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Helen Krumpos

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1979

  1. Tuesday, May 1, 1979

    Here it Starts

    This is to my children, Donny and Helen. Forgive me darlings, for not starting this years ago. Donny is 4 years old and Helen is 2 years old. Thank you God for giving Keith and I two such beautiful children.

  2. Saturday, May 5, 1979

    Saturday, May 5, 1979

    I woke up late this morning. The weather has been miserable. We had rain and snow mixed for the last 2 weeks; the temperature has only been in the 30's and 40's. We (the kids and I) went to town…

  3. Sunday, May 6, 1979

    Sunday, May 6, 1979

    We went to church today that is, we took Donny and Helen to Sunday School. Keith and I went to Ken and Cathy's to see the girls. Seems like we dont hae too much of a chance to get to…

  4. Monday, May 7, 1979

    Monday, May 7, 1979

    Today was Keith's day off for our whole family — that is always a special day for our whole family. I washed and cleaned in the morning while Keith and the kids were outside. Donny and Helen do love it…

  5. Thursday, May 10, 1979

    Thursday, May 10, 1979

    Today is such a beautiful day. Debbie came over and got some manure this morning for her garden so Donny and Helen played outside with Aaron. Donny went with Debbie and stayed there until Debbie had to go to work.…

  6. Sunday, May 13, 1979

    Sunday, May 13, 1979

    I didn't get a chance to write until today so Friday and Saturday aren't done. Today was Mother's Day. I ran downtown and got some cards. Today was sunny for awhile and then we had rain this afternoon. Donny and…

  7. Monday, May 14, 1979

    Monday, May 14, 1979

    It was a beautiful day today just a little on the cooler side but very sunny. We were too tired to do much work today so we went shopping for groceries and also went to K-Mart. Donny got a Superman…

  8. Tuesday, May 15, 1979

    Tuesday, May 15, 1979

    Today was sunny, windy and a little cool. I guess pretty normal for spring time. Helen's cold is still pretty bad but she still had to play outside. I guess the sunshine can't hurt her as long as she's dressed…

  9. Wednesday, May 16, 1979

    Wednesday, May 16, 1979

    Helen was really sick today. All she did was sleep. Aaron came over as did Jason at 11:30 a.m. after school. Debbie had to go to a tea. Donny played outside with the boys and I had to stay in…

  10. Thursday, May 17, 1979

    Thursday, May 17, 1979

    Helen is just a little better, not much. I can't wait until she's over this. I'm not going to work tonight because she has a fever.

  11. Friday, May 18, 1979

    Friday, May, 18 1979

    I called the doctor for Helen today. her prescription won't be ready until later this afternoon. I was late for work so I could go to get her medicine. They stayed by Grandma's tonight until 11:00 p.m.

  12. Saturday, May 19, 1979

    Saturday, May 19, 1979

    Keith didn't have to work today because of rain. Helen's feeling better. Today Kenny, Keith and I went up North to play some music for a birthday party for a friend of Bucky's. Helen stayed by Grandma's and Donny went…

  13. Sunday, May 20, 1979

    Sunday, May 20, 1979

    We didn't go to church today because Helen still isn't the very best and Donny didn't get home from up North until 1:00 p.m. I went to work for 4:00 p.m. so the kids stayed by Grandma's.

  14. Tuesday, May 22, 1979

    Tuesday, May 22, 1979

    Today was really cold. We had light frost last night. I planted some peas and beans in the garden and mowed a little lawn. I was pretty tired from working so hard yesterday. Donny and Helen went by Grandma's because…

  15. Wednesday, May 23, 1979

    Wedneday, May 23, 1979

    Today was very cool and looks like rain. The kids and I stayed in the house — the kids played and I washed clothes. I used the dryer. We're supposed to get frost tonight.

  16. Saturday, May 26, 1979

    Saturday, May 26, 1979

    We woke up around 8:00 a.m.. The kids like watching cartoons Saturday mornings. Donny likes Godzilla and Super 7 and Helen likes whatever is on. They both like watching Super Friends, Bugs Bunny and Fantastic Four. I brought Keith to…

  17. Monday, May 28, 1979

    Monday, May 28, 1979

    Today was Memorial Day. The weather was really nice. Donny and Helen went by Grandma's this afternoon and I went to Dimick's house with Bucky, Kenny, Cathy, Debbie and Rick, and Lloyd came too. We played music and I had…

  18. Wednesday, May 30, 1979

    Wednesday, May 30, 1979

    Today looked like rain but it didn't. We planted tomatoes, brocoli and such today. We also planted shrubs. Donny helped water everything. Helen came in and took a nap after lunch and Donny fell asleep on the chair. I got…

  19. Monday, July 30, 1979

    Monday, July 30, 1979

    Boy, I'm sorry I didn't get to write in this for awhile. , but things have been so hectic with work and the garden. My garden is doing quite well considering this is the first year we really had one.…

