BB-12-a-1 – a-4
Dear Jim, I consider the issue about Nelma at this time in your life a tragedy. It was not because I wanted her to come, but I felt it was better to deal with the preventative than after the facts. As far as I know, she is coming in Peace, even though it is the wrong time. Some said according to Sandy [Bradshaw] that they knew it was hard for me to tell my sister different things. She did not give me any names, just the invisible “they.” This is totally untrue. I had told her once to change her vacation. She freaked out, but she tried to change, and her boss at Merritt Hospital told her no, it was too late, then she found someone to switch with her. Then Terry B. [Teri Buford] according to Sandy said that was fine. Then I was told to tell her to change to Xmas, I said no, because she would be difficult to deal with and maybe would create a problem. She had refused to believe the negative things she had heard, but if I told her to wait again, it would start the seeds of doubts turning. Some would say “So what.” The “so what” would be the pressure and constant problems I would have with her. I told Sandy, Jean [Brown] and Tom [Adams] & McVane [Jim MacElvane], that with my church duties and health I did not wish to take on my blood ties, because it would not end with Nelma, if she could not go. I felt that it was more important to let her go, get seeing Valerie out of her system. I coulfd continue my work without severe pressure. I felt like, she can be used to our advantage on her return. According to Judy [Flowers], Sandy said that none of these problems would happen if I had not been selfish. I don’t consider myself selfish for trying to avert more problems. But if this is the case this was not intentional. There are problems here, but I am willing to do my part to see that they are resolved. I have not mentioned to Sandy, what Judy said, because on Sunday I spent practically the whole service putting her up, I do remember many things you have said about many people. I can deal with most things if they are direct. It is the runaround answers that puts unnecessary pressure on me. There is much more I can say but, what must be, must be until we get free. Peace & concern, Leona
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BB-12-b-1 – b-2
Aug 8th
Hi, Val. Your mom says she will be living on the 29th of August. She thinks you will be going to college in Sept.
So – if you are not do a phone patch and let her know before she comes. Those tapes are from Granny Birthday & Mother’s Day. I didn’t have time to listen, so save them until I get there.
Your other items will be sent by me & your mom when she comes to see you.
Tell all hello.
Love, Leona