Dear Betsy,
I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving. I am thankful I have you as a daughter. I miss not seeing you. I hope you are well and happy. Please write me. I know you are busy but letters mean so much. I love you.
Love,
Mom
PS: Please send a picture of yourself
With warm wishes for you at Thanksgiving -
may you be blessed with joy, good health and love -
all the good things in life!
Happy Thanksgiving!
All my love,
Mom
Monday, November 21, 1983
Friday, June 17, 1983
No date
Dear Betsy,
I can't remember when I wrote you last so excuse me if I repeat myself. Bob and I are trying to mend our marriage. He took me out to supper last night. We'll have to take you. It is really neat. It is train cars and called Victoria Station. My only problem was I had 2 whiskey sours and they were good. Well, after we got home I got sick. I'll stick with my wine and scotch and water plus my feet got very hot. I get up every morning an eat breakfast. Then I go to the mall and walk all over for exercise. After supper I go again. It is 85 degrees here today. I am going to the beauty shop at 3 pm for wash and blow dry. It has been 4 weeks since my permanent.
So when are you coming to see us? I am anxious to see you. I found this card in a Rainbow shop and had to buy it for you.
I am glad you are dating a lot. Enjoy life. I went with your dad on and off for 5 years before we got married. When he went to college he said he didn't want to go steady. I got my Engagement ring in October of 1963 at age 21 and married him that November 23. His mother was sure I was pregnant. Three years later I had you so I guess I fooled her. We had lots of problems from the start in our marriage and he had his girl friends. Only was too dumb to know that. I really was stupid.
It is now 88 degrees.
Do you go to church now that Brian is back? Are you dating him? He sounds nice. So how is work going?
I sleep good - walking at the mall one hour 2 x a day. I slept 12 hours last night. I am making a beef roast for supper. I hope it is good.
Do you still go to Rainbow? I did until I joined Eastern Star in 1960. Grandma and Grandpa just had their 47 year anniversary. That is a long time.
Well, I just wanted to write and let you know how I miss you and am anxious to see you. Bob and I are okay. I hit him first so I started it. What a battle. He can get mean. Remember how much I love you. Write soon.
All my love,
Your mommy
I can't remember when I wrote you last so excuse me if I repeat myself. Bob and I are trying to mend our marriage. He took me out to supper last night. We'll have to take you. It is really neat. It is train cars and called Victoria Station. My only problem was I had 2 whiskey sours and they were good. Well, after we got home I got sick. I'll stick with my wine and scotch and water plus my feet got very hot. I get up every morning an eat breakfast. Then I go to the mall and walk all over for exercise. After supper I go again. It is 85 degrees here today. I am going to the beauty shop at 3 pm for wash and blow dry. It has been 4 weeks since my permanent.
So when are you coming to see us? I am anxious to see you. I found this card in a Rainbow shop and had to buy it for you.
I am glad you are dating a lot. Enjoy life. I went with your dad on and off for 5 years before we got married. When he went to college he said he didn't want to go steady. I got my Engagement ring in October of 1963 at age 21 and married him that November 23. His mother was sure I was pregnant. Three years later I had you so I guess I fooled her. We had lots of problems from the start in our marriage and he had his girl friends. Only was too dumb to know that. I really was stupid.
It is now 88 degrees.
Do you go to church now that Brian is back? Are you dating him? He sounds nice. So how is work going?
I sleep good - walking at the mall one hour 2 x a day. I slept 12 hours last night. I am making a beef roast for supper. I hope it is good.
Do you still go to Rainbow? I did until I joined Eastern Star in 1960. Grandma and Grandpa just had their 47 year anniversary. That is a long time.
Well, I just wanted to write and let you know how I miss you and am anxious to see you. Bob and I are okay. I hit him first so I started it. What a battle. He can get mean. Remember how much I love you. Write soon.
All my love,
Your mommy
Thursday, June 16, 1983
June 16, 1983
Dear Betsy,
Well, I am at least 1/2 moved and slept in my new apartment last night and it was great. I got my new phone this morning. I am divorcing Bob. I just can't take his sleeping all day and eating when he pleases plus he drinks. He gets mean also. He doesn't want to lose me but my mind is made up. I will be lonely for a while.
How is your summer? Busy, I bet. Do you babysit much or are you working at a job? Do you do much with friends? How are you and Curtis?
I do miss you so much and I really do love you. Have you any pictures for me? I would love something.
