Saturday, September 03, 2005
Dear Journal,
Landon and an exceptional game against Evanston Friday (last) night. He had a couple unassisted tackles, one of which was sacking the quarterback. He ran a touchdown in. (His FIRST varsity) and had a BUNCH of assisted tackles. He felt good about the game!
Saturday was a good day. First off !! A little “tender mercy” coming our way !! My mom and dad called from Cambodia !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was soooooooooooooooo good to hear their voices, and after we were assured that everything was alright, it was so good to talk to them !! They sound just the same !! even that many miles away. Yesterday we also worked up at Round Valley
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Dear mom and dad
It was sure good to hear your voices yesterday !! It
made my WHOLE day. I was just like Christmas !!
I hope you got a hold of Mark either on his cell or at home
this morning.
Manda and Camryn are still in Phoenix
Zac is such a hard worker, and we worked and CJ sat and
watched the mice try and escape our cleaning. There were about 6 in the garage. I guess we need a
cat. CJ is feeling pretty good, just big and pregnant. Actually she's not that big, but she feels like it you
know? Her first Shower is this coming Saturday. Our shower for her isn't until Oct 1st.
I've got meeting
starting at 7:30 this morning, so I better go and get ready.
Love ya !! Keep on working hard, you are the best
parents anyone could have. We are so proud of you both!! LOVE GWEN
September 10, 2005 - Letter from MOM and Dad on their mission
Dear Family and Friends,
I can't believe we are just getting around to sending you
our journal for the last part of August and here it will soon be the middle of
September. We hope this finds all of you well and excited about
life. How thankful we should all be that we are not in New Orleans District
Center President Towers
The pictures we have included this time are:
2017 - Socheata and Rama, our Khmae teachers for the last
Employment Workshop.
2060 - Students in the workshop that received their
Certificates of Completion.
004 - Elder Johnson took this picture of Lee at Spider Town
Will sign off for now. We send our love and our
prayers.
Love, Elder and Sister Dickson
Landon:
Good morning young man. I thank you for the note last
week. Things are going good here but I sure did miss coaching this
summer. I’m glad to see that you are very proactive in your college
search. I hope that you can get a great opportunity to continue playing
ball in college if this is what you choose to pursue. I met one of the
coaches at UVSC a few years ago and if I find his business card I will get that
info to you.
Your football team is playing some pretty good ball right
now. Are you the stud linebacker? I hope the winning ways continue
as that would be pretty neat to have the Trojans rough a few of the bigger
schools up a little bit.
I will get you a letter written up over the next week or so and I
thank you for thinking of me. Please send my best to your Mom and Dad and
have a great week.
Forrest McNabb (Landon's old baseball coach from St. Joseph's)
Sunday night - or I guess EARLY 12:11 a.m. Monday morning,
September 12, 2005
I'm keeping all of my notes to you in my journal, so I need
to write things that have probably been spoken about in our phone conversation,
but that's okay.
Roger, Zac and Landon have reinforced our corrals so
that we can put a couple of steers in there in a couple of weeks. We
traded them for our Oat Hay with Randy Sessions and Kurt Stapley. The
pipes were full of wasps, and Landon got stung 3 times. I'm glad I wasn't
out there.
Camryn got her 16 month shots on Saturday, and she had been
horribly onry every since. I hope she gets feeling better soon.
CJ's shower at the property turned out nice. It was a little cold, but
she got a lot of nice things. Zac had to put them all away, and clean the
house, and go grocery shopping because she isn't supposed to get up off the
couch. I have a feeling this is going to be a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggg 6
weeks remaining. Please remember her in your prayers. We are
planning on having a shower for her on Oct 1, but HE may get here sooner than
that. Oh well.
Landon went to Joe Reyna (Shelly Lofgreen's son's)
homecoming today. It is so nice to have someone in my family care about
going to church besides myself. He is pretty whooped on Brigette Mellott,
and I wish he wasn't, not that she's not a nice girl, but I don't want him to
get serious, and she's so young (even though she is really mature for her age)
She's not even 16 yet, and yet her mom doesn't seem to mind if she
dates......... I guess I should put my foot down and tell Landon he can't
date her, but we are getting along so well, I don't want to rock the boat, and
he's such a good kid........... excuses excuses..... I know......................
