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There are three last items from August 2002 worth mentioning. First, during our next phone call to Catherine after her week-long visit, Cathy asked to speak to Kari and did so for 45 minutes. (At that point in her life, though Cathy was very sociable face-to-face with people, she rarely spoke to anyone longer than ten minutes over the phone. That she did so showed how much she really did care for her.)
Second, while Kari and her husband were still together some friends of theirs were getting married and asked them to stand up together. In August was the bachelor/bachelorette party. I thought it might be uncomfortable for Kari for me to be there, she agreed, and I stayed home. Her husband showed up, though, with a date. Kari was less than pleased. It took her a couple days to calm down and remind herself she had me at home.
Finally, my dad was asking for pictures to be sent... he had talked to Kari on the phone a half-dozen times but had yet to know what she looked like. I was about to send some, but Kari said she'd do it... and with them she enclosed the following letter:
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Hey Dad Jones and Kathie
Since Mark is at work I thought I would drop a short note and send the pictures. Hope this finds you well. As for Mark and I, we have been very busy trying to get the house unpacked and settled in. I don't know why it is taking so long, but it is. His boxes need to be unpacked, things hung up, walls painted, rooms re-carpeted, etc. The list does not stop! We have been taking time out for fun - maybe too much fun! (Possibly, that could be the single cause for unproductiveness.) Goodness! Plus the last couple weeks I have not been feeling well. (Big surprise!) Anywho, we have our first ultrasound on Sept. 5 in the morning. By that time I will be in my 7th week and we are holding our breath until we see a heartbeat. I was pregnant twice within the last year and had a miscarriage in August and in May. We are a little nervous but nature intended this pregnancy and if it turns out bad - that was meant to be also. Keep us in your thoughts. I am looking very forward to get to know you guys and share life stories and to create memories. I feel so accepted and loved by both of you - thank you. I love your son with all my heart and soul. I have never found anyone like him. The only way he is leaving my life is through death after a good 50 years. Well, laundry is done and I must continue the endless unpacking task. Here are some pictures and we will call with results after we see the doctor. Take care and keep in touch. Letters are accepted and cheap too!
Love,
Kari, Mark, and Peanut
(our creation through love)
P.S. Don't get too hooked on my last name right now. After the divorce I will be taking back my maiden name... then down the road to Jones.
P.S. (again) Cathy says she loves you very, very much and hopes you have a good day. |
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Life was, indeed, filled with hope and happiness.
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