Click on the above image to go to A Voice from the Vineyard.
Monday, June 30, 2014
Saturday, June 28, 2014
#ITFDB
It's Time For Dodger Baseball
Mom and Dad journeyed to Chavez Ravine for the annual Mormon Night at Dodger Stadium.
The seats were in the reserved section with a lot of Arcadia Stake friends.
Mom insisted on having the traditional Dodger Dog!!!
Elder and Sister Bednar were introduced as the LDS dignitaries.
Elder Bednar threw a ceremonial first pitch strike.
Ah, is there any baseball setting better than Dodger Stadium?
And to top it off, it was Friday fireworks night.
Friday, June 27, 2014
HODGKINSON Shipboard Romance
Hodgkinson Line
William and Hephzibah Hodgkinson, like Joseph and Charlotte Cornwall, met on the ship leaving England to join the saints in Salt Lake City. That is where both of their romances started.
We have a detailed account of William and Hephzibah from each of their histories. Here is the story from Hephzibah's perspective:
"When I left England, my father took me to the station, he told me to be prayerful, and put my trust in the Lord, and the Lord would see me safely to Salt Lake City, and that my brother John would meet me at Salt Lake City. I came without a guardian or protector. After leaving home, we arrived in Liverpool about three o'clock in the afternoon. We were taken out to the ship, Nevada, that evening in a large flat tug barge, and set sail the next morning. There were thirteen hundred and eighty four people on the ship. There were about fifty Mormons, as I remember, and it was a very crude way of travel, as I came by steerage.I was twenty years old the day I set sail. When we got about half way across the ocean,there was a terrible storm came up, and we were all ordered off the deck, and the Captain said, "To stay off". We had to stay down in the cabin, and couldn't see any light, only through the port holes. The anchor was dropped, but yet we went back six hundred miles. The storm kept up for three and a half days, we all thought the ship would go down. Much damage was done to the ship, and the main mast was broken.
Here is the story from William's perspective:
On May 7, 1874, William was on the docks at Liverpool, England. The day was bleak and a storm was threatening. The docks were cold and misty. The ship "Nevada" was being loaded. Approximately fifty Mormons were among the 1, 384 passengers whose destination was America. As they waited, William saw a most beautiful young woman highlighted in the throng. His heart skipped a beat. He looked again. Yes! He was sure! It was the face he had seen in his vision - the one who would become his wife. But, she was so young and attractive. To look at her made his heart pound.
That evening the passengers were taken to the ship in a large, flat tug barge. They set sail the following morning. William watched the young woman intently. He longed for a way to get acquainted with her. However, she kept her face straight ahead, looking neither to the right nor to the left. "Good," he thought, "she is not the flirty type." Her face seemed to say, "I am going to Zion!" As he watched, he noticed she was thinly clad. She was shivering with only a thin cape over her shoulders. He obtained a steamer robe, then mustered enough courage to approach. He offered her the robe to keep warm. She would not accept it. She firmly declined and, with resolution, turned her face straight ahead, then moved away. William added a "plus" to her wisdom. Now he was sure this was the face he had seen in vision. He would wait. William caught fragmentary glimpses of Hephzibah, but never once did she forget the instructions of her father. She was prayerful and put her trust in the Lord. She did not look at, nor accept attentions from any man. Nevertheless, William was ever aware of her whereabouts. When he learned she was sea sick he procured some dainties hoping she might enjoy such refreshment and change from the ship's menu, thereby easing her distress. These she graciously accepted with thankfulness. This special consideration for her comfort helped dispell the severity of her earlier aloofness. After three weeks on the ocean, the ship arrived in New York harbor. The Mormon immigrants stayed at Castle Gardens for two days while they were waiting for a train. William and Hephzibah arrived in Salt Lake City Utah on 30 May 1874.
