civil+war+letter

“Honey, the war is progressing. The army needs me. Every person they get to help could result in, possibly a victory.” I sat at the table and munched thoughtfully on a biscuit. I had no idea what my mama and daddy were talking about, but by the tone in their voices, I knew it couldn’t be good. “I know, but…” Mama lowered her voice, but I could still make out what she said next. “You have a little girl who needs a Father to look up to…” She started to sob, and I jumped from my seat and wrapped my arms around her. “I must go, there are rumors going around that Robert Lee is planning a surprise attack. I must get settled with the army before we fight, good bye dear.” Now my dad was crying. I immediately had to switch tactics. I ran from my mama to my daddy giving each a hug. “Honey calm down, what are you doing?” He kneeled down to face me. “I’m trying to cheer you up daddy. I don’t like it when you cry.” I gave him my cute smile. I thought I had cheered him up until he started to sob even harder. Then I started to crumble. “Daddy, why are we crying?” “Because, Daddy has to take a trip and he won’t see your beautiful face for a while.” “When will you be back?” “I don’t know, but always remember that I love you, be a brave little girl!” He stood up, gave Mama a long hug, picked up his bag, waved good bye to me and walked out the door. Mama scooped me up in her arms and cradled me close as we wept together.