Comments on: James and Sophia Anderson: Christmas in the Time of the Plague

By: ellen

ellen — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:13:39 +0000

Loretta, I’m so glad you found this post and gave us an update It’s like an epilogue but so much better because it’s real. Congratulations on your piece of the dynasty!

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:08:46 +0000

Wonderful! Thank you, Loretta.

By: Loretta Anderson

Loretta Anderson — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:06:18 +0000

Thank you for sharing this story. James and Sophia are my husbands grandparents and Lane Marcel was his father. I thought you might like the rest of the story. Lane Marcel grew up and married LaRae Cheney who he met at the University of Utah. They had one son, my husband, James Lane Anderson. Unfortunately, Lane was born with an incurable kidney disease and passed away in the arms of LaRae when my husband was only four years old. However, my husband and I have nine children, nine wonderful sons and daughters in-law and 37 grandchildren for a total of 55 progeny – so far. Seven of our nine children have served missions. Seven have graduated from BYU and two from the University of Utah.One has a doctorate and two have master’s degrees, and one is a Physician’s Assistant. Two are captains in the U.S. Army. Sophia lived a long and wonderful life.She was a strong and valiant member of the church. On her 85th birthday I moved the candles around to say “58″. I said, “Look grandma, now you’re only 58 years old!” She responded with,” Honey, if I was 58 I’d set the world on fire!” This has had a lifelong effect on my vision of what I was capable of doing as I have become a grandma myself.

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:22:27 +0000

Thanks, sisters, for these wonderful overnight comments.

m&m, and others, you’re welcome to print and share any Keepa post, as long as my name and Keepa’s URL are included, and as long as it’s in a private, informal setting the way m&m describes here. (Without specific permission, no Keepa post may be republished on another website or turned into a multi-forwarded email or put in print anywhere for general distribution — use Keepa stories only for private circulation among friends, family, and perhaps your ward Relief Society. Thanks.)

By: NorahS

NorahS — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:36:33 +0000

That is a beautiful story. And so wonderful that it is true! It has me all choked up, too!

I hope you have a Merry Christmas!

By: Anne (U.K)

Anne (U.K) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:28:21 +0000

Amazing story, Ardis, thanks. That poor mother. What a wonderful way to start the day.

By: m&m

m&m — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:50:27 +0000

Would you be ok with me printing this and sharing it for my neighborhood gift? (Maybe with a package of kleenex?) I would include your name and website.

Thank you for adding a special something to my day…a sorely needed something.

By: Maurine

Maurine — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:24:25 +0000

Beautiful story; I’m also teary after reading it.

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:10:07 +0000

Ahh! I had hoped for lumps in a few throats, but all these reports of tears are a surprise. Thank you. I guess sometimes what I am feeling about an incident comes through in the words on the screen, and I appreciate your telling me that.

There are so many good people in the world, no?

By: ellen

ellen — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:49:48 +0000

wow, so would you be happy with just a few tears, or do you feel compelled to go for sobs?