Monday, September 29, 2008
Dear Pape family,
My dearest memories of your mother are from my years in 4-H and my friendship with Betty, as a result. I was always warmly welcomed at the Pape home. I think back to Betty & I ballet dancing on the front porch. Can you imagine? Baking cookies in Mother Pape's kitchen and eating ice cream with Betty, Mother Helen, & my mother, Marian Clendining, on the Atlantic City Boardwalk around midnight when Betty & I were in the 4-H Bake-Off.
My most recent connection was when my husband, Fred, and I visited Betty & Mother Helen in Florida this past spring. Betty placed a telephone call to my 89 year old mother in Cape May. They had a surprisingly wonderful conversation. They first met at Underwood Hospital in May of 1943. Betty was born on the 17th, & I was born on the 16th. Interesting that our paths should have crossed so many times through the years!
Much love to you all! Your family has been a real blessing in my life.
Marian
