5
- Primary party
9
- Zac talk in church
16
- Amanda talk in church
18
- set apart (me in Primary Pres?)
20
- visit teach
26
- rented video recorder to tape our new home for Linda and Bruce
4
- Volleyball tournament
9
- Zac - Lazy Eye Exam
10
- Ward Christmas Party
16
- Christmas Party
17
- Donate blood
19
- tithing settlement
November
1, 1986 - Letter from Brenda
Amanda
and Zac, Hi! What are you doing? How do you like school this year? Does Zac like it as much as you do? I hope you both like it. Yesterday it was Halloween, but none of us
kids went trick or treating this year.
What did you and Zac dress up as?
Dod you go to a lot of houses? We
have to ride the bus to school, do you ride it to school this
year? Today it is raining outside really
bad, the sun hasn't shined all day. Zac,
the boys said to tell you to keep your dad busy till we come back (ok) Well,
you kids be good, see ya later, Love
Brenda P.S. Did you get our tape?
November
3, 1986 - Letter from Linda
Hi
Rog and Gwen and kids, Well, another month had bone by and now we only have 20
months to go. Gwen, I know what you felt
like when your parents moved. So what
have you guys been up to lately? And how
is everyone feeling? I bet the kids are
really growing. I sure miss
everyone. We keep pretty busy, but we
talk about you guys every day. Sounds
like the kids are doing great in school.
Mandy's pictures are cute, we taped it on the fridge. I signed the boys up for Recreation
football. Now Darrin weighs 129 pounds
and Todd 88 pounds. Darin is now a
little taller than Bruce. That doesn't
have to be too tall though. How has the
weather been? Every time we get a chance
we look for Utah's weather. The typhoon season is over now. The weather has changed. It's not cold, 75 degrees or so, but it
rains almost every other day. They tell
us we'll need a jacket in December because the wind from the ocean is cold. We drove down to the sea wall tonight and it
is really pretty. I don't ever get tired
of looking at it. I guess you know Mom
and Joni called the other night. And let
me tell you everyone was on CLOUD 9 when Joni told us she was coming and
bringing the kids. Brenda was waltzing
across the linoleum floor. I am tickled
to pieces. I can't wait to see all of them.
The airport that they come to is only 12 miles from us, but it takes 40
minutes to get there because of the traffic.
How is everyone treating Rog at work now. Has he got used to his new shift? It sure takes awhile when you change
shifts. How's your new heating system
working? They turned our air
conditioning off today and we're all dying because it's hot in here. They turn off the whole subdivision at
once. I'm sure glad hunting is over
now. Bruce can quit worrying about it. But we do enjoy hearing everyone's
stories. What are you doing for
Thanksgiving this year? We'll sure miss
all that this year. But we do a lot with
the Childs and that helps. Guess we'll
close for now. Kiss Everyone for
Me. Love, Linda
November
4, 1986 - Letter from Dawna
Dear
Gwen and family, It sure has been good hearing from you and
all about your new house, can't wait to see it, and I'm going to see it this
time. Sounds like you kept busy with all
the little odds and ends. Things that
need to be done to make your home the way you want it. Before you know it, it will be all done and
then you will be bored to death with nothing to do!! (ha-ha) I think the enclosed letter was meant
for someone else, because I don't think I've got married again, and I know I
havn't changed my name to Frost. I was
good hearing from you anyway. I'm
staying close to the church and close to my Heavenly Father. I know he listens and answers prayers, but
sometimes it isn't always what we want, but thy will be done. I know and feel it in my heart that He has
something planned for me out there. I'm
not sure just what He has in mind but I can't imagine that He would let me have
10 beautiful years of marriage, and one year of hell for nothing. I just have to prove myself worthy of His blessings. I have made alot of friends at church, not
close friends, but friends and they are dear sweet people. I also have two dear close friends that I can
talk to and confide in, and when I feel down I know I can turn to them at
anytime, night or day. They are both
married, but I really don't feel like going out and partying right now, but
would rather stay at home, read my scriptures, needlepoint, knit, or do a dozen
other things that are occupying my life right now. And I think I'm kind of down on men right
now. The few single men I have met I feel are losers right off the bat. All they can talk about is
themselves---boring. I prefer being by
myself, rather than be with them. Fred
and I seem to be at least on talking terms right now, so at least it looks as
if we are going to part as friends, instead of enemies--- I"m glad. I wish the best for him always. He is not living at this address, but some of
his belongings are still here and he still has a key to the house. He comes by every once in awhile and we leave
notes for each other, but I haven't seen him in almost a month. The divorce papers will soon be on their way
to the courts, and then all we will be waiting for is our court date to
finalize everything. I feel I'm getting
the better end of the deal, because he is giving me the house, all the
furniture, and $600.00 a month alimony---that's if the courts except it. I'm keeping an upper chin and through God's
help life is being pretty good to me. On
October 26, 27, and 28th, Mom Nachman and myself drove up to Epcot
Center. Even though she is 76 years old
and I'm only 37 years old, we really had a good time and really enjoyed
ourselves. I had been to Epcot once
before (when Erika and Tami were here), but we had all been to Disney World the
day before in 90 degree weather, and by the next day when we headed to Epcot,
our feet were killing us and we were tired and hot. So none of us really enjoyed it. But this time Mom Nachman and I really got
the full benefit of it in the cool weather and hardly any people there. We just took our time and saw just what we
wanted to see. We even got to see the
3-D movie by Michael Jackson. I'm not
really a fan of his, but the 3-D movie was great, even though it wasn't long
enough. It was only 18 minutes long, and
I was willing to see a full length movies.
