Wednesday Dec. 22, 1943

Dearest Kitten:

This letter has to be short as I am going to be a very busy man tonight. Among other things that I have to do is to go to Confession. I am planning on going to Communion at a Midnight Mass.

I must tell you how much I love you though. I love you so much that at times I can hardly believe that it is possible. You are so much a part of me that I do not know what I would do without you.

Thanks for the wonderful card. It is a real nice one. I have not seen any that will compare with it as yet.

I was wondering if my card to you would ever get there. It has been eleven days since I mailed it. I am glad that you like it.

Your letter arrived and I know just how you feel about Xmas this year, because I feel the same way. It does not seem no more like Xmas than anything at all. The weather has been nice the past couple of days and it does not seem like winter time at all, least of all the Holiday season.

We are going to have a very good feed Xmas day. It will be turkey with all the fixings, nuts, fruits, and all.

It must have been funny to see Barby all ink. She is getting to be quite a gal. It will not be long now before she will be walking by herself without hanging onto something.

You will probably find a big difference in the way Bobby acts. It must have been bothering him quite a bit.

Well, Sweetheart, I have to close because of all the things that have to be taken care of.

I love you with all my heart & soul and pray only for the day when we will be together again.

Regards to everyone & kiss the babies for me.

Your Loving, Devoted, and Faithful Husband

Bob

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