Esther's Daughter

<p>Esther and David fell in love at a defense plant in Chicago during WWII. They were making engines for the B29 bombers.</p><p>The problem was that Esther had a husband in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.</p><p>The war ended and Bob came home. But there was a baby involved.</p><p>Esther chose to leave her husband and have the baby with David the man she loved. She was from Italian immigrants and had a large family who loved her. After the baby was born they showered her with all the love they could give.</p><p>David's family from southern Illinois adored the baby girl.</p><p>David moved into Esther's family home and things went well for three years. Then David wanted to change jobs often and move to California and other places.</p><p>Esther loved David and sacrificed so much for him but she did not want to leave her family and loved ones.</p><p>They separated.</p><p>Their daughter Pattie Marie was loved by her Italian family and her southern Illinois family. But as she grew up her life changed drastically.</p><p>Pattie Marie never wanted anyone to call her Esther's daughter.</p>