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
Tuesday, March 20, 1990
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
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
Monday, February 19, 1990
February 19, 1990
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
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
Tuesday, January 2, 1990
January 2, 1990
Dear Betsy,
Christmas Day Earl couldn't wake me from coma. Then he discovered I was so cold. He rushed me to ER in Circleville, over 20 miles away from here. My body temperature was 86 degrees instead of 98. They worked on me all day and evening. Then I was awake. They let Earl in to see me. Then, a few hours later, I had a fever.
The next morning I spent in x-ray. They found a big sinus infection. So I had to have 2 IV antibiotics for 3 days. Now, I am fine. No cough, etc. Of course, I had to quit smoking. Cold turkey. You can't smoke in ICU and I don't think my doctor would approve. I have a very good doctor. It was 50-60 bed hospital. Nice nurses. I was so happy to see Earl when I warmed up. He was so good to me. I sure did scare him. He was so afraid he lost me.
It is lonely here. I only see Earl. Sometimes I see his son. He has 2 daughters, one 15 and 18. The 18 year old got engaged for Christmas. I guess she is getting married in September.
I really messed up Christmas this year. Last I remember Kirstie and you were coming. I wanted you to come so much. Money is so short now. We owe for 4 appliances. Earl is dizzy today so I am making him rest. He wants to go and cut wood.
I have very little in veins. I have been so sick so much. My memory is shot. I remember coming to VA and staying with you. We want to thank you so much. I know we disturbed you fixing breakfast. I am so sorry. Kirstie sure did very well. I am proud of her.
I found the Mormon church. It is 20-25 miles SE of here in Lancaster. It is brand new. I don't smoke or drink alcohol. I only decaff coffee or tea. I even got it in the hospital. Usually they give a person regular coffee.
Earl got me a Quadruple of scriptures. It cost $35. I like it very much.
I am starting to lose a # or 2. I weighed in 135# in the hospital. So I eat very little and have lost my big appetite. I drink juice and eat small bowl of cereal. No lunch. Supper is meat, vegetables and sometimes salad. Eggnog before I go to bed. That's all. I should lose weight. Earl lost 15# since you saw him. He looks good and is proud of himself.
I had a body temperature of 86 on Christmas Day and Earl couldn't wake me. So we had no Christmas. Christmas Eve his son and wife came over and brought wine and fruit basket. I don't remember anything else.
Someone helped wrap me in blankets and Earl to ER. His son met him there and stayed with Earl until I come to.
Well, honey, I will close. Remember, I love you dearly. Our phone #.
All my love,
Mom
Christmas Day Earl couldn't wake me from coma. Then he discovered I was so cold. He rushed me to ER in Circleville, over 20 miles away from here. My body temperature was 86 degrees instead of 98. They worked on me all day and evening. Then I was awake. They let Earl in to see me. Then, a few hours later, I had a fever.
The next morning I spent in x-ray. They found a big sinus infection. So I had to have 2 IV antibiotics for 3 days. Now, I am fine. No cough, etc. Of course, I had to quit smoking. Cold turkey. You can't smoke in ICU and I don't think my doctor would approve. I have a very good doctor. It was 50-60 bed hospital. Nice nurses. I was so happy to see Earl when I warmed up. He was so good to me. I sure did scare him. He was so afraid he lost me.
It is lonely here. I only see Earl. Sometimes I see his son. He has 2 daughters, one 15 and 18. The 18 year old got engaged for Christmas. I guess she is getting married in September.
I really messed up Christmas this year. Last I remember Kirstie and you were coming. I wanted you to come so much. Money is so short now. We owe for 4 appliances. Earl is dizzy today so I am making him rest. He wants to go and cut wood.
I have very little in veins. I have been so sick so much. My memory is shot. I remember coming to VA and staying with you. We want to thank you so much. I know we disturbed you fixing breakfast. I am so sorry. Kirstie sure did very well. I am proud of her.
I found the Mormon church. It is 20-25 miles SE of here in Lancaster. It is brand new. I don't smoke or drink alcohol. I only decaff coffee or tea. I even got it in the hospital. Usually they give a person regular coffee.
Earl got me a Quadruple of scriptures. It cost $35. I like it very much.
