04 Mar March 4, 1945

V-mail
from: Mrs. G. Shonkwiler
to: Pvt George W. Shonkwiler
Mar. 4, 1945,  9:15 P.M.
Sunday

My darling,

First thing after breakfast today Ronnie and I took a walk and mailed the
letter I wrote last night.  It was so nice today, sun shining and quite warm
44 degrees, just like a spring day.  At 1:00 o’clock, Ernest came over to see
us, as he didn’t attend church this A.M. because of a cold.  Edith and Joan had
gone without him.  At 2:15, Edith called and insisted Ronnie and I come to a
tee being held at church for a member who was leaving for Arizona next week.
As Ernest had inquired earlier as to my plans, I couldn’t refuse.  We went and
sat and listened to different members extol this departing members virtues,
etc. and had coffee and sandwiches later.  During the program and speeches
Ronnie got restless and ran all over and when I tried to make him sit still
he’d either yell or cry.  I couldn’t wait until it was over.  Part of the time
Ronnie sat and held a little girl’s hand. It was so sweet.  She was a 4 yr. old
blondie.  I felt just as restless as Ronnie and altho the Hayes intended to
stay for church, I asked to be excused, so Edith brought me home and left
Ernest there.

See you in the next letter.  Bye love,
Mom and Ronnie