July 14, 1944- #183

Dearest Gay,

It is thundering & lightning tonight as I think we will have a big storm pretty soon. Remember how scared I used to be when it stormed in Kentucky? Well I still am scared but you aren’t here to keep my mind off it. The baby has been real good today. In fact he has slept practically all day, ever since his bath this morning. I’m afraid he’ll decide to stay awake all night. He has only kept me awake 2 nights since he came home. I don’t know whether you will be able to make sense of this letter or not. Mrs. Falmer must be giving Jackie a bath & they are really having a time. Sounds almost as good as that one night that you & I were parked on the drive & listened to Mrs. Falmer give Mr. Falmer a lecture when he came home late. Boy, those were the days. Jane came out with your folks tonight and she was pretty blue. She got a letter from Jerry today & he says the war won’t be over until 1948 and he won’t be home until then. I told her not to even think about anything like that. I got a letter from Elva Blaser yesterday. She said Sam had been in the Admiralty Islands for awhile, but is back in New Guinea again. She said to extend their congratulations to you. I got a gift from her today. It is another one of those nursing bottle holders. I had received one at my shower. I will have no use for them because Dr. Wegner said I should always hold the baby when giving him the bottle. It was nice of her to send me such a nice gift anyway. It is really hot & sultry right now. Guess I will close. I sure do miss you.

Lots of Love, Kisses, & Hugs from Your Doe & Your son Tommy