My apartment is small but very nice and it's cool. It has a nice bedroom. The kitchen and living room are separated by a wall of bookshelves and a place for pictures and figurines and beer steins. It is very attractive.
I think you will think I am crazy but I am going back to the Mormon church and will be in the 1st ward. I even put my garments on in 80-90 degree weather. How is the studio coming? Do you do much work on the house? I miss not hearing from you. Kirstie's Mother's Day card still hasn't come.
My hair is really long and wavy. I need to wash it. You would be very surprised to see it.
I have a new twin bed and linens in my bedroom. There is a utility room and I am filling it. Plus there is an attic space up from the utility room.
Aunt Ida should come over this afternoon - My furniture is still at Bob's (my old apartment).
My address is …
I will go back to the name of Lingel.
Please try and write me. I love you.
All my love,
Mom
Well, I am at least 1/2 moved and slept in my new apartment last night and it was great. I got my new phone this morning. I am divorcing Bob. I just can't take his sleeping all day and eating when he pleases plus he drinks. He gets mean also. He doesn't want to lose me but my mind is made up. I will be lonely for a while.
How is your summer? Busy, I bet. Do you babysit much or are you working at a job? Do you do much with friends? How are you and Curtis?
I do miss you so much and I really do love you. Have you any pictures for me? I would love something.
My apartment is small but very nice and it's cool. It has a nice bedroom. The kitchen and living room are separated by a wall of bookshelves and a place for pictures and figurines and beer steins. It is very attractive.
I think you will think I am crazy but I am going back to the Mormon church and will be in the 1st ward. I even put my garments on in 80-90 degree weather. How is the studio coming? Do you do much work on the house? I miss not hearing from you. Kirstie's Mother's Day card still hasn't come.
My hair is really long and wavy. I need to wash it. You would be very surprised to see it.
I have a new twin bed and linens in my bedroom. There is a utility room and I am filling it. Plus there is an attic space up from the utility room.
Aunt Ida should come over this afternoon - My furniture is still at Bob's (my old apartment).
My address is …
I will go back to the name of Lingel.
Please try and write me. I love you.
All my love,
Mom
Wednesday, May 18, 1983
May 18, 1983
Dear Sandy,
I got your beautiful Mother's Day card today. I was so thrilled and I loved it. It was so nice of you. I miss you. I will leave it on the TV.
I had blood drawn for thyroid tests on Saturday and my results came today. I have to up it to .2 mgm like you took. I have been so tired and depressed. I fall asleep easily. Today I took Bob to church for dinner and food. I went to St. Paul's for Communion and Healing services. My feet are swollen. It is lonely here. I am taking Confirmation classes (and Bob too) at St. Michael's. We will join on June 5th and be confirmed Episcopalion.
Bob is at Physical Therapy at the UA clinic right now. Grandpa golfed today and had a good time. Grandma worked Monday and Tuesday and had a group of women at her house last night. She sure keeps busy.
I have a pretty Jade plant from the Crown and Septor Club at Eastern Stars. It is on the TV also. My poinsetta is drooping down.
Later 10:10 pm
I am drinking Sanka out of your cup. I use it all the time. Friday I go to see Kay @ Dr. Archombeau's. Joyce did some laundry yesterday. Debbie got me bananas and I made bread with the real ripe ones.
We are supposed to get rain for a few days. There is cool weather now but my temp was only 94 this am. It goes up as the day goes on.
I am glad you are well. Sorry to hear about your foot and knee. I hope they are better. I have been knitting some. Some scarf. I go to bed and work on mail, etc. I spend a lot of time on my Bible.
Congratulations on Honorary Spanish Club. I am happy for you.
Give me the name of where I can get a letter to you and address and phone number. Remember I love you dearly. Write me please.
All my love,
Your "Mommy"
PS: I heard "It's hard to say I'm sorry"
I got your beautiful Mother's Day card today. I was so thrilled and I loved it. It was so nice of you. I miss you. I will leave it on the TV.
I had blood drawn for thyroid tests on Saturday and my results came today. I have to up it to .2 mgm like you took. I have been so tired and depressed. I fall asleep easily. Today I took Bob to church for dinner and food. I went to St. Paul's for Communion and Healing services. My feet are swollen. It is lonely here. I am taking Confirmation classes (and Bob too) at St. Michael's. We will join on June 5th and be confirmed Episcopalion.
Bob is at Physical Therapy at the UA clinic right now. Grandpa golfed today and had a good time. Grandma worked Monday and Tuesday and had a group of women at her house last night. She sure keeps busy.