I am starting to lose a # or 2. I weighed in 135# in the hospital. So I eat very little and have lost my big appetite. I drink juice and eat small bowl of cereal. No lunch. Supper is meat, vegetables and sometimes salad. Eggnog before I go to bed. That's all. I should lose weight. Earl lost 15# since you saw him. He looks good and is proud of himself.
I had a body temperature of 86 on Christmas Day and Earl couldn't wake me. So we had no Christmas. Christmas Eve his son and wife came over and brought wine and fruit basket. I don't remember anything else.
Someone helped wrap me in blankets and Earl to ER. His son met him there and stayed with Earl until I come to.
Well, honey, I will close. Remember, I love you dearly. Our phone #.
All my love,
Mom
Thursday, December 14, 1989
December 14, 1989
Dear Betsy,
I didn't vanish but moved. What a mess. I am about 20 miles from Circleville and also from Lancaster. We have been so busy. I got a phone yesterday. Please forgive me. I was also in the hospital for hypothermia.
We are so poor. It's expensive to move. We had 2 trucks and one van and there is stuff in Toledo.
Are you and Kirstie coming for Christmas? How is Kirstie doing? Earl's son has 2 daughters 18 and 15 years. Nice girls.
Church is at least 1/2 hour or more away. Brand new building. The first meeting is Sacrament at 9:30 am. Are you so busy? How is Ken? I just talked with Sandy on her toll free line. I asked her to call you and Kirstie and give you my phone number and address.
I am so sad because I have no Christmas presents to give. I have no Christmas cards either. Earl's son lives 15 miles from here. Our home is nice but unpacked. We had to have a ton of wood delivered. Earl was killing himself. We have 6" snow so far today. Our 5 acres is really 1000 feet down from our deck. All the wood is there. Betsy, honey, I love you. Come for Christmas, please.
All our love,
Mom and Earl
I didn't vanish but moved. What a mess. I am about 20 miles from Circleville and also from Lancaster. We have been so busy. I got a phone yesterday. Please forgive me. I was also in the hospital for hypothermia.
We are so poor. It's expensive to move. We had 2 trucks and one van and there is stuff in Toledo.
Are you and Kirstie coming for Christmas? How is Kirstie doing? Earl's son has 2 daughters 18 and 15 years. Nice girls.
Church is at least 1/2 hour or more away. Brand new building. The first meeting is Sacrament at 9:30 am. Are you so busy? How is Ken? I just talked with Sandy on her toll free line. I asked her to call you and Kirstie and give you my phone number and address.
I am so sad because I have no Christmas presents to give. I have no Christmas cards either. Earl's son lives 15 miles from here. Our home is nice but unpacked. We had to have a ton of wood delivered. Earl was killing himself. We have 6" snow so far today. Our 5 acres is really 1000 feet down from our deck. All the wood is there. Betsy, honey, I love you. Come for Christmas, please.
All our love,
Mom and Earl
Wednesday, September 27, 1989
September 27, 1989
Dear Betsy,
We went to see Sandy and babies in Provo. We had so much fun. Couldn't find your address so that is who no post card. Now I found it and the motel gave me the paper and envelope.
I didn't see much of Sandy. We took them out to eat a couple times. Mark went to California for a wedding. Left Sandy with the girls. She works 2 jobs and works so busy.
We should be home tomorrow. We travel after darkness comes. I sure love Markel and Alex. Alex went to Earl. I got pictures with my new camera.
So how are you? Still so busy? Write or call me about your love life.
Earl is fine. He had a good time at Sandy's. Alex smiles all the time. Markel is pepite. I love them both. Earl nicknamed Alex to George. She is such a happy baby.
Well, I will close. I promise to get pictures to you. I love you, honey.
Love,
Mom
We went to see Sandy and babies in Provo. We had so much fun. Couldn't find your address so that is who no post card. Now I found it and the motel gave me the paper and envelope.
I didn't see much of Sandy. We took them out to eat a couple times. Mark went to California for a wedding. Left Sandy with the girls. She works 2 jobs and works so busy.
We should be home tomorrow. We travel after darkness comes. I sure love Markel and Alex. Alex went to Earl. I got pictures with my new camera.
So how are you? Still so busy? Write or call me about your love life.
Earl is fine. He had a good time at Sandy's. Alex smiles all the time. Markel is pepite. I love them both. Earl nicknamed Alex to George. She is such a happy baby.
