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
Tuesday, June 20, 1989
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
Thursday, May 11, 1989
May 11, 1989
Dear Betsy,
We want to thank you for the darling wedding bell and BOM. Most of all we are so thrilled to have you come. It meant so much to your mom. I am still finding confetti hearts!
Well my surgery is over. They tied the bladder up then had to take the appendix and my ovaries. I still have a small catheter in the incision. I will have a bikini scar.
Earl is wonderful to me. He really loves me and I love him so much.
So how are you doing? I hope fine. I called 5 nights ago and left a message. How is Kirstie doing? I get no where when I talk to her. I feel sorry for her. I have been in her position.
All my love,
Mom and Earl
We want to thank you for the darling wedding bell and BOM. Most of all we are so thrilled to have you come. It meant so much to your mom. I am still finding confetti hearts!
Well my surgery is over. They tied the bladder up then had to take the appendix and my ovaries. I still have a small catheter in the incision. I will have a bikini scar.
Earl is wonderful to me. He really loves me and I love him so much.
So how are you doing? I hope fine. I called 5 nights ago and left a message. How is Kirstie doing? I get no where when I talk to her. I feel sorry for her. I have been in her position.
All my love,
Mom and Earl
Saturday, May 6, 1989
May 6, 1989
Judith E. Thompson
and
Earl L. Burgess
request the honor of your presence
at their wedding
on Saturday, the sixthh of May
Nineteen hundred and eighty nine
at two o'clock in the afternoon
The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints
Toledo, Ohio
Monday, March 20, 1989
March 20, 1989
For a Special Daughter
It seems like only yesterday that you were so small and your life was just beginning and now you've grown into a beautiful and talented young woman …
Dearest Betsy,
You are a daughter to be very proud of and happy for, and you're wished much love and happiness as you face many bright tomorrows.
All my love,
Your mommy
It seems like only yesterday that you were so small and your life was just beginning and now you've grown into a beautiful and talented young woman …
Dearest Betsy,
You are a daughter to be very proud of and happy for, and you're wished much love and happiness as you face many bright tomorrows.
All my love,
Your mommy
Sunday, December 11, 1988
December 11, 1988
Dear Sandy, Betsy and Kirstie,
I am in ICU. I came thru ER last night. My BP was 50/30 and heartbeat was 38. I got 4 boluses of atropine. They thought my coryard was doing this. Then they gave me Insulin IV and NA Bucarb IV. I was dying. I had a junctual heart beat. Anyway they found high potassium. I can't eat. I have had nothing in over 24 hours. They want the potassium out of my body. At 1:30 the nurse said I went in normal sinus rhythm.
Sandy, I am not getting the sewing for my granddaughters. This is hard to write because I have an IV. I can't get out of bed or have a sip of water. I want some toast. Dr. Ashton is in my doctor. He stopped all meds. My room here in ICU is colder than my apartment.
ICU is decorated pretty. I have no phone. Grandma and Grandpa will be here today. My BP came up also. I hope he lets me eat. I was near death when I came in. I also had another. The nurse told me I was one sick cookie and could have died.
I am out of news for now. Will write later. I love all of you.
Love,
Mom
I am in ICU. I came thru ER last night. My BP was 50/30 and heartbeat was 38. I got 4 boluses of atropine. They thought my coryard was doing this. Then they gave me Insulin IV and NA Bucarb IV. I was dying. I had a junctual heart beat. Anyway they found high potassium. I can't eat. I have had nothing in over 24 hours. They want the potassium out of my body. At 1:30 the nurse said I went in normal sinus rhythm.
Sandy, I am not getting the sewing for my granddaughters. This is hard to write because I have an IV. I can't get out of bed or have a sip of water. I want some toast. Dr. Ashton is in my doctor. He stopped all meds. My room here in ICU is colder than my apartment.
ICU is decorated pretty. I have no phone. Grandma and Grandpa will be here today. My BP came up also. I hope he lets me eat. I was near death when I came in. I also had another. The nurse told me I was one sick cookie and could have died.
I am out of news for now. Will write later. I love all of you.
Love,
Mom
Saturday, December 3, 1988
December 3, 1988
Dear Betsy,
So how is the bride-to-be? May 6 will be here soon. I hope I am better. The doctor says I had a major stroke and now I keep having mini strokes. I am on a blood thinner (coumadin) which disolves clots.
Today I have a lot of energy. I am trying to pick up my room (living). Then I must do BR. When I was in Mercy, I bought a craft kit. I picked one for Alexsandra's baby's 1st shoes. I hope I can make them.
I did an insurance form for meds. Now I wait for the money.
I have cable vision and I love it. I get up early in night and cable goes all night.
Well, I wanted you to know that I think of you, love you and miss you.
Take care. Come see me. I miss you.
All my love,
Mom
So how is the bride-to-be? May 6 will be here soon. I hope I am better. The doctor says I had a major stroke and now I keep having mini strokes. I am on a blood thinner (coumadin) which disolves clots.
