Saturday, February 21, 2015

BBR to Robert 21 Feb 44

 Feb 20th, 44[1]


Dear Robert:


            I don't remember when I last did write to you, I always intend to write much oftener (sic) than I actually do, but-I just don't take the time to write. I will take my knitting or sewing and in my mind I am writing letters to all of you. but -it takes so long before it gets on paper.

            I don't remember if I told you how much the Brakemeyers were pleased to get your card[2]. Lydia and Walter also wrote which please them very much, as he nor she could write I told them I would. He was not getting better, last Sunday he was taken in the hospital but today he passed away. Was to see him last Thursday but he was very sick, so now she is alone. Beth has been staying with her at night and helped he (sic) with the work. that gave her something to do. She is in process of selling her car but she is asking 1600 for it and no one seems to want to pay that much for it. That all keeps he (sic) kind of high strung.


Today it has been raining. we have had very little rain this year but the thing in the garden are coming fine the daffodil (sic) and are in blossom[3]. One day Beth thought she would prune the shrub in the front of the house, so you know what won't have many flowers this spring. (But don't write about it) she likes to read your letter. had a letter from Margaret thought she would come home for a vacation in May. This will be all for now
 much Love Mother




[1] Though dated the 20th, the postmark is the 21st and am using this for a Feb 21 entry.
[2] The  card pictured below is believed to be the one she mentions. The postmark fits the chronology.
[3] This sentence is a little awkward. “thing” is definitely transcribed as singular, but the verb doesn’t agree.  







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