File:1982 - 02 07 Cousin Getel letter to Clara Hinderer Baur .jpg

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source:Clara Hinderer collection.

• This is the same cousin who wrote Clara back in 1948.
  • Letter of 1948
• Clara died Jan. 12th, 1982; 26 days before this letter ever arrived.
• She lived in Edmonds, WA where she made her home with Ralph Baur, Lyla Jaus, and family.

"My dear cousin Clara!

How could I have neglected to write for such a long time. It always grieves me, when I think of you and your advanced age, that I didn't write sooner. As I sorted my papers recently, I came upon a letter of yours from 1980, which I answered on 30/11 (Nov) 1980.

But how may you be doing? Could your children tell me how you fare, if you can't do it anymore? Please!

In November 1981 I was badly suffering from pneumonia and was at death's door, but I was well cared for in the hospital and am now through God's graces well again. Since I moved in with the family of my daughter Ruth after my husband died eight years ago, it was her prodding in the night I almost suffocated, that caused me to call the doctor and an ambulance that brought me to the Intensive Care Unit. So I must be thankful that I am with them, and have a room where I live. I eat with them and help with the household chores to the extent that Ruth permits. I will be 74 years old at the end of February. In the hope of hearing from you, dear Clara, I greet you sincerely and with all the best wishes.

Your cousin Gretel

Translator's notes: The letter is dated 7 Feb 1982. I am a bit surprised that the post mark does not show a date, but the stamps on the envelope are consistent with that date.