Chapter four
November 15, 1966
Dear Moonpie, I hope everything is okay. Your mother and I pray everyday for your safety in Viet Nam. We met your friend, Penny. She is very sweet. We are so proud of you. Please be careful.
Love,
Meemaw
November 24, 1966
Dear Penny, Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you had a good holiday. For once we had what is close to real food because of the holiday. Things are rough. I'm now a Corporal. I almost forgot. Only my meemaw can call me moonpie.
Love,
Sheldon.
December 28, 1966
Dear Moonpie, Merry Christmas from your best friend. I am growing to care for you more and more and I know I'm too young. Everybody tells me this. I can't help it. Please be safe for me.
Love,
Penny