Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary – 1920.                                                                                Index

[Inside front cover, 5-year diary covering 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920 & 1921]

Paid on 2^nd mule

Florence M. Stauffacher,

Monroe, Wisconsin.

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Hatboro, Pennsylvania

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       Kijabe, B.E. Africa

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       Narok, Masai Reserve
       B.E. Africa

[Poem, on clipping]

A NEW LEAF.

He came to my desk with a quivering lip,

The lesson was done -

“Dear teacher, I want a new leaf,” he said,

“I have spoiled this one.”

In place of the leaf so stained and blotted,

I gave him a new one, all unspotted,

And into his sad eyes smiled -

“Do better now, my child.”

I went to the throne with a quivering soul,

The old year was gone -

“Dear Father, hast Thou a new leaf for me?

I have spoiled this one.”

He took the old leaf, stained and blotted,

And gave me a new one, all unspotted,

And into my sad heart smiled -

“Do better now, my child.”

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THE GLORY OF PRESSURE.

“Pressed out of Measure.” --2 Cor. 1.8.

Pressed out of measure and pressed to all length;

Pressed so intensely it seems beyond strength;

Pressed in the body and pressed in the soul,

Pressed in the mind till the dark surges roll.

Pressure by foes, and pressure from friends,

Pressure on pressure, till life nearly ends.

Pressed into knowing no helper but God;

Pressed into loving the staff and the rod;

Pressed into liberty where nothing clings;

Pressed into faith for impossible things.

Pressed into living a life in the Lord,

Pressed into living a Christ-life outpoured.

Thur. Jan. 1

I did not read the Bible thro as I expected to do. We got home ab't 4 P.M. A good way to celebrate for we were indeed happy to get here. Stopt at Rainbows but didn't bring kitty as she ran away & they hadn't found her. Lots of letters, got soaked in rain on way from Narok.

Fri. Jan. 2

Gacoka washed. Busy getting straight. Had long hunt for gun license. M. took check to Boma to cash & look for kitty. Rats are terrible. Gacoka had saved 54 eggs. Nice to have so many. Arches are very painful but am wearing supports. Hope will soon be OK. Think I'll try again to read Bible thro.

Sat. Jan. 3

Baked small amount of bread. cake & shortcake. Got 24 lbs. beef. Trying to salt some to take to Conf. Got 5 eggs today. Rained quite hard again & is thundering now. Mulungit returned but didn't find kitty brot another tiny Kitten, gray & white, not Persian. Washed hair.

Sun. Jan. 4

Quiet restful day. Had S.S. most all women & children were out. Read this P.M. almost finished Genesis. Took short walk. Evening service as usual. Put the beef into the brine. Hope 'twill get alright.

Mon. Jan. 5

Gacoka washed small wash. Mostly bedding. Rainbows sent their cat, Redwing, the jumper- because the store house is alive with rats. Begun native school work & R & C. also – just Bible- Arith- Reading. Mended tents this P.M. R. made lid for bread pan. Spent an hour in store house together this P.M. in interest of Conf.

Tues. Jan. 6

Mulungit's man came from Boma & brot some home mail. Parcel from father & Aunt Lorene. A stray donkey was caught by lions above our garden. Tagi quickly made a trap over it & set the gun. Went off ab't 5:30 shot a ½ grown cub. Abt 7 shot another. Abt. 9 another shot but twas hyena & then a dog. Rather exciting.

Wed. Jan. 7

Hoped to get more lions but didn't. Got another big mail. Lots of letters & 2 parcels from mama. Sweater in one & red kerchiefs in both. Jno working in woods. Has big place ready to plant.

Thur. Jan. 8

Had prayer m't'g tonight. School as usual. Rainbows will come for dinner on Sun. Got another check & a draft for £4.+ from father. The 2^nd lion cub skin was not dry so left out & put canvas & stones on it.

Fri. Jan. 9

Just at daylight this morn. we heard a hyena at the skin. He had torn the canvas all off & eaten most of the Skin. Too bad. so sorry for it was the nicer skin. Jno took the other skin down. Had it tacked on wall of store house.

Sat. Jan. 10

Did up work by 11 all but bread which Gacoka did, & went up to see ab't getting water from river & had dinner. Cut hair when we got home. Some of the beef spoiled but some is good. More packages & letters & papers, wrist watch case from Aunt A. & more kerchiefs. Packet of tablets for writing.

Sun. Jan. 11

R's came early. Had a good visit. They left ab't 5. Claudons toes are very swelled & feverish. Have had him soak in hot water & now put cold fomentations on. He has some fever. Jno spoke so good at service this eve on “Righteousness of God” Rom. 3.

Mon. Jan. 12

Kept Claudon on bed all day & used cold fomentations. Gacoka washed. An old Masai came at noon saying his donkey has fallen into the river & was drowning. Tagi & others hurried down but it was dead. They are using it to bait a lion trap. Helpful hour this P.M.

Tues. Jan. 13

Kept C. in til P.M. While resting Mr. Salmon called. Is camped here tonight. Had tea & supper with us. Seems real pleasant. Was pleased with what we're trying to do. To bed right after supper. No guest P.M.

Wed. Jan. 14

Camp left early. Small mail. Letter from Mrs Woodley says all guests will eat at White School during Conference. Mrs D. said nothing in her letter ab't it. Lion got Indian's ox near here. Mrs R. said Claudon & R. should come tomorrow or next day. Mr R. goes to Nairobi Sat. lawsuit.

Thurs. Jan. 15

At breakfast decided to send children today. They went alone as I dislike Kiroro from school 2 days. Hope they got there alright. Very lonely here. Terribly hot today. Wrote letters. Gocoka not well. Did own work.

Fri. Jan. 16

Gacoka here again. Children didn't return this A.M. so after early supper Jno & I walked out to meet them. Found them at 2^nd short cut. Had a good time but very tired tonight. Mulungit killed a bush buck this P.M. Jno skinned it & we have hind leg.

Sat. Jan. 17

Sewed mostly. Mr Rainbow came about 4 P.M. & staid til 6. was on way to Kijabe. Goes on to Ndulele tonight on bicycle. Started letter home. Didn't bake as I will on Wed. for safari. Claudon's sandals are fine but his feet too sore to wear them.

Sun. Jan. 18

Very restful day. Had supper across the river again. Wonder if it's the last for a few mos. or if the boys will return with us. Good meeting tonight.

Mon. Jan. 19

Gacoka washed. I tried to sew some but didn't do much. Fixed blue skirt. & underskirt. Helpt in native school. Tagi went to Boma to settle trouble 'tween Nanjiru & her children. Brot mail. Letter from Lora & from Congo saying they sent books.

Tues. Jan. 20

Gacoka ironed. I sewed some & went to native school. Finished home letter almost. Will send Cora's tomorrow.

Wed. Jan. 21

Only one one-cent letter containing a tract. Mrs. R. sent some eggs for Kjb. Finished mama's letter this eve & wrote note to Libbie Schafer thanking her for money that paid for sweater that came from Wards. Baked bread & cookies.

Thur. Jan. 22

It is so hot these days & a strong wind all P.M. & eve. Got a lot of little odd jobs done today. Jno finished typing Revelations. We are glad. He is cutting up old Bibles & putting books separate. Boys feet are getting better. Set a black hen today.

Fri. Jan. 23

Mr. Rainbow came just at noon staid til most dark. Pretty well packed up & ready to go. Want to leave very early. Will work buttonholes in khaki while resting at Ndulele.

Sat. Jan. 24

Alarm didn't go off – but Jno awakened at 4. Were off by 5. Such an easy start this time. Stopt at Ndulele from 10 to 2. Camped at foot of hill. Mr. Stevenson – man at Quarantine – camped near. Gave us meat.

Sun. Jan. 25

Got in to Q. just in time to see the Kjb. wagons leave. Mr. S. didn't get in til noon & had asked us to lunch which wasn't ready til 2 or so. C's feet pretty sore but guess we'll try to get to Kjb. tomorrow. Had tea with Mr. S. then got things ready & to bed by 8:30.

Mon. Jan. 26

Got up 2:30 & off by 3:30. Stopped in valley & had break. abt 8. On by 10 to 1 – with rest. Mule & donkey did fine with loads. Tea at stream & rest til 3 – up to Duka & then here. Mr. D. & K. on road so had nice talk. Stay at Hurlburts. Have seen most everybody.

Tues. Jan. 27

Mr Hurlburt looks very tired. Has black mustache. Took C to have feet drest. Very much worked up over it so slept most all P.M. Tea at Mrs K's for “out of town” ladies. Bell rings at 4 & all pray. Splendid mtg this eve. Mr. H. has charge. Jno. 1-14. Each told ab't seeing “His glory”.

Wed. Jan. 28

6 A.M. Prayerm't'g was so good. I Sam. Mr. Bryson spoke first then Mr. H. on Eph. 1. P.M. Downing & Woodley. Mr Burns has come & the up country people. Just Mr. Barnett but all McCrearys. Evening Propst led but had testimony & prayer. Great liberty.

Thur. Jan. 29

Early mt'g 143 Psalm. Very quiet & blessed hour. A.M. Johnston, Jno. & C.E.H. Jno spoke straight from his heart a wonderfully searching message. CEH was fine too. P.M. Burns on “Robbers of God” & Stevenson on Jona. 4. Mrs Allen had evening. More confession & spirit manifestation than ever. Very solemn.

Fri. Jan. 30

6 A.M. Prayer service. Gal. 3:15-16. 5 speakers this A.M. 2 P.M. We had hoped the day might be set aside for prayer but others thot not. Many distracting affairs all day. Capped by Council Mtg tonight during evening service. Jno has been appointed Sec. I am on “school board”. Sale of Miss Messengers things at D's. bot a few.

Sat. Jan. 31

Good early service. Much talking & not much biz. A.M. P.M. better. Council mtg til midnight. Small prayer service in office at Kiambogo. Miss Lovell much distressed at council asking her to stop work. Hard rain this eve. Mr McCreary came home with me.

Sun. Feb. 1

A grand day! Rested long this A.M. M't'g at 3. Rained some but stopt in time. Such a good talk by Mr. Hurlburt. Praise service this eve. Very good. Closed with joining hands & singing “Blest be the tie” Mr. McK- came to Jno last thing & asked for prayer. Almost every one has had a great blessing and has said so. Morning meetings seemed specially helpful. No school. Children are glad. Miss Engle will do as last term. We will stay awhile & help Hurlburts pack. then take some things that they are leaving. Many sleep at Station tonight. We go early in morning.

Mon. Feb. 2

Claudon & we went early. Got most all done. Ate lunch with Mr. Hurlburt at New Stanley. Very tired tonight & C's feet trouble some tonight. Got many things for others. Hetz came back with us. Mr. Hurlburt staid. Dentist did nothing with C's teeth. Not worth while.

Tues. Feb. 3

Delivered goods. Staid at D's quite a while. Had a good talk with Mrs. D. Mrs Hurlburt is starting to pack. We have bargained for D's big organ. Getting the floors in the Hurlburt house too. Also Mrs. Youngken's sewing machine.

Wed. Feb. 4

R & I washed. C is going to school. Ironed some. Many callers. I led prayerm't'g at Kiambogo. Jno took up corner room floor. Hard work. Mr. H- did not return.

Thur. Feb. 5

Baked cookies for Mrs. Hurlburt. Mr. Downing is crating the chest of drawers – 2 of them. Jno boxing the organ. Mr Davis moved to R.V.A. & Jno took up floor.

Fri. Feb. 6

Mrs. H & I also Miss Goosen at Downings for tea. Mrs H. slowly packing. Mr Miller moved to RVA & Jno tore up his floor.

Sat. Feb. 7

Mwangi baked bread for us today. Jno boxed the cupboard we bot of Miss Messenger. We do feel fortunate. The Lord is surely good to us.

Sun. Feb. 8

Went to 10:30 service. Don't like to think of leaving here but we must. Mrs H. & Mrs Myers sleep at station tonight. Mr Miller led 4 P.M. service. Very good.

Mon. Feb. 9

We are at R.V.A. Have corner room. Mrs. H- came back tonight very tired. Planning to go to Kijabe Sta. tomorrow. Harry too. Seems strange here without Miss Slater.

Tues. Feb. 10

Harry & I went to station. Tailor will alter my skirt. Got groceries. Mrs. H- may move over tomorrow. Cooking goes pretty well. Mrs. Bryson is very nice to get on with. Got some butter – not full order but 4 lbs for which we are very grateful.

Wed. Feb. 11

Mr Hurlburt came. Had planned to all come here but finally decided best for Mrs H to go to Downings. Brot Mrs. McKenrick too who is sick with flu. Dr. Allen eats with Brysons. Mr Zemmer led prayer m't'g tonight.

Thur. Feb. 12

Mrs. Hurlburt is not well and is discouraged as much of her packing must be done over as boxes are too heavy. Helpt get tea at Downings for all packers. Mrs Hurlburt sent heaps of Sat. Even. Posts over. Will send to Mr Stevenson who is now camping at the station.

