off in Sacramento to rest. at Lyle's with Luie.
Aug. 10, 1942- "Went to cemetery with Luie and Peggy.  Placed flowers on graves.  Re turned to Lyle's. Celebrated Luie's, Lyle's and Peggy's birthdays.  Luie age 64 (Aug. 12), Lyle age 36, (Aug. 13) and Peggy age 34, (Aug. 13).
Aug. 11, 1942-Luie went home to Oakland.  James left later for Fallon.  He spent the next weeks very sickly, mostly caring for himself.  Occasionally he had visitors.  He goes to church, bears his testimony sometimes, pays his tithing, and is actively involved in missionary work..   Occasionally he would return to Oakland, usually, via Susanville.  He pieced and tied quilts, including one for Luie for Christmas.
Oct. 3, 1942-Returned to Oakland with Ervie's help.

A Lifetime of Misery
On July 20, 1942, from Oakland, he wrote, "I never know at night if I'd be alive in the a.m. of not, have been thinking I might wake up and find myself dead."
James Uriah was taking herb treatments from a Chinese doctor, at a cost of $12 per week sometimes.  People told him it can take up to 4 months for the treatments to help him feel better.  He often wrote of his constant pain and nervous disease.  "I feel so weak and ache from head to toe.  I can hardly walk to town.  By resting several times on way I am in such pain always.  Just can't rest day or night.  I have always been able to walk to town as a pleasure trip here to fore, but that flu sure got me down right.  It also did some to Luie.  She says she's the same as I feel.  Weak, no pep at all.  I am sure so sorry for her.  She has so much responsibility it's just too much for her at her best times."  "The children are like strangers, take no interest at all around home."  "I went fishing Thurs. Caught some nice fish."

Church and Temple Work
During 1942, James Uriah sought to do much temple work.  He also took his call to be a Ward Teacher very seriously.  He couldn't find a companion as devoted, so he counted on Maud to be his companion.  "I sure feel bad to know so many doesn't care to work to save souls or help to bring them back into activity, but I sure would love to work and to fill my calling and hope someone will join me in the work very soon, as I must go back to Nevada soon.... I do not know what will become of the boys.  They don't take any interest." 
On Sept. 1942, he wrote:"Have a hard fight for life a deal of the time, but I do sure love to live to fulfill my mission and do some good to somebody, as well as for myself... If my work were completed I'd give up,but cannot leave undone calling if there's a possible show of hanging on to life.  but it's tough hanging, but the Lord's will be done."

Ervie Marries Oleta
On  Nov. 4, 1942 he wrote: "All 4 of us went to Reno and Sparks.  Ervie got  marriage license at Reno, then we went to Sparks, rented cabin, prepared for wedding by dressing and arranging with the Bishop of the L.D.S.C..  Was at the church in Sparks where they, Ervin and Oleta Bridges were married at 8 p.m.  Stayedover night at Sparks. The next day they went to Susanville, where we met V.J. Coleman and Family, Darral and Agnes.  Ed and Wanda Bridges and visited during the evening and stayed with Vendon and family during the night.  Ervin and Oleta went to their cabin where they live for the present."

James Uriah, the Quilter
James Uriah went back to the little ranch house in Fallon from Nov. 27, 1942 (after Thanksgiving) until March 3, 1943.  He spent the winter tying many quilts for friends and family, after constructing his own quilting frame.  He was ill most of the winter.

On Dec. 21, 1943, he wrote: "I am much better after fighting for life for many hours. I nearly passed from this life with intense pains for 24 hours.  Then though change came for the better which I sincerely hope lasts continually.  I am much easier now, but very weak and nervous."  "Darral came on weekend pass and were too sick to go back,so he's in the hospital.  But a little better this morning.  Frank Stafford went to see you Sunday"  "We intend to stay home Christmas and keep quiet and rest if nothing comes to disturb us and go out for dinner as we're not able to have a crowd here with us on Christmas.  Do hope our plans is not disturbed that we may enjoy Christmas for once alone in peace, but we will be thinking of you all and praying for your happiness."
June 22, 1944-James Uriah wrote that he had been very weak in nerves.  They had hospitalized him for 16 days and he had been x-rayed 3 times.  "It all but put me in a box.  But thanks to our heavenly Father in Name of Christ, I am still with my beloved wife and with her faithful prayers and good skill as a Dr. and Nurse, I am improving slowly in some ways.

Financial Woes
Money was a constant problem.  In Aug. of 1944, they wrote reminding their children of their promise to send money, which they needed to pay doctor bills.  They had a doctor bill for $135, a hospital bill for $168.  Maud reminded Lyle of his $12 debt.
Lyle sent them some chickens, a fryer and some laying hens, who were laying like crazy.

Birthday Party
On Feb. 6, 1945, Ervie and Oleta had returned just in time for James Uriah's birthday.  Maud had bought 2 chickens and made plum pudding.  They had expected Lyle and Dallas, but they didn't come.  Lawrence was expected soon.  They were going to Lavonda's to provide a surprise dinner for Frank.

On May 18, 1945, they were looking forward to the fresh eggs from the chickens Lyle would be giving them soon.  "Oh, boy, I feel as though that will be a real treat, after eating stale eggs for so long.  I am sure you'll reap many blessings for aiding us in time of need."  James will stop and visit Lyle, Lawrence and Pearleau on his way back to Fallon, May 27-30.  Maud will be up for the May 30th Decoration Day.  James asked Lyle to bring some feed for the chicken, as well.
In May, 1945, Vilate wrote that J.U and Maud were buying a place in Oakland, because Maud liked it there.

Golden Anniversary
On Sept. 8, 1946, he and Maud celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary.


Landlady Maud
On Jan 16, 1949, from 2715 99th Ave., Oakland, Ca.,   James and Maud wrote that they had hosted Darral and Agnes.  Both of their cottages were currently rented.  If Clyde were to come over, MORE