W1B-005 Mum's letters-0.txt
Midnight 22.9.94

Dearest Ciara I just wanted to continue the conversation we were having on the phone about an hour ago - so I thought I 'd write you a little note before I go to bed.

I 'm so glad that things seem to be going well for you and that your accommodation is comfortable.

You must write and tell me all about the people in your house so that I can have a mental picture of them.

I haven't much 'news' for you. Sally rang on Saturday last to heard how you 'd got on and how the journey went. She was really concerned about you. Carla also called for your address. The were both in Dublin for the 'All Ireland' weekend and stayed in Bob Atterberry's new house. They said they had a really good time.

Tonight I enrolled at Jordanstown to do the course I applied for i.e. Post. Grad. Cert. In Educ. Management. I don't know if I 'm mad - but I fell I should try it at least. It involves me going every Tues. - 4.15-8.15 p.m. so I won't be home until around 9 p.m. starting 4th Oct.

I 'm really looking forward to seeing Sarah-Jane again - the house is so quiet with both of you gone!

I think Jacinta misses the two of you being here - she has been in bed at 10 o'clock the last two nights!

Ciara - don't worry about having to cook for your house-mates. Just follow the recipe and keep it simple - nothing elaborate to begin with. Don't let anything worry or annoy you during this year. Grab every opportunity that comes your way - and make lots of new friends. Make it a year to remember!

I will try to get the phone-card fixed up soon - but I think it takes a while, so it could be a few weeks.

In the meantime - don't worry about phoning all the time. Once a week is plenty - say perhaps around teatime on Sat. or Sun. - unless of course you need something or want to talk to me about something in particular. You can't afford to be wasting a lot of money on phone-calls.

Don't forget to feed yourself well and manage your bank account wisely. Don't try to economise on things you need. Plan your food so that you eat a balanced diet - and buy whatever books are necessary for your studies.

When you come home at Christmas, I 'll get you a rucksack so that the same problems don't arise when you 're travelling again as did last Friday. It must have been awful for you. Just as well I didn't know until after the event!!

Well that's about it for tonight. It's now 1 A.M. and I 'm going to bed. Daddy and Phil send their love.

Write to me sometime and fill me in on all the details. Look after yourself and stay happy!

Goodnight God bless - All my love Mummy xxx P.T.O.

P.S. Glad to hear you 'll get a tinkle on the old ivories. Wasn't it a coincidence that somebody with a keyboard is sharing your house? Don't forget to say your prayers every night - Mum xxx
