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Ilona Cole, Story 63
A Weekend in Portland, Oregon I came to this Country in 1954 after I received my entrance visa. I worked in Frankfurt/Germany for Northern Area Command, General Eisenhower
Ilona Cole, Story 62
My Precious and Beautiful Birthday Present It was June 2nd, 2021, my birthday. I am 94 years old. Before I write this short story, I should tell a little how this phenomenon occurred. I never thought I would after so many years have this pleasure of owning such a beautiful and precious gift. I started …
Ilona Cole, Story 61
My Beautiful Geisha Girl: Part 2 I came to this country in 1954 from Frankfurt/Germany a War Bride as we were called then here in the USA. I met a young lady Clara, who was British and was also a War Bride. We worked together at the Bank in Bellevue. She was a very sweet …
Ilona Cole, Story 60
The Most Holy and Emotionally Rich Season of the Year Growing up in Germany during Advent Season my family would go to the Cathedral and listen to the wonderful choir and orchestra performing the Messiah. While my husband Hal and I lived in Vancouver, Washington, and I was still working for the two doctors in …
Ilona Cole, Story 59
Ilona Cole, Story 58
It Does not Matter What the Age or the Gender It was during the year 2016 when my dear beloved husband Hal had Parkinson disease in the advanced stage. He fell while in the hospital, broke his hip, and had to have surgery for a hip replacement. After some days in the hospital, he then …
Ilona Cole, Story 57
Getting Acquainted with the
Ilona Cole, Story 56
Ilona Cole, Story 55
A Wonderful Visit with Katja It was a beautiful autumn in the year 1968 and my Hal and I decided to fly to Germany and visit not only my sister and family, but also some friends and especially my aunt Katja and her daughter Krimhilde. They were saddened when they heard from my sister Friedl …