Fri. Feb. 13

Served tea again at Mrs Ds. I visited awhile with Mrs. Zemmer. Hazel goes to school & enjoys it. Tried to help Mrs. H- with packing but not much to do. We bot a violin from D's & Lucile is giving R. lessons on it. He enjoys it.

Sat. Feb. 14

Baked & stewed. Mrs. Bryson baked bread so I didn't. Jno & boys went to station. Brot load of sugar & one of flour. Mr. Hurlburt may go back to Congo next Sat. not sure.

Sun. Feb. 15

Zemmers to dinner. C.E.H. had P.M. m't'g. Jno & Z's went to station to sleep. Mr. H- asked ab't coming to Siyabei. He may come. Is not well tonight. Mr. McKenrick is ab't OK & Mrs is not dangerous. Dr. Allen may return tomorrow. Baptismal services today.

Mon. Feb. 16

Lucile baked bread today & did mine too. Went to crossing to meet train. Mr. Z. got left in Nairobi. Miss Lovell & I only at P.M. m't'g. Dr Allen & Gardiners leave tomorrow.

Tues. Feb. 17

Jno went down to see ab't wagon & Aggett said they leave tomorrow. Because of sickness the mission oxen will go half way & then Aggetts will come up & get the stuff. Hurlburt is coming also Downing & perhaps Mrs or Lucile.

Wed. Feb. 18

Jno worked very hard at getting loads down & wagon loaded. Didn't come home to dinner til 2 P.M. Now is getting rest of floors up & wants to get all things moved under veranda at Kiambogo.

Thur. Feb. 19

Wound up with every thing. Because of misunderstanding J. didn't get the wagon til 4 so had to work late this eve & didn't have tea with us. Both Downings & Hurlburts & we & boarders. A pleasant party & likely the last time we 3 women will tea together. D's boys are going too as well as Lucile. We're anticipating a jolly time.

Fri. Feb. 20

Up at 2:15 off by 3:30. Didn't rest well. Jno neither. but we got on fairly well. While breakfasting under tree, the bicycles came up. Got to Quarantine ab't 4. Mr. H. in by 1. Wagon gone & left camp out fit. Will load donkey in morning & porters will go on with us. to meet wagon from Wieke.

Sat. Feb. 21

Ndulele. Up at 4:30 off by 5:30. Mr. H. went via Wieke & found wagon. Waited at junction of road. Men returned. wagon comes slowly. Found a sick man on road. Told him to come with wagon. Mr H takes C. on back of motor. No wagon so Masai woman at Indian shop gives us tea & blankets & beds. Mr. H. has bad headache.

Sun. Feb. 22

Home. Mr. H's head was better. All came on. Last ones got in just before 12. Gacoka got bath water & dinner. We cleaned up store house. Put up Miss S's bed for Mr H. & the spring for Mr. D. & Herbert. Set up camp beds & take down for others. Wagons didn't come til 9:30 but now all have plenty blankets.

Mon. Feb. 23

Tried to get unpacked & packed away. Some one went thro things awfully & mixed 'em up but nothing much missing but sugar from Am. was all taken out of the tin. Rabbit had 5 babies last night. One dead. Jno & men almost fixed wheel barrow. Hemsted not here. Many paper but not many letters. Mr. H. slept good last night.

Tues. Feb. 24

Mr. H. suddenly decided they ought to return tomorrow. Big wash. Mr. H's. man helpt Gacoka then he & Miss Lovells boy & mule returned this P.M. Had lunch up river to show Mr. H. where the water ditch was to come. Had cherry pie all enjoyed it. Baked bread. Men want to leave early so we go to bed early.

Wed. Feb. 25

Men got off at day light. Seems lonely without but pretty busy. Lucille D & boys are sleeping in store house. Gacoka ironed khakis others to do tomorrow. Jno worked in garden some. I'm trying to finish Mrs. H's pillow slip & mail tomorrow.

Thur. Feb. 26

Tagi & wagon went early & Herbert & Claudon went later on – took lunch. Jno started to lay foundation of house. Wonder when 'twill be finished. Worked at beans this P.M. Sprinkled. Mailed Mrs. H. parcel. Baked cookies. Awful cold. R not very well either.

Fri. Feb. 27

Cold still bad but planning to go fishing tomorrow. Finished beans this A.M. Mended this P.M. Jno at house part of the day. Check came yesterday so he can go to Kjb any time. Wrote Miss Lovell & Mrs Hurlburt.

Sat. Feb. 28

Didn't get started til about 6:30. Had a nice time tho. Only not when Jno all at once ran into 2 big pythons- and while the children were in the pool wading Kenneth stept into a hole & Jno almost had to go in to save him. Got home ab't 6. Every body tired but had a good time. got 73 fish.

Sun. Feb. 29

Rested late. Lucille spoke at S.S. Jno slept most all day & is still tired tonight. Took long walk thro gardens. Ate across the stream. Several have headaches. Heard a cat yowling outside and are sure it is Red Wing or Copper Top. Wish we could induce them to come in. Little Kitty caught a rat this morning.

The month has gone so fast. One sixth of 1920 gone already. Glad to report that the house is at least started. Wonder how many mos. before we'll be in it.

Mon. Mar. 1

Gacoka did big washing & we started both schools. Had school in A.M. only. Boys did pretty well. Jno digging the ditch around the hill so the water wont have to be carried so far for making mud for the house. Starting bread.

Tues. Mar. 2

Rained. Gacoka ironed. I baked pie & bread. School went bum. Jno sick in night. Kenneth sick today. All the same. Others had it before. Sort of malady. Mail – home letters & China. Phono again tonight. So pleasant to all be together & have music.

Wed. Mar. 3

Shower. Jno worked some but not feeling well so went to bed. Mulungit etc came up to talk to him ab't cattle shauri with a brother of M's- who has just turned up & stole 3 of M's cows. Lucile helpt me mend. Finished mama's letter- after a fashion. M. will go to Boma tomorrow & mail. Hope it gets off on Hetzes boat. Mar. 10.

Thur. Mar. 4

M. went to boma & the shauri was soon settled. M. is not to give any cattle. Jno lying down most all day. Feeling very much done out. Read in “Treasure Island” tonight. Marked kerchiefs this P.M. Wanja brot goods for dresses for Martha. Storm threatened so didn't cut it. Gacoka sick because of silly treatment of bites in his face.

Fri. * Mar. 5

Still doing our own work. Good rain tonight. Finished reading “Treasure Island”. Jno worked some. By mistake drank some per. of potash I'd fixed for R. Thot it Senna tea. Hope it wont hurt him. One week of school finished.

Sat. Mar. 6

Jno feeling very bum & lying down most all day. Busy all day. no time for rest. Wrote Miss Kolachny tonight. Send kerchief. Lucile edging one for herself. Tagi brot mail. Card for Lucile. Phono tonight. Very windy today.

Sun. Mar. 7

Quiet day but I was rather busy, for Gacoka didn't come up. Made lemon pie for dinner. Headache til sundown. Supper at the river. Herbert sat down in the water. All at the evening service. Then had a sing afterward.

Mon. Mar. 8

Gacoka didn't come to work but was at school so I expect him tomorrow. Started bread. Baked biscuits. Discovered a debe of flour. Very glad for it. Phono tonight. Lucile learning to tat. Letter from Mrs D. saying Chilsons are there. Jno wants to see him so they leave next Tues.

Tues. Mar. 9

Gacoka came. Washed. Meat pie for dinner. Lucile baked cake. Very rich. Sent Kariuki with letters. Mr. Chilson may come over for the children on motor. Planning to go to Rainbows on Fri. Threatened awful but little rain. Jno did quite a piece at the foundation. Phono tonight.

Wed. Mar. 10

Kariuki waited for mail but there was none. Brot corn meal ground at Indians. Tried to have prayerm't'g tonight but had to cut short as it rained. Raining still. Wanja was stung by something during night & Tagi called me at midnight. I lanced it & put pem...[unclear] She's better- this morning Thank God.

Thur. Mar. 11

Boys finished Arith then told them they could be excused from other studies. A man came here early to see if we could help get their motor cycles which were left beyond stony stream because clogged with mud. Tagi went so Gacoka & Mulungit did school work. Baked ginger cookies & cup cakes for tomorrow. Mrs. R has asked us for lunch.

Fri. Mar. 12

Jno got bird license. Left here ab't quarter to 9. Jno went to see Mr. Hemsted. Lucile enjoyed the piano. I crocheted edge on Kerchief for into Aunt Polly's birthday letter. Mr R. & Billy not yet back. Gacoka met us on the path with lantern. Had bath water so I had bath. Didn't know Tagi was not back so no school.

Sat. Mar. 13

Bread terribly slow & not very light. Jno feeling very punk otday again. Can't seem to gety up his usual ambition. Boys shot 4 snipes. [Crowned plovers] Made Jno some soup. Went to bed after bath. & had supper in bed. Got telegram yesterday D's had sent a week ago. Just to say Chilsons were there & the children should return.

Sun. Mar. 14

Quiet day. Sprinkled about 3:30 so didn't go out for supper. Services this eve. Lucile played violin. Kikoro & Kihara want to go to Kijabe to work, & will sell gardens to new people who have come. They have 4 children.

Mon. Mar. 15

Gacoka washed. All dry before rain. Rained hard. Put lumber etc into storehouse & put iron on cook house but not til after rain. Very sloppy. Jno will try to go tomorrow. Lucille sleeps with me. Jno in store house, boys in dining room. Some jam!!! Wont try to start early. White hen dead this morning sent to Mrs. R. who says its liver trouble. Fried a white rooster for safari.

Tues. Mar. 16

Folks got off abt 8. We went onto the plain with them. Kariuki & Kamau went along. Very lonely without them. Busy all day cleaning & straightening up. Naigwena came & I cut khaki dress for her. Is her first dress. Children & I worked in garden tonight & just as leaving the gun trap went off & shot a huge leopard. 7 ft. 7 in. So sorry D's & Jno aren't here.

Wed. Mar. 17

A lovely day. Boys skinned leopard & made frame & put it on. Dried well today. such a huge one. Spose safari folks are at Quarantine. Notes from them this A.M. written yesterday at Ndulele. Jno was learning to ride the bicycle. Prayerm't'g this eve. Didn't rest well last night. Too lonely I guess. Worked in garden again. Made new yeast cakes, others not much good. Baked a little.

Thur. Mar. 18

Awful rain & wind storm today. Blew thro everything. Gacoka & I took leopard skin in but blew rain against it so wiped it with towels. Spose Jno & D's are at Kijabe tonight. Discovered I had sent R's arith. home with Herbert. Wrote Lucile tonight about it. Straightened up writing box. School goes pretty good.

Fri. Mar. 19

Gacoka has a hard time in Arith. He wants to sail ahead as he knows how to do the work mechanically but I'm having him read the Eng. & do the reason probs. & he can't. Worked in garden again tonight. Note from R's. Mr & Billy are back. Their wagon goes to Quarantine. hope 'twill bring flour for me.

Sat. Mar. 20

Some mail. Letter from Mrs. D. They expected the children a week ago Wed. & were so disappointed. Chilsons had left. Jno will be disappointed too. Give 5¢ to know how he feels tonight. No wagon yet, so he likely asked them to wait for him. Wrote home letter tonight. Midnight now.

Sun. Mar. 21

Thot I'd get good rest then have good read but had just settled when a Greek called & asked for oxen to pull his broken motor car around the hill. When told no oxen here he asked the boys to push it. They did some but couldn't all the way. He sleeps here tonight in new native house. I sent bread etc. He will take a letter to Jno.

Mon. Mar. 22

One Greek left this morning on motor bike. Took J's letter. Spose J was in Nairobi today. Rainy this eve. Lions about. Wash dried well. Bedding was washed. Mrs R sent for vegetables. Wagon brot flour but is very lumpy & musty smelling. Hope twill be OK. Yeast is fine.

Tues. Mar. 23

Bread turned out light but tastes very musty. May return the flour. Will if Jno brings some. Will write Lucile to order another load at once. Rainbows wagon came. Two boys came from there & worked in garden a couple of hours til it rained. Will send two sick chickens & some vegetables. She says she will cure them. Another died.

Wed. Mar. 24

Maringu went for mail for me. Only a packet of tracts from Mrs. Stine. Rainbows wagon took big pail of tomatoes & bag of other vegetables. Gacoka doesn't like his arithmetic work. Don't know what to do ab't it. Prayermt'g tonight. Wrote Fletcher. Wonder where John is tonight.

Thur. Mar. 25

No daddy yet. Last night just as I put out the light there was a strange whistle outside. It made me nervous a little. Sounded like a signal. Dogs barked & were restless. Gacoka is going on alright in Arith. I tried to explain. Naigwena finished sewing her first dress. If Jno brings goods I'll help her make another … Another white chicken sick. Wrote Lilly & Will.

Fri. Mar. 26

Mr Herdman & Jno came in just as we finished supper. Wagon didn't come til 9 & then a wheel came off as they were crossing the stream. Nothing harmed tho. Both men very tired. Cleaned out a little & Herdman sleeps in the store house.

