Wednesday, Nov. 11

My dearest Hal,

This day I have thought of all Armistice Day means and so never before have I had real understanding of what the end of war could mean. No wonder people who knew that their loved ones would come back again felt an almost unbearable relief to hear than an armistice had been signed.

Today I was encouraged to hear that Winston Churchhill has said of the invasion of Africa that while we couldn’t not begin to say this is the beginning of the end but let us say rather that it is the end of the beginning. I feel that some thing is being done and I pray we may be taking the right steps to start on the road to victory. People here seem very much pleased. The people seem to be sitting up and taking an interest at last. There are still a few strikes and occasionally production is delayed but it is growing less and the war effort seems to be moving more smoothly all the time.

Last nite we had a Red Cross Rally and seemed to work up quite a bit of interest. I feel there is nothing that we can do to help that is as effective as working through the Red Cross. I hope we can produce a lot of garments and surgical dressings. We are planning classes in First Aid and Canteen Work. I am so glad to be asked to help.

I know there must be days when you feel you can’t stand the strain and worry of this being separated and having such a big job to do; any longer. I know you are lonely and blue and maybe just a little discouraged over the promotion that is delayed. How I long to put my arms around you and kiss all the loneliness and heartache away. You’re going to find I’ve stored up a lot of loving, maybe more than you’ll know what to do with. There are so many things I liked to do with you but they aren’t any fun without you. You see, my dearest, I turned out to be one of those one man women. It has to be you. There just couldn’t be anyone else. There must be some other attractive men in the world but I haven’t seen but one who looked good to me since I met you. I managed to marry that one. Lucky wasn’t I?

Does it embarrass you to have your wife write you such shameless letters? Sometimes I can’t help it my feelings will spill over. Anyway I’m so proud of belonging to you I want every one to know especially you.

All my love,

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