I couldn't be more sorry that we can't be there for your graduation. It's so very important to us, but know in your heart that all our thoughts and love are going to be with you.
We are all so very proud of you. Do a good job and know that we will be thinking of you then, as we do every day.
I just don't know how I could possibly make it through if I thought for just one moment that you wouldn't be here for a stay during Christmas either.
Ed contacted someone up at the recruiter's office about you. He says that they told him that there is no cause for you to be alarmed. If they were going to send troops somewhere like you said, then there would be an official announcement to let everyone know. So, don't you worry dear, you'll be coming home sooner than you think.
My Amaryllis plant has really grown since the picture you have of it was taken. Bill says that the bud will be opening up soon, which is exciting but I would like it to stop growing. I've had to put it in the corner by the clock so that it will stand up straight. I've never seen anything like it.
I haven't seen Kris in awhile. Maye told me that her Great Grandmother passed on just recently, so she is probably a bit lost right now. We all know how close their family is. I sent some flowers and a card.
Don't get discouraged if she doesn't get a chance to write you back for a while. Even if she isn't able to write to you I'm quite sure she would appreciate a nice letter from you right now.
That reminds me. The 'jar of water' as you put it, is actually a small snowman that Kallie made for you, because you mentioned in your letter how much you missed the snow. I assume that it didn't survive the trip.
Sometimes I wish we could send you all of it, mostly when Kallie and I have to go out in it to shovel it off the front drive.
Are they going to do something nice for Thanksgiving Dinner there, or are you and the guys going out for a fun supper in a restaurant?
You will definitely be missed here tomorrow.
Well, it's apparently already midnight and I've got to be up at the train station very early in the morning to meet Rachel and Ted, so I'm going to go get a little sleep now. Busy, busy day tomorrow.
Happy Thanksgiving, Sweetie.
Signed,
Mom
P.S., We will be sure to save you a huge full supper plate with all the trimmings, including your fair share of Clara's delicious squash soup.