Feb 23, 1945

Dear Mother,

Here in the hospital, all I have is v-mail or I would write a longer letter, but as I write often this way, I get everything “said” anyway—I have just finished reading the ten letters I received this AM, the first mail is over a week old, and really enjoyed all of them, especially the three from you. I’m really glad that you are enjoying your visit with aunt F. so much and I know how you two get a big kick out of each other. Also it’s nice that you are getting to see some of the others and hope you’ve gotten to see Conas Lulu by now. I trust it has warmed up some by now?

I’m still feeling fine and had another x-ray made two days ago and the Doc said my lungs have much improved and healing up right along. It has been terribly hot the last four days during the “sunlight” hours and was very uncomfortable lying in bed. Today is rainy and pleasant so far. I had boiled ham for dinner last night and often we have, watermelon—the first I’ve had since I joined the army! They really throw the food at me and I must be gaining! It’s rather disgusting to feel as good as I do and then have to stay in bed all the time, but anything to get well!

Love,

Russell