*Sat. Mar. 27

Unloaded wagon this morning. They brot 10 lbs butter. Am so thankful. but no flour so have sent to Narok to see if they have. Big wagon hasn't come yet. Cleaned & rearranged & now are fairly comfy. Big rain tonight. More iron coming so can fix up still better. Wrote BHD tonight. Soibi will take it in the morning.

Sun. Mar. 28

Had 22 at S.S. today. Mulungit talked in Masai. Had little prayer service at 3 P.M. and usual native service this eve. Rained this P.M. Awfully nice to have Jno here again. No wagon has come yet. Soibi took letter. Tagi want to Boma to see about books & slates.

Mon. Mar. 29

Started to rain during night & kept at it til 8 or so. Cloudy all day & this eve raining hard again. Jno made a decent house for Robert dog today. & that's about all he got done. No wagon yet. Do hope things aren't getting wet. No native school. too wet in building. Some mail came today. Prayer at 3:30. Herdman shot a tiny duck.

Tues. Mar. 30

Very rainy all night. but cleared & Gacoka washed & it almost dried. Wagon with the big boxes came at noon. [Sewing] Machine box soaked. Water ran out of it when tipped to one side. Organ box wet too but not all thro. Both are very discolored. Jno wrote Mr. Aggett about it. Rain again tonight. Men worked at wall today. Going fast.

Wed. Mar. 31

Only sprinkles today but threatening tonight so will postpone prayerm't'g til tomorrow night. Wrote Lucile. Only papers in the mail. Boys have blue jerseys on & look so nice. Got nice meat today. Men hauled stones mostly. Have most all this end up.

God has given us part of what we were asking him for a year ago. [Revival among missionaries and Africans] O what this year has meant. I'll never forget it but we are still praying for more of Himself for us all. We three meet every P.M. for prayer.

Thur. Apr. 1

No special “fooling” today only as we were eating dinner & it was raining very hard Mr. Rainbow came up the hill on his way to Kjb on motor cycle. He ate lunch & had two teas. Finally left about 4:30. Took letter to Lucile for flour etc. Hope he'll bring it.

Fri. Apr. 2 Good Friday

Men laid more stone today. Bright sunset. Hope it will be sunny tomorrow. Children want to go fishing but too rainy to plan on it.

Sat. Apr. 3

Sent Kariuki again with letters. Mrs. R. sent eggs & milk & butter. I made rhubarb pie. Sent Mrs R. some too. colored 1 egg each. with permanganate & bluing. & cochineal. None were “howling success”. Made candy.

Sun. Apr. 4 Easter

A grand day. Clear sunrise. & sunny til noon. Took a walk but I returned for prayerm't'g. Mashed potatoes, roast beef, baked beans & sliced tomatoes for dinner. rhubarb pie & coffee & candy. Salad for supper & junket & cake (pink & white). Hard rain this P.M. 30 out to S.S. Another old man has come. (Soibis uncle.)

Mon. Apr. 5

Men cut logs & this P.M. Tagi brot down with oxen. Some very nice ones. Washed & all got dry & fine. No rain all day. took tea to the woods. Hope Mr Rainbow comes tomorrow with flour.

Tues. Apr. 6

No Rainbow yet. Girls came up & planted corn in this garden. I put in a few potatoes. Men in the woods all day. Didn't intend to work hard this P.M. but they did & both are very tired tonight.

Wed. Apr. 7

Somehow have been awfully depressed all day. I sometimes feel I may be the hindrance keeping back the blessing. I seem, of late, so often to interfere with Jno's plans etc. May God help me to be more humble. Helpful PM meeting.

Thur. Apr. 8

No rain these days. Hard to be happy today. Boys played while I was at native school so had to stay in til noon. Mr. H. went hunting. Porcupines are cleaning out the potatoes awfully. Good PM meeting again. Jno is so helpful. M. brot meat from Boma. Mr. R. hasn't yet come.

Fri. Apr. 9

Mr. Rainbow came almost supper time. Wagons come tomorrow & flour. Quite a shower this P.M. Sky was terribly black all around. Porcupine is just finishing the potatoes. Wrote Miss Hatch. Another chicken died. Started letter to father.

Sat. Apr. 10

Ox wagon didn't come til 11. Bread baked by 6 P.M. also pie & cookies. Flour is not nice. Musty & buggy. Jno set up sewing machine. Looks punk because of getting wet & also 6 vols. of Encyclopedia spoiled badly. Shall show to Mr. Anderson, Aggetts man, when he calls on Mon. or Tues.

Sun. Apr. 11

Had a lovely walk this A.M. S.S. as usual. Restful P.M. Talked so long at our little meeting that we had supper very late. Have headache. Fair meeting tonight.

Mon. Apr. 12

Gacoka washed. Not all got dry. Packed the leopard skin to send to Downings. Rained from 2:30 all P.M. & eve. 6:30 & every one in bed.

Tues. Apr. 13

Just as we were at lunch Mr. Anderson of Aggetts wagon & a little later Mr Rainbow & Billy came. We've put up the tent & Mr. A. is sleeping here too because of the much rain.

Wed. Apr. 14

Rained all night and most of the day too. Men went hunting impala. Mr. R. thot he saw some & it was two lions. He shot but missed. Tagi set gun trap with 2 guns. Hope we get it. They got pretty wet. We didn't have school. R. helpt me iron & I baked bread etc. No native school too wet. Maringu helps today.

Thur. Apr. 15

Rained all night- and showers all day. Jno & Mr. R. went around the hill but didn't see a thing to shoot. A lion set off the trap but not killed. Then another got in & carried off the meat. Men worked some this P.M. but very showery. Ministerial Conf. opens at Monroe.

Fri. Apr. 16

Mr Rainbow left about 4:30. Took a lot of garden stuff along to plant. Billy has shed a few tears but is alright on the whole. Started bread.

Sat. Apr. 17

Fishing trip. Started late as it was very wet. Saw nothing to shoot but a baby python. & got almost no fish. Started back a little after 1. Jno carried me across the river. Gacoka baked bread. It's alright.

Sun. Apr. 18

As I came from S.S. Mr Clarke, game ranger, came & staid all P.M. & eve. Will also take breakfast here in the morning. Interesting to talk with. Rain this eve so no meeting possible.

Mon. Apr. 19

Maringu helpt Gacoka wash. so to know how to do it. Men worked at stone after Mr. Clarke left. One more A.M. will finish foundation. Billy seems homesick tonight. Writing Aunt Annie.

Tues. Apr. 20

O my it's really true. I'm 39. Baked a lemon layer. No school this P.M. Men finished foundation of house & children made fence for rabbits. Mr Anderson came & brot the cupboard. Have dishes in it. So glad for it. Hard A.M.

Wed. Apr. 21

Mr. R. was to come today but hasn't as yet. Mr. Anderson didn't stay for breakfast. Quite a number of letters came. Mrs. D. sent a lovely cushion top. Mt. Fuji. and Lucile sent a napkin ring. Bless 'em. Hard rain late this P.M.

Thur. Apr. 22

Mr. R. did come last night late. Rained first thing this morning so he & Jno sat in the house awhile. Baked bread. Men worked some this A.M. Mrs. Rainbow has a pet baby buffalo. Mr. Clarke is setting up camp here to tea & supper. Phono.

Fri. Apr. 23

Men worked pretty steady today. Got both front door frames set up. Mr. Davenport new A.D.C. camps here tonight. & came for late tea & supper. also Mr Clarke. Mr. Anderson called & asked for bread but didn't stop to eat. 9 for supper. Talked pretty late.

Sat. Apr. 24

Baked cookies, cake & rhubarb pie. Planted potatoes this eve. Mr. R. took a sneak about 2:30. Soibi gets meat for us. Every one pretty tired. All bathed & will no doubt rest well. Men worked hard.

Sun. Apr. 25

Neither Jno nor I feel very well today. Jno has slept quite a bit but is ambitionless. Had our P.M. prayer time today. Has been very much interrupted of late. A camper called – but didn't stay to tea. Meeting this eve as usual.

Mon. Apr. 26

Gacoka & Maringu did washing. Took very long. & less wash. Gacoka is getting very tiresome & trying these days. He will likely stop work on Fri. Tagi & Mulungit here to see Jno about native customs being carried on at kraal. Hope there'll be no trouble. Satan will try to upset things. No P.M. school. Planted beans.

Tues. Apr. 27

Gacoka & Maringu both want to be let off but I can't pay them til tomorrow so hope they will come again. Must try to find another who will help. Mr. C. came while we were at prayer. Staid to supper & he & Jno talked til after 8. Got mail ready.

Wed. Apr. 28

Very hard day. Headache all day. & children very restless. Gacoka did work today. Paid him tonight. Hope he'll come tomorrow but if he doesn't Kabura will bring wood & water & start fire. Good company at prayermtg.

Thur. Apr. 29

Neither Gacoka nor Kabura came. Later Olgoai & Nanjiru came asking to do the work. Kabura's father doesn't want him to do it as he has herding to do. I showed Olgoai how to wash dishes. Ab't 5 oclock Mr & Mrs R. came so asked Clarke up. Olgoai was at dishes til 9 P.M. Guess he's had good practice. Billy was fairly decent about his mother going. She took him to bed. They returned by moonlight.

Fri. Apr. 30

Mr Clarke went hunting & asked Jno to go too. They went very early & very far & saw nothing. Herdman & R went to Rainbows to have tooth pulled for Mr H. All back for supper. Rather lonely. Telegram yesterday Council mtg May 7.

How well I remember a year ago today. [Tensions at Kijabe.] Have had some grand times during the year & some times not so grand. Jno & I have decided to go to Kijabe. Leave on Mon. Short notice.

Sat. May 1

Baked lots of stuff. Boys all too busy to want to go to Kjb. Just while wondering what to do we heard wagons coming & found they were Aggetts & that Mr. Anderson was at Clarke's camp. Jno saw him & we'll get off Mon. morn with them. Big mail today. Haven't read all letters.

Sun. May 2

Wagons are down at camp. Everything pretty well ready. Meetings as usual. Jno feels rather punk. My head has troubled much too. Anderson will be here to breakfast.

Mon. May 3

Got off in fairly good time. C's heart overflowed also his eyes. R. too didn't like the idea. Tea at stony stream. Lunch at last stream. Camped just beyond Ndulele. Saw a moon rainbow. Not at all tired. Jno & I usually walk ahead.

Tues. May 4

Lunched at foot of hill. Had good rest & rode the rest of the way to Q. Found no wagons so we will all leave early & go in. Mr A. expects to return at once & will bring our boxes. Tried shooting game but got nothing.

Wed. May 5

Awake all hrs. but up by 2 A.M. Walking in the beautiful moonlight by 2:45. Tea at foot of reef. Mr. A. rode on from there. We got up here in time for lunch. Everyone fine. Mrs. Johnstone is expected with him tomorrow. Prof. Cummings & son & daughter are here from N.Y. Phonetic teacher.

Thur. May 6

Mr. J. came last eve. Not she. still at school work. Crated windows, uralite & also got Herdman's things together. McK. came this P.M. All at 4 P.M. prayer m't'g. Music here at D's. Cummings Jr. plays violin beautifully. We sleep here & eat all but dinners – which we eat at Woodleys.

Fri. May 7

Council m't'g all day. Davises case discussed. They are very stubborn. Wont go any where but Ukamba. Herdman may stay with us for awhile. A lecture tonight at Mrs Myers by Prof. Cummings. Gave some helpful suggestions for learning language.

Sat. May 8

Council m't'g all A.M. Davises go to Mboni. Jno presented his thot of prayer Conf- all want something very much & Jno is to put letter into prayer letter. All very touched. The Spirit is working. Crated stove. Boxes finally came up today.

Sun. May 9

After breakfast Jno suggested walk. So we went up the log road & finally got way up to Bamboo. Got back just at 12. Had a lovely time. It was an ideal “June” day. Mr Johnston led P.M. meeting. Very good. Miss McKinstry asked us & Mr. McK. over to supper. Pleasant time. Stopt at hospital for med. on way back.

Mon. May 10

I got break. for Jno & Mr. J. then they went to meet McK & Miss Lovell & also Dr Blakeslee & Miss Jaeger. Mr. Anderson came about 11 to load. Kenneth helpt me all day fine. Mr. A. pitched tent other loads went to foot of hill. Jno came abt 8. Had dinner in tea rooms with Mr A. Went to Duka for things. Very late & very tired.

Tues. May 11

Got up at day light. Mr. A. had small cart take things down hill. Jno saw Mr. Aggett- settled for wagons. Don't need to pay for one that brot wet things. Got to Quarantine. Found other campers. Had short ride on the buckboard. Rather tired.

Wed. May 12

Camped on Mau. Will get home tomorrow D.V. The wagons wont likely get in tho. Got here very late. almost 8, & started to rain a little. Mr. A. staid at Q. to butcher. Brot tongues. of which we fried some. Very nice. 10 before we got settled.

