A MOTHER'S PRAYERS , Mother to Emmett, February 11, 1945
I was so happy to hear you say the chaplain had blessed your plane, does he do that for every plane - suppose he does. The Gideon Bible on board won't hurt any. My prayers now are that Almighty God & His Blessed Mother will keep you in Their care through it all - don't pass up any chance to go to Mass & Holy Communion. I know you won't - here at home I'm going to Mass & Holy Communion for you every morning. More
AN INDEPENDENCE DAY MISSION July 4, 1945
The wings were snapping and the engines shuddering so badly I thought we were all through. My chair, which slides back and forth on three rails bolted to the floor, came off and tossed me against the turret. More
IT'S THROUGH August 2, 1945
In spite of having every reason to be completely happy, I can't quite bring myself to that stage. ... To quote a prayer I have, "I thank Thee for keeping me safe, but I am thinking all the time of the many who have fallen, my officers and comrades. May they receive from Thee all the peace and rest that is reserved for brave men who did their best. Give their unhappy families, please, the consolation of believing in The [sic] kindness and love." More