Mom Nachman even enjoyed it, and the music. Well, I had better close for now. Take care and write when you get a
chance. Tell everyone hello for me, and
I'm looking forward to seeing all of you in December. Love Dawna
P.S. Thanks for keeping in touch and thanks for keeping me in your
prayers.
November
11, 1986 - Letter to Zac from Linda
Dear
Zac, How are you? We are all fine. Thanks for the picture you sent us. It's really pretty. Well, how was Halloween? Where are you eating for Thanksgiving this
year? Make sure you are at Grandma
Rich's when she calls us. I want to talk
to you. I love you Zac! Love, Linda
November
11, 1986 -
Hi
Amanda, How are you? I bet you are
getting good grades. What is Santa
bringing you for Christmas? Have you
talked to him yet? How is your new
bedroom? I bet it's pretty. Love and kisses, Linda
November
11, 1986
Dear
Amanda, Well, what have you been doing lately?
I can't wait till Thanksgiving to talk to you again. We kept your Halloween picture on our fridge.
You sure color good. so, what do you
want for Christmas this year? do you
have a boyfriend yet? Remember, I love
you Amanda, and miss you. Love, Linda
November
12, 1986 - Letter from Bruce
I
am sure slow answering your letter dated October 1st, but it is a lot more fun
reading than writing.. I just got done
scrubbing a dozen potatoes and putting them in the oven to cook. Linda and Brenda had to run to the BX to get
her some things for school, and then to the video shop. Linda said it would be nice if one of you
would scrub the potatoes and put them in the oven with the leftover turkey, so
that when we get home it will be ready.
Well I surprised her, Maybe I will get a surprise now (hope hope!!) You asked if I had my tools and the answer is
yes, but I haven't put them to no more use than you could do in 4 days, what a
joke. Only the government pays people
not to work. All the people I work around
are airmen, except twoOkinawans, one sheet metal and one welder. The sheet metal retires on December 19th. That is the day he turns 70. The Japanese Government pays them and we pay
back the Japanese Government. They have
to work till 70, then they get 100% of their pay till they die. Roger, I wish we could have been with you to
deer hunt. I enjoy hunting with you and
Buck, more than "anyone". I am
looking forward to when we get home to go with you and Darrin, and with my U.S.
Sportsman, we can tell Goldfleck to kiss our "asses" (Whoops, sorry
Gwen) I also wish I could have been
there to help more on your house and go wood cutting with you. The wood cutting trips are good cause we get
time to be with each other and B.S. a lot.
We really get a kick out of Amanda and Zac's letters. We laugh and tell each other we wish we could
just be around them a little. We miss
everyone a lot, even you Gwen, you big pain in the _ _ _ _ (rear). Just kidding.
I miss teasing Gwen more than I miss hunting. I hope before we get back, Gwen sees the
light and goes back to Browning, cause when we get back we will be buying a lot
of hunting stuff. Please don't get upset
if I am slow writing, cause I love all of you a bunch and think of you all the
time. I just hate writing. Well, Linda just got back so maybe we can
eat. Love you and miss you, Bruce
P.S. Roger, don't work too hard, and put some weight on.
November
16, 1986
As
long as I can keep going forward, that is good.
