My ability to recall from memory is diminished this year, so I kept a journal in iPhone Notes, often sent to my email as backup. Because numerous notes never made it into this random blog, I’ve collected some neglected entries to catch up on 2019, not in order. (Credit a sister who did her “catch-up post” on facebook a month ago, giving me the idea.)
4/25/12:12pm I replied to one of Kay’s dearest teacher friends:)
Thanks for brightening my day. I am well, hopefully doing some good each day. Loving warmer weather and being outside. I think of you and our other teacher friends often, grateful for the love and generosity you all have shown.
4/25/10a Classical89.org - “Go Forth to Serve” - BYU Commencement (7k grads, 53% female)
Dr. Arthur Brooks received an honorary degree.
Told story of “Y” briefcase he received – it changed him.
“You guys are great at product placement.”
Anger vs. contempt ... especially in marriage.
America is being torn apart by a “culture of contempt”.
Disagreement is good; disagree better, not more. Civility is a low standard; we must rise above just being civil.
Mon. 4/15/3pm Smiling, as I saw this again from 2/14/19:)
Since early this morning, I’ve had a recurring, special feeling that my sweetheart Kay is smiling with me.
It’s a happy day so far — not surprising, as it is Valentine’s! ... with love
Easter Sunday 4/21, rained lightly, on & off
— tears of joy from heaven, especially around the temple.
4/4/9:11am I sent a text message:)
“Since 5am, copying text from Kay’s iPhone — so interesting.
Powerhouse Sister Cannon -- she amazed everyone who had their spiritual eyes open to see her good works and love for people!”
grandsons in our frontier back yard 4 years ago
three powerful sister missionaries in MDM, 2018
