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Thank You Card from Mr. Topolewski

Life, Memories

In 1974 I was minding my own business in the fabric section of our local Ben Franklin where I worked. A tall man approached me and asked if I’d be willing to help him play a practical joke on his son for his son’s 18th birthday. Apparently just as he left the house to go shopping he called to his son and asked if there was anything he’d like his dad to pick up at Ben Franklin. The son allegedly replied, “Yeah, bring me a cute checkout girl.” After some internal debate (and checking in with my parents) I decided to go ahead and do it.

The plan was for me to wear my uniform to their house and have dinner with the family after being introduced as Dan’s birthday present. Then I’d stick around and attend a basketball game, then stay for a party at their house.

It turned out fine in retrospect — although I told my journal a different story — and I had a fun story to tell people throughout the years.

I appreciation, Mr. Topolewski gave me this card along with a necklace with a dove of hope.

Thanks a whole bunch!

Donna!

Thanks for making my son’s 18th birthday one he’ll never forget.

You’re a good sport and have a great sense of humor.

Mr Topolelski

Sadly Mr. Topolewski passed away a couple of years after that. I blogged about him on my first 365 project.

Thank You Letter to Mom and Dad for Clare’s 2nd Birthday Presents

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I don’t remember Clare’s second birthday party. Perhaps we were in Elgin and had it at my Mom’s house? I think her third birthday Party was at Kevin’s.

Dear Mom & Dad,

Thank you for Clare’s dollhouse and Peter Rabbit books. She really loves the dollhouse. I’m not sure she’s noticed the books yet but I know she will enjoy them in time.

Thank you for all the help (help? haha, you did everything) in planning Clare’s party.

Miss you —

Love,
Dean, Dona, Clare and Andrew

I also enclosed four photos of our trip to Chincoteague and Clare and Andrew in a 4th of July parade.

Thank You Card to my Parents for Their Help with My Wedding

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Our wedding reception was a bit unusual. We opted for a picnic in my parent’s back yard instead of renting a space somewhere. The day was beautiful. The food, cooked by my parent’s friends, delicious. Definitely a reception to remember.

Dear Mom and Dad,

The wedding was perfect. You put so much time and effort (not to mention $$) into it. I/we hope you know that we thank you for everything. I had my doubts that it would work out — but I am now ashamed of myself. You are the best parents a girl ever had.

Thanks also for the croquet set. We had fun with it in Chetek. Someday we may take it to the green space between the Capitol building and the Washington Monument. Marie says I have to improve first!

All our friends loved you. I am so lucky to have you for my parents. Dean loves you too. It’s hard to smoothly say what ones heart aches to say — I tried.

Love, Dona & Dean