26 January 1939

I have received news that Father is fighting in the Spanish Civil war. I knew he was here somewhere, but he and I haven’t spoken for ages and I figured wherever he would be would not be safe. I have been trying to contact him through the military base for years now, but last week I heard news. I am not sure how I should feel . . . I am going to travel to Spain to meet up with him. Despite the non-intervention treaty, Father has ended up supporting the Republicans. I am excited but extremely nervous to see him after all this time; I haven’t seen him or Mother since I was 14 years old.

I embark tomorrow!