  20. Sunday, August 12, 1979

    Sunday, August 12, 1979

    It seems like the days are going so fast — I just don't get a chance to write in this journal every day. Today was a beautiful day but we got colder temperatures and rain this evening. The kids played…

  21. Friday, August 17, 1979

    Friday, August 17, 1979

    Today was cloudy and coll with rain this morning. Keith and I took the kids to K-Mart this morning to get their pictures taken. Seems like University Ave will never get fixed they have it under construction now. Tower Drive…

  22. Sunday, September 9, 1979

    Sunday, September 9, 1979

    It sure is hard trying to find the time to write in my journal everyday but I guess I'll just have to write when I can. We celebrated Donny's birthday last Tuesday the 4th at the Royal Scot. t was…

  23. Sunday, September 23, 1979

    Sunday, September 23, 1979

    Sunday school started last Sunday and the kids love it. This morning Helen said she didn't want to go — I asked her why and she said because she didn't know how to write. Kids think of the darnest things.…

  24. Monday, October 1, 1979

    Monday, October 1, 1979

    Today Keith had off so we went to Dad's and got my old bunk bed set that Kenny and I had when we were very little. We got new mattresses and a superman blanket for Donny and Mickey Mouse sheets…

  25. Sunday, October 7, 1979

    Sunday, October 7, 1979

    We had a going away party for Deena and Floyd at the Royal Scot last night. We had a very nice time. This morning the kids and I went to church then stopped by Grandpa and Jenny later and had…

  26. Sunday, October 14, 1979

    Sunday, October 14, 1979

    Last night we hit a record low of 22 degrees. It was also the lowest temperature in the United States. Helen has some congestion in her chest; I hope she doesn't get a bad cold. The kids and I went…

  27. Sunday, November 11, 1979

    Sunday, November 11, 1979

    Here it is November already. I just don't know where the time goes. The kids and I went to church this morning and then by Ken and Cathy's for a birthday dinner for Grandpa; he's 61 years-old tomorrow. We had…

  28. Thursday, November 22, 1979

    Thursday, November 22, 1979

    Well, today was Thanksgiving. We had turkey with all the fixins'. Grandma Krumpos, Steve, Carol, Grandpa Schmidt and Jenny all came over for dinner. We all had a good time. Donny said "we had the best turkey in the whole…

1982

  1. Saturday, January 2, 1982

    Saturday, January 2, 1982

    One whole year since I've written in this. I hope I'll be able to stick to this this this year. Donny is in 1st grade and likes it very much. His teacher is Mrs. Killinger. He does very well in…

  2. Friday, January 29, 1982

    Friday, January 29, 1982

    Looks like we're going to have another cold weekend. Not as bad as the last few though. I had swollen glands today so I'm really not up to par today. Today we had a bunch of little Redpolls visit our…

  3. Saturday, January 30, 1982

    Saturday, January 30, 1982

    Today we had a wonderful time. First Keith had a meeting at church for the Neighborhood Spirit Group. While he was there I took Donny, Helen and Jena to the mall. After we went to lunch at Arby's then we…

  4. Monday, March 1, 1982

    Monday, March 1, 1982

    Weather is getting somewhat better in the 20's. Gas has gone down to $1.16 a gallon for awhile anyway. Our church had a roller skating party last night; we had a lot off fun. Helen's first time on roller skates.…

1984

  1. Saturday, January 21, 1984

    Saturday , January 21, 1984

    Today was really cold again. Hope we get some decent weather pretty soon. Keith is working 3-11 today. We had a pretty quiet day. Keith had a couple of errands in town so he took Helen in for her dance…

  2. Sunday, January 22, 1984

    Sunday, January 22, 1984

    This morning we went to church and came right home after. We invited Dorothy up for lasagna. Keith had to work 3-11 today. Donny and Helen played outside this afternoon. I did chores. The weather was in the high 20's…

  3. Wednesday, April 4, 1984

    Wednesday, April 4, 1984

    We've been having some very nice weather now. Last month Donny and Helen had chicken ox. They had very bad cases of them. Glad that's over for them. The kids are starting computer classes at school. They like that. Helen…

  4. Thursday, August 23, 1984

    Thursday, August 23, 1984

    Today was cooler again. Nice for working. Seems like the only thing you hear lately is the election coming up in November. I think this will be a real important one. Our tomatoes still aren't ripe like everyone else seems…

1985

  1. Wednesday, May 29, 1985

    Wednesday, May 29, 1985

    Lots of time has gone by since I wrote in my journal. Donny's 10 years old and Helen is 8 years old. They're really getting big. Keith is coach for their baseball team. (Degroot's Construction). Galen is the assistant coach.…

  2. Saturday, June 22, 1985

    Saturday, June 22, 1985

    Time sure goes fast. Donny is getting so tall and independent — guess that's how it should be. Helen is still so sensitive. In some ways I wish I could keep em little forever, but that's not what the Lord…

