20 December 1944

Dear Jesus:

   Please help me to be strong. The doctors keep trying to sweet talk it. On November 30, German soldiers came into the infirmary. They fired at us and I got hit on my backside. The wound has become infected and the doctors sweet talk it all the time. Jesus I know you are ready for me and I pray I am ready. Lord please protect my family and end this war soon. Lord give me the strength to take my last breath on this Earth.