December 11, 1971: Roses on the Eve of Her Birthday
Send us a text On December 11th, 1971 — the night before Sarah’s 32nd birthday — she receives a bouquet of perfect rosebuds sent from Vietnam while Dick is in the middle of relocating to a new air base. In this warm, witty, deeply human letter, Sarah fights off a cold, tends to her late-pregnancy routines, prepares her hospital bag, and surrounds herself with the flowers she loves. Her voice is tender and funny, layered with longing and hope, and flavored with the quiet courage of a woman doi...
On December 11th, 1971 — the night before Sarah’s 32nd birthday — she receives a bouquet of perfect rosebuds sent from Vietnam while Dick is in the middle of relocating to a new air base. In this warm, witty, deeply human letter, Sarah fights off a cold, tends to her late-pregnancy routines, prepares her hospital bag, and surrounds herself with the flowers she loves. Her voice is tender and funny, layered with longing and hope, and flavored with the quiet courage of a woman doing this alone while her husband moves deeper into the war zone.
The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Allgood during the Vietnam War. Photos of the original letters, family snapshots, and behind-the-scenes commentary are available for supporters.
Support the show:
https://buymeacoffee.com/theallgoodslove
Visit the official website: https://www.theallgoodslove.com