getting it checked. It looks like Jeanene and I will leave here Tuesday and get to Provo sometime Wednesday. I don't think it would be too wise to get in the holiday rush and besides that, she doesn't want to leave til then. Janet, don't get too upset about my saying you were callous. If you are I like it, to that degree. I spent an enjoyable day just loafing, carving, hiking, and missing you. Well, it's time for bed, so I'll finish in the morning and I love you so much, Janet, and the good thing about it is that loving you makes me feel so good. Good morn...