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Show ? a I t s f i J her favorite mode of travel is flying. Val said shell fly into a place she gets a hankering to see, and spend enough time there, to learn about the place and its people. A few of her favorite places, so far, have been England, Denmark, Switzerland and Alaska. She also enjoyed serving an LDS mission in Winnipeg. Val said his parents never seemed really wealthy, but invested wisely and conservatively. That lets her travel now. It also taught all of us to work. The notion also embodies Virginia's philosophy of raising children. She believes one of the most important things a mother can be is a good example. She also believes in teaching each child what she expects of them, and then simply expects them to behave that way. Val seemed to have that teaching so ingrained, putting it into words was hard for him. "Well, she taught us all to work, clean up after ourselves and how to cook. She wanted us to be able to take care of ourselves when we grew up, he said after a great deal of thought. Virginia stayed at home during the years she raised her children, letting household income be secondary to I think she would tell young mothers today to do the same thing. She would tell them to put children first, said Val. Virginias late husband. John, worked for United Airlines on the tarmac, with luggage, maintenance and support. He passed away about 15 years ago and Virginia has never been interested in remarrying. "Nobody can compete with him, so why bother, Val said, quoting his mother. In fact, the person she most admires, or would like to have over for dinner and conversation. child-rearin- g. Nor has it interrupted another favorite hobby, gar- is John. Her husband is not the only loss this re mother endured and allowed to temper her mettle, rather than break her. She gave birth to seven boys. One child, at 6 years old, died of spinal meningitis. Mom sort of shut down for awhile, but not long. In fact. I really dont remember a time she wasn't there for the rest of us," said Val. "I have a son of my own now, and I cannot imagine losing him, or how would handle it. Mom handled it. though. Another tempering event this strong woman has not allowed to break or even bend her. is losing her sight. Since the mid 90s Virginia has had macular degeneration, which gradually robs people of their vision by clouding over increasing parts of the retina. It has not stopped her from experiencing as much of the globe as possible. dening. Virginia grows vegetable and flowers with a green thumb her diminishing vision has not changed. "I don't really know how she can tell a weed from a flower or vegetable, but she can." said her daughter-in-law- . Rachael. Not surprisingly, Virginias ideal Mothers Day would be having all of her boys and their families together at one time, for one meal. These ate usually potluck dinners. Val expects his Mom will have her wish this May 11. "1 have no idea whose house will hold it, but it will happen." spur-of-mome- MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL 1 Everything reg pace Sale will be extended thru Memorial Weekend fJJ&TSITTeelCoJ 15 S. Hwy 89 NSl Across from city of NSL Office 936-044- 8 Silk Trees Plants Flowers Best Quality at Lowest price M-S- at 10-- Closed Sunday 7 Delivery Available i Sc SUSHI BAR 5r t Only Mothers Day reservations accepted CLEARFIELD & n Open Daily 3:30-10:0- 0 p.m. 1 386 S. Legend Hills 775-88- 13 Now Hiring Server Davis County Clipper Mothers day 2003 Dr. Also located in: PROVO BOUNTIFUL 501 W. 2600 S. 1240 (Colonial Sq.) 801-374-06- 298-888- H. State St. 33 3 285128 Page 11 |