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.

Thursday, May 16, 1985

May 16, 1985

Dear Betsy,
It was so good to talk to you Tuesday.  I stayed awake.  That time you called and went to sleep on the phone.  I must have had a low body temperature because I don't even remember. I don't go to sleep for long time a night but have to stay off my feet.
So when are you coming to see me and Bob?  It has almost been one year.  We did have a good time.  I want to get my film developed so I can get our wedding pictures for you to keep.  We have been married almost one year (June 23).  We were married May 4, 1982 the 1st time.  Bob still sleeps during the day.  He got me a beautiful gold Rafenice spray and real perfume.  It was a special price.  It still cost a lot.  I keep having hot flashes.  They are terrible.  I take Premarin but it must not be enought.  I want a red dress and I ordered one and it didn't fit.  I hope Sandy has a really good time.  I sure was worried she wasnt' going to make it.  It is really nice of you to take her to the airport.  I really appreciate it and I know Sandy does.  Last night Bob and I went our for dinner.  I got a Harvey Wallbanger.  It was good.  Bob had wine.  That drink to set my spinning and it never phased me.  I guess I'll go back to scotch and H2O or whiskey sour.  I drink a lot of ice tea.  It is much cooler today but supposed to rain.   I love it in the 60's for my feet.  These days are rare.  It has really been too hot.  No spring at all.  I love spring and fall.  I can do so much more.  Robin is coming today to do laundry and clean tomorrow.  Bob is getting a hair cut.  He looks like a shaggy dog.  My hair so really short and it needs washing but I am afriad to wash it.
I never used a curling iron before.  I had it a whole year already.
Well, I hope you come soon.  I am anxious to see you.  So is Bob.  So you are going to the beach and have a condo?  Neat!  So how is school?  It is hard to work and go to school at night.  Do you have a boy friend?  What about Brian?
Well, I will close now.  Write me soon.  Remember I love you dearly and miss you.  I am so glad you called.  Take care.  I love  you.

All my love,
Mom
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