Thur. May 13

Home again! And how good to get here. Arrived abt 1 P.M. All were resting. Mr H spied us first, & gave the shout. Everything nice & cleaned up. tho they weren't expecting us til later in the day. All look well & report having gotten on all OK.

Fri. May 14

Mr. A. & wagons came in abt 5 P.M. Unloaded & Mr. A. ate here & then went on. Sent letter to Mrs. Rainbow by him. Everything rather upset & piled around. No school as I baked some & did other things. Raymond is very handy in helping.

*Sat. May 15

Men piled away lumber & stove under veranda. I worked in the house. Finally got things into pretty good order. Feel very tired & done out. Some mail. Baked bread 8 loaves. Herdman like a child about his stuff. Gets my nerve.

Sun. May 16

Quiet day. S.S. both native & with the boys this A.M. Slept long & read this P.M. Abt 4 went to store house as usual. Do have good times together in prayer. Evening mtg led by Mulungit as Jno went to see Mr Clark who is in bed with bad cold. Asked Jno to come.

Mon. May 17

Olgoai & Nanjiru washed big wash. Took long. Had school. Tagi brings milk too so get nice lot. Mr. C. called in time for tea. Feels better. Men worked at house. Got a good piece in. Every thing slipping along regular again.

Tues. May 18

Started ironing early. Kept at it some during school. R. did some too. Finished before dinner. Mulungit comes to the house for his arith. work. Mr. Clarke for supper tomorrow. He puts his roof on tomorrow.

Wed. May 19

Mr. C. sent up some meat. Raymond not feeling very well. Didn't have his P.M. school work. Mended some this eve. More mail. Chillsons ask us up there in July. Wish we might.

Thur. May 20

Raymond has some temperature. Tried school work but didn't go well. Mr. C. went to Ngiro hunting today. Hope he gets some meat for us too. Did typing for Jno tonight. No prayerm't'g too much rain. A leopard took a lamb from the flock this P.M. Very near the house.

Fri. May 21

Mr. C. suddenly turned up just as we were getting settled for prayer after tea. He didn't go to Ngiro after all. R. staid in bed with temp around 102. Mr C. thinks its “flu”. Claudon too complains of headache.

Sat. May 22

Baked quite a bit. R. in bed still. Moved his bed down here. C. too had temp. this P.M. but wouldn't lie down much of the time. Rainbows may be over tomorrow. Not much mail. Billy took 6 jiggers out of his toes.

Sun. May 23

R's [Raymond's] temp. a little lower. How well I remember a year ago. [At Kijabe.] R's [Rainbows] came about 12. Mr. C. also came for lunch. 'Haven't done a bit of reading except early this morning. Had evening service as usual. Good crowd out. We hear an Indian wants to put in a mill here on Syabei. Hope he wont.

Mon. May 24

Nanjiru did washing after I hauled her out of school. R. not at all well. Had school all day. Mulungit comes to the cookhouse for his arith. Clothes didn't all get dry. Anderson & Clarke for lunch. Gave A. a loaf of bread he sent 6 lbs. sugar.

Tues. May 25

R's temp. broke about noon but is up again tonight some. He seems to feel very much better & anxious to get up. Finished fathers letter tonight.

Wed. May 26

Mr. H. went to have hair cut at Rainbows. He bot 10 lbs. sugar. Letters came. Lo wrote of Mother Butzbachs death. Father B. died 18 days before. “Inland Africa” told of Miss Jacobson's death at home. And a letter told of Mrs Carl Hurlburts death. All so sad but the last is saddest. Expected their baby in Aug. Decided to have weekly prayrmtg on Thur. eve.

Thur. May 27

R. up all day. Gave 10 grs. of quinine. Didn't feel very well but did school work. Guess we'll run school til a week from today- J's birthday & ask R's over for the day. Prayerm't'g tonight.

Fri. May 28

Native school closed today. Sometimes I'm sorry I didn't close too as R. is not at all well tho he's tried to do his lessons. Burdened in prayer more than for a long time. Papers so full of things that show that the Lord's coming must be very near. Went to Clarkes after supper. Jno staid for awhile. Mr. H. not feeling well. Shortcake for supper.

Sat. May 29

Didn't bake so much but cleaned pretty thoroly. Mr. Clarke brot his camera & took a few pictures. Staid to supper. Men hauled stone all day. Very tiresome.

Sun. May 30

Everything ab't as usual. Very little time for reading because a leopard got a sheep again & Mr Clarke came & we fixed a trap. Gun went off 3 times. two hyenas. Nyakeirus people came today.

Mon. May 31

Washed. Olgoai was almost impudent this morning. Better humor this eve. Jno cut wheat & shocked this P.M. Writing Mrs. Hurlburt. School went pretty well. R. seems much better today.

We've written Chillsons we'll try to get there for the Conference July 1-4. Are praying much for them. Apparently we are no farther along than a year ago - but I know we must be. It has been a wonderful year in many ways.

Tues. June 1

Men laid big piece of wall today. & built up fire places. R. & C. had fuss in school so had them work this P.M. too. Jno at wheat again.

Wed. June 2

Mail today. Mama's letter told of Grandma Offerles death – Apr. 16. Pneumonia. Grandpa was very well- also others. Baked the birthday cake & iced. Mulungit killed a beef- sent up liver. Men did big corner. N.W. and very well done.

Thur. June 3 [John's birthday] This is Also King George's birthday.

Rainbows came about 11. Brot roast chicken & butter etc. R & I fixed candles in cake- 42 in all. Mr. Clarke was here too. Billy returned with them. Very happy of course. Prayerm't'g tonight. Men got up S.W. corner before noon. Looks very much like a house.

Fri. June 4

I sewed – mended – all day. Wrote Bertha S. this eve. R. looked after meals somewhat. Started bread. Seems strange to be without Billy. Claudon misses him too. Olgoai is not very satisfactory as a “boy” lately. Does not obey.

Sat. June 5

Letter from Cora. Mrs Rainbow sends leopard skin to Miss Lovell for rifle. Nyakeiru's people who are visiting here will take it when they return. Baked & cleaned as usual. Jno spent evening at Mr Clarke's. Mulungit called late.

Sun. June 6

Rained last night & again this P.M. Mr Rainbow came about 11. On way to Kjb. Had tea & lunch & then Jno, boys & all went to Clarkes & it rained hard so Mr. R. staid all night. All here again to supper. Loaned Mr R. some blankets. He sleeps at Clarke's.

Mon. June 7

Plenty of water so washed up here. Nanjiru never turned up. R & I did it all. Most all dry. and mostly ironed too. R helpt with that too. Men at house. Did last end. Tagi helpt some. No rain. Reshocked the wheat.

Tues. June 8

Finished ironing & started pressing Jno's suits & my skirts. a tedious job with only two irons. Expected to get some letters off but didn't get any finished. tomorrow's mail may decide us as to if we shall go to Ravine etc. or not.

Wed. June 9

Olgoai had to go for mail. Good mail. Lovely letter from C.E.H. about prayer Conference. Very favorable! Also check so guess we'll go. if we can get boys & donkeys. Pressed some more. Mr. Clarke called. Not much writing done.

Thur. June 10

Sewed & mended. cut Claudon's pajamas. Boys came from Kjb. last eve. Wamunya, Kimani & Muciri. Brot letters. Mrs Propst can't take the school work. Wonder what they'll do. Prayermt'g tonight. Wrote account of Masai work for Mr Morris.

Fri. June 11

Men are getting on fine with the wall. Up to top of windows on west end. Tagi helps. Mr. Clarke came 7 took Jno for cup of cocoa. Typing copies of letters. Wrote Miss Harland too. Cut out Naigwenas dress.

Sat. June 12

Went to Clarke's after supper. He was here to supper. His boy brot our mail. Barnetts say “fine come along”. McK's write many thanks for cucumbers. Did some safari baking. Word from Anderson he's sending a load of flour. Hasn't come yet. R. helpt fine today- C. too. Tagi & visitor helpt men & they worked til 2. P.M.

Sun. June 13

Everything as usual. Jno went to Mr Clarke's. Mr. C. here to supper. Gave R. his vest pocket camera to use on this trip. Big out door meeting down a the kraal ab't 50 present. Wamunya & Mulungit spoke.

Mon. June 14

Nanjiru washed. Didn't get any sewing done. Men worked at wall. Boys left early for Kjb. Sent leopard skin etc to Miss Lovell by Kiherikos people. Threshed wheat in a hurry just before rain. No rest this P.M.

Tues. June 15

R & I ironed. I sewed Naigwenas dress & Nolmishenis too. Cut out Olgoai shirt. Just at PM mtg when Mr. C. came. As men finished the wall we celebrated at supper. He staid til 8:30 & had cocoa too. Mrs R. sent oranges & honey for safari.

Wed. June 16

Jno feels very bum. & we all seem to. Very depressing weather too. Worked at getting things ready for taking along. Jno planted wheat & potatoes too. Is at Clarke's tonight. Have things pretty well in order.

Thur. June 17

Got started by 8:30. Mulungit came along to lunch near big plain. then returned we went on expecting to reach Olembori but went & went & ab't 8 o'clock camped in middle of road. Everybody very tired. Hard walking by lantern light. We are way up on the ridge & haven't gone thro a valley. Jno went back & got some water from in rocks.

Fri. June 18

On the way fairly early. Found we were ab 't 10 min. walk from Olembori & a fair camp. Had hoped to get to Mau today but didn't. Asked Masai herdsmen- some say far & some not. Camped near bamboo forest. Ate lunch at beautiful deep valley. Just missed rain behind us. Fair camp & in just at dark. Food is disappearing fast.

Sat. June 19

Left camp ab't 7. Got to Mau ab't 11. Fair walking. Found Ndilai (whose wife is with us at Siabei) gone to Nakuru. His man made tea. we lunched & left ab't 1:30. Looked threatening but we went on. 15 min before we stopt it rained hard. R. had umbrella. C. & Jno wet thro. Pitched under a tree. Very wet night. Fixed up R & C on safari boxes.

Sun. June 20

Couldn't stay in that awful camp so came on. Food getting rather low too. Ate lunch at a lovely stream & then came on & passed the cow yard of a Muzungu [white person] who lived beyond but we walked & walked & hunted but found no path to any house. Camped in sort of woods & boys found native village & place to get water. Walked after dark again. 9 when we got to bed.

Mon. June 21

This morning saw where the Muzungu lived very near our camp. Came on to Njoro. Stopt 3 hrs. Got things at Indian shop. We came & came. Walked fast. Caught in rain twice stopt under umbrella. Asked every one where Molo River was. All said far. We came on til about 7:45. Good road but still tired. Some wagon camped beside road so we stopt. Boys slept by their fire.

Tues. June 22

Got late start. Every one tired. Found we were near Indian duka. Gave us tea this morn. & directed us. We misunderstood & took wrong road. Were redirected by white man to go across & get onto right road. We went in a circle & landed near Indian again. Started right ab't 1 P.M. Got to big Molo River ab't 2 & staid. Put out bedding to dry. Big rain after we were in camp. Hope to get to Barnetts tomorrow.

Wed. June 23 Barnetts [Eldama Ravine]

And we did finally get here ab't 3 P.M. Claudon complained much of headache at back of neck. Sun was very hot for awhile. Had good tea & awful big supper. So nice to see all again. Children have grown much. Boys & donkeys got in abt 5. Threatening rain.

Thur. June 24

Rested well. C. seems alright again. Children busy all day running ab't to see sights. Letter here from Chilson. Seems to expect us to safari thro. Planning hard what can be done. Have telegraphed we'd be at Kisumu on Tues. Return by Kapsabit. & Kapropiti. And children meet us at Londiani- on way home. Also stop at Lumbwa. Heavy rain. Talked late this eve.

Fri. June 25

Suddenly this P.M. Jno suggested all go out part way to Londiani & camp over Sun. Expect to do so if it doesn't rain. Mrs. Ross & nurse & new baby called this eve. Baked cookies after supper. No word from Johnston here. Plans are changing constantly.

Sat. June 26

Packed up by 11 & came out abt 8 miles. Near Rasmussen's camp. All set up & comfy. Threatened but no rain til after dark. Mr R. had supper with us. Four boys sleep in cart with tent fly up. We in our tent. Barnetts in theirs. Natives cut grass & made a house for themselves.

Sun. June 27

Jno spent most of the day out walking with Mr. R. He (Mr. R.) had dinner & supper with us & seemed to enjoy it. Sat around fire & talked. Mrs B & I had S.S. with children. Mr. B. went to saw mill after trying to get to Londiani & finding too much mud. Rather expect to break camp tomorrow noon instead of Tues. as we have pretty far to go.

Mon. June 28 Londiani

After Jno was in bed last night he got very uncomfortable ab't Mr. R. & got up again & went to see him. He seems eager to get out of the work he is at & back into Christian work. Jno invited him to Syabei. Abt 12 we had things packed & Jno & I walked into Londiani. Mr. B- rode his wheel. Boys drove donkeys. C & R. didn't like to see us leave but am sure they are very happy now.