I have a pretty Jade plant from the Crown and Septor Club at Eastern Stars. It is on the TV also. My poinsetta is drooping down.
Later 10:10 pm
I am drinking Sanka out of your cup. I use it all the time. Friday I go to see Kay @ Dr. Archombeau's. Joyce did some laundry yesterday. Debbie got me bananas and I made bread with the real ripe ones.
We are supposed to get rain for a few days. There is cool weather now but my temp was only 94 this am. It goes up as the day goes on.
I am glad you are well. Sorry to hear about your foot and knee. I hope they are better. I have been knitting some. Some scarf. I go to bed and work on mail, etc. I spend a lot of time on my Bible.
Congratulations on Honorary Spanish Club. I am happy for you.
Give me the name of where I can get a letter to you and address and phone number. Remember I love you dearly. Write me please.
All my love,
Your "Mommy"
PS: I heard "It's hard to say I'm sorry"
Tuesday, April 19, 1983
April 19, 1983
Dear Betsy,
How are you? My hip is getting better and less pain. I have trouble sleeping. I always used to sleep on my back until I got so critically ill. Then I ended up on my side. Now I am getting used to sleeping on my back again.
Bob and I have been married one year on May 4. Today he bought me a Ryrie Study Bible and it is great. I will be busy with it. I also got a devotion book.
We have no water and it is a ness. A major pipe broke and 2 buildings (16 apartments) have lost water. The toilet is the worst problem.
We are going to take Confirmation classes at the Episcopal Church and join June 5th. Tomorrow I plan to go to communion service at 11:30.
I would like to sew again. I have to get rid of some more things and get some clothes that fit.
Grandpa starts golfing tomorrow. He will do it every Wednesday morning. He brought some water over tonight.
Well, I am out of news. Take care and remember I love you so very much and miss you. You are always welcome here. Please write.
All my love,
Mom
How are you? My hip is getting better and less pain. I have trouble sleeping. I always used to sleep on my back until I got so critically ill. Then I ended up on my side. Now I am getting used to sleeping on my back again.
Bob and I have been married one year on May 4. Today he bought me a Ryrie Study Bible and it is great. I will be busy with it. I also got a devotion book.
We have no water and it is a ness. A major pipe broke and 2 buildings (16 apartments) have lost water. The toilet is the worst problem.
We are going to take Confirmation classes at the Episcopal Church and join June 5th. Tomorrow I plan to go to communion service at 11:30.
I would like to sew again. I have to get rid of some more things and get some clothes that fit.
Grandpa starts golfing tomorrow. He will do it every Wednesday morning. He brought some water over tonight.
Well, I am out of news. Take care and remember I love you so very much and miss you. You are always welcome here. Please write.
All my love,
Mom
Friday, April 15, 1983
April 15, 1983
Dear Betsy, Sandy and Kirstie,
Sally Mower sent this letter here yesterday for Sandy.
My right hip is a big mess. It is huge, beet red and painful. I had needles in it yesterday. I am afraid I will be in the hospital very soon to have it operated on and get intravenous antibiotics. I am scared. It is much worse today.
Bob went to the American Legion meeting tonight. I watched TV. Dallas was very good.
I had to get groceries tonight also. That didn't help my hip any. I write in my journal every night. I am still reading "M.D." It is good. I decided I had better start wearing my glasses. I must be getting old.
Well, I will close. Take care. Please write. I love you all very much. I miss you.
All my love,
Your mom
Sally Mower sent this letter here yesterday for Sandy.
My right hip is a big mess. It is huge, beet red and painful. I had needles in it yesterday. I am afraid I will be in the hospital very soon to have it operated on and get intravenous antibiotics. I am scared. It is much worse today.
Bob went to the American Legion meeting tonight. I watched TV. Dallas was very good.
I had to get groceries tonight also. That didn't help my hip any. I write in my journal every night. I am still reading "M.D." It is good. I decided I had better start wearing my glasses. I must be getting old.
Well, I will close. Take care. Please write. I love you all very much. I miss you.
All my love,
Your mom
Tuesday, March 8, 1983
March 8, 1983
Dear Betsy,
I hope this letter finds you well and happy. I have really been busy with Bob so sick in the hospital. He is doing better but they are still running lots of tests. It is hard to find a ride every day to see him. I can't be on my feet very long. He now has diarrhea. He looks better and is getting back his good sense of humor. He is out CCU.
