Dearest Lee, Christmas Night 1944
And now, dear, another Christmas is almost over. I wish I could think the day had been for you just a little bit like ours, - with friends and loved ones, warmth and a nice dinner; but always there has been in the back of our minds the thought that you had to go out on a mission regardless of the fact that it was Christmas.
I hope the Christmases we have spent together have been pleasant memories which have helped you through the day. Today grandmother Minker said she hoped that some Christmas just once more she could have all of her children and grandchildren with her for dinner. That may not be possible - at least not at her house - but maybe we can all celebrate together sooner than we think.
It will perhaps be a new year when this reaches you. May it be a year we shall always remember as the one when hostilities ceased and men worked as hard to make a lasting peace as they had to wage a terrible war!
Love,
Mother
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