Today I have a lot of energy. I am trying to pick up my room (living). Then I must do BR. When I was in Mercy, I bought a craft kit. I picked one for Alexsandra's baby's 1st shoes. I hope I can make them.
I did an insurance form for meds. Now I wait for the money.
I have cable vision and I love it. I get up early in night and cable goes all night.
Well, I wanted you to know that I think of you, love you and miss you.
Take care. Come see me. I miss you.
All my love,
Mom
Thursday, July 21, 1988
July 21, 1988
Dear Betsy,
I am doing better but I fell last night at 4:30. I lost my balance and crashed on the corner of a chair with my chest. I have to have a chest x-ray because it hurts to laugh or cough. I got a good breakfast today. We all get along together. We eat in the dining room, and watch TV. I am going to start some crafts. I saw someone made a little train so I thought I'd make one for Markel. I am still depressed inside but I want to get better. I wish I could live in VA. I need to be around you all. I need a lot of support. I have had a lot of losses in a short time. I never figured I'd have a nervous breakdown. I am in locked doors. I like it. I am leaving better and understanding more. We get a lot of counselling. I hope you can be proud of me for doing this. I wish Sandy and I had talked before I came.
Grandma and Grandpa came for a meeting last night. They were nicer. Maybe they'll understand some day. They are moving and probably won't come tonight. I called Father Brown from St. Andrews Church (Episcopal). He is my friend and is coming to see me today. I hope. He'll bring communion. I think part of my problem (a big part) is Mormon church. It changed me. I don't know my religion right now. I haven't been to church since Bob died. They plan to put me in grieving programs after I get out (support groups). I really miss Bob. He and I shared so many feelings and both of us being handicapped. I really loved him so much and now he is gone. Life has to go on. I live alone and that could be a problem. I need to get out more and do things. I am on new drugs here plus Lithium for depression. I don't feel sad any more but I know I am depressed.
So how are you doing? I had to describe you to everyone here (social worker, therapist, etc) I said Betsy is vivacious, lovely, bubbly, and lovable, Betsy. I do love you so much.
I will close now and hope I can get someone to mail your letter. I love you. I'll get better. I am sure.
Love,
Mom
I am doing better but I fell last night at 4:30. I lost my balance and crashed on the corner of a chair with my chest. I have to have a chest x-ray because it hurts to laugh or cough. I got a good breakfast today. We all get along together. We eat in the dining room, and watch TV. I am going to start some crafts. I saw someone made a little train so I thought I'd make one for Markel. I am still depressed inside but I want to get better. I wish I could live in VA. I need to be around you all. I need a lot of support. I have had a lot of losses in a short time. I never figured I'd have a nervous breakdown. I am in locked doors. I like it. I am leaving better and understanding more. We get a lot of counselling. I hope you can be proud of me for doing this. I wish Sandy and I had talked before I came.
Grandma and Grandpa came for a meeting last night. They were nicer. Maybe they'll understand some day. They are moving and probably won't come tonight. I called Father Brown from St. Andrews Church (Episcopal). He is my friend and is coming to see me today. I hope. He'll bring communion. I think part of my problem (a big part) is Mormon church. It changed me. I don't know my religion right now. I haven't been to church since Bob died. They plan to put me in grieving programs after I get out (support groups). I really miss Bob. He and I shared so many feelings and both of us being handicapped. I really loved him so much and now he is gone. Life has to go on. I live alone and that could be a problem. I need to get out more and do things. I am on new drugs here plus Lithium for depression. I don't feel sad any more but I know I am depressed.
So how are you doing? I had to describe you to everyone here (social worker, therapist, etc) I said Betsy is vivacious, lovely, bubbly, and lovable, Betsy. I do love you so much.
I will close now and hope I can get someone to mail your letter. I love you. I'll get better. I am sure.
Love,
Mom
Tuesday, July 19, 1988
July 19, 1988
My Dear Betsy,
I thank you so much for caring so much about me. I cam in Mercy Hospital yesterday and I had a terrible night. My head hurts and I was nauseated. It is very busy here. I have to walk a lot and we all eat together. You talk a lot.
I am waiting for my doctors. I had blood work done and breakfast. At 3:30 AM I found out I could of had a sleeping pill. They didn't tell me. I have a nice private room and it is cool. Thank Heavenly Father.
Did I tell you I made Markel the pink dress and panties? I have a blue print to make now. I made the new baby a 2 yard quilt. It was so pretty. Sandy has them.
I called Kirstie and she upset me. She thought I shouldn't take pills and this was no big deal. She is flying me to VA for Christmas. You will be there, not you? I want to see you so much.
I had a nice anointing and blessing last night. I needed it. I am in a Catholic Hospital. They came in to give me Communion this AM but I said I wasn't Catholic (yet).
They check your purse, suitcases, etc and take things away. I used to do this to others and now I am upset.
I really want to go home. I pray I am doing the right thing. Grandma and Grandpa are being helpful. I keep crying but I know you are there for me. Thanks honey. I love you. Well, I can't write longer. Hope you are Okay. Oh, I found a four month supply of Seldane so I'll send it soon. It was never opened by Bob. I am almost the big things and a few extras. Got to get rid of a $1000 Ethan Allen Maple table and chairs. Beautiful. Are you needing one? I am sure Grandma would give it to you.