Your birthday is in 10 days. I can hardly believe it. I remember when you were born and praying so hard for you to live. I love you so much and I had not even held you. Thank God you lived and grew up to be such a lovely and beautiful daughter. When I see little girls all dressed up I remember how I used to dress you up and fix your pretty hair. I am very proud of you and your accomplishments. Please keep up what you are doing and become a lovely woman.
How is school going? Sandy does go to school and gets her homework done but eats and watches TV so much. Plus she exercises a lot. I do sit ups every night and lift small weights with my arms. It builds up muscles. I still weigh 121#. I eat a huge breakfast. My right hip bone hurts a lot. I laid on it in ICU a lot and afterwards. The pain makes me sick. I have to take pain pills for my feet and legs now.
They do help. I miss Bob. I go to sleep at 2 am but go to bed around 8 pm to rest my legs.
It has been lovely weather here but today it is cooler and rain. Tonight is supposed to be 30 degrees. I had planned on going to communion service tomorrow morning but may not be able if it is too cold for my feet. I go to the Episcopal church now. I have a lot of Mormon friends.
Well, I must close. Please try to write your mom. I miss you and love you very much.
All my love,
Mom
I hope this letter finds you well and happy. I have really been busy with Bob so sick in the hospital. He is doing better but they are still running lots of tests. It is hard to find a ride every day to see him. I can't be on my feet very long. He now has diarrhea. He looks better and is getting back his good sense of humor. He is out CCU.
Your birthday is in 10 days. I can hardly believe it. I remember when you were born and praying so hard for you to live. I love you so much and I had not even held you. Thank God you lived and grew up to be such a lovely and beautiful daughter. When I see little girls all dressed up I remember how I used to dress you up and fix your pretty hair. I am very proud of you and your accomplishments. Please keep up what you are doing and become a lovely woman.
How is school going? Sandy does go to school and gets her homework done but eats and watches TV so much. Plus she exercises a lot. I do sit ups every night and lift small weights with my arms. It builds up muscles. I still weigh 121#. I eat a huge breakfast. My right hip bone hurts a lot. I laid on it in ICU a lot and afterwards. The pain makes me sick. I have to take pain pills for my feet and legs now.
They do help. I miss Bob. I go to sleep at 2 am but go to bed around 8 pm to rest my legs.
It has been lovely weather here but today it is cooler and rain. Tonight is supposed to be 30 degrees. I had planned on going to communion service tomorrow morning but may not be able if it is too cold for my feet. I go to the Episcopal church now. I have a lot of Mormon friends.
Well, I must close. Please try to write your mom. I miss you and love you very much.
All my love,
Mom
Monday, February 28, 1983
February 28, 1983
Dear Betsy,
So much is happening here. Bob is in critical condition at Toledo Hospital. He is now in CCU. That is where I used to work. I have a hard time getting out to see him. He just turned bad tonight. I pray he will get well.
Sandy got a letter from Matt today. They are going to be friends. She went on a date to a dance Saturday night with Keith. She is doing well. She is over eating and vomitting. I am worried about her. She is not happy. She nearly choked to death Friday night after going to a party and eathing four pieces of pizza, etc. She can't eat one of anything and stop. I called Dr. Adler today and he hopes to see her soon.
I write in my journal every night. I do exercises also. I have to stay off my feet 12 hours every night and most of the day. It is a hard way to live but I am slowly learning.
How is school and Rainbow girls? How come you aren't writing to me? I miss you and your letters.
Bob's name went on the temple Prayer chain tonight. We usually go to the Episcopal church.
Our weather is really warm here the past 2 days. It is like spring. I wish I could walk like I used to.
Well, I will close. Remember I love you. Grandpa, Grandma and Aunt Ida are well. They are worried about Bob, Sandy and me.
All my love,
Mom
So much is happening here. Bob is in critical condition at Toledo Hospital. He is now in CCU. That is where I used to work. I have a hard time getting out to see him. He just turned bad tonight. I pray he will get well.
Sandy got a letter from Matt today. They are going to be friends. She went on a date to a dance Saturday night with Keith. She is doing well. She is over eating and vomitting. I am worried about her. She is not happy. She nearly choked to death Friday night after going to a party and eathing four pieces of pizza, etc. She can't eat one of anything and stop. I called Dr. Adler today and he hopes to see her soon.
I write in my journal every night. I do exercises also. I have to stay off my feet 12 hours every night and most of the day. It is a hard way to live but I am slowly learning.