Tues. June 29 Kellers

Boys & donkeys left early. Our train on time & found Dr. Blakeslee on bound for Miss Boldts. She was in I Class & we got in with her. At Kisumu Goanese wanted to collect I Class fare. We refused & they said they'd send word to Traffic Manager. We think it will come to nothing. Mr. Ford was there & I rode with him on motor to Mr. Kellers- & found Mrs K was formerly Mrs Wittick whom we had met at Freretown. Jno & Mr B walked out.

Wed. June 30 Kaimosi

This morn. Mr. Ford brot me out via Maragoli. He returned for Mrs. F. Mr. Chilson came & then went out & met the men (J. & Mr B.) bringing them in one at a time. Wonderful country around here. This is a grand place too. Beautiful grounds & buildings. We are at Hoyts. Chilsons are in guest house & eat here. Mr B. also in guest house. Mr Hoyt went to Ogada & got Miss Boldt & Dr B. also Mrs Keller.

We are grateful to be here at this time. I don't know of a company of people I would rather be with. [Quakers] spiritual & Godly and kind & friendly. God is good to give us this privelege. Mr Chilson insists on introducing us as “our people working in the A.I.M.”

Thur. July 1

Mrs. Keller has been ill all day with something like gall stones. Mr. K. came this morn. Much waiting in silence during today's services. Mr. Ford spoke helpfully this A.M. on Eph. 3:13-21. P.M. meeting was informal. Mostly on thot of unbelief as sin. Rising bell 5:30. Quiet 6-7. Meeting 9. P.M. meeting 2:30.

Fri. July 2

Mr. Moon spoke in A.M. meeting. Things are breaking up somewhat; but still not great liberty tho we realize the Spirit is working. Family prayer after supper & then music usually. Moon's piano is here. Hoyts boys play violins nicely. Mrs. K. still in bed.

Sat. July 3

Jno led A.M. Very helpful m't'g. Much more liberty all day. P.M. mt'g very good too. Did a little washing & ironing between times. Mrs Hoyt serves lovely meals. We enjoy the fruit. No word from Johnston so we may go out to Chilsons. Miss Boldt wants us to come there too.

Sun. July 4

Conf. is over. God has blest. & we'd like to continue. Mr. Chilson brot a good message this A.M. Dr Blakeslee this P.M. Some of her talk fitted me fine. then one point I can't get clear & would like to ask her ab't it. J & I talked long. He doesn't entirely agree with her either. We do so pray god to entirely direct in the Oct. Conference. Chilsons may try to stay for it. Due to leave in Sept.

Mon. July 5

Had intended going to Kapsabit today but Mr. B. doesn't want to so we came to Kellers. She is not well enuf yet to move. Their boys got meals for us fine. Mr Ferguson staid here alnight too. They brot us with the auto. Ford's came this P.M. leave on the train tonight, for home. Expect to meet Mr Chilson tomorrow & get letter from Mr Johnston in mail. Took a walk to Ogada- Miss Boldts.

Tues. July 6 Kisumu

Came down ab't 10. Couldn't find Mr. Hoyt & Chilson at first. Johnston does not want Council m't'g nor does he & Mr Downing think best to have Conf. in Oct. Boat for Innises left last night. Go again tomorrow night. Got tickets. Rs 2 each. Boys Rs 1. each. Mr. H. brot us to Dak Bungalo in auto. Plenty of room here. Got big tea & no dinner. Hope we get off tomorrow eve.

Wed. July 7

This A.M. Jno & I walked out to Mr Maxwells place where sugar is made. Mr B. rented bicycle & rode out each bot a load. Mrs. M. seems very nice. Jno had heel of shoe fixed. Rested P.M. & had tea at Greeks. Bot stuff for break. At dock by 6 but boat didn't go til 8. Very comfy. Jno on cot. Mr. B on one bench I on another. Boy had a fall & cut is chin. Very quiet now on water.

Thur. July 8 Innises

Rough during night. Landed OK. Heard Mr. Keeling was living near lake so found him & had break. with him. He seems very poorly. Met Mr. Innis going down to him. Had me ride the mule up hill then sent it back for him. Nice baths & tea & rest. Lovely quiet place. Lots of flowers & trees. Talked late. Mostly on Prayer Conference. J & I ab't decided to be immersed. Fear we might hinder someone.

Fri. July 9

Early tea. Break. abt 8:30. Talked, read & wrote some. Heard Mr. Andersen Is working on the road near here. Wrote to ask him & family in over Sun. Washed clothes- boy did. Attended native wedding this P.M. Lovely valley to the south. Sandu River flows down. Very large river. Their new house faces south – the valley. Talked & sang this eve.

Sat. July 10

Decided to have baptismal service tomorrow P.M. Mr. Brain who is with Andersens will be here & wants to be baptised too. We want to put every thing away that might hinder the Sprirts work in our hearts or the hearts of others. We understand Acts 2:38 in a new way. Mr Andersen came this P.M. Others will come tomorrow morning. Talked a long time this eve. Mr. A shares Mr. Barnett's room.

Sun. July 11

Mingled feelings. Can't describe them. Our hearts are full of joy & we praise God for showing us what He has. The day has been full of enjoyment of all sorts. Mrs. A. Earl & Mr. Brain came this morning. Mrs. A. looks so well. We gave messages at native service: J. Mr. Barnett & I. Right after dinner we went to river. Was cloudy during service & started to rain as we came up hill but we didn't get wet. Had tea & talked til supper & again afterward. & songs & prayer. 11:30 when we retired. (See back of book)

Mon. July 12

Jno & I borrowed Mr. Innis' camera & went down & took some pictures. 2 of the pool & two of the rapids. It's a wonderfully pretty stream. Mrs. A & Earl & Mr B. didn't get off til just before tea. Am feeling awfully punk. drank too much cold water & lime juice when we came up from our walk. To bed by 9.

Tues. July 13

Still bum but better. Could eat no breakfast. Took Mrs. Innises “chariot” to the edge of plateau then met the mules Andersens sent. I rode most of the way. Mrs. A. had lunch ready for us & then we rode up the hill in the ox cart. A wonderful view from camp. Still see the big river. J & I sleep in dining room of grass house.

Wed. July 14

Spent the day in camp. J & I slept this A.M. after a walk to the beacon. Last night at bed time the girls tent caught fire. Some things got burned but not much. Pinching ants got after Mr. Brayn so he moved his tent today. He seems ill. Talked & wrote this P.M. Returned camera. Much talking these days & discussing for Prayer Conf.

Thur. July 15

Packed up this morning & moved toward Kericho. Lunched at Gov't camp Kiptera supposed to be 10 miles but seemed very short. Camped for night at Kapsoi. Indian gave us tea but were all done & on before Mr Barnett came. Made Kilele [racket] when he got to camp. A's & we in house. Mr. B put up tent. J & I walked much of the way. J reading “David Brainerd”. J had caterpillars on neck twice. Rather sore.

Fri. July 16

Kericho 7 mi. Mr Wilsons 8 mi. Lunch at K. Lovely country all way. J & I walked. Mr. Brayn went with us to Mr. Hotchkins mission. Mr Lesher there sent for Mr. H. then we waited Mr. B. went on. Had tea & pleasant talk. Ladies were gone. Came on to Mr Wilsons farm which Mr B. is caring for. Loveliest flower garden I've seen in long time. Plenty of rooms for all.

Sat. July 17

Mr. Barnett wanted to leave by 1 o'clock train so we hurried off. Got many cuttings again. Supposed to be 12 miles but seemed very long. J & I walked mostly. Earl walked too. Got here ab't 11:15 before the cart. Mr. B. off. Telegram from Mrs B. seemed worried ab't us. Mr. A. replied. Baths. Walked to dukas. Very civilized here. Trains, motors etc.

Sun. July 18

And now he's 12. Wish we could have had the children here today but we'll see them soon. Quiet day. Morn service in Swahili. P.M. service. One neighbor in. Took long walk & talked long after supper. Heavy rain. Think likely the cart will meet us at Londiani instead of motor cycle.

Mon. July 19 Ravine

Jno & I left 8:15. Boy carrying load was guide. but he knew only part way. & we missed the path & went past Londiani so returned. When we got to school house Mr. B's boy was there saying Mr. B. & motor cycle were out a bit- I should come. We hustled & got tea & ate Mrs.A's lunch. Jno went too- ab't 2 miles. J. returned & waited for midnight train Mr. B & I came on. Ab't 1 ½ hrs. rained a little. Found children in fine shape. I sleep in sewing room with them.

Tues. July 20

Dr. Bond & Mr. McCreary came last Sat. They & Mr B. expect to go to Kapropita tomorrow. Suppose J. is talking prayer Conf. at Kjb. If he doesn't go to Machakos he'll wire & we'll go down right away & get home. Rained here this eve. Didn't do much today but sit around & talk. Brot some candy & wafers from Earl A. for R's birthday. Mrs B. had a nice cake for him.

Wed. July 21

The men got off in good time. We rearranged sleeping quarters. Worked some at sewing. Mrs. B. is not very well. Seems tired out. No word yet from Jno. Wish I could see him for few minutes. Sent Mrs. A. a letter. Boy taught Boma school. Also took prayermtg.

Thur. July 22

Sewed this P.M. Had Arith. with the 3 boys this A.M. It's review for Claudon but is good for him. Children seem very unruly- ours too. Went without helmet awhile this morn & had severe headache until after dark. Mrs Barnett & I talked long.

Fri. July 23

Letter from Jno. He left Kjb. for Matara on Tues. P.M. Mr. Woodley & Mr. McKenrick were both there. Don't know what his next plans were but said we should come down Tues. morn. so we'll go to Londiani on Mon. & board the train at Midnight. Had Arith. again.

Sat. July 24

Washed clothes & hair. Went to duka. R. made some charts. Finished Arith. work. Wrote Mr. Woodley we'd be there Tues. morning. Fitted Mrs. B's blue dress. Also dark skirt. Baked pies. Asked Mr. Rasmussen to dinner.

Sun. July 25

Mr. R. couldn't come to dinner as he expected his “Boss”. Had native service at 10. Rested long this P.M. Getting things together in order to get off in good time. Raining hard tonight but will no doubt be alright in morning.

Mon. July 26 Londiani.

Didn't get started early & it rained all A.M. Hard for oxen to go fast. Got into town ab't 6:30. Just before noon discovered we'd forgotten our lantern sent one boy back for it. Got in ab't 8. Train due at 1:10.

Tues. July 27

Got on alright & had compartment to ourselves. Slept good on train but not much before we got on. No one came to meet us. Kamau who drove our donkeys happened by & helpt ab't loads. Jno gone to Ukamba. We are at Downings. Music tonight. D's hope to get off Aug 30.

Wed. July 28

Mr. D. went to town. Jno came back with him tonight. Has had a busy trip but seems well satisfied with results as everyone is so interested. Decided to have Conf. in Oct. Jno, Dr. Blakeslee & Mr. Woodley are com. Got books ready for Barnetts & Andersens.

Thur. July 29

Went to station to find out about wagons & found one was going this P.M. Got loads there ready but couldn't get these down- so will get porters tomorrow to go to Quarantine. Dinner at Dr Davises. Getting things together to be off in good time. Herbert & Kenneth go part way for hunting. Com. meeting tonight.

Fri. July 30 Quarantine Camp.

Meeting last night was rather disappointing but arranged alright this morn. Boys off by 5. Saw nothing to shoot. Ate lunch under trees at Sand drift. Herbert & Kenneth returned ab't 1. we went on. No one there all wagons gone & all our loads. Wondering what to do when Mr. Andersen came in from Wieke & said wagons were coming & would leave in morning. Slept in grass house. Mr. A. gave us a “tommy”. Ate with us.

Sat. July 31 Ndulele.

Got started about 8 but so cloudy it didn't matter. Rode most all the way as the wagon was not loaded. If we had had bedding at home we'd have gone home tonight by lantern light. Got here at 5:15. Got supper & went to bed. Didn't even go to the shops. 'Twill be so nice to get home tomorrow.

July has been a great month in more ways than one. Our great privilege has been in getting around to so many stations & seeing so much work. Then too we realize as never before how God is uniting us on the question of the big need for all is in-filling of Holy Spirit.

Sun. Aug. 1

Got home ab't 10:30. Met Mr Herdman on the road. Claudon rode mule most of the way. Very nice to be here again. Everything pretty dry. Lots of fruit (cape tomatoes & kabukabus) in garden. Rested this PM some visited at Kraal saw everybody then to bed. Mr H Took meeting. Mulungits little girl is very nice. Like George.

Mon. Aug. 2

Jno planted cuttings collected all along the way. Those from Innises not very promising. Mostly rubber. Some American campers called early but we were not up. Kongo does not want to stay so Olgoai will help again. Mr Clarke came for tea & supper. Jno intended resting several days but is already planning at going at the house tomorrow.

Tues. Aug. 3

Nanjiru washed today. I helpt some. A yr. ago we were a sad bunch. This baby seems stronger than the other did. Haki, Nyakeiru's mother has been here. Goes back tomorrow as Kiheriko is sick. Mr Clarke sent me tin of pearl barley. We thot Robert might be here but he isn't. Kamau says they lost him at Njoro. Hope he's not being mistreated.

