Grams & Ed,
A big hello with lots of love to both of you. I hope all is well in Vermont. I have been battling homesickness, summer is the hardest season. We don’t really have a summer here, it pretty much stays sunny and spring or foggy and spring throughout the year. I have a new job, a permanent one, finally. It took a few months of looking, but I found the perfect place. It’s called BabyCenter and it provides services and information for newly expecting parents. I love my coworkers already, and my job allows me to hop around between writing, graphic arts and producing quite a bit. It’s a solid experience with good people. I feel like I’ve finally found my niche.
I got your letter about Mom. I too am stumped and at a loss for what to do. I’ve told her much the same about Marty, and though I think he’s a wonderful person, I think he just doesn’t want the weight of someone else on him right now. I think he is just too sick. Robin and I were both hoping the computer would help, and as soon as we set up her internet service, I’ll be able to “talk” to her every day for no money at all. That will be good I hope for both of us. I’m trying to plan ahead financially, putting alittle money away so that she won’t have to always worry. It’s not much yet, but I put away what I can. I’ll be heading back east in October for a friends’ wedding and I’ll get a chance to visit. My roommate Juanita will be with me and she’ll get a chance to meet the family I hope. She’s a great friend and wonderful person. (It’s our old roommate who’s getting married.) The wedding is on October 3rd, and I’m hoping to take off the following week as well. I will try to head up to Vermont for a quick visit, but something is always better than nothing. I’m looking forward to it.
Vermont for a quick visit,
I will call Mom soon. We talk often, though I know she is lonely without creature or person in the house. I’ll see if I can’t think of something.
How are things going with the Vermont clan? I hope everyone is enjoying their summer vacations. I have to get alittle package off to Chris, the graduate. I hear from Corrie every so often via email. That’s been fun. Please give everyone a hug from me. Much love to you and Ed.
Thinking of you,