Dec. 14, 2025

December 15, 1971: Surrounded by Love

December 15, 1971: Surrounded by Love

Send us a text On December 15, 1971, Sarah writes from San Antonio — very pregnant, uncomfortable, sentimental, and deeply loved. This letter isn’t just about waiting for a baby or missing her husband. It’s about community. Friends stopping by. Meals shared. Errands run together. Love sent across the world. While Dick is still in Vietnam, Sarah is not alone — she’s surrounded by people who care for her, watch out for her, laugh with her, and hold space while she waits. This episode is a remin...

Send us a text

On December 15, 1971, Sarah writes from San Antonio — very pregnant, uncomfortable, sentimental, and deeply loved. This letter isn’t just about waiting for a baby or missing her husband. It’s about community. Friends stopping by. Meals shared. Errands run together. Love sent across the world. While Dick is still in Vietnam, Sarah is not alone — she’s surrounded by people who care for her, watch out for her, laugh with her, and hold space while she waits. This episode is a reminder that love doesn’t live in isolation — it lives in friendship, community, and the people who show up.

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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.

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