January 6, 1943
The days have been quiet since the 23rd of December and what a relief from the bombing and fighting! The enemy is now staying in… Read More »January 6, 1943
The days have been quiet since the 23rd of December and what a relief from the bombing and fighting! The enemy is now staying in… Read More »January 6, 1943
We have spent a quiet day. No planes have flown nor has shooting taken place. Estrella had a young calf butchered, so we had some… Read More »New Year’s Day — January 1, 1943
It is seven months today that Gen. Christie and the USAFFE forces (including Coné) surrendered to the Japanese and I am wondering how they are… Read More »December 30, 1942
Since Christmas Eve all has been quiet and we have been able to relax and rest. This afternoon one plane flew over headed for Banate.… Read More »December 27, 1942
This morning I was awakened before daylight by Roland. He went straight to the tree and looked around. I asked him what he was doing… Read More »December 25, 1942 (Christmas Day)
We are very grateful the Japanese have passed and no planes flew overhead today. We are gathered around the Christmas tree singing, “Silent Night, Holy… Read More »December 24, 1942 (Christmas Eve)
Yesterday after 4:20 p.m. no more planes flew over and we all relaxed. We ate our supper at 4:45 and at 6:00 the children and… Read More »December 23, 1942
Yesterday, the bombing continued – thank goodness it was not near us. Planes flew overhead, but they went in the direction of Barotac Viejo and… Read More »December 21, 1942
I am now sitting near the air raid shelter writing. Yesterday was something terrible. The planes came at daylight and bombed and machine gunned all… Read More »December 20, 1942