Johann's Diary October 10th, 1942
Another group was taken today. We saved those we could. Rivka and her family are safe, thank God. This horrible war goes on still. I feel old beyond my years. And I am only twenty one! Sometimes I wish Lukas and Papa were here. I miss them both. Lukas I will never see on earth again and God only knows whether I will see Papa again. The letters from him become fewer and fewer all the time. I wish I knew why he does'nt write.
I pray nothing has happened to him. We hear every day that the British and Americans will bomb our cities. I pray we all survive this war intact. I know he would love my liebling. She is my joy and happiness. I wish we could be married right now-Johann
Rivka's Diary October 10th, 1942
More people were taken away today. We were able to hide, thank God. Johann has given me a copy of his New Testament to read. I believe I am coming to believe in this Messiah he speaks of. He comes here as often as he can to get away. The nightmares still plague him a great deal, poor boy. I try my best to comfort him, but sometimes I feel I'm not adequate enough. But I know that's silly. We have to be so careful every time we meet each other. There are spies everywhere! I pray we both survive this and we can be married one day. I love him more every day. He is my liebling and I am his.- Rivka
Johann's Diary October 20th, 1942
We have been busy of late. More horrible news from Poland comes by the day. There is not a single Jew left in Germany now that has not hidden themselves. When the SS come, mothers come to me asking me to hide their children. I help as much as I am able. These days the only joy I find is in Christ and my darling Rivka. I believe she is starting to believe in our Messiah as Savior. I have given her a New Testament to read. I miss Papa and Lukas daily. I pray for her sake that Rivka's family are still alive. But somehow I know that some of them are not. God forgive me for that but you can't help but wonder after a while.-Johann