Wednesday
" Studied all day.
Got a short letter from Sweets.
Went to the show with Jay and saw, "Casanova of Burlesque," with Joey Brown."
My Father does not seem to write much on days that he is focused on studying. I find it very enriching to type his words each day. It gives me pause to think about how he was developing as a man, and how this period of time affects him. His journal while he was at sea was more of an inventory of battle encounters with less self introspection.
My Father was an extraordinary man in my eyes. He did not drink or smoke. He speaks of his faith in God being a foundation. His faith was different than mine. I suspect he went to church more than I did as a child. I did not know that he studied that Bible much. His faith in Jesus Christ and God was unquestioned. God definitely guided Dads days.
I also never knew a more honest honorable man. He was obviously a leader and one that could be depended on. He was obviously an introvert. You can tell by his pattern of days. It was important to do his job as a sailor and do it well. He took his duties and studies seriously. I suspect that he pulled guard duty at the brig because he would never end up there any other way. He had a couple of good friends. Went to the movies often, and spent much of his time writing letters. His home and his love for my mother meant the world to him. I see him willing to do his duty during this war, with his dreams for the future being put on hold. His faith in God's protection seemed to give him the hope that there be another time for him to see his dreams fulfilled. This is balance with the knowledge he would never return home. Entering the was beyond mid way, he was very aware of the risks.
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