Dear Charles, she wrote. After writing to express my appreciation for all the generosity of our friends, I would be remiss indeed if I did not include a missive to you. Out of all the new blessings in my new life, the one I thank God for the most is you. I thank you for writing to me through Genteel Correspondence, and for choosing me out of all the other women eager for adventure in the wild west. I thank you for your kindness, and your gentleness toward me. Only very strong men can be gentle. I thank you for sharing your home and your life with me. I thank you for inventing delicious breakfasts. And chicory flavored coffee. And prayers that ease my mind and inspire my spirit and lift my heart. For your smile and the way you hold your hat in your hands. For the things you say and how you say them. Did you know that I pray for you each day? I do. I pray for your safety and happiness. Yours in Christ, Rose . Jan Holly
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She wrote, Dear Charles, she wrote. After writing to express my appreciation for all the generosity of our friends, I would be remiss indeed if I did not include a missive to you. Out of all the new blessings in my new life, the one I thank God for the most is you. I thank you for writing to me through Genteel Correspondence, and for choosing me out of all the other women eager for adventure in the wild west.

I thank you for your kindness, and your gentleness toward me. Only very strong men can be gentle. I thank you for sharing your home and your life with me.

I thank you for inventing delicious breakfasts. And chicory flavored coffee. And prayers that ease my mind and inspire my spirit and lift my heart.

For your smile and the way you hold your hat in your hands. For the things you say and how you say them. Did you know that I pray for you each day? I do.

I pray for your safety and happiness. Yours in Christ, Rose" was written as a letter from Rose Kennedy to her son, Dr. Charles Francis "Chuck" Kennedy (1929-1990), who was living in England at the time she wrote it (he later became ambassador to Ireland).

Her words expressed gratitude at receiving his Christmas card; also expressing regret at not having corresponded earlier (she had been ill and confined to bed), and gratitude that he had taken her into his home as a guest: "I thank God for giving me such a friend as yourself."

Source: Marriage By Mail

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