Dear Betsy,
Got your letter the other day. Said you were though with Kermon. Sandy called and said you and he were dating. You sound as bad as me and Bob.
I had cabin fever today. It has been mid 90s and a little cooler. Bob took me to Long John Silver's for early supper. We had broiled halibut. Then we went over the street and got hot fudge sundaes. I am gaining weight. I have to take lots of estrogen and that gains weight. I then went to the mall and walked a little. My feet gor really hot so I am soaking them in cold ice water. I also had 2 cups coffee (my downfall) I love coffee.
Sandy and Mark seem very happy. I am getting anxious to be a grandma. I am making her lots of difficult baby clothes. I will start a sewing class in July. I hope I can learn a lot. I haven't sewn for so long. I am making a big quilt also, like I made when Kirstie was little.
I hear you and Kirstie are going to the beach. That is nice.
Kelly is a lot of company. She is shedding now. I comb her every day and she purrs. You'd love her only she would probably make you wheeze. How is your asthma doing? I have rales in the lower lobes of my lungs. Probably getting emphysema. My Grandpa Deakin had it bad.
I haven't much news. Bob is coming over for the evening. He is company. Time goes so slow for me. I get up early. I am going to start staying up lair and hopefully sleep a long time.
I hope you and Kirstie are well. When does Kirstie graduate? I love you, honey. Write soon.
I miss you.
All my love,
Mom
Sunday, May 31, 1987
Sunday, May 24, 1987
Mary 24, 1987
Dear Betsy,
I am at the donut in and thought I would write you. I dropped Bob off at the coin shop for an hour. We had a lovely meal at the Olive Garden. I love that Italian salad, soup and entrees. It is so good.
Well, I am back home now. I now have 2 patterns to make 2 or 3 complete layette sets for Sandy's baby. It will really be a challenge as I haven't sewn in many years. I have a new machine I have never used. I am getting excited about being a grandma. I hope all is well with Sandy.
I have my feet in a bucket of very cold water hoping to cool them. It doens't always help.
May 25
I ran some errands this morning and am having a big salad, cottage cheese and broccoli and some hot peppers. I love lots of spice foods but for some reason I crave cottage cheese. I don't eat it every day. I have some bananas and fresh strawberries. I still love salad or cole slaw bit is no longer my main meal. I eat well. I weight 125#. Tomorrow I go to the doctor but I feel pretty good. I read a lot since I can't walk for exercise. I really wish there was something I could do to be in better shape. I can no longer do sit ups because I have a hernia right below my navel.
So are you keeping busy? I bet you are getting anxious to move and go to college. I am proud of you. You have accomplished a lot in your life. Always remember that I love you dearly and always will. I think of you so often and cherish my memories of you. I wish I could see more of you.
Bob and I went to Rudy's and I had a lot bowl of delicious chili and a salad. I like it with cayenne pepper. That is in the North end. Then I drove all the way to the south end and got us each a delicious cup of french vanilla yogurt. It tasts liek ice cream. I must not quite so much. Tomorrow I go to the doctor. It is back to the south end. I need a few groceries.
I don't know my true feelings about Bob. I know he loves me very much. He is a lot of care truthfully. I also need his company. Life alone is awful lonely. Bob has to move to a one bedroom apartment. Would you believe they put him in an apartment across the hall from me. He has to move by June 1st. I like my independence at times and he is always around. Anyways. I am mixed up about him. He is good to me.
Well, I will close now. Remember I love you very much and I miss you. I'd love to see you. Write soon.
I love you,
All my love,
Mom
I am at the donut in and thought I would write you. I dropped Bob off at the coin shop for an hour. We had a lovely meal at the Olive Garden. I love that Italian salad, soup and entrees. It is so good.
Well, I am back home now. I now have 2 patterns to make 2 or 3 complete layette sets for Sandy's baby. It will really be a challenge as I haven't sewn in many years. I have a new machine I have never used. I am getting excited about being a grandma. I hope all is well with Sandy.
I have my feet in a bucket of very cold water hoping to cool them. It doens't always help.
May 25
I ran some errands this morning and am having a big salad, cottage cheese and broccoli and some hot peppers. I love lots of spice foods but for some reason I crave cottage cheese. I don't eat it every day. I have some bananas and fresh strawberries. I still love salad or cole slaw bit is no longer my main meal. I eat well. I weight 125#. Tomorrow I go to the doctor but I feel pretty good. I read a lot since I can't walk for exercise. I really wish there was something I could do to be in better shape. I can no longer do sit ups because I have a hernia right below my navel.
