The Reljac Files

Mom talked about how she went to Allegheny General Free Clinic to have Ted’s ear checked when he was a baby. She was on a program called Mother’s Assistance with provided little financial support. She, Jan and Ted were all walking back to her apartment on Lovett Street. She saw all of her furniture on the sidewalk due to non payment of rent. During her difficult times Aunt Gus and Uncle Al offered to adopt or take in Jan and Ted. Mom remained adament that they remain a family. She always said the best thing in her life was marrying Dad. She loved him not for taking her away from her sad situation but because he loved her and the children unconditionally. They knew each other because of Aunt Ann and Uncle Sunce. His family was not supportive of their friendship, but she said Grandpap was always kind to her. I still tear up when I think of Mom gazing at Dad when he did not know she was talking about him. She would say “he is such a good man”.