Wed. Aug. 4

R. ironed. I mended. More for tomorrow. A little mail. Rainbows will come on Sun. Enoch came today & is going to build above M's far garden. Soibi & Tagi & Olduboi putting up big houses. Jno & Mr H at the house again. Hauling stones. Writing letters tonight.

Thur. Aug. 5

Maringu returned today & brot his mother & some cattle & sheep. And so they come. Our responsibility grows day by day. God grant we may meet each opportunity in His name. Good prayermeeting tonight.

Fri. Aug. 6

Baked bread. Yeast fine. Hope the yeast cakes prove as good. Mr H. & Jno went to call on Mr. Clarke after supper & staid til 9. I wrote letters. Got Grandpas birthday letter written.

Sat. Aug. 7

Baked pies & crusts for lemon filling. Also cake. Jno & Mr. H at Clarke's for dinner. Laid a good deal of the veranda foundation. Bathed this P.M. Jno has a very sore toe. “Snakey” cat is missing for two days now. So sorry. Our little cat seems to miss her too.

Sun. Aug. 8

Cold wind. Company all came. We were 10 in all at dinner. All left about 4:45. God has been dealing very definitely with me the last few days. Read “Dynamic of Faith” & realize where I've failed in the past. Now I know the Holy Spirit is in my heart and when temptations come I simply turn to Him for deliverance. And He has wonderfully delivered even today. & yesterday. I do thank God for what He does day by day.

Mon. Aug. 9

R. developed film with Mr Clarke. School opened today. Last week I did dread the beginning of school work but the day has been quite ideal. Jno & I had such a blessed talk last night. He too has just accepted & is believing the Spirit is dwelling in his heart. I have quiet & rest no great bubbling joy. He has more joy but we're not looking to results but just to Him. God be praised for His wonderful love in giving the Holy Spirit.

Tues. Aug. 10

Tagi & oxen came early to bring big stones for steps. Late breakfast. late school. but quietness with all. R. printed pictures with Mr. C. this P.M. Women came to sew. Ironing left til tomorrow. Claudon taught Billy this P.M. Evening study hour is quite a success. Mr. H. had letter with Congo news.

Wed. Aug. 11

Eggs from Mrs R. to set. Men laid steps today. Lovely wide ones of the big stones. Ran school on schedule time. Did fairly well. Mr. C. sent up for knives & a chair. Campers here. Have such good talks at 4 P.M. prayers. God is very manifest to us.

Thur. Aug. 12

School goes fairly well. Mr. C. called ab't tea time with pictures & films. The pictures of Sandu River Nyakach are fine. So glad for nice picture of baptismal place. Mr. H. had supper there & developing films.

Fri. Aug. 13

Thinking much about “faith” these days. Jno & I were at prayer when Mr. H. came. Had a very good prayermeeting tonight. Tetian, Nanjiru & Enoch 'fessed to sin. The Spirit is working. We believe God will do still more.

Sat. Aug. 14

Baked etc. Another meeting tonight. More Confessions. We feel the opposition of Satan but the Sprirt's working is very evident for which we praise God.

Sun. Aug. 15

Very cold & terribly windy. Mr. Herdman shut himself up for study & prayer. Didn't come out til tea time. Jno spent A.M. with Mr. Clarke. We had S.S. as usual but not at all usual- The Spirit was there. Tonight Jno gave his experience & I added a little then confession came. More awful than before. We stopt after services & had prayer around the coals. Wonderful meeting.

Mon. Aug. 16

I'm writing this next night for last night it was midnight when we got home. Very little was said all evening. God gave Jno no liberty to speak. Enoch prayed Tagi spoke. The Spirit was working but very little was manifest. Nanjiru washed & Raymond ironed.

Tues. Aug. 17

More liberty in meeting tonight but some hinders. Jno made “belief in Jesus” very plain but it seems hard for any to grasp it. Mulungit has not yet returned. Enoch seems very much in earnest but seems to be making no great headway.

Wed. Aug. 18

A strange thing happened tonight. We met to pray & ended in a wrangle. Gashisha testified & that seemed to roil Gerimani & he began to argue ab't the calves that ate his corn, etc etc. Tagi & Enoch staid & explained. God hasn't finished yet with Gerimani.

Thur. Aug. 19

Mr. R- came to have tooth pulled. Enoch left today for Kikuyu country to get his wife. Mulungit returned. Brot 2 huge cauliflower heads. One weighed 7 lbs. Nothing much doing at services. Jno took love for his talk & it struck home to Gerimani. May God use it to His glory.

Fri. Aug. 20

Not many out tonight. Claudon & Mr H went to Rainbows. Jno working at timbers for roof. Got 6 made. Had rather short lessons. Wrote at home letter. not yet finished. J & I alone for prayerm't'g.

Sat. Aug. 21

Put up roof timbers. Looks very “housey”. Got home mail. Mr. McIntosh came just at tea time. No P.M. prayer m't'g also none tonight. Wrote at home letter. Baked date crackers & spice fruit cake.

Sun. Aug. 22

Expected to have nice quiet day- about 9:30 Lady McMillan & 4 others called. Camped at Clarkes. Could have no S.S. Had short rest after lunch & Andersen called & a note to ask us to tea with McMillans. We big folks went. Meeting tonight still cold. Surely the light must soon break thro.

Mon. Aug. 23

Mr. Judd & Mr Andersen came to breakfast. School very late studied this P.M. Ironed too. Nanjiru washed. More timbers up. Only 4 more to put up then they'll go at veranda roof. Twill be very roomy & nice upstairs. Meeting as usual. Few out.

Tues. Aug. 24

Nasty cold wind & clouds. At recess called all boys over & raised veranda posts into place. Looks so fine. Women came to sew. Got a few letters off, but not home letter. Too cold to sit up & write. Mulungit gave a fine testimony & evidently has a new power within him.

Wed. Aug. 25

Just finished supper when Mr. Andersen came also Mr. Clarke. It rained pretty hard- so much so that we didn't have any meeting. Mr. Andersen came all the way from Kjb horseback. Sleeps at Clarkes tonight. Our bedding.

Thur. Aug. 26

While sitting at the fire after mt'g a man & woman stept to the door & asked for shelter. A Mr Tryon & Miss Duirs on way to Sotik. Gave them supper & she sleeps in dining room. He put bed in cook house. Oil gave out. Good meeting tonight M. & T. gave such good clear testimonies. J. went to call boys to help bring things up & found them praying at Dilais.

Fri. Aug. 27

Heard today that Gerimani was leaving. At first I felt disappointed but we talked & prayed ab't it & all feel the Lord will do in his life what we are asking for. Talked with him this eve. He says he's not going for good but to find money for rent. J. offered him some & we'll see now if he goes anyway. Kariuki went for oil. They left 4 P.M. Soibi professes to know what “filled with H.S.” is.

Sat. Aug. 28

Bread & buns fine. Mrs Rainbow wrote Miss Duirs got there at 6:30 & went on. Finished veranda rail. can plant flowers now. Put out poison for monkeys. Mended. Took long walk after supper. Lovely moonlight. Dyed some shirts etc today.

Sun. Aug. 29

Cloudy & warm. Clarke here supper. Rather quiet restful day. S.S. as usual. Bad headache all PM & still. Evening service at Kraal. Tagi spoke well. followed by Ndilai & Soibi, both spoke very earnestly. I am perplexed as to what God's will is about my hearing. I know He can cure & am quite sure He will. God give full assurance.

*Mon. Aug. 30 Sera Olduboi 1 yr old.

Nanjiru washed. Head still touchy. Mr McIntosh called just as I began school so I got breakfast for him. Mulungit spent yesterday at Ndulele. Back today. Also Enoch. Both out tonight. Mr H. went to Clarkes this eve as 2 Ams. are there. Andersen here to dinner. Had trial for shooting buck.

Tues. Aug. 31

Awful hard A.M. Much to do & little patience. How good to know He forgives. All men from Clarkes came to tea. Had asked them to supper but they had to go on to Narok. Natives looking for snake python for Mr Denny (picture man) to take. So no native school.

Wed. Sept. 1

Not much mail. Men cut trees in woods. We took lunch up. Staid til 2 PM. Got about half cut. Meeting as usual tonight. Tetian & Gerimani still have no testimony. Lord keep us patient & steady in faith. Women don't come any more.

We've certainly had our eyes opened this last month as never before. Wonder what this month will have for us. Want to believe for all that He wants us to have. Am seeking light on healing of catarrh. [Her hearing loss.]

Thur. Sept. 2

Tried bringing up poles with oxen but was almost a failure. Oxen haven't worked for so long. Mended this P.M. Transplanted potato vine to new house. Children went to Mr Clarkes for cocoa.

Fri. Sept. 3

White hen hatched eggs from Mrs Rainbow 8 living one dead, 2 bad ones. Men cut poles in woods near here. Raised back veranda frame at recess today. Makes house look very squatty. Lots of room on back veranda. Am so pleased with it. Mr. Clarke leaves on safari tomorrow. Lady McMillan past & sent lots of stuff up.

Sat. Sept. 4

Planted some things on veranda of new house. Mulungit & donkeys left for Nairaq Ngare & then on to Quarantine for Mr. Propst on Tues. Men at house all day. Children helpt well with work. Baked etc. Mr Andersen here to tea & supper. Wrote some. Mr. Clarke left this morning. Says we should have his eggs.

Sun. Sept. 5        FMS letter

Nice quiet day. R & I had talk in the woods this P.M. Everything else as usual. Good interest in evening service. Mrs. Ndilai confessed to sin in her heart. Others testified. God is working. O that we may remain faithful in believing for all. 5 eggs today from Mr. Clarke.

Mon. Sept. 6

Washing & ironing done & some mending. Miss Duirs & Mr Tryon stopt on reutrn from Sotik. Left ab't half bu. of oranges. Went on hoping to get to Nairobi today. Governor is expected at Narok today. R. tried hard today but the Devil was busy.

Tues. Sept. 7

School went better today. Wonder if Mr Propst came to Quarantine today. and if Downings go to the coast. Meeting tonight as usual. good number out.

Wed. Sept. 8

Mr Rainbow stopt here on way to Naivasha. Tea & supper. Mail says D's don't go til Fri. & Soita came back from Kjb with letter saying Propst can't come now. Mrs P- is to have operation soon. No m't'g tonight. Wrote Father.

Thur. Sept. 9

Very trying in school today. B. can't get number work. Started to rain about 4 & is still at it. No m't'g. Been very hot all A.M. Mr Woodley says we are expected to take dining room work at Conference time. Good P.M. prayer m't'g. God is wonderfully opening His Word.

Fri. Sept. 10

School better. but by P.M. tired of in the house so Jno said we'd all go up & bring the poles he cut. We did after prm't'g & when we returned found Mr. Judd here & another man. Had tea. Gave him a dozen eggs. Bot 40 from Nailai. M. not back yet. Wonder if D's went today.

Sat. Sept. 11

Baked & cleaned as usual. Mr. H. filled up front veranda. J. at rafters. Almost ready for roofing. Jno got a kink in his knee this P.M. this morning M. came with 17 lovely big heads of cauliflower. 25¢ a piece. Sent Mrs. Rainbow one. Gave Mr. Judd 2 big ones. Wrote Mr Andersen to bring butter and cheese.

Sun. Sept. 12

Quiet restful day- Very hot. Cloudy & threatening tonight. Took supper over the Syabei. Headache much of the day. Read Dog of Flanders to the children.

Mon. Sept. 13

Fear I upset things this morning by not letting Germani go to Boma for Mr. H. Because of missing school. I'm truly sorry & wish I hadn't spoken. I think hereafter I will know enuf to leave hands off & let the Lord do what He wants. Jno put cross pieces on tiptop roof. Hard work & very tired tonight.

Tues. Sept. 14 Roof on veranda & tea there

Ithera & Manjiru came to sew. Mr. Rainbow came along back from Naivasha just at tea time so had tea on front veranda of new house. Wonder how many more times we'll do so. Mr Brayne's prophesy fell thro- His date for Christ's return was yesterday.

Wed. Sept. 15

Almost no mail. Rained pretty hard & the bag of flour got pretty wet. Started putting on sides of upstairs. Had parsnip for dinner. Very good. Boys took cattle to salt lick. No milk now so use tinned.

Thur. Sept. 16

Soibi is sick. Mulungit & Ndilai are gone so we decided not to have meetings til Sun. night again. Men got the urelite put up on sides of upstairs. Makes it look so much more like a house. Wrote Jno Burns for Wis. course of study for schools.

Fri. Sept. 17

How well I remember a year ago. [Worried about “losing out” on John's love.] Things all seem changed now. I understand better. God has certainly worked a miracle in my heart. J. is more helpful than ever & I love him more but different & deeper. Finished our school work today. Boys take Billy home tomorrow. Next few days will be very busy. Can't see all thro now but God knows & will direct.