  3. Monday, August 26, 1985

    Monday, August 26, 1985

    It's been so cloudy and gloomy the last few days. Sure hope the sun comes out before too long or my tomatoes will never ripen. Donny and Helen stayed by Ken and Cathy's last Friday night. They enjoyed that a…

  4. Monday, December 30, 1985

    Monday, December 30, 1985

    Christmas was different this year. Donny had the flu and strep throat. Keith, Helen and Henry went to Grandma's and I stayed home with Donny and wrapped presents. Christmas day I took Donny to the emergency room for an examination…

1986

  1. Sunday, January 26, 1986

    Sunday, January 26, 1986

    Today was very cold, 2° above 0, wind chill of -30°. I didn't go out too much today. Keith did chores. It was nice staying in. I'll be having Megan 4 days a week now instead of 5 days. Donny…

  2. Friday, February 28, 1986

    Friday, February 28, 1986

    A lot has happened this month. We were involved in a play, "Heaven's Gate and Hell's Flames". Keith played the part of Christ — he did a terrific job. Our milk cow, Blossom, died from too much grain. We sure…

  3. Monday, December 8, 1986

    Monday, December 8, 1986

    We got snow today, It's nice out though, no wind. Kids didn't have school today because of a special Christmas program the nuns had they needed the classrooms. It's hard to believe Donny is in 6th grade and Helen is…

1987

  1. Monday, January 5, 1987

    Thursday, January 5, 1989

    Today was cloudy, but really nice for January. I changed all the sheets today. They sure smell good when you hang them on the line. Keith went to a Phoenix game at the arena with Donny and Aaron. They played…

  2. Monday, January 12, 1987

    Sunday, January 12, 1987

    Hard to believe it's 1987. Don is 12 and Helen is 10. Donnie is almost as tall as his father. Keith is at Fort Howard for 6 years now, that's also hard to believe. He likes Southern swing shift better…

  3. Sunday, August 16, 1987

    Sunday, August 16, 1987

    Today it rained most of the day. Keith is on days. Tomorrow Helen and I are going on a shopping trip to Appleton. The kids are are growing up so fast it sometimes scares me. Donny is a fine young…

  4. Tuesday, November 24, 1987

    Tuesday, November 24, 1987

    The days and months go so fast. Today Donny got his Nintendo TV game set. He worked and saved his birthday money for it. Thanksgiving is this week. Galen is dating Teresa Caldron very seriously. The kids have basketball practice…

  5. Thursday, December 10, 1987

    Thursday, December 10, 1987

    Today was a busy one. We plastered the downstairs bedroom. Always makes other things a mess. Don's basketball team won their first game tonight against Redeemer Lutheran. Don and Helen both like basketball. Mr. Birr, their coach, is exceptionally good.…

  6. Sunday, December 13, 1987

    Sunday, December 13, 1987

    Tonight was a Christmas play (Arch Angel) at church. This is the first year I didn't have any children in it. Don ran the spot lite and Helen helped me in the kitchen. We had an afterglow downstairs after with…

1988

  1. Saturday, January 23, 1988

    Saturday, January 23, 1988

    Today was a nice winter day — no wind. The Royal Rangers at church had a log cabin building day today. I was helping in the kitchen. Keith was outside and Donny and Helen played most of the day. Tonight…

  2. Monday, March 14, 1988

    Monday, March 14, 1988

    We've been having such beautiful weather. But this last weekend it's been like winter again. Galen got into Fort Howard permanently. He's happy to have steady work. Last night we went to his house for supper. Debbie and Rick and…

  3. Wednesday, July 6, 1988

    Wednesday, July 6, 1988

    Today was a scorcher. 100° F. We're in the worse drought since the 1930's. Today we got more hay along the road. It's going to be hard to get this year. Helen is doing a lot of babysitting lately. She…

1989

  1. Monday, January 2, 1989

    Monday, January 2, 1989

    Wow! 1989 — impossible! Donny is 14 going to be 15 this year and Helen is going to be a teenager. Where do the years go? Christmas was nice. We went to church Christmas Eve then to Dad's. He enjoys…

1990

  1. Wednesday, July 25, 1990

    Wednesday, July 25, 1990

    The weather has been beautiful. Donny's been on a canoe trip since last Sat. He went with a group from church. Steve Rebitski is his partner. I'm sure they're having fun. They're due back this Sat. morning. Helen stayed overnight…

  2. Wednesday, August 22, 1990

    Wednesday, August 22, 1990

    It was a beautiful day today. I did washing and mowed a little lawn as Donny has such a bad cold. Must be change of weather from Mexico. Donny stayed by Steve's yesterday and brought him back this morning. <isa…

  3. Tuesday, September 4, 1990

    Tuesday, September 4, 1990

    Well , today was the first day of school for the kids. Don's a sophomore, Helen's a freshman. Can't believe it! Their first day was confusing and exciting, of course Donny's an old pro at this after all this is…