June 29, 1980

Dear Betsy,

I was thrilled to get your letter.  You are really sewing a lot.  I am proud of you.  You inherited it from me and Great Grandpa Deakin.

I work five days a week and work hard.  I am so busy on days off.  Today we went to church.  I have been working 3-11:30 but hope to work 7:00-3:30 in August.  I work on a cancer floor.  Sandy babysat for 8 days for one of my patients.  One year old boy.  She is very sick.  Sandy goes to Cedar Point on July 7th with church group.  I am reading Nurse.   I saw Kramer vs Kramer.  I have the book.  I saw the doctor Friday.  I need a lot more thyroid but I have to do it slowly.

I went swimming tonight and last night at a new YMCA.  Sandy loved it.

You asked how Sandy uses her time.  She wastes a lot of it as she is bored.  Tomorrow she will go and pick fresh strawberries and go to Lanes Drug Store.  Plus she gets her eyes examined at 1:30.  Then, I go to work at 2:30.

We have found a nice small two bedroom apartment in a quiet building.  We both like it.  But I need my furniture fast.  Remember I love you dearly and sure miss you.

All my love to you,
Mommy

June 12, 1980

Dear Betsy,

How are you?  I haven't heard from you.  I hope you like this speical book marker.  I miss you very much.  I hope you are well and enjoying your vacation.  I hear you are going to summer school.  As you know your dad wants a divorce since I am not well.  He also wants you and Kirstie.  I hope you understand all this mess.  I love you dearly.  I hope I can see you soon.  Your Dad arrives tonight and I will see him tomorrow.  I guess we will sign all the papers.

Grandma and Grandpa are busy.  Grandpa Deakin is OK.  Sunday is Father's Day.  I am working now & Sandy and I live in a one bedroom furnished apartment.  It is small and we have little.  We will move when some furniture comes.  Please write me and take care of yourself.  Send me a picture of you please for my wallet.

I love you so much.

Love,
Your mom