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.

Saturday, February 27, 1982

February 27, 1982

Dear Betsy,
I have a few moments to write you.  Sandy is busy studying Health for school.  Her tutor will be here again on Tuesday.  I need to wash my hair tonight.  Sandy is eating well and gaining.  She looks really good.  She loves ice cream and donuts, etc.  She wieghts between 110-115#.   Tomorrow we are going to church.  Sacrament is at 9:30 am.  It is really warm here today.  Feels like spring but it is to turn cold tomorrow.  We like our apartment.  It is small but we manage OK.
Have you moved yet?  I hope so.  Moving is a hard job.  When do you start work at McDonalds?  That will be nice for you.  Sandy may join Rainbow Girls here.  Is it warm in Virginia?  Your school grades are very good.  I am proud of you.  Keep up the good work.  I need to go to the store for groceries and some rubber gloves.
Well, I will close.  Just wanted you to know I am thinking of you.  I wish we could see each other.  Take care, honey.  Remember, I love you very much.  Write soon.

All my love,
Mom

PS:  What do you want for your birthday?
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