March 27, 1941
Dear Jesse,
Hi there. I guess I don’t really know how to start this letter, but I’ll go ahead and tell you I’ve never missed anyone like I’ve missed you these couple of weeks. Everything around here just isn’t this same without you. Little Susie comes by every day to see if you’ve come home. She wanted me to remind you about the fish you promised you’d catch for her out there.
I know it may sound silly, but I feel empty without you, Jesse. I miss having you by my side every single day that goes by. I hope everything is okay out there. You stay safe, okay? I need you come home just as you left. I know I’m not out there nagging you about your well being but please make sure you’re alright. You can’t be a hero if you’re not healthy.
I don’t want to make this letter too long or else I’ll bore you to death. Even when you’re not here, you end up having to listen to me ramble about nonsense.
I love you more than I can describe with words Jesse. Stay safe for me, okay? And come home soon because little Susie’s getting anxious. Hope to hear from you soon my little hero.
With lots of love,
Grace xoxo
Grace
I must’ve written this letter over a hundred times, but I think it’s finally ready. Jesse’s only been gone for three weeks, and I already feel like my body is caving in on itself. Being without him is harder than I’d ever thought it would be. I mean, I knew it would be hard, but it’s gotten so hard that I’ve lost all motivation to even get out bed every morning. The thought of the love of my life risking his life for this country every single day makes my insides ache. I feel like I’m losing a part of me every day that he’s not with me. I’m scared I’ll lose myself completely if he doesn’t come back soon. The worst part is that I know he isn’t coming back for another couple of months, but I really don’t know if I can handle that. I’m writing these letters hoping it makes being without him easier or at least manageable. I just miss him so much.
Jesse
I can’t help but wonder what Grace is doing right now. I’ve missed her so much since I’ve been here. I was sent to the Marine bases in Pearl Harbor just three weeks ago, but it’s felt like an eternity without her. Being in the line of duty has been my dream ever since I was a little boy, but now that I have someone as wonderful as Grace waiting for me back home, it’s become really hard to enjoy this experience. There isn’t one moment I don’t think about her and how much I miss her. I miss everything about her: from the way a perfect dimple is formed on her right cheek every time I whisper in her ear, to the way her nose crinkles when I make her angry. I would give anything to be able to see that perfect smile of hers. Grace is the most amazing woman I’ve ever met and she is the love of my life.