I guess they are going to the Homecoming Dance which is coming up in a few
weeks. Landon says he needs a suit - not a tux. I guess we'll be
buying him his FIRST SUIT - I wonder if he could wear it on his mission
too? I bought him some white dockers the other day $9.99 at Meier and
Frank, and told him they were for his mission. He's trying to talk me
into letting him wear them to church !! Also, he says he needs a WHITE
tie for this Homecoming Dance, so I guess we can save that for his mission too.
We are working on getting things (paperwork, video, etc.) out there to
different colleges so that he can hopefully get a baseball
scholarship............. Have to see how it works out........ Rog
is soooooooooooooooo hyped about this, and him playing college ball. He
will have a year to go to school before his mission, and me and Rog haven't
even talked about how THAT will fit into plans.............. you know me, don't
want to ROCK THE BOAT !!! Landon keep assuring me his EDNET
Chemistry and Writing classes are doing fine........ hope he's not
feeding me a line.
I have Board of Equalization on Tuesday morning, then
Volleyball in the afternoon (Karly Prescott is a Freshman, and gets some
playing time on Varsity!!) Then pick up Camryn from Diane's then go to YW and
we are doing a service project at Barclay and Denise Earl's home.
Wednesday I am cancelling a doctor's appointment so we can have a YW meeting to
plan the Evening of Excellence night that will be in November. Landon is
on the Scholarship Board (1 of 3 students chosen) and has a meeting Tuesday
morning. He won't be able to go to his National Honor Society meeting on
Thursday night because of Baseball practice. We leave for Grand Junction Colorado Grand Junction
I picked 6 more tomatoes today (2
are pretty ripe, and 4 are kinda ripe) I covered them last night, but
didn't need to. I didn't cover them tonight, an watch - they'll freeze
!!! Not really, it is a lot warmer tonight that it was
yesterday/night. Still you can feel the chill in the air and know the seasons
are changing. Manda is liking her job really well, and will probably be
thrilled to get to work and away from an onry baby tomorrow. Hopefully
she is feeling better so Diane can take her, if not, I'll be taking the day off
work - I can, but Manda can't, it being a new job, etc.
Zac has started
back up at DATC for plumbing school. It's his third year this time.
Can't think of anything else to tell you, haven't I rambled on enough???
Love you both, and I like hearing your voices !!! It will be nice to have
you home in 8 1/2 months, and then you can do a nice temple square mission or
something, huh??
Take care, love GWEN and family
September 15, 2005 - Letter from Mom and Dad on their mission
Dear Family and Friends,
Once again we are behind schedule but we are still here and
doing fine. We thought the days and weeks were flying by, but now it
seems to be the months. We thought we would send you some pictures
of the things we see everyday.
2025 - a cute little bright colored van - it reminds us of
the miniture outfits we saw in Japan
2026 - these are the typical water tanks used on buildings
for water storage. Norris, we wish we could bring one home for you in the
Uintahs.
2035 - don't know what they are going to use these plants
for but we don't think it is a salad.
2038 - a little shop or vendor on the side of the
street. Does anyone need a cap? All the moto taxi drivers wear
them.
Hope the frost hasn't done too much damage to the gardens
back home. It is still quite warm here but has cooled a little so we
don't have to use our air conditioning as much, just the fans. Right now
(11:30 a.m.) it is 86 degrees outside.
We wish all of you the very best. Love, Elder and
Sister Dickson
September 18, 2005
Dear Family and Friends,
Well, here we are again and a little more caught up with
things. Each day comes and goes quickly and seems to always be filled to
the brim. It would be great to see the leaves changing back home, but
will have to settle for green leaves and flowering trees. We are losing
another senior couple tomorrow. It doesn't seem possible that only two
more couples will leave before it will be our turn. As usual, we are
really enjoying our mission and would encourage everyone who possibly can to
seriously think about going on a mission. It's a great experience and one
you will never regret.
We send our love and prayers, Elder and Sister Dickson
The pictures we are sending this time are as follows:
2061 - Elder Garry and Sister Sharron Davis at the airport
just before leaving Cambodia
2075 - Sister Joyce Larsen (left) and Sister Phyllis
Gunderson (right) also leaving, pictured with Edwin Loh and some of his family.
0023 - The foyer as you enter the District Center Family
History Center
0038 - District
Center District Center
0048 - Taken during the District Center
September 20, 2005
Well we are back from Grand
Junction Hawaii
LOVE GWEN and family.