I'll always keep going and trying and never, never, never give up. Hopefully tomorrow I can get with it and go
on and get my body physically and spiritually back together. I know I need to stay close to my Father in
Heaven. I must. I know when I let down, and it makes me feel
so terrible. I need to be strong and get
myself to bed earlier and up earlier too.
These next few weeks are going to be busy, busy. I'm going to work at the courthouse, AND in
Lyle Porter's mink. I will be loading a flesher. (Lyle Porter is Kerry
Porter's dad. Kerry is Joni's
husband. Joni is Roger's sister. Roger is my husband HA HA. Rog and I have worked on and off for him the
past few years. Roger usually kills the mink, and I have pinned and fleshed
also.) We really need the money. Oh
well, life goes on. We love our
house. Been in it 3 months
yesterday. It's great!!
November
17, 1986
Boy
I hate to get up in the mornings.
Probably always will. Oh well,
gotta overcome the flesh, right? I've
got a sore throat. Hope it doesn't get
worse. Amanda had a bad dream last
night. The way she screamed, it was
horrible. She came in our bed and before
she went back to sleep she wanted to say a prayer so she wouldn't be
scared. I think that's great! She knows and has faith that Heavenly Father
will bless and help her. I might go to
Ogden today if I can get an appointment for Zac at the doctor's office. He has a sore on his bottom. Mom thinks it's ring worm. I hate to spend 5 minutes in the doctor's
office, and then pay $22.00, and then have to go buy some ointment that costs
$15.00, but the rash seems to be getting worse, so I guess we better. Last night at Inservice was really good.(Inservice
is a monthly meeting that Primary teachers and workers go to, to help them be
better teachers and leaders) Susan
Wiscombe always has such a sweet spirit about her. I would like to be more like her. The lesson was on "Dealing with
Distraction". Well, I better get
going and read the Book of Mormon a little and then go over the Family Home
Evening lesson for tonight. I hope I can
be a good mother and wife so I can go to the Celestial Kingdom and be happy
forever.
November
20, 1986 - letter from Bruce in Okinawa
Dear
Roger, Gwen, Amanda, and Zac: We
received your tape today. I listened to
it a little on the way home from the post office at lunch time, then the rest
tonight. Gwen, I could listen to you all
day, and I really enjoy your kids. Zac
he gets so excited and Amanda, she is really something. She is sharper than a "tack" and
she has to keep everyone in line and tell them your turn now. I enjoy listening to it, but it really
reminds me of what we are missing.
"Family get-togethers"
Oh well, like Roger says, when you are busy, time flies. I wish it would at least get going a little
fast. Just think by the time you get
this around the 30th, we will have been here five months. Only 19 big ones to go. I am leaving Saturday
the 22nd to go to Kunsan Korea TDY, (about 2 1/2 hour flight from Kadena) I will get back here at Kadena Wednesday
afternoon. Only me and our engineer are
going. There are two F-15 eagles that
can't fly because of cracks, and they need me (ha-ha) I think they are sending
me to try and change my attitude, because a week ago I told our biggest boss
that this place was boring and he said then would you go TDY for 2 or three
days at a time and I think he is trying to help me like it, but I got a good
one on him. He doesn't know how hard a Frost's head can be. Pretty "hard". Gwen thanks for the
letter to me. I'm slow writing back, but don't think anything of it cause
we all love and miss you allot and sometimes letter writing is hard for
me. Talking to radios is hard too. Linda and Terri and Brenda and Brandy just
went to the main exchange (BX) our K-mart.
Todd is in the shower and Darrin is taking a nap. It is just starting to rain a little, but so
warm I have the patio sliding window open and I am sitting by it just a
sweating. No
kidding. The high today was 77 degrees
and low 70. In Kunsan Korea, where I
will be Saturday, the temperature is a lot like Utah. Just about on the same parallel on the
globe. 54 degrees high, and 37 degrees
low. Did you ever get the mouse? I
can't remember you saying. I hope
everyone has a good Thanksgiving Day, and we will be thinking of everyone. We love you lots, being away helps you think
and decide what and how you feel about everything. But I would rather be there than here. Linda bought a 22 pound turkey. Wow, I can't wait to start on it. I will write you about Korea when I get
back. With love, Bruce
November
21, 1986
Well,
I made it this morning! YEA!! I'm not a morning person anymore. Took Zac to the doctor and it was Impetigo. He put Zac on some antibiotics that taste
horrible. Poor Zac. It's been such nice weather lately. But I guess it's supposed to get bad
today. Well next week we start in the
mink. Hope I can survive 3 weeks of
it. Roger goes tomorrow for Peterson's. (Roger
had helped many people in their mink.
