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.

Sunday, July 15, 1990

July 15, 1990

Dear Betsy,

Grandma gave me this electric typewriter and this is the second time I have used it.  I never took typing in school so bear with me.  Please excuse the mistakes.  I am so proud of you for getting your endowments.  That is so great.  I want to thank you for the beautiful present you gave me of a mother and daughter.  The words you said were lovely and made me feel so good.  I have been having a lot of trouble with my stomach.  It has to do with the Scleroderma.  Last night I vomited and was so sick.  Then in the middle of the night I woke up in a pile of poop.  What a mess.  I get up lots of nights at 4 AM and read.  I got some books at the library.  One was called Moscow Station and was on the KGB.  It was really interesting.  It is hard to believe what goes on in the Embassy.  They plant bugs all over our territory.  I am watching a tape called Lawrence of Arabia.  It is very good and very long.  We get 4 videos from the library 3 days a week.  I am going to sew some dresses for Alex and Markel.  I have the material.  I sure miss them.  Earl will sew too.  He made me a beautiful pink tailored suit.  He can sew anything.  I haven't sewn in such a long time.  Grandma and Grandpa called the other day.  They are fine.  Earl and I went to Toledo to attend to some things.  They paid our motel bill.  I don't know why they didn't want us to stay with them.  It cost them seventy some dollars for 2 nights.  They took us out to eat.  I just started a diet.  My belly was sticking out and I was having to buy size 14 so I decided to cut down on my food.  I made a yellow cake for Earl this morning.  He likes it.  Earl and I are very happy.  We love each other so much.  He is so good to me.  I couldn't be happier.  Sandy called twice last week and is really having tummy problems.  I hope and pray she will soon be well.  We have had a week of rain and everything is so green.  We love our home.  It has to be fixed up but the land is so beautiful.  Have you moved?  Your address is different so I will send this there.  Earl's grand daughter is getting married August 18th.  She is 18.  I went to a bridal shower this past week.  I got another book from the library on "Modern China."  It should be good but it is 1000 pages.  I am reading church books.  I read scriptures every day.  Well, honey, I will close for now so this can be mailed.  I am so proud of you for going to the temple.  It is so wonderful to have your endowments.  Heavenly Father will bless you.  Take care and write soon.  Remember I love you dearly.

All our love,

Mom and Earl

Earl and I are quitting smoking.  Send information.
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