Dear Diary,

Septemember 30, 1940

Today I was told I would have to stay with Annemarie’s family for a while. My cover is to act like her sister. Although it’s an easy task I’m still questionable about it. I have been informed that my parents are with a boy named Peter. A sweet trustworthy boy.

 

The reason I’m here is because of the annoying Nazis that tell us what we can and can’t do. Since when do they have that authority! One thing I know about this situation is something called “relocation”. They take Jews like me. I haven’t been this terrified in my life! I especially don’t want to start the Jewish New Year out scared for my family.

 

Annemarie’s mother and father were trying to cheer me up at the dinner table. Which didn’t work at all! Soon after, I was alone in the living room with Annemarie and her Papa. I could tell everything was bothering them too. He explained that the Nazis took names and addresses of all the Jews at the synagogue. They want to arrest us and take us away. I don’t understand it’s like they are obsessed with us! I sat silently crying. I then let it all out loudly sobbing. It was like I couldn’t stop. I feel scared and safe all at once. I have faith in Annemarie’s family, and I know they will do anything to keep me safe.

                                                                                                                                                                                        See you later,
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Ellen