So are you keeping busy? I bet you are getting anxious to move and go to college. I am proud of you. You have accomplished a lot in your life. Always remember that I love you dearly and always will. I think of you so often and cherish my memories of you. I wish I could see more of you.
Bob and I went to Rudy's and I had a lot bowl of delicious chili and a salad. I like it with cayenne pepper. That is in the North end. Then I drove all the way to the south end and got us each a delicious cup of french vanilla yogurt. It tasts liek ice cream. I must not quite so much. Tomorrow I go to the doctor. It is back to the south end. I need a few groceries.
I don't know my true feelings about Bob. I know he loves me very much. He is a lot of care truthfully. I also need his company. Life alone is awful lonely. Bob has to move to a one bedroom apartment. Would you believe they put him in an apartment across the hall from me. He has to move by June 1st. I like my independence at times and he is always around. Anyways. I am mixed up about him. He is good to me.
Well, I will close now. Remember I love you very much and I miss you. I'd love to see you. Write soon.
I love you,
All my love,
Mom
Monday, May 11, 1987
May 11, 1987
Dear Betsy,
It was wonderful for you to call me and talk to me on Mother's Day. I was so happy you called. It really meant a lot to me. Thank you so much.
Sandy called for 5 minutes in the afternoon. She is find and sounded good. She said Mark was tired but they were going to church.
I have been trapped inside. It made it to 90* here yesterday and sunny. It is supposed to cool tomorrow. I have to get blood work tomorrow morning. I see my doctor on Wednesday. I feel good so I hope all is well.
My parents and Aunt Ida came to see me yesterday and I don't think my parents haven't come since January. Aunt Ida has never been here. She liked my apartment. Mom and dad gave me a pretty summer robe but I'll have to shorten it. I wore your and gown and robe set last night.
Well, I went to the beauty shop Friday and a man permed it and then he cut it. I am just sick and I didn't tell you yesterday. It is not even 1 inch long. I had such beautiful hair. I went and bought a cute wig. I am so embarrassed and I guess I learned the hard way. What a price to pay. There is hardly any perm since he cut it all away. I should have just had it washed and set and let it grow.
I don't really have much news. I wanted to write you and thank you so much for calling on Mother's day. I treasure that.
Do you ever go to church? I do when weather permits. I study my scriptures and read a lot. It helps me. I want to start sewing again or play my violin. I could use some clothes and have a lot of material from years ago. My weight is stable at 120#. That is good for me. I wish I could get more exercise. I'd love to walk but the weather is too hot. I like an exercise bike. I could use some cardiovascular exercise.
Well, honey, I will close. Remember that I love you dearly and always will. You have a special place in my heart. Enjoy life and don't work too hard. Write soon.
All my love,
mom
I love you!!!
It was wonderful for you to call me and talk to me on Mother's Day. I was so happy you called. It really meant a lot to me. Thank you so much.
Sandy called for 5 minutes in the afternoon. She is find and sounded good. She said Mark was tired but they were going to church.
I have been trapped inside. It made it to 90* here yesterday and sunny. It is supposed to cool tomorrow. I have to get blood work tomorrow morning. I see my doctor on Wednesday. I feel good so I hope all is well.
My parents and Aunt Ida came to see me yesterday and I don't think my parents haven't come since January. Aunt Ida has never been here. She liked my apartment. Mom and dad gave me a pretty summer robe but I'll have to shorten it. I wore your and gown and robe set last night.
Well, I went to the beauty shop Friday and a man permed it and then he cut it. I am just sick and I didn't tell you yesterday. It is not even 1 inch long. I had such beautiful hair. I went and bought a cute wig. I am so embarrassed and I guess I learned the hard way. What a price to pay. There is hardly any perm since he cut it all away. I should have just had it washed and set and let it grow.
I don't really have much news. I wanted to write you and thank you so much for calling on Mother's day. I treasure that.
Do you ever go to church? I do when weather permits. I study my scriptures and read a lot. It helps me. I want to start sewing again or play my violin. I could use some clothes and have a lot of material from years ago. My weight is stable at 120#. That is good for me. I wish I could get more exercise. I'd love to walk but the weather is too hot. I like an exercise bike. I could use some cardiovascular exercise.