Spence Peterson was one of them.
Roger usually always kills the mink, either by gassing or by breaking
their necks. Let's hope the animal right activists don't read this!!!) Yesterday I went with Lee Rollins and Gwen
Francis and measured and assessed a few homes that are newly built. None were as good as ours (I thought) But I
really did like Stan and Julie Stuart's.
Well I better get going. I need
to be at the Elementary School at 9:00 a.m. for Amanda's parent teacher
conference.
November
23, 1986 - letter from Linda
Dear
Rog, Gwen and kids, Well, we received your letter and tape. It sure is great hearing your voices. We really got a kick out of listening to the
kids, they sounded so cute. Please kiss
both of them for me. Oh, and the
pictures are terrific. It's funny, we
forget how things look at home. I guess by now you're both working hard at the
old mink ranch. Darrin misses that, but
I'm not sure if Bruce does. Speaking of
Bruce, he left Saturday morning for a TDY trip to Kunsan, Korea, he's coming
back Wednesday night. I hope that
nothing messes up the flights so he'll be here for Thanksgiving. Terri read in the paper another typhoon is
headed this way. Anyway, they told Bruce
to dress warm, that it was in the low 50's in the daytime there. It's a 3 hours flight from here. He rode on a C-12. Anyway, it's a great big green cargo looking
thing. So, I sent all our Christmas
lists with him. I guess he'll be going
TDY to Korea, PI and Mainland Japan once in a while. So we think that's great. Me, I just keep going to work (which I hate)
but it's a pay check right? Sounds like you're really enjoying your home. You both deserve to, it's so nice. I'm jealous.
And I'm glad your heating system works well. It's still raining here, it is almost
everyday now. But we still don't need a
coat. In December, we'll need one until
about February. But it's the wind off
the ocean. The ocean temperature is
still in the 70's. We don't go swimming
anymore. It's hard to find the time when
everyone's busy. One good thing, the kids
don't complain now at all like they did at first. So, I guess they've pretty much adjusted. Well, I'm on my way to the commissary. So I'll close for now. Hope you have a terrific Thanksgiving - Love
ya lots, Linda
November
23, 1986
Well
Amanda and I are just sitting here being lazy.
Last night it snowed a little bit.
But if the sun comes out it will be all gone today. Yesterday I sewed and sewed. I have got 5 shirts, 1 jumper, 1 dress, and 2
pairs of pajamas that I have working
on. Also I got one coat of paint on one
side of Amanda's bed. It makes me mad,
because if I would have worked on it last week, it would have been done by now.(This
bed, is an old iron bed frame that is over 100 years old. It was up in Grandma Dickson's attic, and she
gave it to us and we are refinishing it.)
Tomorrow I start in the mink for Lyle Porter. It will be a long 3 weeks, but I'll make
it. Mom had a hernia operation last
week. I don't think I mentioned it. We are going to have Thanksgiving at Mom's
this year. I'm going to help allot. I hope, HA, HA. Well, better get ready for church.
November
24, 1986
Today's
the day! I hope. I'm up at 4:45 a.m. and I've read the Book of
Mormon. I'm writing in this, and then
I'll exercise and sew a little. Today I
start in the mink. Hope the next 3 weeks go by fast. I love reading the Book of Mormon. We read it every night with the kids
too. It's a good habit we plan to keep.
Also, we are having Family Home Evening regularly now. I give the lesson all the time, and I wish we
would alternate, but Roger doesn't seem to want to. Oh well, I must go on. I will always. I have certain goals and I will never, never, never, give in.
The holidays are approaching. I
hope I make it through them without too much trouble. I love my Heavenly Father. I'm so glad I can rely on Him at all
times. He is my comforter. I know he loves me, and knows what is best
for me. I pray I can always follow Jesus'
example.
November
26, 1986
Boy,
yesterday morning I felt awful. My body
felt like it had been put through a wringer.
I was feeling pretty awful. But I
listened to my Heavenly Father's promptings and did what was right and I was
blessed for it.( As I look back on this previous sentence, I can't even
think of what God prompted me to do?)
I always want to do what's right.
Today is Amanda's Thanksgiving Program, and we are also getting the
video camera.(We rented a video camera so we could video tape our new home
and send it Linda and Bruce who were over in Okinawa. This was our Christmas present to them.) I'm working till noon. I am happy.
