Transcription of Document FFDoc-1282.pdf

"Dot says you'll be hearing from someone about a corporation meeting on Decoration Day weekend/Need for early decision!"

4/23/80

Hi Frank and All!

At last, I feel definite enough to say I'm in Maine to stay. The return to N.J. was necessary & confirmed that our marriage was over. You and Leo are responsible for the fact & reality that "I am alive" Your coming down to N.J. has opened a door, it started in Bangor, and I'm finding more doors to open & peek into each day, these include looking inward, dealing with feelings, thru counseling, one to one & family, reading, meetings of AA & CS & DC[?] & of course the whole newness of driving (straight) there are real people out there! finding my way (I drove home from Ron's alone), that's a plus for me. I was scared stiff, but determined to do it. I'm excited about the possibilities for my life, & you guys have offered me this (one more time) thanks for all the driving hours "Leo" to bring my toyota to me, Dorothy, your warm acceptance of a burnt out Aunt is commendable, I hope you get to know the "real me" & congratulations on your scholarship to the Fashion Institute; my friends daughter graduated from there & is now a buyer for a 5th Ave dept. store, she's also into modeling, which you have all the qualifications for. Best of Luck to you.

Frank, hope all is going well with you & Anna, my prayers include your special needs. CS & DC is great I've attended 2 meetings, the people are outgoing & sincere. I feel the ability to share honest openness plus receive support from the group. Finally read the Pain & the Possibility. What a writer! So through & informative strong sensitivity, concern beyond belief & empathy & I'm sure, because of her a greater acceptance of divorced/remarried people in the church. Hope there will be some sequels. Paula is a must!

Expect to start school May 5th for 13 weeks in a CETA program typing, speedwriting, medical & legal terminology, office procedures etc, they offer minimum wage while attending class & then job placement. In the interim I've placed 3 applications in Central Main power (Portland, Biddeford & Sanford) customer serv rep's are earning over $6/per hr so I've been interviewed & as soon as they have an opening I'll be notified. My experience from Con Ed is a plus. we used IBM 370, & CMP is not even into computers yet.

Well the wrist is getting tired, so I'll sign off for now. I thank the Lord for you and hope I can get to "know you" Love is a difficult word for me right now, but I know all the feelings I have about you are warm & strong, accept them from me, for now.

It's good to be living

Betty

Hey you guys, write when you can OK!