#193
To: David W.
From: Joanna
Sunday, Jan. 25 ‘81
Dear David,
Thank you for your patience in waiting for this letter. I wish work left me feeling more like writing, but unfortunately that (usually) isn’t the case.
Thank you for everything at Christmas - for the beautiful gifts, the dinners, the movies, your time, and you. But, thanks most of all, for your unwillingness to bash this relationship, because knowing you is much better, by far, than not knowing you. We shared some beautiful, warm, and loving moments, & Christmas, instead of almost being an end, was a beginning - the beginning of a whole new depth and range of emotions and the feelings are fun & exciting and are truly cherished.
I’m glad that things are better for you, that you seem to have a little more peace of mind. I know that the situation with camp will still be painful and disillusioning for a while, but it’s good to know that you have the love and support of friends to help see you through. please know, too, that I’m praying for you and i’m standing by you in spirit.
Monday, Jan 26
As promised, I’m back to finish this letter to you. I got sidetracked by sleep and work!!
Thanks for calling me yesterday and today. Your call today really brightened my day. It’s always such a turn-on to know that you’ve been thinking of me. The play Saturday was very entertaining and full of humorously, insightful observations about life and relationships. Gretchen Cryer, who played the lead also wrote the book and the lyrics, and clearly many of her life experiences had been the inspirational and creative forces behind her work. I thoroughly enjoyed the play.
I’m jazzed about school and am looking forward to starting Feb. 9. I’m taking English and math courses which could be semi-boring, but I’m just concentrating on my required classes for now. At least it’s a constructive use of my time and energy.
As I’m writing this, Stevie Wonder is singing “Always” and I can’t help but smile and reflect on happy times with you. My life, since you, has been more beautiful than I ever knew it could be. Our love has kept us together and is helping us grow strong. You’ve made me very happy and I love you.
Love always,
Joanna
P.S. I’ll try to write again (sooner)!