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.

Monday, May 9, 1988

May 9, 1988

Dear Betsy,
It was so good to hear from you.  I have been worried about you.  I called several times and left messages.  So you are working just one job.  I got Joni and it is good.  It is helping.  Kirstie bought me a sketching pad.  I am also going to sew for Markel.  I bought Simplicity Pattern 7783 for her and lots of material.  I am feeling better.  My new doctor is really caring about me.  I have to get him all my records my hemoglobin (iron) is only 9 grams.  It should be 12-14 gm and I take iron.  I drink 3 cups of coffee a day which keeps me feeling good and moving.  I drink a beer at night.  It makes my legs red but helps me sleep.
I had to have my 1st tooth pulled 10 days ago.  I went alone and even got the laughing gas and Novacaine.  It was a terrible experience.  He had to section it and put 2 sutures in.  They came out yesterday and it is getting better.  I also had a filling fixed.  Now, I go back to get them cleaned.  He wants to do a root canal which would cost $375 so I had it pulled for $30.
I have a new friend but she just has surgery on her knee and can't go anywhere.  We talk on the phone.  She is 51 and lives on the 8th floor right above me.  We go places together.  Now, she can't go.
I sell Shaklee products and drink the meal shake @ bedtime.  I love it.  It is good for me.
I am pre-shrinking Markel's material.  It will be a pink dress and panties.  I hope I can sew it okay.  I have a new Singer sewing machine and haven't used it except to make a blanket for Markel.  I am going to make the new baby one also.
I go to the store for myself.  I have stopping crying about Bob.  I am trying to fix my apartment up.  I finally have my pictures up after 16 months of sitting around.  I need a new air conditioner.  I need room darkening shades to keep the afternoon sun out.  I was going to bed late but today I decided it was better to go to bed early and get up early.  It is cool in the mornings and hot in the afternoons.  I need 12 hours off my feet at night.  I don't sleep all that time.
Well, I must close.  I miss you.  Remember that your mom loves you.  Take care.  Write!!!  When is a good time to call you?  I never know when you are there.  I'll write soon again.  I am glad your Dad was baptized May 1st.  It makes me feel good.  I love you, honey!!

All my love,
Mom

I LOVE YOU!!!
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