FUN PARTY AT GIL'S

Jann Watts, just up from California with her family, was reason enough to have a family bash at the home of Gil and Betty Pectol in Farmington, Utah. Here you see her singing, "Crazy." Wow! She sounds so professional, just like her mom, Clara Hull Pectol, grandmother's sister. So much music runs through the family!

Boy, if "Professor Hull" could hear them now! Jack Pectol and Dennis Hull explode into a grand trumpet duet. Their grandpa...and mine, too...John Henry Hull, was known all over for his fantastic trumpet playing on the vaudeville circuit. He would be very proud of his offspring, and Brent's got it all on video! Please note the three sons of Jack's in back: Ian and Ethan (standing) and Dan (sitting). "Sugar Blues" Nobody can play it like Dennis. Oh, this brings back memories of my wonderful childhood when we would visit our cousins in Utah and enjoy the music at family parties."I Wanna Be a Cowboy Sweetheart," an old-time family favorite sung by Grandmother and Noreen Francis, my cousin (Fay Hull's oldest).
Even Dad (Jim Bradley) comes out with a clear tenor voice as he croons with Don Burt Heninger (Brent's youngest brother) on the song, "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." Accompanied by Dennis, trumpet, and Cordell, guitar, it sounded tremendous and made us long for the good 'ol days.
Charity Pectol with her new baby, Miriam, who has five older brothers! Charity is the wife of John Pectol (Gil and Betty's oldest son). Gil and Betty love their grandchildren!
Cordell Hull (Fay Hull's son), my favorite cousin...at least one of them, that is! Gil, another favorite cousin, looks on.
Cousins sing "We Are the Boys from the Bowery"
Kenny Watts (Jann Pectol's husband), Cordell Hull, Don Burt Heninger, Jackie Pectol, Brent Heninger, Gil Pectol. (Gil, Jack and Jann are children of Clara and Ephraim Pectol. Clara is grandmother's sister who died last year Another daughter, Lonna, from California, couldn't come to this party.)
Grandmother holds Gil's grandchildren, who have grown to love her very much.
My cousins,Carma and Noreen (Fay Hull's two daughters), perform "Sisters," a family tradition. Fay and Verla Hull carried on the family band when "these kids" were going up. The Fay Hull Family Band traveled through Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming for many years.
Mama, Rob and Glenda Hicks enjoy all the hub-bub and acitivity.
Brett Watts (Jann and Kenny's son) introduces his girl friend.
Kenny and Jann Watts: great parents of Brett and Jenny, who are achieving great things in school, music and vocations.
Roger Thompson, my oldest brother, takes my picture. Did you know that he has scanned thousands of Brent's old slides? He offered to do that so they could be electronically filed for posterity. Thank you, Roger; you're wonderful!
Grandmother gives Dan Pectol a hug. It was Dan who felt impressed to restore Uncle Lindy's old drums and use them again at special times. Dan is a professional drummer and feels a kinship to his great Uncle. Lindy Hull, Grandmother's brother who died in May, 2001, now lives on through his drums. We love you Uncle Lindy. You have blessed our lives.
Rachael, one of Jack Pectol's three daughters, brought her husband to enjoy the party.

Jenny Watts with her boyfriend, a commercial pilot from California.
Rachael, Jack and Sheri Pectol. The Pectols are parents of nine wonderful and talented children.
Gil's son, Seth, who has inherited his father's charisma and good looks, stands with his wife, Gina, baby Miriam, Brett Watts and girlfriend. The Pectol family are very close and love to get together.
Gil's son, John, gives Jann Watts, his aunt, a hug before departing. Wasn't that a fun party?

MY BEST RELIEF SOCIETY EDUCATION DAY

The theme was, "Glorify God in Your Body and in Your Spirit." Little did I know how special the speakers were going to be.Speaker #1: Brent C. James, M.D., M. Stat. Chief Quality Officer, Executive Director, Institute for Health Care Delivery Research. Also, momber of the National Academy of Science's Institue of Medicine...a life-long appointment.

Dr. James told us that 40% of our health results from our behavior. He told the sisters to study Section 89 of the Doctrine & Covenants and follow the last part, beginning on vs. 17. He teaches that we should all eat more fresh fruit and vegetables and have much less meat. He was emphatic on that. I've been telling you kids that for years!

Speaker #2: Mark J. Ott, M.D. Physicians Teaching Physicians to do the Right Thing. Chairman of the Department of Surgery at the LDS Hospital. Also, the Vice Chair of the Oncology Clinical Program for Intermountain Healthcare.

Dr. Ott talked about two of the people he had treated for cancer. One was Elder Loren C. Dunn, when he was the Boston Temple President. Dr. Ott was his friend and bishop. He also because his personal physician was Elder Dunn was treated for cancer and eventually died. Dr. Bott was comforted to learn from Elder Dunn, two hours before his death, that it wasn't his doctor's fault that he must succomb to cancer. It was the Lord's will. It was Dr. Ott who had performed the extensive surgery to remove the mass from Elder Dunn's side.

