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.

Friday, October 23, 1981

October 23, 1981

Dear Betsy,
I was so happy to receive your letter today.  You do sound busy.  That is the way I was.  I am glad you can do all those things.  I wish I could do more than write letters, read and watch TV.  I can write again.  MAYO Clinic said it would never function again.  I am so grateful.  My feet are really cold today as our weather has been so cold tonight.  Grandma and Grandpa were in Virginia until last night and are going to Tennesee  and Kentucky and then home.  They were supposed to go to Uncle Dick's but that had lots of rain and damage and Aunt Judy said Aunt Judy said not to come.
Aunt Ida got some groceries for me today.  I am watching "The Dukes of Hazzard."  I like it and "Dallas."  Do you watch TV?  Do you have a lot of homework?  Your grades look really good.  I am proud of you!  You are doing great with Rainbows.  I really do appreciate your long letter.  I have been thinking of flying there and staying in a hotel and get to see you.
I am glad you enjoy Sandy.  I miss her.  I keep thinking she is still here.  Well, I am out of news and room.  Take care of yourself.  I love you, honey and miss you.

All my love,
Mom
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