Dear Sis,
Congratulations on your engagement! I hope you truly found the man of your dreams. It is important that you are sure that the feelings you have for him will last forever and it’s not just a convenience marriage like mine is. My husband is the best you could ask for when it comes to providing for his family but I’m not quite sure that he is my soul mate. I do love my kids, but I’m not the mother-woman that my husband wishes for. I don’t find myself living the life that I used to dream of. This summer at Grand Isle I’ve spent much time staring at the ocean and thinking. Remember the Kentucky blue grass when we were children? I could spend hours aimlessly walking through those meadows. Now I seem to look at miles and miles of the sea and thinking of the past compared to the life I live now. I’m not sure what I am searching for. I have found a good companion in Madame Ratignolle. She is a perfect example of the Creoles way of being a mother-woman and a good wife to her husband. I hope that our friendship continues and she can lead me down the right path. I’m sorry to ramble about all my problems with life when I should be trying to prove to you the upsides of marriage. I’m sure the man you’re marrying is a wonderful choice. Best wishes and lots of love from your favorite sister.
Love, Edna
Edna’s childhood in the meadow
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This letter was written from Edna to her sister upon hearing about her engagement. Edna wrote this one day at Grand Isle while looking at the sea and contemplating her life, particularly her marriage. She wishes the best for her sister, but wonders if the life she chose is the one she wants. At this point in her life she is unsure what lies ahead because she questions everything that is going on. She is looking for help but doesn’t know if her sister can help her; so she just lets it all out.
Dear Edna,
Thanks a lot for sending me your best wishes. Everyday we plan more and more stuff for our wedding. It should be a blast. I’m sure everything will be all right in your life. Just keep living it the way our parents have taught us. If you stay positive then I think this will pass over; and you can live the great life that you have. Say Hi to the family for me. I hope to see you at the wedding.
Love,
Sis