September
21, 2004
Dear
Gwen, Roger, Landon and Family,
Sorry
we missed talking to you Tuesday evening, Gwen. We just happened to be at
the Family History Center
Last
night I went through some of the e-mails you have sent, re-reading them and
looking at the pictures. I love the pictures of our good-looking Landon
and the one of he and Camryn is darling. The picture of your Laurels all
dressed in their beautiful formals was nice and they were all very
modest. Tell them for me how lovely they looked. The members have a
challenge here as all the fancy formals usually worn to weddings and receptions
are strapless, unless they have one specially made and then that is expensive.
It is surprising because in their everyday clothing they are very modest and
usually have even their arms covered. You very seldom see even young
children (girls) not fully dressed. The boys are different, and the
little ones most often wear only a shirt or nothing at all.
What
ever happened to the Church project on East Canyon
Never heard anything more about
it. Dee planted, where it WOULD NOT be
in corn, and left where it WOULD BE in something else, grain I think. But
nothing has happened.
Have
you heard how Stephen and Jean Dickson are doing in Bangalore , India
Paul Dickson said they get there fresh milk from a Big White Cow,
straight from the teats !! that walks around town and stops at
houses. I don't know if he was pulling my leg or not. There has
been some problems with the Richville
Cemetery
I'm
glad we are here in Cambodia
Are
you covering your tomatoes or are they far enough gone that it doesn't matter
if they freeze?
I haven't been covering them. I need to be more dutiful on
this. There are still quite a few tomatoes, but I'm lazy, and the porch
warms up during the day with the sun, and I think this helps as they are right
against it.
We're
anxious to see your yard now that you have redone it, especially the
berm. Did the grass come up good?
So- So. It will look alot better next spring I suppose.
Another
question for you. How did Zac's watering go this summer? Did he do
his watering or did his neighbors do it for him most of the time?
Zac has done both watering this summer, more of the sprinkling I
think. After getting all that nice back yard in, he then sprayed in with
round-up where the garage is going to be. His plan is to fill in the back
ditch, and do total sprinkling out there. He HATES mowing around the
ditch.
Dad
and I are doing fine. Our ASPECA English class was cancelled today
because of a holiday and the students are celebrating or doing something at a
pagoda. I do have an appointment with President Sophon (South District
President) about some Family History questions. I sure hope he gives me
the answers I want. If he does, I will be able to have the temple work
done for about eighteen people. I am really enjoying this part of our
mission even though it is very difficult at times trying to figure out just who
is who and what to do.
We
hope things work out with the baseball scholarships Landon
is applying for. We are excited for Zac and CJ and are looking
forward to their little one getting here safe and sound. Tell Amanda
we are glad she likes her job and to give Camryn a big hug and kiss for
us. You and Roger need to slow down a little or you'll end up all worn
out like Dad and I. He keeps telling me that he is falling apart and
won't be able to do a thing when he gets home. He is anxious for these
next eight months to go by so he can be home and nearer good medical
help. I sure hope something can be done to give him some relief.
Maybe he just needs Morgan air and some outside activity.
Well
guess I had better close and get ready for my appointment. We love you
and think about you often. Take care of things.
Love,
Mom
and Dad
PS
There, will be a fairly large check coming in the mail ($30000.00 +).
Deposit it in our checking account. Tithing needs to be paid so I will
arrange for a donation slip when we find out just what the amount
is. Thanks for your help. Love Dad
September 22, 2005
Gwen,
thanks for the PhotoShow. We really enjoyed watching it again and again
and again. It looks like you all had a great time. Keep making
those memories for you family. You are the greatest daughter and mother
(and grandmother).
Love,
Mom
September 25, 2005
Dear Family and Friends,
Just a quick note to let you know we are fine and keeping
busy. The pictures are of different places, people and things that Elder
Johnson took and has labeled all of them Siem Reap even though none of them are
from that area. Hope you enjoy them.
Love, Elder and Sister Dickson
005 - Can you believe this! They put everything they
can on and in these vans to travel to other cities or places.
006 - These are live chickens going to market to be sold.
010 - These huts or community homes are in the mountains in
Mondulkiri where the quilt distribution took place. They are different
than the average hut or home you find in the country and out by the rice
fields.
011 - Inside a hut in Mondulkiri. Elder Johnson said
they were dark and dingy (no windows) and smoky from the little fire (no
chimney or hole for the smoke).
012 - Some of the little children in Mondulkiri.
085 - Two senior missionaries (guess who?). The
floating village we went through is in the background. We are on the Tonle Sap Lake
Sept 27, 2005 - Letter to Mom and Dad on their mission
Well I'm up figuring out my check book on the computer. And
going over YW stuff. Quickly, here are
some things to ask you.
