July 28, 1989

Dear Betsy,

Glad to get your letter.  Earl and I are fine.  You sound a little down.  I hope things are going better.  Earl and I went together a short time and we are very happy so don't worry about short dating time.

I sent Kirstie a book.  I hope it helps.  How is she?  I have been depressed lately because everything is so overwhelming.  My problems are low BP, blood count which don't help things. I am OK so don't worry.

Gram and Gramp went to Michigan for 4 days and will be home tomorrow.  They needed some time away.

Earl and I go out for most meals.  It's almost as cheap to go out than cook.  I miss cooking though.  I used to cook well for your Dad; Bob was picky.  I don't really know about Earl.  He can't have spices.

Today is Sunday.  Our Sacrament meeting is at 4:20 pm.  It is cook and rainy now.  Good day for my feet and legs.  I don't have any energy.  I have a bad cough.  Earl wants to take me to a restaurant in Findley after church.

July 31
Another day is passed and I can barely see the paper.  I think I need bifocals.  I tried to call you last night but you were gone.  So I called Kirstie.  She sounds better.  I hope and she is better.  I sent her a book but she hasn't gotten it yet.

August 7

Earl and I went to Dunkin Donuts today for breakfast.  Here it is lunch time.  I eat a salad for lunch.  My doctor has me on this diet to lose 10#.  Your supposed to eat 1/2 cup cottage cheese, slice of 40 cal wheat bread and 1/2 glass orange juice.  Then for lunch a salad.  For supper you have turkey, chicken or fish.  Two days you get dark meat.  It's a 800 cal and not bad.  Of course, you get hungry.

Well, I will close for now.  I need new glasses.  I can't see good.  Remember I love you very much.  Take care.  Write me.

All my love,
Mom

July 4, 1989

Dear Betsy,

Glad to get your letter.  So happy you are becoming a missionary.  That is wonderful.  Earl has started reading the BOM you gave him.  Here is Jewel's, Mike's and Justyn's address…

Earl had a birthday June 27.  We have a lot of good times.  We love each other so much.  I have never loved like this way before.  Ear is good to me and good for me.  I have wedding pictures that are good and will get you some soon.  I keep forgetting.  It is hot here.  Bad time of the year for me with the feet and legs.  But we go out a lot.  I weigh 130#.  All the fattening I eat.  Went over to Jewel's last night for Mexican dinner.  Plus cake and ice cream.

I go to church every week and Earl goes also.  He is a Baptist (now).
I saw the GYN doctor and the repair looks good.  I can do anything but I can never lift anything.  Only problem now I started wetting the bed in my sleep after the catheter came out.  So we set the alarm for 1 or 2 am and I get up.  Last 2 nights I woke up with a full bladder before alarm and went to the toilet.  So maybe things are looking up.

Gram and Gramp said to tell you that they love you.  I love you so much, honey.  Thanks for writing.  I appreciate it.  Glad Kirstie is better.  Tell her I love her and will write soon.

All our love,

Mom and Earl