I’m back, up and running!! My site crashed and like most things after taking a break from each other I managed to fix it today. Nothing like a fresh mind to look at things differently. To say the least.

I’m not sure who this letter is from. It seems like an adult in mom’s world while she was in Florida at school. I must be out of practice, this handwriting was a bit harder for me and a lot of it seems like we are missing the context – but it’s still interesting. You know, I love the convenience of text. In fact, if you know me well you know that I very rarely answer my phone or check voice mail as often as I should. Texting (or even email) though great for some things really doesn’t cut it the way these letters do. I love hearing about the normal lives of normal people.

Enjoy!

December 26, 1957

Dear Margaret

Thank you so much for the beautiful sweater you gave me for Christmas. It is just lovely. Bob? And I had a real nice day and often my thoughts were of you and know you too must have been happy to be at home with your loved ones for Christmas.

I do hope you are feeling much better and fully recovered from your cold.

I appreciate too the telegram received here almost 10:45, just before we left for church and also your call from Tampa – it was worth a million to hear your voice from there.

I took the gift to Mrs Franks. She said she’ll get in touch with you. Your crutch top came and other packages and several cards.

Nancy called each day for news of your arrival and I’ve relayed it as I’ve received it.

The Ray Logans, 212 W Comstock Ave, Winter Park came Sunday and we visited for a couple of hours – I promised I’d take you over to see them when we go to Orlando

Love, Mrs Webb

December 26, 1957

Dear Edna and Perc

Happy Holidays to al and many thanks for the first you sent ______ and I. The pin is beautiful and first I’ve ever seen like it and know I’ll always treasure it.

I felt so sorry for you the week before Margi left. I guess you couldn’t understand all the changes until Marg was there to explain. She was wonderful tho and calm as could be even though I know she wasn’t well at all and I worried that the trip would be too exhausting. But she’s got a lot of pluck and stamina to fix most anything .

Bob and I had a nice Christmas spending the eve with _______ and picking her up at 10 and then we had Christmas dinner at ______ and we all picked her up last eve. She didn’t seem to mind working and said they were very funny.

The Logan’s were here to see Marg. They were friends you met in Florida and she’d for you. They are a lovely couple. I’ll drop a line later as a friend is here to take me to her house.

Thank you

Love, Anne