Jan. 8, 1940

My Dear Charlotte,

     Your dear Sweet letter came to day.  I had not realized time was
pasing on to another milestone in your life.  That do not mean that we do not
think of you my Dear Sweetheart.  Mother and I talk about you every day.
We want you to Know we are indead proud of you, and are greatfull to our
heavenly Father that he gave us auch a Preshus sweet little spiret to come
to our humble home, and brought with her heaven's sunshine.  Yes we love you.
You are so dear to us.  Your great loving sole and tender heart has brought
us much Joy and happyness on this eventfull day.  Your Mother and I Sends
greetings and Love.  May this be a happy day for you and your dear family.
You to are a wonderfull Mother, a Sweet Darling daughter. May heavens Choice
blessings always be your portion.  Accept of our sincere Love and good Wishes.

                                                    Your Mother & Father