June 7, 1942

God this is the saddest day of my life. I went to the station. He had left. My heart is aching. God save him and bring him back!

June 6, 1942

Saturday- He left this morning and came back at 11:00 I was in bed, This is the last time I'll see him. He left at 2:30 moving in the train,

June 5, 1942

They did not go! I was at the station and he was already at home at 12:00 A.M. I got sick in the afternoon. He got his pass extended till morning.

June 4, 1942

(Thursday) The end is coming. He got a pass. No other one got one. They are leaving tomorrow. He doesn't know my sorrow. He hates to leave me.

June 3, 1942

(Wednesday) M.H. left home at 6:30 A.M. May be forever.

June 2, 1942

(Tuesday) I have cried a lot. Now it's all over. They are leaving soon this week. He came about 6:00 P.M. He was unhappy too. We try to make most of time.

May 31, 1942

Sunday- I went to the base to Ollie's house. She is leaving tomorrow for Texas. M.H. spent the afternoon with me.

May 28, 1942

Thursday- Last day of school. I dined at T. Abiriu's house. M.H. came with a whole night pass. How sweet!
I feel our happiness is ending. He will leave

April 23, 1942

Thursday- I love M.H. more now. Today is the last day of his furlough. I know he has changed too. He is even more tender now.

April 20, 1942

Lunes- I did not go to school. I stayed home with him.

April 19, 1942

Sunday- We came back from San. Juan. He was eager to get home. He is a darling! We get along so fine! He says I am his dream! 


Fool! July 6, 1943

April 18, 1942 (As Translated by Marla Uribe)

Saturday- We went to (Arecilio) and then to San Juan. How good would it be if he could always be with me!

April 10, 1942

Friday- I wish I could believe.I wish I was completely sure. But even though he is so sweet I still doubt him.

April 9, 1942

Thursday- A night in which a battle was won by me. "I'm not worth loving," he said.. But the storm was over next day. I'll never forget.

February 28, 1942

He has not come yet. I wrote him telling that we had moved. I miss him so much! This is not like being married at all

February 27, 1942

We moved to another house. here we can have more privacy. I wish M.H. would come today.

February 26, 1942

Sometimes I wonder if M.H. really loves me. I am not sure. He has not told his fam. & it makes me heavy. I think he will forget me as soon as he leaves.

February 25, 1942

Jueves- M.H. came again. He left someone to do his job. We went to the Atlantic Breeze. We were so happy! He is so sweet!

February 22. 1942

Sunday- My husband came today. We went again to the Atlantic Breeze. We were so happy! God! if it would last forever!

February 20, 1942

Friday- The most imp. date in my life, thus far. M.H. came and we were married by Rev. Nieves about 5:30 pm.  We went to Atlantic Breeze.

February 16, 1942

Monday-
M.H. came to see me. I was feeling bad. It rained hard. We stayed at home. He was cross.

February 11, 1942

Miercoles- He came to see my and we were very happy

February 8, 1942

Sunday- He came back! After I thought we were through forever. Darling! To  my surprise me brought me the engagement & wedding rings.

Photo

February 2, 1942

Still missing him.But I better try and forget. I feel so ashamed when I remember what he said! I never expected that from him.

February 1, 1942

I have not seen him again. When we parted we did like friends. I wish he would write. But I'll not write to him.

January 22, 1942

Jueves- I know this time we parted forever. It's always the same reason. I feel so sad. I cried all night. He is mean.

January 19, 1942

Lunes - I had a bad cold. I went to buy a medicine and M.H. was at the drug store. He came home with me. We made up. It's always like that.

January 17, 1942

Saturday- He came and we had an argument. He left saying he was going to (Luebudillos). He didn't, he came back. he said I haunted him.

January 15, 1942

Jueves- A lovely night. M.H. was a darling. I gave him a box of handkerchiefs. He kissed me a million times.

January 13, 1942

Martes- He came and told me his birthday had passed on Jan 11th

January 10, 1942

Sabado - Richard brought me a letter from him. (He) is ashamed and sorry. I answered that I forgive.

January 11, 1942

Sunday- he came back. My  love! We were so happy! I love him so much it hurts.