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.

Wednesday, May 22, 1985

May 22, 1985


Dear Betsy,
How are you doing?  Bob and I are trying to patch things up.  I have to pay bills today and I hate it.  We don't have the money like I wish.  I have to balance the account first.  My legs are hot today.  When do you think you'll come in June?  Sandy leaves soon for BYU.  How is your college?  I walk 2 x a day when cool outside for exercise.  It should help me.  I walked last summer.  I also exercise 2 x a day.  I can't do much.  In June I start to swim with the handicapped society at the YMCA on East side.  They pick me up.  I hope I can do it.  It would be so good for me and fun.
I have film to be developed with our wedding pictures and Sandy's prom.  She looked so pretty in your dress.  I am glad you let her wear it.  I pressed it.  Then she didn't have a long slip but Nancy came to the rescue.  I got her flowers.  
Oh, I got a new red dress for Penecost Sunday when you are supposed to wear red.  It has white lace on the collar with a v neck.  It is long and flared skirt.  The top of the dress is blossy.  You'd like it.  I have had a dress since you helped me pick out my wedding dress in teal blue.  I really like that dress and my pearls.  Did I ever tell you Bob bought me a 14K gold cross and chain.  Plus he bought me new wedding and engagement rings.  They are pretty.
I know Bob loves me.  He is a sick man and stays up late at night.  He sleeps late so I am lonely a lot.  I go to 2 doctors this week.  One tomorrow and one the next day.  I drink ice tea now.  It is a novelty for me.
Well, I must close.  Out of news.  Thanks for calling me.  I love you so very much.  I miss you.

All my love,
Mom

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