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Sept 25, 68
Dear children
Thank you for the lovely letter.
I am trying to make the grade. I am sure my sweetheart is active and we will be together again when I have crossed the bar. I have a hand full of memories. None will equal these happier. We'll be so happy if Helen and family can come down. I have the nurse if worst it is the one you saw. Why you are a busy school girl. I will get along all right.
It is not cold enough
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for the electric blanket.
Oct 14 I go to Sam's home in Marble. You should have received this letter 20 days ago.
A lovely visit with Nettie.
The day is dark and dreary. It rains and the wind is sad and weary. The little birds are seeking a rest in our tall poplar trees. They have builded their nests.
It doesn't look like Reflie is home. He usually checks on me. Vim and Verlane are out North.
Merilee +
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Adolph takes care of the cows here.
If I need help I call Blonda.
Waldo gave me some plums. Blonda helped me can them.
Now at last it is turning cold. I guess winter is headed this way. The school bus just pulled in.
I guess Marilee will come on a later one.
Our school house is used for a sewing center. Women from other towns come here.
Now they are making winter
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jackets.
It is 16:30. I will try to finish this letter now.
I'm just called to see if I am all right.
If I need help when I'm away I call Blonda. She is a dear friend.
Not a sound or movement, just a few birds and butterflies and the bees falling leaves.
A lovely visit with Eva and Jay.
I sat feeling sorry for myself and wishing someone would come and there they came
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I am trying hard
On this cold damp dismal day
To not let my spirits wander out of the way.
I have run out of news so I will just have to love and leave you.
Be well, stay happy,
I love you
Mother