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.

Saturday, June 11, 1988

June 11, 1988

Dear Betsy,
How are you, honey?  I hope to call you tomorrow. I miss you.  It has been so long since I saw you.  Do you remember my apartment on Heatherdowns where you came to see me?  Well, I am going to move there.  Grandma and Grandpa are going to give $200 /month for rent and I pay the rest.  I just get it yesterday and can start moving in next Saturday.  I will have to get rid of things.  This apartment I have now is so cluttered.  I have Grandma's beautiful kitchen table and 4 winged back chairs.  They cost over $100 are in A one shape.  Do you want them? I hate to sell them if you could get them.  I have so muc to do and must rest a lot.  My feet and legs have been bad.
I am sewing a beautiful pink dress for Markel.  I worked on it earlier.  I hope it fits.  I need her measurements for elastic.  I also need a new iron.  Something is wrong with mine.
Last night was our 25th class reunion from Toledo Hospital.  It was registration and wine and cheese party.  It was hard on me.  I am the only one handicapped.  I am also the only widow.  Sad byt true.  There was a tea this afternoon but 85 degrees.  Tonight is a big dinner.  it should be nice.  It was good to see people - I haven't seen in years.  Time does go by.  I miss Bob a lot.
Oh, I am coming to Virginia for Christmas.  I want us to ahve Christmas together.  Haven't had one since 1979.  I am excited.  You will come, won't you.  Kirstie and Will asked me to come and stay with them.  She called me today and asked if I want to be around Dad.  I said it was fine.  We are friends, etc.  He is the father of my three beautiful daughters.  We had 18 years together.  I get along fine with Alison, too.
I am trying to sketch a tree.  It is fun and very creative.  I had Saturdays by yourself.  There is no soap opera, etc on Saturdays are long days.  I am going to church tomorrow.  They'll probably fall over.  I will go to the 1st ward now.  Oh, I will be so glad to leave this neighbor.  I'll miss going to the community room 2-3 times a day for coffee.  It is well protected but the neighborhood is slum area.  I'll be so close to a mall, restaurants, Masonic complex, etc.  Church is 5 minutes.  It's a 1/2 hour drive one way now.
Aunt Ida had many new nightgowns and robes.  I have to shorten them because I can't wear floor length.  I have all the gowns I will need for years.  I sure go to bed in pretty clothes and I always smell good.  I still have to soak my feet in ice cold water every night.
I'll have to be frugal with my money starting now.  I was eating out a lot because I missed Bob so much.  Yesterday, I cooked four big chicken breasts in the crock pot.  They were and are delicious.  I made Brussels sprouts and a salad and apricots.  Pretty good too.
Are you active in Eastern Stars?  I will only be a block from the beautiful Masonic Complex so I could get active and have something to do.  I need that.
Are you keeping busy with work and school?  I am proud of you!
Grandma and Grandpa are moving to a new but smaller condo.  There's up for sale.  They will only have one floor - no upstairs or basement.  It is in the same area.  I'm not supposed to tell anyone.  They gave me the 1986 Pontiac they bought a blue mini-van (Dodge caravan).  They like it.  I rode in it last Sunday.  We went for a buffet which was delicious.
My dad finally put my pictures up and now I am moving.  I'll let  you know when and my address and phone number.  I'll even be close to my bank and loads of grocery stores.
Did you get the Eastern Star pin?  I hope you like it.
Well, I must go and make myself some more food.  I am always hungry.
I guess Mark is working for Coka Cola now.  I hope he sticks with a job.  He needs to accept responsibility.  He talks big but no show.  I hope he and Sandy make it.  I think she is upset and she is very tired.
Remember I love you honey and I do miss you.  Take care.  Write or call.  It means so much to me.

All my love,
Mom

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