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Chapter Thirty-Two
That night Bo wrote a letter to Nora. He was so excited just at the prospect of being home again.
December 12, 1944
My Dear Sweet Nora,
I am coming home to you!
Today the Lieutenant called me into his office. After conferring with my doctor, they have decided that I will be discharged due to the slow healing of my leg injury. Don't worry. I am fine. The leg will heal completely in time. But, a soldier who can't run is a sorry soldier indeed.
So...because of my war record and the time needed for my convalescence, the Lieutenant decided to release me. I want you to know that it is an Honorable Discharge...I don't want you to think that your husband did not do his best in honor of his country.
I know you haven't received my letters. I wrote to you, Red, I want you to know that. But my letters were not sent. It's a long story. I'll tell you all about it when I get home.
When I get home...I'm on my way home to you! I can't wait to hold you in my arms again. I still can't believe it.
I'm not sure how soon I will be processed and on my way. It's a possibility that I will be home before you even receive this letter. The government always censors the incoming and outgoing mail. By the time it goes through the process, I may already be in your arms. I hope so...
I'm going to close now, honey. It has been a stressful day, and I'm very tired. Tonight I will go to sleep with a smile on my face and peace in my heart...and, I'll be seeing you...very soon.
With all my heart, Bo
Bo sealed the letter. This time he was going to put it into the care of Nurse Hadden herself.
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The following morning, he did just that. He made a trip to the nurse’s office where he handed the letter to Nurse Hadden. She assured him that she would put it in the mailroom herself, even in the mailbag if that made him feel more comfortable.
“I am glad you stopped by,” she told him. “I was going to come look for you later. “I wanted to tell you that Nurse Wicklan was terminated as well as Nurse Sarah Bradley, she for withholding the information and for another offense also. Again, I apologize for the the behavior of Nurse Wicklan, and I’m sorry for the lack of correspondence and undue grief that may have caused you and your family.”
“I’m just glad it’s over and that I’m on my way home,” Bo responded.
“I wish you the best, GI Buchanan.”
“Thank you, Ma’am.”
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Bo spent another week in the army hospital. On the morning of December 19, 1944, he boarded a C-47 transport aircraft with three other American soldiers.
YAY!!!!!! Hope fully he will be home in time for Christmas . I just hope there isn't another twist coming . Keep up the fantastic writing and the suspense with every chapter!!!
. I just hope there isn't another twist coming 
. Keep up the fantastic writing and the suspense with every chapter!!!