|
PREFACE
The object of the writer in compiling this book of the lives of our loved parents, is to preserve as many of their beautiful experiences as is possible to obtain at his time, that they may be enjoyed by their children and their grand children, until the latest generation.
The collections in this work have been gathered together by having my parents related to me, each incident of their lives as best they could remember. All of the children, including myself, have helped them to recall many things that had gone from their memories, by reminding them of incidents that were remembered from childhood. Many precious parts have been separated and stand alone, so they can be more easily found and enjoyed by loved ones.
This book was begun January 22, 1912, on the night of their fifty-first wedding anniversary, when they celebrated their Golden Wedding. Nearly three years have elapsed since that night, and it is now (June 18, 1914) far from being ready for the printer. The work has been long and tedious, because I had to write by the long hand method as my parents related these things to me.
Miss Edith Bjorklund has been invaluable to me with her scholarship and typewriting. She is a dearly loved neighbor girl, and without her valuable help this book could never have been written. Miss Viola Drushal and Miss Leah Perry came to our rescue at the last when we were so weary, and helped to complete the work. I wish to thank these young ladies for their diligent and patient labor.
Note from Shirley Brunner: How often we take for granted the conveniences of technology at our disposal. No tape recorders, no word processors – and yet our ancestors persevered to pass down these experiences and accounts. I can not describe the overwhelming feelings of duty and responsibility that I have regarding these writings our ancestors have left to us as a testimony of their faithfulness to and love of the gospel. It stands as tangible evidence to the truthfulness of the gospel.
|