How is school and Rainbow girls? How come you aren't writing to me? I miss you and your letters.
Bob's name went on the temple Prayer chain tonight. We usually go to the Episcopal church.
Our weather is really warm here the past 2 days. It is like spring. I wish I could walk like I used to.
Well, I will close. Remember I love you. Grandpa, Grandma and Aunt Ida are well. They are worried about Bob, Sandy and me.
All my love,
Mom
Monday, February 14, 1983
February 14, 1983
Dear Betsy,
It was so very nice to talk with you today. I am sorry about your feet and knee. I love the Valentine that you and Kirstie sent me. I have been in the apartment over 36 days. I miss you so much. I love you dearly. I am so proud to have you as my daughter. I have no money for rent, etc. for this coming time. I miss exercising. Al lthe ascription is hurting my stomach.
Do you have my Columbia Minerva knitting book and bag from the den? It is the book that had a dashound sweater in it. I need to knit some slippers.
February 19
I got your letter yesterday and was so happy to get it. So you wear a 34C. I am glad for you. Sorry I couldn't have been with you.
No one reads your letters but me so you can write whatever you want to me.
A friend came and washed my hair today. I have a trya I had to buy it from a beauty supply store.
People have brought us food because we have no minister.
I am reading "Sayonara" by James Michener. It is very good. Religion means a lot to me. If it weren't for God and my beliefs I don't know how I could even endure all this suffering both physically and mentally. I miss you so much. I wish I had a picture of you.
I am glad you are enjoying Rainbows. Did I tell you the Eastern Star Drill Team sent cards and called it a "birthday card shower"? Plus a lady gave me stationary.
I hope your feet and knee are improving. I worry about them all the time. What do you want for your birthday? I wish I had some money to get you something special.
Prices of groceries are really terrible lately. Do you drink a lot of milk? I do now, too. I am in a wheel chair all the time. I haven't been anywhere since Jan 10 and then only to come home from the hospital. I vacuummed the apartment tonight in the wheel chair. I see very little people. I can't drive either. Saves on gas. My electric bill was terrible for last month.
I have learned to do lots of things from the wheel chair. My legs have to be up all the time and that makes it difficult to move about.
Well, I must close this letter. "The Dukes of Hazzard" are on and "Dallas" soon will be. I read "Joni" and would love to see the movie. It is here in Toledo now. It would be good I am sure.
Remember I love you dearly. Take care and write soon again. You brighten the day.
All my love,
Mom
Lots of XOXOO
It was so very nice to talk with you today. I am sorry about your feet and knee. I love the Valentine that you and Kirstie sent me. I have been in the apartment over 36 days. I miss you so much. I love you dearly. I am so proud to have you as my daughter. I have no money for rent, etc. for this coming time. I miss exercising. Al lthe ascription is hurting my stomach.
Do you have my Columbia Minerva knitting book and bag from the den? It is the book that had a dashound sweater in it. I need to knit some slippers.
February 19
I got your letter yesterday and was so happy to get it. So you wear a 34C. I am glad for you. Sorry I couldn't have been with you.
No one reads your letters but me so you can write whatever you want to me.
A friend came and washed my hair today. I have a trya I had to buy it from a beauty supply store.
People have brought us food because we have no minister.
I am reading "Sayonara" by James Michener. It is very good. Religion means a lot to me. If it weren't for God and my beliefs I don't know how I could even endure all this suffering both physically and mentally. I miss you so much. I wish I had a picture of you.
I am glad you are enjoying Rainbows. Did I tell you the Eastern Star Drill Team sent cards and called it a "birthday card shower"? Plus a lady gave me stationary.
I hope your feet and knee are improving. I worry about them all the time. What do you want for your birthday? I wish I had some money to get you something special.
Prices of groceries are really terrible lately. Do you drink a lot of milk? I do now, too. I am in a wheel chair all the time. I haven't been anywhere since Jan 10 and then only to come home from the hospital. I vacuummed the apartment tonight in the wheel chair. I see very little people. I can't drive either. Saves on gas. My electric bill was terrible for last month.
I have learned to do lots of things from the wheel chair. My legs have to be up all the time and that makes it difficult to move about.
Well, I must close this letter. "The Dukes of Hazzard" are on and "Dallas" soon will be. I read "Joni" and would love to see the movie. It is here in Toledo now. It would be good I am sure.
Remember I love you dearly. Take care and write soon again. You brighten the day.
All my love,
Mom
Lots of XOXOO
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