OCR Text |
Show 58 sharing accommodations with their children, as seems to be hinted at elsewhere, then certainly Maggie's one child, Walter-approaching three, presents less of a hindrance than do Ellis's two little boys, Bard-nearly five, and Richie-not to observe his third birthday until nearly six months later. Ellis's perception that this study of the law will be Milford's "last great effort" to achieve "eminence" is rooted in her realization that in a few weeks her husband, nearly 11 years her senior, will be 36 years old. Her January 4th observations continue: I attended the Fernsdale Relief Society at two o'clock. The subject for discussion was polygamy. We received much good instruction and I felt greatly benefitted. I had the privilege of expressing some of my own ideas, and bearing my testimony to this great principle. In the evening, although I was extremely weary, I attended the Retrenchment Meeting, and indeed felt most truly repaid, for I know that the spirit of the Lord was with us. I have determined to neglect no meeting nor a religious duty in which there is a possibility of punctuality, for I know that no other course will bestow happiness and contentment. I desire to seek first the Kingdom of God and its righteousness, feeling confident of the addition of all other great blessings. I pray my Heavenly Father to bless me and enlighten my mind that I may be enabled to see and comprehend every truth and righteous principle. I know that everything that is good and true, God loves. Wisdom, knowledge, truth, and purity shall be my aim. January 5th Pursued my usual duties beginning with studies in the morning. I am now studying Dr. Gunn, as I deem it the duty of every mother to understand perfectly the laws of health. I have made this my chief study, though I do not wish to confine myself exclusively to this but will pay some attention to other works. I have not yet matured my plans as to the use of my time, but I desire order and method in all I do, as my time is limited. I wish to decide upon what will be the most beneficial. I spent a pleasant half hour with Milford. Enjoyed it |