War Letters

Dear mom,

                  The war is not as scary as we had predicted it to be. The guys here are a lot of fun, their all crazy, which helps take away from the seriousness of everything else. I know you must be worried, but I encourage you not to be. The food is alright and I have gotten used to the " beds " we sleep in since the last time I have talked to you. Time is going by fast and before you know it, it will be christmas and I will be back home with you guys!

Last week one of the boys got killed, it wast quite devastating, I think that was the only night the boys weren't happy. It was like the reality of the war hit us, even me. But I promise you I wont think about death to much, I hope you don't either. Please let everyone know I am doing alright, and share this letter to papa, tell him I love him with all my heart, and I miss him so very much. I hope you are all doing good, and the house is holding up alright. I hope to hear from you soon, miss you so much, love you!

Ps: See you soon. take care.


         I chose to write to my mom because I know she would be nervous and worried for me, I also knew writing to her would settle he for a little while, till I can write again. I love my mom very much and we both have the same worries and fears. If my mom received my letter I know it would brighten her day.

In my letter I hid some things from my mom. I didn't tell her how scared I was, and how much I hated being here, I could have told her these things, but I didn't. The reason I didn't mention these things to my mom was because I did not want her to worry about me and I did not want her to be scared as much as me. I rather make my mothers day happy, then sadden her with my words. I know my mom would do the same to me.