Their real courtship began after they arrived in Pleasant Grove. As soon as occasion permitted, William told Hephzibah he had seen her in a vision before he saw her on the dock at Liverpool. He also told her he would like to have her become his wife for all eternity if she would have him. She prayed about it and was given assurance that he was the one for her. In one day less than a month, all plans were made for their wedding."
 |
| The Ship Nevada |
William and Hephzibah Hodgkinson, like Joseph and Charlotte Cornwall, met on the ship leaving England to join the saints in Salt Lake City. That is where both of their romances started.
We have a detailed account of William and Hephzibah from each of their histories. Here is the story from Hephzibah's perspective:
"When I left England, my father took me to the station, he told me to be prayerful, and put my trust in the Lord, and the Lord would see me safely to Salt Lake City, and that my brother John would meet me at Salt Lake City. I came without a guardian or protector. After leaving home, we arrived in Liverpool about three o'clock in the afternoon. We were taken out to the ship, Nevada, that evening in a large flat tug barge, and set sail the next morning. There were thirteen hundred and eighty four people on the ship. There were about fifty Mormons, as I remember, and it was a very crude way of travel, as I came by steerage.I was twenty years old the day I set sail. When we got about half way across the ocean,there was a terrible storm came up, and we were all ordered off the deck, and the Captain said, "To stay off". We had to stay down in the cabin, and couldn't see any light, only through the port holes. The anchor was dropped, but yet we went back six hundred miles. The storm kept up for three and a half days, we all thought the ship would go down. Much damage was done to the ship, and the main mast was broken.
The Mormon Elders conjointly with the rest of the Latter-day Saints on board, held prayer meetings, asking the Lord for our safety. The Lord
answered our prayers. After being three weeks on the ship, we arrived in New York, and stayed at Castle Gardens for two days, while we were waiting for our train. We arrived in Salt Lake City about the 30th of May 1874. The first time I met my husband was on the docks at Liverpool, he emigrated to Salt Lake City in the same company as I. He was very kind and courteous to me all the way over, through his great kindness I gained great love and respect for him. Our real courtship began after we arrived in Pleasant Grove."
Here is the story from William's perspective:
On May 7, 1874, William was on the docks at Liverpool, England. The day was bleak and a storm was threatening. The docks were cold and misty. The ship "Nevada" was being loaded. Approximately fifty Mormons were among the 1, 384 passengers whose destination was America. As they waited, William saw a most beautiful young woman highlighted in the throng. His heart skipped a beat. He looked again. Yes! He was sure! It was the face he had seen in his vision - the one who would become his wife. But, she was so young and attractive. To look at her made his heart pound.
That evening the passengers were taken to the ship in a large, flat tug barge. They set sail the following morning. William watched the young woman intently. He longed for a way to get acquainted with her. However, she kept her face straight ahead, looking neither to the right nor to the left. "Good," he thought, "she is not the flirty type." Her face seemed to say, "I am going to Zion!" As he watched, he noticed she was thinly clad. She was shivering with only a thin cape over her shoulders. He obtained a steamer robe, then mustered enough courage to approach. He offered her the robe to keep warm. She would not accept it. She firmly declined and, with resolution, turned her face straight ahead, then moved away. William added a "plus" to her wisdom. Now he was sure this was the face he had seen in vision. He would wait. William caught fragmentary glimpses of Hephzibah, but never once did she forget the instructions of her father. She was prayerful and put her trust in the Lord. She did not look at, nor accept attentions from any man. Nevertheless, William was ever aware of her whereabouts. When he learned she was sea sick he procured some dainties hoping she might enjoy such refreshment and change from the ship's menu, thereby easing her distress. These she graciously accepted with thankfulness. This special consideration for her comfort helped dispell the severity of her earlier aloofness. After three weeks on the ocean, the ship arrived in New York harbor. The Mormon immigrants stayed at Castle Gardens for two days while they were waiting for a train. William and Hephzibah arrived in Salt Lake City Utah on 30 May 1874.
