Sister Anna Geiger Letter

Gibsons in PA

Sister Anna Geiger wrote to her Uncle David Geiger on November 9, 1947. The letter, originally written in German, was translated July 2002. Here is that letter:

"Dear Uncle David: I wrote to you in April of this year, and not receiving a reply as of yet, I am writing you again. I am sure you are suprised to be hearing from me. I am the youngest daughter of your brother, Wilhelm. I am a nurse at the City Hospital in Pforzheim. Like any surgical unit, we are kept very busy with the many patients we have.
Despite difficulties and privation, I am happy in my career, for by serving the sick, one is brought closer to our dear Savior.
Since that fatefull day of the 23rd of February, 1945, when just about everything was reduced to rubble within 30 minutes, our city is no longer beautiful, it's name being pretty much all that is left of it. Many thousand of the dead are still mourned. Miraculously, our beautiful hospital was left particialy intact. Even though furniture, beds, and equipment were lost to the fire, business continues at the hospital as usual, albeit under strained and most primitive circumstances. The availability of food leaves a lot to be desired, but thank God, I have managed to stay healthy, and am able to work every day, and hopefully, that will continue to remain true throughout the winter months.
I am also active in my religious life. Holy Mass is still held in a small basement room, yet it is always filled to overflowing with congregants. Wherever the Savior lives is beautiful, and I enjoy spending time there. My dear father died on the 10th of February, 1946, having reached the age of 72. Sorrowfully, my dear mother was taken from us in the prime of her life on the 17th of October, 1935. Our uncle, Johann Michel Geiger, who was a clergyman, followed her in death in February of 1936. God gives eternal peace to all.
My three other siblings, Johan, Margaret, and Wilhelm, are married and living in our hometown of Tauberbischofsheim. Johann has four children, Margaret has one daughter, and Wilhelm has three children. All are healthy.
Dear Uncle David, I would be so happy and grateful to hear from you or your dear children, the sooner the better.
A blessed Advent season to you all, and heartfelt greetings from your niece,


-Sister Anna Geiger."

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