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Joy Fields (Wardleigh)

I don't think wordmonger is exactly the lable I would use, because Dan and all of you 62ers I enjoy reading your experiences, this last one was exciting to read.  I would not have wanted to be there, too tense.  HOWEVER; I want to share the past few days and my life in Sacramento CA as a single old lady.  On Wednesday, last, I received a call (I might have already mentioned it) to teach the Gospel Principles class.  I wanted to be really good because there are several investigatior and new members in the class.   Everything was set to go after I drove 30 minutes each way to buy the manuel in large print so I could study and prepare the lesson.  It was time to teach when I saw the regular teacher.  He hadn't gone out of town liked planned.  We discussed who would teach, I insisted he teach, he insisted I teach.  It ended up that we both taught.  I took the first 2/3 of the time and finished up with his short movie.  OK; Sunday over.  Monday My brother and S-I-L were supposed to come over to do some planning for the up-coming Family Reunion.  An hour and half after they were supposed to be here, I called her, she laughed and said "Oh were we supposed to be there?"  I said yes, she said she would call my Brother and have him call me.  He did call and this was the first he had heard about it.  She is a real sweet lady but,,,,,,,,  Ok so he said they will come on Saturday.  The day was done, or so I thought,  I was doing something so important that I don't even remember what it was, when the door bell rang, It was a lady that comes once each month for FHE.  I opened the door, she had a big salad in her hand.  "I said Alice, Family Home Evening is next week, but come on in".  She told me there ws another lady right behind her.  We had a great evening together.  (I hope they come back nxt week when they are supposed to.  OK! Today, the day from HEXX, silly me, I had showered, dressed and made my bed and headed for the kitchen, but got sidetracked in the office.  (Got to check my bank statement) I thought "I wonder if I have any new emails?  YES; there among all the junk was one from my sister in IL.  This is where the day turned from good to horrible.  I opened that darn thing forgetting that she has had over 100 BAD email's come to her and she has been in a mess all week.  Well it was a spam or what ever they call it.  I couldn't get anything except a message saying my computer or internet or what ever had been hacked and I should call a number. I did and everyone talks like they have a mouth full of marbles and they have to talk as fast as they can.  After 3 of them trying to sell me another security program (I have McCafee) they hung up on me and I called McCafee and after $79.00 and 4 hours I am almost back to normal.  Ya think I'm done, NOT! I did go get my oil changed, came home, ate linner, That;s lunch and dinner combined.  I fell to sleep at about 6:00 PM when the door bell rang.  Right this very minute there is a music directing class going on in my living room.  I can hear the music, It;s nice to hear them.  Oh by the way my son-in-law wanted to borrow my car  (their secod one was totaled) on Thursday to go see a man who is dying of cancer,  What could I say,  I am going to ride part way with him to Freemont and visit my friend in Manteca,  Yes Dan, we do make typo's at times, however, I don't plan on having this published.  Moreover, spellcheck sometimes makes errors too.  So maybe I'm being a wordmonger. LOL! JOY

Joy Fields (Wardleigh)

Hello Everyone, Yes Conference was amazing.  I totaly enjoyed it.  Especially when Jefery Holland told us that we can not only be forgiven for our sins , but also our stupidity.  Yahoo; there is still a chance for me.  I don't remember who said it yesterday, but the whole talk was about Fathers and how important they are to the developement of the Family.  One other subjects that really touched me was the council that I need focus on more Temple work.  There was much that would apeal to non-members too.  JOY

Hal Farr

Dan, I'm sorry to here about the death of your son. I can't imagine the pain you must be going through. My prayers will be with you during this time of grief.

Pam Profaizer (Wilker)

Dan so sorry about your son. It is very hard to lose people we love.

Will  keep you and your family in my prayers.  I know they work .My family has been on the receiving end of prayers alot the last 3 years and it is very comforting.

