Dec. 7, 2025

December 7, 1971: Too Much on Her Mind

December 7, 1971: Too Much on Her Mind

Send us a text On December 7, 1971, Sarah writes from San Antonio and, for the first time, puts words to a feeling she can’t quite name — sleeplessness, worry, and a mind that won’t slow down as Christmas, pregnancy, and separation pile up around her. Dick writes from Vietnam the same day, steady and loving, focused on the future and the home they will soon make together. These two letters meet in the middle — between exhaustion and reassurance, worry and faith — capturing a moment when love ...

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On December 7, 1971, Sarah writes from San Antonio and, for the first time, puts words to a feeling she can’t quite name — sleeplessness, worry, and a mind that won’t slow down as Christmas, pregnancy, and separation pile up around her. Dick writes from Vietnam the same day, steady and loving, focused on the future and the home they will soon make together. These two letters meet in the middle — between exhaustion and reassurance, worry and faith — capturing a moment when love is carrying more than words can hold.

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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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