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