Pam

Frank Baden

Dan so orry to hear abut your son.  We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Dale Thompson

Dear Dan, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. What an absolute bummer. Please accept my condolences and know how sorry I am. I will ask Heavenly Father to bless you and your family through this tragic time in your life. May God bless you now and always. Dale Thompsen

Parry Willard

Hi Dan, I don't think any of us that haven't lost a child can imagine the
pain that you and your family are experiencing. I could only watch in
sadness as my brother mourned the loss of his son last year.  Please accept
my most sincere sympathies.
If you need any assistance in Ogden please contact me. Your friend, Parry
Willard

On Sunday, April 10, 2016, Ben Lomond High School Class Of 1962 <

Martha (Martie) Peck (Bond)

Dan,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son.  I am sure you and your family are heartbroken.  I wish you all the best in these saddest of times.

Martie (Peck) Bond

Joanne Uhrich (Goldben)

Dan, so sorry for the sudden loss of your son; this has to be the hardest thing of your life to go through.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joanne

Joy Fields (Wardleigh)

Oh Dan, I am so sorry, my heart goes out to you.  My brother died the same way.  He was 50 at the time and it was really hard, but not nearly so much as you and your family are suffering through at this time.  Love and prayers to you and your family.  Be safe, JOY

Joe Fredencio Trujillo

Steven Nielsen

Dan, once again I'm so terribly sorry about the loss of you son. I did put your name in the temple and know of the Lord's tender mercies of sending comfort to you and yours. Blessings to you and yours, all my love... Sincerely, Steve Nielsen

Joy Fields (Wardleigh)

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO

ALL YOU MOTHER'S.  I

HOPE YOUR FAMILY

TREATS  YOU

SPECIAL ALL DAY,

YEAR, & FOREVER.

Joy Fields (Wardleigh)

Summer is just around the corner, and I am busy planning my up-coming Family Reunion.  It will be held in Placerville CA on my brother's beautiful ranch.  It is a big 3 day event, full of all kinds of fun (and wet) activities.  I personally will NOT be doing the white water rafting or the water baseball,  I will also NOT BE CAMPING OUT because there is a fantastic hotel just down the road.  In my family it is a tradition to have a "White Elephant Auction", spending only the funny money that we earn at the other activities.  We also have a "Talent Show", my two sisters & I will be performing the song "Sisters, Sisters" from the movie "White Christmas".  The official last day consists of, pack up, clean up and lunch at the Waterfall Buffet at the Red Hawk Casino near the ranch. 

There will be family members from Arizona, Utah, Illinois, Texas?, and of course California, northern, and southern.  Some will only make it for one day and others of us have planned to extend one more day and go to Tahoe for lunch.  Some of us who don't know when to quit will add even one more day and go to San Francisco for a day.  All of this wonderful family togetherness will actually start for me 2 weeks before, when I fly to Canada for my granddaughter's graduation from the University of B.C..  The day after that I will fly from Canada to El Paso Texas for my grandson's high school graduation just before he goes for more training in Virginia for the Army reserves.  (Did you know the Army takes them between their junior and senior year for their basic training?) 

So with all the traveling and company at my house, I prety well have my summer planned.  Oh just one more thing on my agenda is to go see my youngest daughter in a production of "All Shook Up"  It is centered around Elvis Presley's music.  She has the spot-light bug and loves to perform.  She is again, playing a lady with a sarcastic attitude.  I told her that she was type cast in the part.  I was in one play a few years ago at the college.  It was fun, but too much work.  So what are you doing this summer????