Do you want me to pay your $20 DUP dues mom? or just let them go since you won't be there
for a year and half. Let me know.
Also - Robert and Pauline Capener had a 50th anniversary
celebration at Maddox and you were invited.
I'm so sorry I didn't let you know earlier. I don't know if you correspond by email or
not with them.
Landon had another great game against Park City Last Friday
- they won 27 to 0. We travel to Uintah
(Vernal) this Friday........yuck.
CJ's shower is on Saturday, and we hope she is still
around. She went to the doctor yesterday
and her blood pressure is up again, and they almost kept her !! She goes back on Wednesday (Zac's birthday)
so we'll see what happens. If she lasts
over the weekend, they'll probably start her on Monday when her doctor gets
back in town from Germany
Zac got his hole dug for the detached garage. I've attached a picture
Manda and Camryn are doing great. Camryn is a little busy body, running around
everywhere. She keeps everyone on their
toes.
Take care - love Gwen and all
September 28, 2005
Our son Zac is 24 years old today !! I can remember when he was born, he was a
blonde ball of fur………. I wonder what he
little boy will look like? I wonder if
he’ll be born today? Probably not, but
that would be a nice birthday present.
Last night, I went down to SLC to listen to the Young Women
General Presidency speak. I went with
Penny Smith and Gayla Durrant. The meetings were in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square Cambodia
9/28/05 evening
Well, when CJ went to the doctor today, her blood pressure
was still too high, and so they said - over to the hospital you go !! Any way, they are there and they broke her water and started
her on Pitocin at about 7 p.m. September 28th.
Zac probably won't get a baby boy on his birthday though, because it
will probably go into tomorrow. It is
about 9:15 p.m. and we are headed down to check on them.
I'll let you know what happens !
LOVE GWEN
It's 5:30 a.m. Sept 29th - No baby yet ! Zac just called, and after being in Labor for
almost 10 hours, CJ is only to a 2 ! She's feeling sick (pukey) and they've got her on oxygen, I
guess because her oxygen is low. (I
remember that from Landon in the hospital, they get breathing so shallow, that
they don't pull enough oxygen into their blood.
Zac didn't get any sleep last night on the uncomfortable coach. Shirlee and McKenzie went home during the
night also, I hope McKenzie gets back over there, because she's a labor and
delivery tech, and knows what is what. I suppose I'll head down when I hear
more- they will keep me updated and I'll keep you updated !!
LOVE GWEN
Well she's been in labor 18 hours now, and still no bambino
!! Zac just called (1:30 p.m. Sept 29) ,
and she is about a 4-5 dilation, and they are going to increase the Pitocin,
and hopefully in a few more hours we'll get the new little one. She is pretty miserable, throwing up,
headache, etc. It seems nothing ever
goes easy with her, darn it !!
LOVE GWEN
Little Treyson Lee Rich was born at 8:04 p.m., September 29, 2005. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20
inches long. He is not blonde like his
daddy was. He has brown hair, not as
dark or long as Camryn's was. He has
tiny petite features. After 27 hours of
labor, and no progress, he was taken Cesarean section. Mom is worn out and in a lot of pain. Dad is tired but so happy with his baby. The grandma's left the hospital at 11:25 p.m.
(It's now 11:55 p.m.) I'll write more
later. Love Gwen
September 30, 2005
Congratulations Dad Zac, and Grandma Gwen and Grandpa Roger,
Sorry we haven't responded to what was happening more
closely the past 24 hours, but we were out of town for a day and didn't have
access to the e-mail. Thank heaven
we live in a day when the doctors can help when there is difficulty with a delivery. We are glad the little guy is here and feel confident that CJ will be feeling better soon. It's hard to keep our minds on what we are doing when these kinds of things are
happening at home and we want so much to be there.
You were all in our prayers (especially CJ and the baby) and we knew things would work out well. We're so happy our little
great-grandson has come into a family where he will be loved
very much by everyone. Grandpa
Dickson was tickled to think that he has the middle name of Lee.
It sounds like he was a good size baby but sorry CJ had to
go through 27 hours of labor. Thank
goodness mothers soon forget about the pain and are able to just enjoy their little new babies. Thanks for keeping us posted and up to date.
Love, Grandma and Grandpa Dickson
Letter to Mom and Dad on their mission
Friday, September 30, we traveled to Uintah High School
Note – Zipper our dog of about 10 years was
hit and killed by a car sometime early Sunday morning. It has been one year since Manda called us
to come and get her from Arizona
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