My grandmother's diary -- word for word, spelling for spelling, thought for thought, idea for idea -- just as she originally wrote it back in 1944 and '45. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into the life of an 11-year-old Swiss girl in Berne, Indiana.

4/12/09

The last part of the diary

My Signature when ten years old
Virginia Habegger
Berne, Ind.



Goshen, Indiana,
July 9th 1944

Dear Virginia
"Study to show thyself approved unto God" – Paul.

Sincerily
Ernest E. M.



517 Main St
Berne Ind.

Dear Virginia
Obedience to God will bring us into victorious living

Your grandmother
Mrs David H.



NAME
Virginia Habegger
Berne Ind R. #2

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

That was interesting. Wouldn't it have been wonderful if she kept on writing year after year and gave you a bigger glimpse into her life? But even a little is wonderful!

Rebekah said...

Wouldn't that have been wonderful? I wish she had! But I do agree with you, even a little is wonderful. It sure gives me a picture of my grandma at that age, a very interesting insight into her character. :)