July 19, 1979
Dearest John --
I didn't expect to hear back from you so soon. Roberta didn't arrive tonite, so she has to be home tomorrow for the canoe trip. I really did miss her & her singing, even tho' she drove me up the wall.
It looks like Catherine & Wendy will be coming for the wedding, so I'll probably be enjoying Oregon without Mother. Pray that I'll have a chance to talk with Catherine. Georgialia's complaining and I haven't even left. She put me thru the 3rd degree after I was gone last winter -- wanting to know when & where I'm going when. By the way, she & Stanley D. will be at the wedding -- at least that's how it sounds . . .
I feel now that I am to go to prep school -- to get a better education & meet more people. If nothing else, to get away from Mom & Dad. I know that's a bad motive especially since they'd pay for it. But they literally can't relate to me or my needs. Sure, they've given me just about everything I could ever want -- materially. I just don't see or feel any real love, and that's one of the biggest things a teenager needs. From what I've heard from Carol, you can relate to at least some of my feelings.
Ruth and I are getting along fine, and I either go home every day or Mom & Dad come out. It's been good because I've needed to get out of the house. I'm looking forward to going to Oregon & Nashville, but I'll miss everybody.
As far as Leanne playing at the wedding, she hasn't let me know. You might as well go ahead & try to find somebody else. I love you & miss you very much. Do share your blessings.
Love, Mary Va.
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