Joy Fields (Wardleigh)

Sometimes in our life we do make mistakes that we later regret, however, I am so grateful for the blessing of repentance.  I know for sure that when I was younger, I felt that I was not good enough for the blessings of the Holy Ghost, or any other blessing that comes with obedience.  I never did anything illegal, or permanently damaging.  Although I did do some stupid things, like cut classes in the afternoon to go with some friends to se an Elvis Presley movie down town one day and another time a car load of us went to Idaho instead of going to school.  I never got caught until one day my friend Gail McKinney and I were wandering the halls with a hall pass when we should have been in class.  Like I said it was stupid.  I think the biggest thing that I ever did was when my mother told me that I couldn't date one particular person any more because he drank , smoked, and had been married before.  I showed her, we went to Elko NV and got married.  They (who ever they are) said it would never last.  They were right, 29 years later he left.  Oh well life is good, I have 4 beautiful children and 13 gorgeous grandchildren.  I count my blessings that I have two great sons-in-law and one lovely daughter-in-law. I was blessed to go on a Mission to Iowa, graduated from college, 9 cruises, go to the land of my heritage, (England) and much, much more.

Thankfully we do, usually gain wisdom as we age, but not always.  I know that the death of a loved one is a time of reflecting and reconfirming what our own values and belief's are.  I too, know that the end of our life here as we know it is not the end, but instead a new begnning for eternity.  I know that if we live worthy we will be with those who have gone on before us.  I agree with Janet, and know that we should not just go on blindly without any questioning.  We need to study and learn for ourselves the truth about life and life after death.  Yes, we are getting close to the transition, so we, I better get on the ball and do more. 

Dan, I always enjoy hearing your experiences, and anyone else who is willing to take the time to share with us.

Joy Fields (Wardleigh)

Dan, I had no idea.  Gail and I used to do a lot of fun things together.  I haven't heard anything about here since about 1963.  She was so much fun.  That was a math class that we were in together, a cooking class, and maybe a couple of others.   We doubble dated for the Senior Prom.  I think she went with someone named Mike.  I have a picture of all four of us together in my living room before the prom.  She always had the use of her mother's car.  We could really get around.  One favorite place for lunch was McDonalds across the street from Weber High.  What a blast from the old memory bank.  HA!

I have a bunch of investigators, new members,  and missionaries due here for FHE in the next 10 minutes.  That's one nice thing about living alone, I can do anything I want to do.  The Elders will teach the lesson.

Charlotte Stone

I am so very sorry Danny for your loss and your family's loss.    

I really enjoy reading your posts.  Thank you for sharing.  

You have a beautiful wife and and I wish you both a peaceful time of reflective wisdom and understanding.

May God be with you and your family.  

Joy Fields (Wardleigh)

Dan, Beautiful poem.  I copied and pasted it onto my facebook page.  It is so true.  We can't do too much to honor everyone who serves in the Military.  My Son and Grandson are in the Army.  Grandson will graduate from High school in just a few weeks.  He did his basic training last summer before his Senior year.  I know you and many of our BLHS class also served.  Thank you. JOY

Joy Fields (Wardleigh)

As I am preparing to attend two graduations, I have been reflecting on our graduation from BLHS.  How life has changed from way back in 1962 to now.  Some things are better, and sad to say there are many changes that are not so good.  It was truly a giant step into a new world.  I had just got married two weeks before, moreover, those two events changed my life forever.  Just like graduation, some things were better and some not so good. 

My first graduation that I will attend is for my beautiful granddaughter who is graduating from the University of B.C. She just started teaching a 3-4th grade combination class.  The second one is my grandson graduating from high school in Texas. 

I remember we were told that we were on the threshold of life. How on earth could we have even comprehended what it all meant for us.  Of course, some of you knew you would be going on to higher education in the fall, so you were able to just have a break from the studies before launching into the the work again.  For me that didn't come for many years.  In fact I was the mother of four darling children by the time I even thought about additional formal education.  My son was about nine months old when I began to get the desire to go back to school.  It was so different that time around.  I finally graduated in 1993. 

I was just thinking, we all have one more graduation to experience, I ask what will it be like, will I truly see and be with my loved ones that have gone on before me?  Will I suffer like some of our classmates have done, or will it be like my sweet great grand mother, who at 93 years old went to bed and slept for 3 days, then peacefully graduated from this earth?    Will we miss our loved ones, or be so busy that we don't have much time to put into thoughts of life on earth? This time it will be for eternity.  I know! I will sing in the Heavenly Choir. 