Their real courtship began after they arrived in Pleasant Grove. As soon as occasion permitted, William told Hephzibah he had seen her in a vision before he saw her on the dock at Liverpool. He also told her he would like to have her become his wife for all eternity if she would have him. She prayed about it and was given assurance that he was the one for her. In one day less than a month, all plans were made for their wedding."
 |
| Ship Manifest - William Hodgkinson first name at the top, Hephzibah's name 2/3 down. LOVE THE HANDWRITING!!! |
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Wendy
Our little Wendy is three weeks old and we couldn't be happier for the time we've had with her so far. It is already difficult to imagine life without her. She makes our home a happier place and keeps us smiling with her cute personality. Here are a few highlights from the past few weeks.
We love watching her wake up from naps, she has a signature stretching routine that makes us laugh. The bassinet she sleeps in housed each Kent/Sue Cornwall child. Now Wendy gets to spend her slumbers there too.
Our first family walk took place on a blustery June day, so we bundled our little girl up in a cute little gray jumper that kept her nice and cozy. It's much too big (as are many of her clothing items since she is a small little thing) but we think that makes her look even more darling. She loves being outside, so we are excited for future outdoor adventures.
Wendy came right in time to celebrate Jeff's first Father's Day. As per tradition, we decorated the Subaru to pay tribute to Jeff's new role as Wendy's dad.
We love all of the silly things Wendy does. Sometimes we wonder if we should have had her middle name be "Houdini" because she likes to wiggle her arms out of blankets and sleepers. She seems to fancy those hands of hers!
We couldn't be more smitten with our little girl. It is such a blessing to be her parents. We love her so much and have loved every minute of the past few weeks. She is already growing quite quickly, so we are trying to savor every moment with our sweet darling.
West Coast Party
With all the fun the rest of the fam is having on the east coast, we west coasters were feeling pretty left out. So we had a little picnic up Provo Canyon. It was Mom's last night here which made it extra special.
Jason, Stefanie (Paisley, Jarom, Eli) in Columbus!
This was the very best way to break in our new house. Yeehaw. Even though they were only here for a short while (like, 12 hours) it was totally worth it and these guys are a total blast.
When they first came into town we went to our favorite place: dirty frank's. They serve the best hot dogs I've ever had, plus the tater tots, pretzel and mac & cheese that we got weren't too bad either.
These kids are too fun (we were trying to sneak around in the fog). We're hoping that they (and everyone) come round Columbus very, very often.
STACK!
Here we go, the least fun new-house-post imaginable: replacing the stack. In case you were wondering, the stack is the lovely fat pipe through which all your water leaves your house . . . all of it. That includes things from like, the sink, the tub and oh yeah - the toilet. As it turns out, our stack had a crack in it; see below:
We counseled with our people: dad, spencer's brother Joe, and the Home Depot employee who works on the pipes aisle. And apparently one can just cut out the uncracked portion of the cast iron pipe and replace it with pvc. Alright!
Ta da! No more crack or leaks.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014
Cornwall cousins at Hershey
We just finished going to the hershey Gardens. It was really fun.
Bennett had a Butterfly land on him in the butterfly room twice. It must have been his orange shirt
Emary loved the Butterfly seat
Last night was the most fun in Jason and Stefanies hotel with the lights above the bed.
And are now having a little lunch
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Practicing for baby Wendy!
Bennett and especially Emary loved seeing a little baby around. Baby Eve (daughter of MBs Brother Sean). They could not get enough.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Fiber Arts
I finally finished spring term for my masters program. I took two classes: Modern Art and Fiber Arts. Modern Art was a regular undergrad course which I managed to dump on top of the last month of teaching and having a baby. The Fiber Arts course was specifically created for us teachers. It was just a two week course that started on June 2nd, the day before Wendy's birth. Miraculously, I was able to complete all the assignments. The course involved learning a wide variety of home arts. We needed to be competent in each skill and then extend it somehow into a fine artwork inspired by the technique, process or material. We were required to document our work and I chose to do a blog because of familiarity.
Click on the picture to see my work from the course.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)