Daily Gratitude Journal

Richard came to Utah after his mission and worked for Harry. And I fixed him up with his wife!! (The one and only time I succeeded in that venture!) And my kids had a lot of fun with their Uncle Richard.

We've been away from Utah for 30+ years, and we don't see Richard all that much anymore. But when we do, it's always enjoyable. I called him last spring about my mom's birthday party, and our conversation sort of "picked up where we left off" if you follow my drift.

I'm grateful for that kind of sibling relationship!!

Happy Belated Greetings to Richard!!

I don't think I am ever on time wishing Richard a happy birthday!! But then, when your birthday is on a holiday, I guess that is what happens. This is a photo of how the family looked when Richard was the "baby" of the crew. I remember his birth. I remember sitting out on the curb waiting for Dad to come home and tell us about the new baby!!

This is the one and only time I ever went fishing - we went with Richard and Julie - must be '75 or so.

Ah, the famous beach shots from Oxnard!!

This was Dad's funeral in 2000.

And this is the shop - a rite of passage for Clayton males!! (I actually worked there too at times - doing filing, but I didn't get a swell apron!!)

And this is Richard's baby picture. Mom says he was the best baby she had - easygoing and didn't fuss a lot.

Even though the greetings are tardy, they are nonetheless sincere - hope it was a great day - and that the year ahead is the best!!