Letters written by Beth Puckett to her husband Lewis Puckett who was serving in the US Navy in the Pacific Theatre. Topics include vaccinations, travel arrangements, news of friends and family, the children growing up, their son Stephen starting first grade, Sherry starting at a new school, updates on current events in Congress, hiding from people's pity and curiosity, social interactions, waiting for Lewis to be discharged and come home, and updates on friends and acquaintances.