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.

Tuesday, March 20, 1990

March 20, 1990

Dear Betsy,

It's your birthday this week.  I call on your birthday and left a message for you.  I hope you got it.  I hope you had a nice day.  Twenty-four year old.  That is really hard to believe.  You are 1/2 my age.  I should be able to remember that easily enough.

Today, Earl and I went to Bob Evans in Lancaster for breakfast.  It was very good.  We go to Circleville 3 x a week to get 4 videos each time.  We eat breakfast at McDonalds each time for a total of $2.88.  We get our coffee free.  I weigh 121-122 now.  I lost about 12 pounds.  Today we went to the only Mall.  I got one of those faded different colors of blue skirts.  It zips in the back and has a slit hem with 2 bows.  It comes just above my knees.  It is size 11.  The 13 was a little big.  Then I get 4 pr bikinis for $10 on sale.  We never buy anything but Earl said "get them please for me."  He is so good to me and a wonderful husband.  I have never been happier.  We do everything together.

We'd love to have you come when you can.  We may go to Toledo for a day and visit.  My Mom and Dad probably are coming Sunday for us to have dinner with them at Bob Evans.  They haven't been here since January.

So how was your trip to Puerto Rico?  I got your post card.  Sounds like you had a great time and lots of fun.  How is your love life?  I hope good.  Grandma says you will probably never marry because you are so happy as it is.  I think you will marry a wonderful man I hope and pray you are always so happy.  I am glad you got back to the church and are active.  That is so wonderful.  Earl takes me to church.  Our Ward is in Lancaster.  It is 22 miles away and the same distance to Circleville.  The Chapel is all new and really big.  The members are nice and friendly.

I am reading "Doctor Ziwago."  It is good and I enjoy reading a lot as I always did.

I got a letter from Kirstie with her address so tell her I'll write this week one day.  We had 80 degree weather last week and in the 30's today put it snowed last night.  Really pretty up here.

Well, I will close now.  We love you and miss you.  Earl's son's daughter (Melissa) is getting married August 25th at 1:30 PM in Circleville.  She is marrying a really nice guy (John).

Take care.  Remember I love you very much and miss you.

All our love,
Mom and Earl
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March 20, 1990

Dear Betsy,

The years may change a lot of things.
But never the love this message brings.
And never the pride and happiness, too,
That comes from having a daughter like you.

I love you

All my love,
Mom and Earl
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