Letters written by Beth Puckett to her husband Lewis Puckett who was serving in the US Navy in the Pacific Theatre. The letters include several expressions of affection, loneliness, and longing. Other topics include the events of Christmas day, war news, Christmas presents, rationing, memories of previous Christmases, waxing chairs, piano lessons, cold weather, visiting relatives, cleaning and running errands, social interactions, annoying acquaintances, financial matters, learning independence, the maturing of their relationship, the lady roomer staying with them at the time, updates on the children's behavior, and frustration over the inconsistency of mail delivery.