June 10th, 1944
Journal,
It's been a few days since my brother Jeffery has left. I hve no idea where he is, all I know is that he told me her was going to help the good guys get rid of the bad guys. I also know he's going somewhere really far away and mom says that it could be the last time I see him, I don't know what she means by that! Since my dad left us about two years ago just before my little sister Abigail was born, my brother has really been the only man I could trust and depend on in my life. He is really all I have and he's like a best friend to me. Now that he is gone I really have nothing to do and I'm always bored now. I miss him more then words can explain! He was the one I went to whenever something was going wrong since my mom and I don't have a very good relationship. She's mostly focused on my sister and barely makes any time for me or my brother. Since Jeff left I've been curious.. I want to know where he is. I wonder if he'll ever call us or write while he's away. One thing I know is that I hope he's safe and comes home very soon.
July 21st, 1944
Journal,
Last week I got a letter from Jeffery! He was talking about how the Allies are close to fighting off the Axis powers, whatever that means. He also told me he's going to be in Paris soon, get the bad guys out, and set people free. I'm only 10.. he acts like I know what any of this means! Since I was confused I asked mom what was going on and she explained to me that that Axis powers are the bad guys and the Germans, who have taken over a lot of Europe have taken over Paris and my brother is helping the Allies fight them. Now I know what mom meant when she said I may not see Jeff again, she thinks he could die, but after reading his letter I know he's safe and he'll be back as soon as he can.
August 27th, 1944
Journal,
I was listening to the radio earlier when I heard that the Allies have recaptured Paris and that the prisoners will be set free in no time. I'm not sure what that means, but Jeff is over there and it means he will be home soon, hopefully! I can't wait unti he gets home, it'll be the best day ever. Mom still tells me he might not make it home, and for me not to get my hopes up, but I know he will come home and mom is wrong. Since he left nothing has been the same! The house doesn't run as well and mom has been sad most of the time.
September 30th, 1944
Journal,
Now that my brother is finally back home, I'm much happier and I feel like things will soon be back to the wasy they were.. like he never really left. I always ask him what happened and how it was over there, but he always avoids answering the questions. He hasn't really talked much since he's been home, which is pretty strange! He's always quiet and he's always really alert, I can tell something is wrong with him. Since he doesn't want to talk about it, I asked mom what was wrong with him and she says that he has a slight case of PTSD (post tramautic stress disorder). She says it's a fancier way of saying that he may not recover from things he saw or did while he was away.. now I'll never be able to talk about it. I get lonely now since we aren't as close as we were before he left. I really wish he never had to leave...
1 comment:
my name is charlie and i know exactly how you feel. Pretty much alone and scared is the feeling i have back in Britain where i live. It is scary because all i hear is bombs and explosions happening every second. There is also fire everywhere and i have not heard from my brother either. you are lucky that you are not completetely alone, at least you have your sister. i have no one! i dont know what to do with myself since my brother is out fighting against Nazis. when you heard back from your brother i wish that i could hear back from mine but..............he died. his plane was shot down and he was killed :/. i wish your family the best of luck and God bless may peace be with you.
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