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points to get out. I do not have enough points to get out and am considered essential so no 45 day furlough for me. It looks as though I will not get the 15-day furlough I applied for.
There are rumors that we will all be discharged by Dec. 15th. Of course there are often rumors that it will be March [before?] we are out. Time will tell.
I am looking forward to visiting New Zealand one of these days when things are back to normal, and hope you plan on returning to the States for a long visit. You are always welcome at my homes. (I consider my Sisters place in Chicago home too)
Write soon. How did you find everything at home when you returned? Know you have been seeing old friends. It must have been a wonderful feeling to get back after being away for such a long time.
The snapshot I took didn’t turn out too good, but am having prints made. Will send you a couple the next time I write.
As ever,
Marge