I love you. I am on a locked ward. Scary. Not any fun.
Write,
Love,
Mom
I thank you so much for caring so much about me. I cam in Mercy Hospital yesterday and I had a terrible night. My head hurts and I was nauseated. It is very busy here. I have to walk a lot and we all eat together. You talk a lot.
I am waiting for my doctors. I had blood work done and breakfast. At 3:30 AM I found out I could of had a sleeping pill. They didn't tell me. I have a nice private room and it is cool. Thank Heavenly Father.
Did I tell you I made Markel the pink dress and panties? I have a blue print to make now. I made the new baby a 2 yard quilt. It was so pretty. Sandy has them.
I called Kirstie and she upset me. She thought I shouldn't take pills and this was no big deal. She is flying me to VA for Christmas. You will be there, not you? I want to see you so much.
I had a nice anointing and blessing last night. I needed it. I am in a Catholic Hospital. They came in to give me Communion this AM but I said I wasn't Catholic (yet).
They check your purse, suitcases, etc and take things away. I used to do this to others and now I am upset.
I really want to go home. I pray I am doing the right thing. Grandma and Grandpa are being helpful. I keep crying but I know you are there for me. Thanks honey. I love you. Well, I can't write longer. Hope you are Okay. Oh, I found a four month supply of Seldane so I'll send it soon. It was never opened by Bob. I am almost the big things and a few extras. Got to get rid of a $1000 Ethan Allen Maple table and chairs. Beautiful. Are you needing one? I am sure Grandma would give it to you.
I love you. I am on a locked ward. Scary. Not any fun.
Write,
Love,
Mom
Tuesday, July 5, 1988
July 5, 1988
Dear Betsy,
Now that you are better I found my bottle of choledyl for you. I needed it 1 1/2 years ago but no more. Did you get your package?
I am going overboard sewing for a darling spoiled grand daughter. I made her the dress and panties and have another cut out. I bought her flannel for PJ's. I bought her beautiful corduroy and peach kettlecloth to match. I am so anxious to sew for her. I hate sewing for myself and I should but Markel and new ones are special. I loved sewing for you girls. If Sandy has a boy I'll have to take a class. I just want her to have a healthy baby.
My feel and ankles are a mess. They are so swollen. I'll probably have to go the doctors today or tomorrow. I have terrible arthritis in my left knee and back. I could barely walk for 1/2 hour. He gave me samples to take and they helped great. Except my feet swelled and they are worse.
I put a Security Deposit down on an apartment in South End where I used to live in 1984. I am busy packing and should be laying down but I got to get it done. It will be nice and not cluttered. I have to get ride of my parents beautiful maple table and chairs. They are Ethan Allen. I need a little table. I could meals at home a lot. I use the microwave and crock pot.
I got up at 1 AM because I couldn't sleep. I hope I can get a nap today.
Isn't this heat awful. They say it will be 100 today. I need to get boxes so I can pack some more. I need smaller ones for canned goods. I just cleaned the cupborads out and now I start all over again. I wish I had the legs and feet to do it all. I hate soaking them in ice water every morning and night.
I just pray I get this apartment. I put my $300 deposit in her mail slot. I'll call today. I am still working on Bob's insurance forms. There is so much to do when someone dies. He had no estate - just me.
I have Veteran headstone to get
Now that you are better I found my bottle of choledyl for you. I needed it 1 1/2 years ago but no more. Did you get your package?
I am going overboard sewing for a darling spoiled grand daughter. I made her the dress and panties and have another cut out. I bought her flannel for PJ's. I bought her beautiful corduroy and peach kettlecloth to match. I am so anxious to sew for her. I hate sewing for myself and I should but Markel and new ones are special. I loved sewing for you girls. If Sandy has a boy I'll have to take a class. I just want her to have a healthy baby.
My feel and ankles are a mess. They are so swollen. I'll probably have to go the doctors today or tomorrow. I have terrible arthritis in my left knee and back. I could barely walk for 1/2 hour. He gave me samples to take and they helped great. Except my feet swelled and they are worse.
I put a Security Deposit down on an apartment in South End where I used to live in 1984. I am busy packing and should be laying down but I got to get it done. It will be nice and not cluttered. I have to get ride of my parents beautiful maple table and chairs. They are Ethan Allen. I need a little table. I could meals at home a lot. I use the microwave and crock pot.
I got up at 1 AM because I couldn't sleep. I hope I can get a nap today.
Isn't this heat awful. They say it will be 100 today. I need to get boxes so I can pack some more. I need smaller ones for canned goods. I just cleaned the cupborads out and now I start all over again. I wish I had the legs and feet to do it all. I hate soaking them in ice water every morning and night.
I just pray I get this apartment. I put my $300 deposit in her mail slot. I'll call today. I am still working on Bob's insurance forms. There is so much to do when someone dies. He had no estate - just me.
I have Veteran headstone to get
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