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Dear Mother,

I miss you this Christmas more than you could ever imagine. Tullip has died. While Tullip lived a long and happy life as a dog it was time for him to go. James is still in shock from Tullip’s death. He misses her so much. Nathaniel hasn’t come home from the war yet. I am starting to worry. It has been a year now. He hasn’t written since last month. It is hard to stay strong for the children. Lesiel is starting to think that Nathaniel is not coming home. I am losing hope. But I will stay strong just like you. You taught me to make the best out of hard situations. You taught me to always beleive and to trust in God the Father. Leisel and James are doing rather well in schooling. James does not want to do football. But you know Nathaniel. He will make sure that his son makes it onto the best team in all of Illinois. Oh I miss him so much! In ths hard time, I write to you.

From the bottom of my heart with the utmost love, Your daughter,

Sarah