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for her - in chapel-
(up above her head)
for she thinks your
music is sweet as
the angels. She
has said that.

I hope you have a
very happy New Year
-dear Miriam.

Ever your friend,
Miriam Van Waters

December 30, 1944

Dear Miriam,

Mother wishes to
thank you for your many
kind remembrances of
her. The warm
good wishes, sent with
your love and the
flowers cheered her.

Today she sat up
in bed a little, actually
[?], the Nurse said. In another
week, or so, we hope
to have her home.
Isn't that glorious.

Then you shall
have to come and play