I could cry.

August 5, 1951

Dear Marie,

I received your welcome letter dated July 24th and was glad to hear that you all arrived back to your home safely.

To-day is Sunday and I have been to church services. I wore the white waist Lottie made for me and the black jumper. Also carried the fan which you sent me.

Thank you for writing to Martin. I wish that you could have gone by the way where he is, on your return to Arizona. How I wish that he would write to me or to you. I am worried about him and can not help but wonder how he is. And remember how dear he was to us all when a baby.

Marie I thought that your father would come to visit me to-day but I did not have any company. I could cry. Will you please write at once and ask him to come by next Sunday. It is important. It seems that I write about this over and over again. When you were here I thought you were the one I could depend on but I am disappointed. I hope when I write next time my letter will sound cheerful.

I don't think you should write that about Dora. Did you think she acted that way when we were all together? Have you ever heard Dora say that she didn't think we could get along? That is an excuse. I want to go and see about my things before the 15th for it is important. I wish you would send a telegram to your father when you get this letter and ask him to come for me next Sunday. Please Marie do this. When I was at the County hospital your father would come out and bring what I asked him to in the letters which I wrote.

I will explain to your father where to take me when he does come to visit. How long I must wait here!

Now I hope you will do as I asked you what I have already written. Pay attention as the time is nearing the 15 of August.

I must now close for I have not much time to finish this letter to you. And don't forget to hurry. Best wishes.

As ever,

I am,

Your,

Mother