No I'm not completely NUTS, just a little crazy, just enough to have fun.  Life is good.  JOY

Tod Maltby

My eldest granddaughter (Madison Maltby) just graduated from Ben Lomond High. That makes three generations of my family who have graduated from BLHS. My older brother was in the first graduating class (1955).

I’ll bet none of them had more fun than we did!

Mike Liptrot

Dan, Joy, and Tod,

Great posts from all! What a whirl-wind-trip thu life for us all. 

Loved the Piece for the Vets Dan... My Dad, both Brothers, and your's truly all Vets! Took the Pledge to give our lives, and if called up again, would do it again in spite of the Polititions in office and those running for office in November. My God help us all. 

And yes Dan coming face-to-face with  Mortality is a bi...!  In my minds eye... I'm still the high school Grad joining the Navy at 17 Volunteering to become a Fleet Marine Hospital Corpsman with the 3rd Marines...EL TORRO MCAB, CA... THIRD SHORE PARTY BATTALLION 3rd Marines FMF (REF) Okanawa & Vietnam. 

The Problem!!! My 72 year old body is not 17 - 22 any more and while I have dropped 80 lbs and check in at OAC at a respectable 170-173, when I get these crazy, stupid, "Lets open up a can of whoop-as_ thoughts" my body says HOLD ON THERE LIPPY!!! Know what I mean there Dan!!!

LOVE ALL

LIPPY

Joy Fields (Wardleigh)

Hi, I am home, it was wonderful to be there for both of my graduates.  I will share more later, because a lady on the air plane from Canada was coughing, and sneezing all the way  to LA.  She was so kind to share her bug with me and maybe more people.  I went to the Dr. on Sunday and had lots of LAB work & Xrays.  I get to go back for more in the morning.  The wonderful people from church have brought me dinner twice now and my new Home Teachers came and gave me a blessing last evening.  I am so glad that my rotten germs can't travel through the internet. JOY

Joy Fields (Wardleigh)

Dan, I will try it next time.

JOY

Joy Fields (Wardleigh)

Hi Class Mates; I am back in good health again, got everything put away from my travels and ready to be the hostess starting in just 10 hours.  While I was sick I had to put my plans to one side while I recovered.  So I have hired the young man from down the street to trim the hedge in my front yard.  He will have it done and cleaned up before my sister Nadine, arrives at 9:55 A.M. at the Sacramento airport. 

Since I was so sick, I was completely out of almost everything, so I had to really stock up today.  What would we do without Costco?  My motto is "if Costco doesn't have it, then I don"t really need it."  Ok; I do go to other places occasionally. 

It was so wonderful to be there to witness my granddaughter graduate from the University of B.C. in Canada.  Hillary has already got a teaching job. She is a sub until the end of this school year, and will teach a 3/4 combination next fall.  Just two days after her graduation I was there for my grandsons graduation from high school in El Paso TX.  Robby, or Robert will be attending the University in the fall, and is also in the Army reservs.

My daughter Brenda is in the production of "All Shook UP", featuring Elvis Presley music.  She has a lot more courage that I ever had. She sings a couple of solo's.  She play's a woman with an attitude.  I told her that she was type cast.  We will go see it this weekend.  We are also going to see a production in Santa Rosa put on by Senior Citizens for Senior Citizens.  Both should be great.  Next more family will be arriving from Utah, Arizona, Illinois. and southern CA for the big reunion in Placerville.  July will be busy month. 

So now tell me what are your plans for the summer? 

Joy Fields (Wardleigh)

Dan, What a beautiful child.  I can see that he is a gift from God. 

My sister is the last one of the family to still be here.  We will have about a week to be together, then she too will fly home.  I will share more about our fantastic Family Reunion when I am alone again.  JOY