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Show learned to play an accordian, having been able to earn one when she was a growing girl. She delighted her children on special occasions as she played it to accompany her warm soprano voice. On cozy winter evenings they sat before the fireplace to thrill as she sang and read Bible and Book of Mormon stories to them. In doing so she created memories for them that were to last throughout their lives. YOKING THE OXEN When time permitted on Sundays, John K would drive his mother to town in an oxcart so she could attend church services. More often she walked the four miles and back in order to worship; it was quicker. Only on occasion were the children able to be in attendance at church with her for usually they did not have suitable clothing. Each of them grew so fast that she did well to provide sturdy clothes for their regular wear. Instead of articles being handed down to the next in line they were more often too worn for further use. Buck was a spotted ox, and he and Tom were the ones Wilhelmina depended on from the very start of their homestead venture. Brin and Berry were the second (and female) team. Without good oxen there would have been no farm development by this family. There was a special language used when they were driving oxen. "Haw" meant come to the left, "Gee" indicated turn to the right, and "Whoa" of course, meant to stop. A 40 |