Sat. Sept. 18

Billy & boys got off a little after 6. Kariuki returned but the boys stayed all night. Mrs. R. asked them to. Had a good m't'g this P.M. Walked out to meet the boys- hence supper late. Sewed R's pyjamas.

Sun. Sept. 19

Very quiet & really lonely without the children. Walked out to meet them. Got to 2^nd short cut. Mt'g at kraal. Crowd out. Hope Andersen & his wagons will come tomorrow so we can return with them.

Mon. Sept. 20

Helpt quite a bit with washing. Didn't accomplish as much as I wanted to. No wagons in sight yet. Nyakeiru wants to go with us when we go. George is not well. Some of the cattle came back but not Mulungit. Meeting at Kraal. Good no. out.

Tues. Sept. 21

Tagi spoke to Jno. last night ab't wickedness going on down there. Satan certainly has gotten them agoing. But God is able & by faith we claim their deliverance. Jno spoke very plain to them tonight. Geramani is sick. Soibi is better. No wagons yet. Sewed some today.

Wed. Sept. 22

Expected big mail today but only a few papers came as the todays mail was not yet in. No word of wagons. But hope to hear from Mr Webb tomorrow. Kariuki goes again tomorrow.

Thur. Sept. 23

More mail today. Mr Webb says a wagon passes next Tues. but that has a safari party with it. Guess we'll go with the donkeys. Hard to do anything much today very windy & hot. Sewed some. Wonder if D's & Chilsons got sailed today.

Fri. Sept. 24

Awful sick headache this eve. No m't'g. Indian wagons camped here & asked to go along. Sent Kamau to find out & we can. Some loads are loaded. Others we'll put on in the morning.

Sat. Sept. 25

Wagons started ab't 6. We ate then went on. Lunched at last stream. Camped at Ndulele. Left Olgoai to look after things. Had fried rabbit for lunch. Mr. H. told me something of his life. Rather sad. Tired tonight tho it has been an easy day.

Sun. Sept. 26

Camped at Wieke. Mr Randall here also & says if he gets oxen tomorrow will take us right thro to Kijabe. He expects oxen from Aggett. Hasn't seemed much like Sun. today.

Mon. Sept. 27

Came an hour from Wieke then stopt & rested & then came on to Quarantine. Wagon didn't come before 5:30 so pretty hungry. Mr. Vernon- man stationed at Q- gave us tea in relays as he had only a few cups. Wagon came also oxen from Kjb. so we had supper & Mr. R. took our

Tues. Sept. 28

loads & all went on by moonlight. Jno & Mr R. walked. At reef by midnight. Too early to go on so lay down on grass in blankets & slept til 3 A.M. then on to Kjb. Got to Woodleys by 8:30. Had break. Over to R.V.A. with Davises for supper. Have corner room for ours. Bed feels good tonight.

Wed. Sept. 29

Hasslers came this eve from home brot a baby boy along. Trying to get a little work done. Some cleaning has been done but not well. Are washing windows & putting up curtains. Nanga is ironing. R. & Soita have washed safari things. Some extra boys helping.

Thur. Sept. 30

And this year Grandpa is alone. Wonder if he's lonely. God can comfort him. I'm taking over the work some what. Getting things together. 2 boys washing windows. Gardners came this eve. A fine big baby.

The time is coming nearer & nearer for all to be together. God has promised & He'll certainly do. May our faith be big enuf to take all that He has for us at this time.

Fri. Oct. 1

Com. met. Meetings at 9; 2:30 & 7:30. Wanjere goes ahead pretty well in kitchen. Baked bread today. Mrs Davis staid there. Baked in Propsts oven. Got nice lot of meat. Have a man helping outside too now.

Sat. Oct. 2

Tried baking cookies but didn't work so went to Mrs. Myers. Kendalls have come but haven't seen them. Finished cleaning windows & putting up curtains. Rooms look pretty good now. Very tired tonight. Conf. doesn't open til Tues. night.

Sun. Oct. 3

Kendalls here to breakfast & supper. Went over this eve & saw the “Bobby boy”. He is a big fat baby. Staid & talked with Mrs. K. Jno & Mr K. went to see Mr. McK & talked. Several going to Nairobi tomorrow.

Mon. Oct. 4

Baked cookies. Raymond washed & ironed. Porters for Quarantine came at 3 A.M. Soita left abt 7. Jno had good talk with Mr. McK. & Mr Kendall last night. Johnstons & Miss Kolachny came. Mr. Gardner brot things from Nairobi for us. Mrs J. & children stay at Mrs Myers.

Tues. Oct. 5

Others came today among them Rev. Thom from Kiambu & Dr. Palmer (dentist) from Nairobi. M't'gs begun this eve. Jno led. The work goes fairly well in kitchen. Mrs. Davis helps quite a bit. Meat came in this morning ab't 6:30. In good condition. Tagi too with some mail.

Wed. Oct. 6

More came this eve. Supper for them after meeting. Rev. Thom & Dr. Palmer acted as “boys” waiting on the table etc. Meetings are going on fine. Some times there's more freedom than at other times. God is working. Jno gets a little time to help in kitchen but has talks with others between times.

Thur. Oct. 7

Mr Brayne & Mr Roome came today. Had hard headache today & have been having quite a cold. The devil does want to upset us some way or other. God alone is able for all. Rather fear a feeling of dissatisfaction coming into the meetings. May God have His way. in all.

Fri. Oct. 8

Mr. Barnett, Eric & Willie came today. Dr. B- took morning meeting. Good. There's much searching these days. Mr Roome left this morn.

Sat. Oct. 9

No P.M. meeting so I baked pie crusts & got things ready for tomorrow. Council mt'g all P.M. Different opinions as to how m'tg's are going. There's confession most every mt'g. God is cleansing our hearts. We believe for more.

Sun. Oct. 10

Mr. Innis led A.M. Very searching time. P.M. had m't'g of parents. RVA will be opened. Miss Collins teaches. Gabbotts look after children & Kendalls have offered for Kitchen. Tho Mrs Raynor had been chosen. Eve m't'g led by Mr. Johnston. Seemed cold rather off the point but God can work it out to His glory.

Mon. Oct. 11

5 left on train. I got breakfast for them. Soita washed. R. helpt. Meetings better. Sort of felt to some like closing night but we feel God wants us to keep on. God is working. He has begun. He will finish.

Tues. Oct. 12

Many left this morn. for Rep. Council meeting in Nairobi. Had a very fine meeting this morn. This P.M. things seemed clogged. Eve was better. Jno. drew up sort of “memorial” to believe for Africa that God would send a revival. Several signers already.

Wed. Oct. 13

Mr. Kendall left. Mukamba Mary came & ironed. Wouldn't take any pay. Good meetings all day today. Things went rather trying in the kitchen. Boys seem to be getting tired. Took walk this eve.

Thur. Oct. 14

Good meetings. Evenings we come into the sitting room. R. baked cookies. R & C. are rather tearful because school is going to open. but they'll get over it. Mr Propst went hunting & got a kongoni. We get hind quarter.

Fri. Oct. 15

Dr. Davis, Miss Collins & Mr Innis left this morn. The crowd is getting smaller. Some think we've received what God called us together for others still want to tarry. Mr Barnett thinks there is still more for us. May the Lord reveal it. We know He will. Mr Andersen's boy came. His mind is off. Either disease or devil possession.

Sat. Oct. 16

Have about decided to close Conf. tomorrow P.M. meeting. Are to have communion. Mr. Andersen left this P.M. Every one seems pretty tired. Raymond & Soito scrubbed in school. I baked cake & made pudding. Things pretty well done for tomorrow. Jno closed bargain for water tank. at Rs. 50.

Sun. Oct. 17

A.M. meeting was very good. P.M. I offered to go to the hospital & let Miss Kolachny go to service & communion. Sort of praise mt'g this eve but not many came & every one very tired. To some it has ended rather flat but how can we tell? It is God's work.

Mon. Oct. 18

Up early got breakfast for Jno. Mr Woodley came too. Miss Clark ate at 6 & left ab't 7. Jno did not return. Is with Dr Spencer. Palmer (dentist), Mrs Barnett & I talked long this eve. Trying to make out accounts. Don't look very favorable. Kendalls moving over. Davises moving to Hetz house.

Tues. Oct. 19

Went to station with Barnetts. Met Jno & Mr Woodley. Arthur & Paul B. came this morning. Jno got most every thing. We moved up stairs & Kendalls into our room. Closing accounts today. Haven't price of everything yet so can't tell.

Wed. Oct. 20

Moved roof of print shop today for wash house out here. Baked 20 loaves of bread at Mrs. Propsts. Mrs. Davis came over this P.M. Jno had pants made for boys but the legs are very big. Perhaps I can fix'em. Prayermt'g here tonight.

Thur. Oct. 21

All men black & white working at wash house walls. Got all well started. Miss Kolachny suggested Bible study so we met for an hour tho all were pretty tired we had an interesting time. Mr. McK brot girls today & entered into discussions this eve. Not very united.

Fri. Oct. 22

Mr. Kendalls birthday. Gave him Rs 5. Walls pretty well up. Jno will begin oven tomorrow. Mr. Gabbott helping today. Bible study again this eve. Talked pretty late. Jno is troubled about not staying together for prayer. May God show him & give him wisdom to know just the right thing to do.

Sat. Oct. 23 Grace McK. & Mr Gabbotts birthday.

Jno made the oven. Took Barnetts 3 & our two out for supper under the trees. Had tin of pears. Paul & Ruth Raynor came today with their father. Met again in sitting room. Jno made all of oven today. Herdman & Kendall at walls of house.

Sun. Oct. 24

Quiet restful day. More time for study & prayer. Had Bible study again tonight. John feels much different about things. God hears & answers. I wanted to talk with J. ab't things but thot better to wait- now God has shown him things & I need say nothing. Gardners decided to wait til Tues. We had supper at Dr. Davises in Hetz house.

Mon. Oct. 25

Mr Raynor waited too til tomorrow. 3 wagons came for lumber. Later Mr A. came for our goods. Got all off but we wont go til morning. School opened. Miss Kolachny helpt some. Claudon is rather tearful at thot of having to stay. Jno finished walls of wash house & got roof on.

Tues. Oct. 26 Quarantine

Everybody left this morning. Claudon carried on awfully. Jno & I rode mule back to Quarantine on our mules: Tony & Teny. Have paid for one. Mr. A. & Mr. McCreedy in buckboard came to end of reef & had tea with us. Also an Italian “Kink”. Sleeping on floor of store house.

Wed. Oct. 27 Ndulele.

This morning before we were up Anderson came in the buckboard & mules. He said Jno & I should ride. He wasn't going further but the boy would drive thro to Nyiro. We did. Lunched under big trees & then came on here. While out looking where to make a path it rained & we had to sit under a tree. Wagon got in at dark.

Thur. Oct. 28 Home

Started out to walk. Mules overtook us then we rode part way walked down hill. Everything seems OK. Tagi has been away. Got in this eve. Wagon came in good time. So nice to be back but I do miss the children. Olgoai is doing work for me. Hope Wanjeri will soon be along. Had hard rain here yesterday. Olduboi went for mail. Some home letters.

Fri. Oct. 29

Washed. baked some & tried to get things unpacked & in their places. So many gone from the kraal it seems awfully dead down there. Ndilai & wife & Nanjiru gone to Nakuru. Tetian at Kijabe.

Sat. Oct. 30

Baked bread & cake & cleaned up & ironed. My! how I miss Raymond & Claudon. The kitty seems so glad to have us back again. She's very faithful in staying at home.

Sun. Oct. 31

So few around thot I wouldn't have S.S. but soon the children were here & we had a big crowd. Tagi & Mulungit rode mules to Massagondis yesterday to see about school. He wants it much. Tagi is eager to go there as teacher. Enoch says he'll teach here & Soibi is pleased to go to Nairag Ngare if we can open there. We will go to Massagondis on Wed to see about fixing up a building. Meeting at kraal.

Mon. Nov. 1

School began. I staid all A.M. Enoch not here today. Tagi took it as usual. Gave an old man a big piece of our garden & we are starting new down stream further & all on this side the stream.

Tues. Nov. 2 Election day at home.

Helpt in school again. Enoch not yet here. Got letters off tonight. Last night had shauri ab't gardens & while they talked I finished typing the minutes. Jno got 3 letters done. I wrote Mr Propst, also boys. Left off glasses. No headache either. God be praised.

Wed. Nov. 3

Tagi Jno & I went to Massagondis. Course took mules but walked an hour after we got there to see the river. Massa- himself was not there. Saw building for school. Will have to be done over. Letter from boys.

Thur. Nov. 4

Enoch was here this morning & he & Tagi did most. Jerimani shows a much finer spirit than ever before- in his school work. I do pray God may be allowed to clean up & purify & sanctify that life. Meeting tonight. Heard McClure may go away Sat. so we go tomorrow.

Fri. Nov. 5

We went to Rainbows tho I had told her not til tomorrow. Jno saw Mr. McClure. He was very nice & encouraged us in our school plans. Rode mules again. Goes a little better each time. Mr. R- came just as we were ready for m't'g. They may return soon with Billy for R.V.A.

