Dear Family, It's really neat being able to receive these little tid-bits from all of your busy lives,I really appreciate my brother setting this up for Gram and I. I feel like I belong again.
It's a beautiful day here. I just came in from digging in the dirt and I feel like I've just had a great work-out! Only alot more enjoyable! Although I have to say I think I'd like to be your client just fine Melissa. I can hear your voice right now urging me on! You'll be extremely busy once the word gets out I'm sure. Alan came over last night and helped me get started with figureing this all out...this is a whole new world for this 'ol girl! Fortunately I've always liked to type! And I already found some guy in Maryland that belongs to A.A. that has been sending me stuff.
My life is 100% different than it was at this time last year. My mother,Bishop,Stake President,& A.A. sponsor have all been of immence support and encouragement. And with them, and a little willingness from me I'll be celebrating 1 yr. of sobriety in just a few days. Spiritually I feel as though I've traveled a much greater distance in time than just 1 year. Amazed at my Heavenly Fathers love for me doesn't even come close to describing how I have felt this past year. Being worthy to wear my garments again and partake of the Sacrament is a gift. Having the missionaires teach my sweet Kelly the discussions was a special time for us both. Everyone else is fine and I'm sure will be over to update you all themselves.
My mother is recovering slowly but well. That whole thing was a much bigger deal than I had anticipated, of course thats par- for- the- course for me....avoid reality at all cost! In my own defence I will say that our Home Teacher gave her such a great blessing,Iwent to the hospital fearless!
Her being so terribly sick and having all thoes complications,{none of which we'd anticipated or discussed}was very unsetteling. Mom and I both thought of you and your mother Cristie during that ordeal. I know we have a deeper understanding of and for your feelings. As of today though shes recooperating nicely. Carp will be nice for her and she is so glad that Valerie and Ed have decided to make the trip. It will be nice seeing all your faces again.
My love to you all, Mary.