This is my mother. She left me when I was just 14 years old. I saw her a few times from teenage through the typical college years (although I didn’t have typical college years) and then she passed away before I married or had children. She was a wonderful woman that I know I would talk to her often if she were alive, but I really never got the chance.

The most current entries are things I would tell her and only her ... because they aren’t meant to be heard, just vented (if she were alive). The majority of this blog are letters she wrote to me (and a few to my sisters) during the years that we were apart.

Monday, May 19, 1980

May 19, 1980

Dear Betsy,

It was nice to talk with you last week.  It seems so long since I saw you.  I do miss you.  I am proud of your school grades.  I am glad you are busy with Rainbows and keeping busy.  Did you enjoy Grandma Lingel?  I saw your cousin, Mark yesterday at McDonalds where he works.  He is a big boy.  He will be 17 in September.  Sandy worries about her yearbook.  Did you get it for her yet?  Her school ends June 6th so she has 3 weeks left.

I see a cardiovascular doctor on June 5th and take a lot of tests on May 27th.  My feet are miserable.  I can't drink any coffee and I miss my  little bit.  I read books a lot.  I'd like to get a job part time in nursing.  It is hard though to find one.

I hope you are well and eating and taking your medicine.  Do you remember to take it?

Remember I love you very much.  Please write me soon.  I never hear from you.  Are you babysitting much?  Sandy misses it.  Are you going to church?  Please write.

Love,
Mom
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