I was so happy to get your letter today. Bob and I are fine. He needs a lot of sleep and takes a nap every afternoon. It was cooler today. I read my Book of Mormom. I am glad you are happy for Bob and me. It means a lot to us.
Curtis may come and find you even so. Did you like him? I remember when you did. Who is Brian? Did you date him? Is he a nice man? He will probably be anxious to see you. Do you love David? Are you sure of your feelings?
I started dating you Dad when I was 16 years. It was Pearl Harbor Day. We went steady 20 months and he suddenly announced his ring back and that he wanted to be free. I was crushed. I gained 25# and became very nervous. Well, we both dated and I met Bill Sugar. We went to a dance. He never had dated before. I dated your Dad every time he came back for a weekend and left Bill. Then I got engaged to Bill. But I still dated your dad. Then on your Dad's birthday in 1963. I called him. I was to be married to Bill October 5. So your dad went and tore up all the written wedding invitations for Bill. We were engaged October 12th and married November 23. So you see I was mixed up. Bill begged me to marry him. He waited 6 years before he ever married. What do you mean by kiss and all? I always kissed the boys. (I had others too.) but nothing further. Well, have I confused you. I hope not. Be sure you are happy before you marry. I did love your dad. I couldn't stand living with Grandma and Grandpa so I married your dad. They are impossible to please. The still don't know we are married. I didn't marry Bob for that reason. I love him and we are happy together. Anyone can get married and it is rather simple to do. But divorce is a real mess to everyone involved and very difficult to obtain especially when children are involved. Bob says "anyone can marry and six months later the honeymoon wares off and you are pregnant then what do you do? A baby needs parents, but do you suffer and live is misery (as I did with your dad)? I loved my children. One dear, please be sure you love someone before you marry or take care of yourself. You sure don't need to get pregnant before you marry the man you love.
I left your dad when he and I loved up Sugarloaf Mountain and came to Toledo to work and get divorced. However, I was pregnant with you and the doctors in Denver said I wasn't. But I definitely was and went back to your dad. I think it is time you know what happened. I did love your dad but he always had his women.
Well, I have really rambled on. Bob loves you, too. I wish I could see you again.
Are you going to take that apartment for $175 with Martha? Is she nice? Is it close to work?
I am soaking my feet. I hate to do it. Write me again soon. Remember I love you and miss you.
All my love,
Mom
