Dear Betsy,
Thank you so much for callin me on my birthday. No one else cared but you and Earl. Grandma sent a card and check for a new skirt. Sandy sent a card the other day. Said she had fun with you. So you ski? You must be pretty good at it. I could never do it.
Earl is fine and wonderful. We have been married 9 wonderful months. He is so good to me. He is a religious man. We pray together in each others arms 2x a day. I have a new Quad from Deseret Book Store. Earl let me have it.
Gram and Gramp are in Florida for awhile. They are both fine. How is Kirstie? Is she still with Will? I haven't heard from her. I hope all is well. She sent us beautiful Christmas gifts. By the way - did you and Kirstie get yours? I sent the box to Kristie's Blue Smoke address. It was 1st class.
The other night I got up and went to bathroom and came out and call to Earl (2 AM) and saw stars. He couldn't get to me in time but saw me take a terrible fall. He took my temperature and it was below 93 degrees. She he made decaff tea. My right ankle was all inflamed and full of pus. I went to the doctor today and he lanced it open. Now I have to soak it 3 x a day in warm Epsom Salt water. Then put peroxide on it… then neosporin ointment and dressing. It is really swollen and I am on anitbiotics. At least I didn't have to go in the hospital as usual.
So I hope you are well and happy. I am working towards my temple recommend. Church is 20 miles to Lancaster.
We love our house and property. Earl cuts wood. He works hard. We have a big bassett hound called Susie who we love, but she has hair everywhere so we have to give her away. She is so good. We have a full basement and main level with a kitchen dining room, our bedroom and little sitting room. Then we have an upstairs with TV, hide-a-bed, end tables, 2 chairs and coffee table. Our house is small but we love it and we have 5 acres of timber, deer, etc. We saw four deer (doe) this morning.
We go to the library every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and get 4 videos of wonderful movies. Then you have to have them back by 9 AM so we go to McDonalds for breakfast first. Then we get groceries and come home. That is our entertainment which is really good. Everything is getting green. Spring is near and my Betsy will be 24 years old. Hard to believe. I am twice your age.
Well, honey, I will close. Take care of yourself. Keep up with your church activities. I love you very much. Write or call soon. I miss you. You'll never know how much it meant to me for you to call on my birthday. Thanks for making me feel special. Tell Kirstie I love her and miss her too. Hope she is well.
All my love,
Mom and Earl