The second cancer patient spoken of was a young athlete woman who had graduated with a BS degree in Exercise Physioloy at BYU. She had received extensive cancer treatments for two bouts with cancer under Dr. Ott's care. She still lives to bear her testimony.

Speaker #3: Deborah Hatch is the cancer survivor spoken of. Her testimony of the God's power to help His children, and of the Abrahamic Covenant is profound. I could hardly believe my eyes to see her looking so well after what she had gone through. She is truly an inspiring person.

Meeting these doctors and hearing their testimonies, which our Stake President, Ted Adams, stated was true doctrine, was personally inspiring to me. I've always been interested in the subject of health and keeping me and my family well. Personally, Isagenix products is helping me continue to stay well. I know that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, but if we get sick, there are God-fearing doctors, right here in Salt Lake City, that are there to help us.

OUR FRIENDS AT FRIENDSHIP MANOR

Charlotte Sheffield, shown here with her antique grand piano, went steady with Brent from August 1956 until the summer of 1957, when she won Miss USA and traveled all over the world. She eventually married the missionary she had been waiting for, Elder Maxfield. After many other girlfriends, Brent eventually married Francine Felt March 16, 1962. Charlotte and I now associate together in the Friendship Branch on 13th East and 5th South in SLC. Brent is currently president of that branch, which is in the Central SLC Utah Stake. Charlotte, sings, collects antiques, has run a costume business for years, and has been a professional actress in many capacities. We're very honored to have her at the branch.
Here I am contratulating Jenny Simson, a tremendous singer who had just performed as guest soloist at the manor's Cole Porter show.

Winnie and Jack are new in the branch. Here they enjoy the Cole Porter program with other residents of Friendship Manor, who are people of all faiths. Winnie possesses a wonderful testimony of the gospel, and has been a dancer all her life.
Connie Teeter, my dearest friend at the manor, sings solo while she accompanies herself at the piano. She won first place at the Utah Veterens talent contest this spring. Congratulations, Connie!
Dwight Kelsey lives in Layton and attends the program. He and Connie have a new and serious relationship. To his right is sweet Floris Gren, in her 80's, who still holds a full-time job! Behind her sits Harriet Bean, my partner when we go to Bountiful Temple once a month. Oh, it's a joy to be with these beautiful saints! We're so blessed to have this calling.
Nancy Dixon, musician, nurse and most compassionate lady, stands proudly with her daughter, Jenny, at the program. Jenny sounds just like Karen Carpenter. Do any of you remember her?

Charlotte Sheffield, Mistress of Ceremonies, leads out in the program.
Millie Barnes, center front, is 94 years old. She is young and spry and a hoot to be around; an inspiration to all. Behind her (in the yellow) is Marilyn Sams, Relief Society President, a very intelligent woman, who gets along with everyone.

A FUN VISIT AT JOYCE'S

It's fun to see Samuel growing so fast. He's 6 now, and will start first grade in the fall.

There's Ian, Seth and Samuel with Grandma Starr!We're glad Seth can ride his tricycle today. He had fallen two days before and hurt his mouth very badly. We're very grateful that these kids are resilient.

Joyce oversees the activity outside their home.
Samuel can now ride a bike! I understand he taught himself; he loves it!
Samuel loves to climb the trees. What fun!
Ian has learned how to walk! Guess what! It's Ian's birthday today. He's one year old!
Happy birthday, Ian! Hey, not so fast!
Ian and older brother, Seth, now 4 1/2 years old, enjoy a moment in the son.
Joyce shows me how fast Ian can really walk. He's free!
Happy Birthday, Ian! We love you! I'm so glad I stopped by today!

FUN AT CHARLOTTE'S HOUSE

Charlotte calmly shows off her new picture placed at her bedside. This serene scene proves that she's feeling much better after her surgery.The Jensen backyard. This is expansive, and the Jensen's grow huge gardens.
Madeline takes fresh-baked cookies from the oven that she cooked, herself! Yum, yum!
Jason has fun on the trampoline.

Sara enjoys her summertime practice at the piano. Wow! She's getting good!
Jason is a real cut-up!
Charlotte finds the good deals at the stores.
Carsten enjoys being with his mom.
Come on, Carsten, come and talk to us. (Note the"Life is Beautiful" sign.)
Madeline helps Carsten get started on his computer game, his favorite pasttime.
Madeline jumps while Carsten enjoys the bounce!
Sara joins in on the fun.
Now it's Madeline's turn to practice. Her song sounds beautiful!
Charlotte pauses for some conversation with her ol' mom. What fun!
I beg Charlotte to play her new piece. Can you believe it? It's by Liszt...the hardest composer in the world to play! Charlotte tackle's this piece with resolve and purpose, and it sounds tremendous. She's taking lessons and is getting it ready for her next recital.
There are a million notes to learn!

Oh, that was very satisfying to see everyone doing their chores and being industrious. (Maybe Grandma Starr ought to come more often? Ha, ha!)