Well, honey, I will close. Remember that I love you dearly and always will. You have a special place in my heart. Enjoy life and don't work too hard. Write soon.
All my love,
mom
I love you!!!
Saturday, May 2, 1987
May 2, 1987
Dear Betsy,
Well, believe it or not I am in St. Charles Hospital and have been for three days. I have an IV in and sodium and potassium. My electrolytes were all messed up. I feel better now. My legs and feet are a mess here. I wake up at 6 AM. I had some coffee and did some walking. Bob is coming at noon. Monday we would have been married 5 years. We are still married. He can be so nice and then mean at the same time. I think he is giving me an ulcer. When I am in here I have no ulcer pains. When I am home my ulcer is terrible. He wants me to do laundry, get groceries, take him to the bank, etc. I want my freedom. Yet I love him and hate to treat him bad. He wants to take me to the Red Lobster after I get out.
I still need to get the air conditioning in my car fixed. It needs a fuse.
Grandma is still her snippy busy body. I guess she is going to Scotland this summer. She is the Grand Rep. She is a big shot and it has gone to her head.
I am staring. I hope they bring breakfast soon. This is the 1st food I got to choose. So far it have been poor.
So how are you? How is Sandy doing? She called Wednesday. Is she for sure going to San Diego? I think they should be together. What do you think? She sounds happy.
I wrote Kirstie. Tell her I was sick when I wrote her. I love all of you.
I need to go on a new diet called "The Swimsuit Diet." It sounds nutritious. Actually, I weight 121# this morning. That is good for me.
I hate my hair. I am thinking of keeping length in the back. Then have sides short and top short and all of it permed.
Saturday is a boring day. Breakfast just cam and I ate. I had stewed prunes, juice, and cereal. My egg wasn't cooked. It was good but I was hungry. I'd probably have eaten anything. Maybe lunch will be better.
Well, I am out of news. Oh, I am going to sell Shaklee products. It is vitamins and things. I hope I can do something with it. I am playing my violin again but it is like starting all over again. But I will get there.
Remember, Betsy, I love you so much. Take care and write me. I love getting letters from you. I miss you. Are you coming to see me this year? I hope so. I am not all drugged. In fact, I am fine mentally. Ii do get depressed. My legs are a bummer. I love you. Take Care.
All my love,
Mom
Well, believe it or not I am in St. Charles Hospital and have been for three days. I have an IV in and sodium and potassium. My electrolytes were all messed up. I feel better now. My legs and feet are a mess here. I wake up at 6 AM. I had some coffee and did some walking. Bob is coming at noon. Monday we would have been married 5 years. We are still married. He can be so nice and then mean at the same time. I think he is giving me an ulcer. When I am in here I have no ulcer pains. When I am home my ulcer is terrible. He wants me to do laundry, get groceries, take him to the bank, etc. I want my freedom. Yet I love him and hate to treat him bad. He wants to take me to the Red Lobster after I get out.
I still need to get the air conditioning in my car fixed. It needs a fuse.
Grandma is still her snippy busy body. I guess she is going to Scotland this summer. She is the Grand Rep. She is a big shot and it has gone to her head.
I am staring. I hope they bring breakfast soon. This is the 1st food I got to choose. So far it have been poor.
So how are you? How is Sandy doing? She called Wednesday. Is she for sure going to San Diego? I think they should be together. What do you think? She sounds happy.
I wrote Kirstie. Tell her I was sick when I wrote her. I love all of you.
I need to go on a new diet called "The Swimsuit Diet." It sounds nutritious. Actually, I weight 121# this morning. That is good for me.
I hate my hair. I am thinking of keeping length in the back. Then have sides short and top short and all of it permed.
Saturday is a boring day. Breakfast just cam and I ate. I had stewed prunes, juice, and cereal. My egg wasn't cooked. It was good but I was hungry. I'd probably have eaten anything. Maybe lunch will be better.
Well, I am out of news. Oh, I am going to sell Shaklee products. It is vitamins and things. I hope I can do something with it. I am playing my violin again but it is like starting all over again. But I will get there.
Remember, Betsy, I love you so much. Take care and write me. I love getting letters from you. I miss you. Are you coming to see me this year? I hope so. I am not all drugged. In fact, I am fine mentally. Ii do get depressed. My legs are a bummer. I love you. Take Care.
All my love,
Mom
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