April 1966

(Rosa is 85 and Orby will be 83 in August. April 1966 is not a very good month for either one of them)

Friday, April 1, 1966
It is drizzling rain. I did my hair but it did not look too good. I made vegetable soup for dinner. I was in bed most of the day.
Saturday, April 2, 1966
I am little better but not much. I just can't stand what I have to. I would love to run off, I feel so tough.
Sunday, April 3, 1966
My Sister's Birthday, born in 1879. I am not too good, wish I had some place to go and stay as Orby is no good for sick people.
Monday, April 4, 1966
I went to Orpha's, stayed 1/2 day, had to come back home. Nature Food Centre's said i owed them $1.00, which was due August 24, 1965. I answered letter written December 10th, 1965 told them I did not see where i owed them so I haven't heard from them since, so I suppose the error was them not me.
Tuesday, April 5, 1966
Orpha phoned to see how we were. I stayed in bed all day only when I had to go to the bathroom.
Wednesday, April 6, 1966
Still in bed but I got up and sat in chair awhile but was so dizzy so went back to bed and here I am.
Thursday, April 7, 1966
Dad washed out batch of washing. I got up and showed him how to work washer.
Friday, April 8, 1966
Orpha and Rosemary was here today to clean up my house. I appreciated it a lot. Dad grunting. I think they are wonderful children. I am so thankful for my children and grandchildren.
Saturday, April 9, 1966
Dad and I are both sick and just laying around. Dad gets out and tries to work bu the is no good.
Sunday, April 10, 1966
Easter. Did nothing, we both did nothing only eat very little.
Monday, April 11, 1966
Dad went to town. I am not a bit well but I guess I will never be so people won't depend on me. I can't I am sick. I am sick.
Tuesday, April 12, 1966
I got turnips for dinner today. I cook some but am not well just do it to keep peace in the family. I wish I would not have any responsibility on me, whatever. I know Orby is not well but I can't help it.
Wednesday, April 13, 1966
I fried potatoes for our dinner. I feel lot better. Dad is out cleaning up the yard. I just made out an order for super-strong capsules 60 caps. $4.75, extra one $4.76. My back still hurts but am better otherwise. Ike is not too well with his back.
Thursday, April 14, 1966
Nice day.Dad out planting begonias, said he might plant couple of rows of sweet corn. I am some better. Had bean soup for dinner. Mrs. Bastain is washing out a few pieces. Got white and yellow doily worked over, looks nice.
Friday, April 15, 1966
My Dad's Birthday, 112 years old if he had lived. I made a white slip over. It was too large for me. I got dinner, not much, just warmed over some beans and had kraut and plums. Got letter from Mrs. Dennis. Paid for two times groceries, today.
Saturday, April 16, 1966
I don't feel too good. Orpha called, she don't feel good either. Still cleaning house.
Dad out monkeying around to keep out of the house, I guess it is as well as he never wants me to have my way and i deserve it 1/2 of the time but I don't get it 1/10 of the time. I am sick and no where to go only work. I am about through. Dear Lord, you know all.
Sunday, April 17, 1966
We washed 3 batches of cloths today. I feel some better. Orpha and Bud came over a while last night with some drinks. She don't look too good. I called Warner's and told them we would sell our place for $18,000.00 cash. We went over to see how Ike was , he is still lame and no appetite. Betty, Ken, Rosa, and Gerry came over too. We came away before they went home. I did not feel too good neither did Dad.
Monday, April 18, 1966
I will iron a few pieces clothes. Seems nice out today. I ironed today but did not feel like it. I am worse than people think I am.
Tuesday, April 19, 1966
Dad went and had Bud put on a new muffler and I stayed to Orpha's till he cam back.
Brought my flowers and pictures home. Orpha don't feel too good.
Wednesday, April 20, 1966
I fixed over two silk slips, they were too long, then I got fried potatoes and meat and jello for our dinners. Was a very nice day, my back still hurts me.
Thursday, April 21, 1966
I am cooking carrots and parsnips for dinner, got letter from Merle and Bessie. Sent letter to Bessie and Merle.
Friday, April 22, 1966
Today Orpha, Claudia and Dennise and Anita was over. It is Anita's birthday, she is 2 years old and Dennise is 3 1/2. Dad gave the girls each $1.00 apiece. Got letter from Rosa Myers and Bessie.
Saturday, April 23, 1966
Today is Saturday, the Lord's day. I feel some better, glad to have a saviour to call on to as all power comes form our Lord. I made mush tonight.
Sunday, April 24, 1966
Had meat, peas kraut, and beets for dinner. For Breakfast mush, cereal, and cakes yet Dad says we don't have anything to eat.
Monday, April 25, 1966
I did a wash, also ironed too. Ike was here a while not much better, neither am I.
Tuesday, April 26, 1966
I went to Orpha's, she is having some of her cupboards cut off to move stove and refrigerator close together. A man and wife was here to see place but I hardly think they have money to buy, their names were Anderson.
Wednesday, April 27, 1966
Well, we are both still on the down list seems it takes so long to get over being so weak.
Thursday, April 28, 1966
I fixed 4 bras and cleaned around in kitchen. Called Orpha last night, it was one of her off days and mine also. A man looked at place here today. Bastain is still cutting off and burning limbs. They also are doing some painting inside.
Friday, April 29, 1966
Orby trimmed my toe nails and then wen tout to fix the stool ceiling in garage. My feet feel so much better. I sure thank him for the job he did.
Saturday, April 30, 1966
Had fried mush and peaches for breakfast. Rained last night and still raining. cold damp weather.