Logan, Utah
                                                                     Dec. 24, 1937

Dearest Charlett and Merrill and all the rest of the Family,

     As it is hard for me to write I might as well write to you all at once. Hope your
well, but Charlett I am so sorry that you should brake your toe, but be very carefull
so you (don't) stub it again.  Now you can take time and write to every body.  We
got a letter from Loella yesterday.  She said JoAn was sick.  I hope she will soon get well.
There is so much sickness in town, one can realy be scart, I Just can't get well.  Now
it is three weeks  since I took sick .   It sure is Discuring.   My hart has been quite bad
but Papa don't think so.  He has been in 6 weeks but not his hart.  I sure will be glad when
he is able to get out again.
     I wished I had a peice of your good tea cake.  When you come home you can make
me one. I am so thankfull you took good care of my sweet boy and I hope and pray God
willl bless you for so doing,  I am so fare back with my writing it will take me a long
time.  How is Vonda?  Is she well?  Give her my love.  Love to phil and there
family and when you write to Lue give my love to him.  Also to J.R, to Rube and my
sweet girl Charlett and don't forget my dear son.  Mother Just loves you all.  Tell
him to be carefull and not get another cold.  Excuse all mistakes.  Will try and do
better next time.  Love to every body.  Luella told me to give her your love.  She loves
you so much.
                                              Your loving mother