Dear Betsy,
I got your letter yesterday. So you and Kermon are through. I hope your new place is nice. I need your address and phone number. Where shall I send your and Kirstie's Christmas presents? I have no idea where Kirstie lives. I need to write her and I have Christmas cards for you both.
Betsy, I have been really sick. My ulcer is very bad and I have been too sick to do anything. The doctor put me on Zantac and Carafate. I was so weak. I am better today but I am on a very bland diet and I can't eat much at one time. Not even a salad. I don't miss it because I know how sick it would make me.
I drink antacid every 2 hours while I am awake. I had a lot of pain and vomiting of pure acid. These 2 medicines are so helpful. Two days ago I could do nothing and so weak. I have to take iron again. I have lost a few pounds. I think that is an improvement. I was up to 127# and all my belly.
What started the ulcer up again was the new back pills like Motrin and those. It is disalsid and isn't supposed to cause stomach problems. I have to take it so I have to keep the ulcer under control. I have had three bad previous ones that bleed so I know I can't eat chill or taco salad anymore.
I get Markel a darling cloth doll for ages up to 2 years. It is cute and colorful. Next year will be lots of fun buying for her. What did you get her? She is so young for much. My parents got her a teddy bear which says "My First Teddy."
Our weather is cold and windy now. This time of year I get depressed. I can't go anywhere and I miss parties, dancing, etc. I go to bed most nights at 7 pm and stay in bed until 7 am. What a life? I can't even shop at the mall. I can't walk much and they are all so crowded. I don't even have a Christmas tree.
I wish I could see you for Christmas. I miss you so much. Thanks again for the pictures. You are so pretty and beautiful. How is the asthma? I hope better. You know, I pray for you every night. I really do love you.
My parents are coming tomorrow and bringing a few groceries. I had them get a box of cards for Christmas. I am going to wrap all the presents. Then they have to be boxed.
Bob gave me a box with 35 petit fours and they are dark chocolate except for 7 which are white and spell Grandma. Really pretty. He comes to see me but he is grumpy most of the time. His BP is high. I know he doesn't feel well. He wants me to take him places to eat, etc.
Well, I hope and pray you are well and happy. Please write me soon. I miss you. Remember, Betsy, honey, I love you very much.
All my love,
Mom
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