Well, I will close. I promise to get pictures to you. I love you, honey.
Love,
Mom
Friday, July 28, 1989
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
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
Tuesday, July 4, 1989
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
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
Tuesday, June 20, 1989
June 20, 1989
Dear Betsy,
I was so happy to get your letter yesterday. I am glad you keep so busy. I do too. We are constantly on the go. I am still very much in love with my husband. He is so good to me. He is working in the library now for 2 hours or I could never find the time to write. I want to read some scriptures too. Plus we got a church book from my friend for the wedding.
I think I have lost a couple of pounds with my surgery. Plus my breasts have milk in them. I am still sore on my lower stomach. Plus I have a bladder infection and am on Sulfa. But doing good.
Earl bought me 3/4 carrot diamond pierced earrings. He got me a diamond gold bracelet. And he got me the most beautiful diamond ring I have ever seen. He and I will pay on it for years.
Gram and Gramp are fine. We went to Bob Evans for Father's Day. Nothing fancy. Ear and I eat out a lot. We enjoy it so much. Earl likes to take me places.
It is warm today. It poured rain yesterday. We got soaked.
Well, I have no more news. I love you dearly. I'll try to write more. Remember I love you.
All my love,
Mom
I was so happy to get your letter yesterday. I am glad you keep so busy. I do too. We are constantly on the go. I am still very much in love with my husband. He is so good to me. He is working in the library now for 2 hours or I could never find the time to write. I want to read some scriptures too. Plus we got a church book from my friend for the wedding.
I think I have lost a couple of pounds with my surgery. Plus my breasts have milk in them. I am still sore on my lower stomach. Plus I have a bladder infection and am on Sulfa. But doing good.
Earl bought me 3/4 carrot diamond pierced earrings. He got me a diamond gold bracelet. And he got me the most beautiful diamond ring I have ever seen. He and I will pay on it for years.
Gram and Gramp are fine. We went to Bob Evans for Father's Day. Nothing fancy. Ear and I eat out a lot. We enjoy it so much. Earl likes to take me places.
It is warm today. It poured rain yesterday. We got soaked.
Well, I have no more news. I love you dearly. I'll try to write more. Remember I love you.
All my love,
Mom
Saturday, May 27, 1989
May 27, 1989
Dear Betsy,
Just a short letter to let you know much you mean to me. We had a lovely honeymoon in the Smokies. I have never been happier.
I had surgery May 23rd for a bladder tie up. However, when they got in they discovered my ovaries and appendix were bad so they took it all. Yes, I am sore.
I may be able to go home soon. I have a bikini incision and a catheter in also. Earl is here 12 hours every day. We are so happy. Grandma and Grandpa came a lot. The doctor told Earl that he was worried about the heart but I did fine. I may go home today with catheter in. How is Kirstie? I do hope and pray she is better. I wish I could afford to talk with her on the phone. I know it would help. How is Will doing with her? Do you still thing he may be her problem? Plus she hate her job at Horizons. I told her to come here for a break.
Thank you for my Mom's day card and letter you made.
Our pictures are good. Some of the one you took are dark but good. Grandpa said it could be you didn't give the flash long enough to charge. I'll send them all soon.
I love you honey. I am so glad you came for the wedding. It meant everything and more to me!!
Take care. Write soon.
All my love,
Mom
Just a short letter to let you know much you mean to me. We had a lovely honeymoon in the Smokies. I have never been happier.
I had surgery May 23rd for a bladder tie up. However, when they got in they discovered my ovaries and appendix were bad so they took it all. Yes, I am sore.
I may be able to go home soon. I have a bikini incision and a catheter in also. Earl is here 12 hours every day. We are so happy. Grandma and Grandpa came a lot. The doctor told Earl that he was worried about the heart but I did fine. I may go home today with catheter in. How is Kirstie? I do hope and pray she is better. I wish I could afford to talk with her on the phone. I know it would help. How is Will doing with her? Do you still thing he may be her problem? Plus she hate her job at Horizons. I told her to come here for a break.
Thank you for my Mom's day card and letter you made.
Our pictures are good. Some of the one you took are dark but good. Grandpa said it could be you didn't give the flash long enough to charge. I'll send them all soon.
I love you honey. I am so glad you came for the wedding. It meant everything and more to me!!
Take care. Write soon.
All my love,
Mom
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