Sat. Nov. 6

Washed. This P.M. Jno cut poles for back veranda roof. Cleaned curtains spread etc for when we move over. Are rather expecting Rainbows past tomorrow. No meat. Meeting again tonight. Jno & I were alone this P.M. Herdman went shooting but didn't get anything.

Sun. Nov. 7

A very quiet restful day. Jno & I walked back to the river. Then S.S. Read & rested & no caller all P.M. Eve service. Jno's hand is swelled tonight & the cut festered. God is able for it. I believe He is teaching us in these days to look to Him for all needs.

Mon. Nov. 8

Jno got up & went to garden but by breakfast was quite sick so went to bed. Staid in all day some fever & bad head. Letters this eve. One from Mr Hurlburt saying Jno is appointed Deputy Gen'l Director, & wishes he could find it possible to come to Aba while he is home. I hope other arrangements can be made.

Tues. Nov. 9

Baked & ironed. Mr Clarke came home yesterday. Sent Kongoni leg. Mr Herdman shot a paa. Jno better today. Expecting to go to Masagondi's tomorrow. Porters will take the boys boxes to Kjb. Don't know why Rainbows haven't come.

Wed. Nov. 10 Masagondis.

Got started abt 9 A.M. Jno feeling very punk but was better when we got here. He couldn't have come but for the mules to ride. Donkeys came in about 2:30. Holes all dug for posts & much of the old building down. No word from Rainbows. Killing ox in the morning.

Thur. Nov. 11

First thing at daylight boys came & took grass off. Waited for liver for breakfast. Had tea also Masagondi. Lots of meat. Many sick here sent for medicine to Herdman. Jno worked some all day. New building frame finished. There are 15 here helping. Gashisha not well.

Fri. Nov. 12

Jno cut the slabs for seats. I went with him. Got 24. Rained some. Gashisha sick & went home also Mwangi. So many sick around here. Treated 5 or 6. sort of bronchial trouble. Jno not feeling up to much tonight. Wrote Alice, Cora & Lora.

Sat. Nov. 13 Home again

Tagi & Kamau both knocked out but helpt some. Got grass all on & Jno got seats made & sides tied up. Needs plaster now. Raced with rain. Awful black cloud. Started as we were at the bridge but we got soaked. Mr H had hot water for baths. All fine now only house looks awful dirty & upset. Don't expect the donkeys in tonight.

Sun. Nov. 14

Donkeys got in at 9:30 last night. Everything soaked. Left tent outside & soon heard a hyena dragging it off. Jno couldn't find it last night but found it this morning down in the bush. Strap eaten off. Mr H shot at a bold one tonight & last night. Several sick again so no meetings today. Wanjeri has come.

Mon. Nov. 15

Wanjeri at work. His bro. in the garden. Enoch at school work but so many sick had only a short session. Just at noon Mr Kendall came in on wheel. 6 ½ hrs. actual riding from Kijabe. Very good. Sleeps in H's house.

*Tues. Nov. 16

Went down fishing. Very tired this eve. Longer walk than I've had for awhile. Jno & Mr K. fished. caught 88 in all. Mostly little ones. Persuaded Mr K. to stay tomorrow. Clarke up to fish supper. Sick ones getting better.

Wed. Nov. 17

Mr K & Mr. H. rode our mules to the station. Jno & I hung windows & doors. I baked doughnuts. Wanjeri ironed. Some home mail again. Tell of Xmas parcels sent. Lora's are pretty sure to go to China. [Family, not parcels.]

Thur. Nov. 18

Mr. K- left early – 5:45. Men finished wall of bedroom & closed up by the steps after putting cupboard in on dining room side. Hope to move over tomorrow. Tagis have a baby girl. Meeting tonight. Enoch has been doing very well with school work. Rainbows pass here Tues on way to Kidong – Eve may go with them.

Fri. Nov. 19 WE MOVED

We are sleeping in the new house tonight. We do thank God for all the comforts we have. Very untidy yet but better tomorrow. Do so wish we didn't need to leave next week. Went to Clarke's to see chain & meat safe. Had cocoa. Threatened with headache God relieved me tho. Praise Him.

Sat. Nov. 20

Slept fine in new house. 2 showers. [rain] Cleaned out our room. The one we left - ready for Mr Herdman to move in. He rode Teny to the Boma for mail & to see about R's going to Quarantine & possibility of going with them. Straightened up in new room. Very tired. On verge of hard head ache. God gave grace.

Sun. Nov. 21

Very cloudy & cold & rain. Wish we could make fire in grate but chimney not finished. Had S.S. in Oldubois house. It's nice & large & comfy. Evening service. good number out. Read most all day.

Mon. Nov. 22

Hard rain. Wanjeri washed. Didn't quite all get dry. Mrs R. says they'll be along tomorrow eve ab't 5. asked them to stop for supper. Cheque. Funny letter from Woodley, ab't Jno being “Deputy General Director”. Getting bread etc for safari. Wrote Annawan WMS. also Miss Harland in reply to parcel.

Tues. Nov. 23

R's came ab't 7:30. We had finished eating. Mrs R. not well so didn't come up. Billy & Mr came & ate. They go on to rocky stream. We meet them at Ndulele tomorrow eve. Rained very hard today & from front so things got pretty wet thro up stairs window. Set up tank this A.M. Got 200 gals. in it already.

Wed. Nov. 24

No rain. Waited for mail. Parcel etc. Herdman took snap of us on mules then as we left I took lantern but She objected & started to run. I let it drop & she kicked then turned short & I fell off & she kicked my leg above knee. My neck is little stiff too. got back on & came on. Found R's just getting ready to go on at Ndulele. Camping at nettle bed. Ab't 10 P.M. Mrs R. feels better tonight. We pitched tent.

Thur. Nov. 25

And again this yr. [3^rd yr. in a row leaving for Kijabe on this date.] Left ab't 5:30. Ate at foot of hill. Had hard rain all thro here. Got to Quarantine ab't 12. Mrs. R. went on in abt 3. We thot some of it but changed our minds. Hunter camping here tonight. R's wagons have gone on. Our porters came in. Expect to leave in good time.

Fri. Nov. 26

Left just at daylight. My leg troubles some against the saddle. We came on slowly. Got caught in shower. Got here at 2. Boys look fine & all seems OK at R.V.A. Ate supper at Woodleys. She has asked me for week end after J. leaves tomorrow eve.

Sat. Nov. 27

Awful stiff neck today. Leg all colors. Mr W. went to station prepared to go along if Mr Johnston didn't come. I'm staying with Mrs. Woodley. Mr & Mrs Bailey & 7 children Americans & farmers came this eve. Live in Miss Hopes house. Later. Mr Woodley returned. Johnston came on train.

Sun. Nov. 28

Jno & Mr J. at Lumbwa. Came over & looked after Bobby & lunch so Mrs. K. could go to m't'g. Went back after P.M. service & staid all night. No meeting so spent evening around fire. Seems like some of D's ought to pop up some place.

Mon. Nov. 29

Came over about 10:30. Went to Mrs W's school. Got good suggestions for Arith. Wrote Mrs. D. this P.M. Also a few others. Want to get Aunt A's basket off tomorrow. Rained a little.

Tues. Nov. 30

Did kitchen work. Mrs. K. thot she'd get writing done but I don't think she did much. Girls washed safari things but it rained so they're not dry. Started letter to Miss Slater. Sort of trouble in the kitchen among boys. We've asked the Lord to settle things.

Suppose Jno & Mr. J. are at Kisumu tonight. Hope the land affair will be settled according to His will. His Spirit must guide and we believe He will.

Wed. Dec. 1

Heavy rain tonight. I didn't go to prayermeeting. Had a regular fight in the kitchen tonight between Sila & Muthono. So sorry. We do pray there may be no feelings between the workers concerned. Kendalls were at Davises.

Thur. Dec. 2

Mrs Davis asked me to come for the night & stay tomorrow. Cut out & most made a shirt. Will work button holes here. Had shauri this P.M. with kitchen boys. Don't know the out come. Baked 3 small cakes. twinnies birthday tomorrow & Cynthias today.

Fri. Dec. 3

Intended going home this eve but it rained & also Mrs D. wanted me to stay the night. We had nice visit. I ripped & recut 1 pr. boys khaki shorts. Worked button holes & tatted. Have enjoyed being here. Philip is a rogue. Always busy.

Sat. Dec. 4

Cynthia's brother came today. Found it is her birthday instead of 2^nd. Woodleys here to supper. Mr. K. bot chicken & we had it. Very good. Rather expected Jno back today but he didn't come nor did he write. Gabbotts ate with us. Talked long with Mrs. Gabbott this eve. Very fine people.

Sun. Dec. 5

Communion. Mr Bryson spoke to us. I took S.S. with children. Mrs. Kendall not at all well so spent day in bed. Boys forgot & sat in damp grass so were sent to bed early. Wrote Mrs Hurlburt. Perhaps Jno will come on morning train.

Mon. Dec. 6

Mrs. K. still in bed. They want much to leave. Mr. Johnston came brot letter from Jno. He wont come til Fri. or so. Then I guess we'll stay til Xmas. Likely be no Conf in Jan. Making out Ward order for Machine things.

Tues. Dec. 7

Mr. K. also ill. Hard day all around. Fear I greatly offended by asking advise about buying something. Mr. J. left this A.M. I'm looking after things. Mrs. K. slept better & had no fever this morning. Didn't know Mr K felt ill til this eve.

Wed. Dec. 8

While at breakfast Mrs. Davis sent to know if I could come she was sick. I went A.M., P.M. & am staying the night. Sent for Dr. D. to come. He is at Ravine. Mr. K. better. Mrs K. has bad cough. Bobby is bonny as ever.

Thur. Dec. 9

Mrs. D. seems better am staying with her again tonight. Expects Dr. tomorrow. Mrs Woodley waits on her between times & as Mrs Gabbott came this P.M. I didn't leave til after supper. Kept children all day.

Fri. Dec. 10

Mrs. Woodley down with sick headache so after break. I hustled back to Davises. She had bath & I cleaned bed. Dr. came ab't 11. Saw Jno at Lumbwa but doesn't think he'll get back til late next week. Dr called on Mrs Kendall & also saw Kathryn. Started letter home.

Sat. Dec. 11

Baked plain cake & made puddings for tomorrow. Had sandwiches & radishes & bananas in girls sitting room. All went for walk. Mrs. D. is up today. Mrs K. still in. Games tonight. I sewed at Khaki trousers for boys.

Sun. Dec. 12

Quiet day. read. & rested. Wanted to go for walk but it rained so read story to children. Mr Woodley led meeting.

Mon. Dec. 13

Thot perhaps Jno would get back but neither he nor a letter. The last fact makes me think he may come any morning. Worked in kitchen all A.M. Wrote at mama's letter. Everybody excited over Xmas affairs.

Tues. Dec. 14

Mrs. Kendall is sitting up today. Still no word from Jno. Mulungit intended going to Ngong & wait there til Jno & I come. Vegs. from Mrs. Jolly to buy. Mr. Gabbott started ceiling dining room. Looks very nice. Finished home letters.

Wed. Dec. 15

No man & no letter. Met early in prayerm't'g tonight to talk ab't doings next week. Most want only program & no eats. Got a nice lot of refined butter from Mr. Hassler. Mrs. K. has her hair cut.

Thur. Dec. 16

How stupid. I turned two pages here & didn't notice til tonight. This is C's birthday. Letter from Jno. Likely wont get here til Mon. Other letters readdressed it Narok. Mr. R. offers us a turkey.

Fri. Dec. 17

Mr. K. started for Githumu on bicycle but returned – roads too muddy. Day of prayer. Such a few now compared with what used to gather. Wonder if John will be here tomorrow night.

Sat. Dec. 18

(for Thur & Fri go back to Dec. 10) Planned quite a lot for Xmas. Doesn't seem possible it is a week from today. Went for a walk with the children up back of Hurlburts but got caught in a drenching rain. Supper in sitting room. J. didn't come today so must come on Mon.

Sun. Dec. 19

Quiet day. Bananas came just before church time. Mrs K. went to mtg. Mr Gabbott led very helpful thots on our sonship etc. They gave me their thermos & I've filled it with cocoa for John if he comes at 3. Sent the lantern & a note to the station. Writing robin again.

Mon. Dec. 20

And Jno did come. Slept much of the time today, & rested. Baked animal cookies. Mr & Mrs McK came this eve and Mr Johnston & Mr Hotchkiss.

Tues. Dec. 21

Council meeting all day & eve. Girls & I strung popcorn this eve. Much practicing. Mr. H. left on noon train. showed him around. Kendalls are asked to stay. He was very nice abt it.

Wed. Dec. 22

Barnetts came this P.M. Program went fine this eve. Every one did splendidly. Decorations were very pretty. A little gift for every one. Ginger bread man- popcorn ball & candy.

Thur. Dec. 23

Muthona was allowed to bake bread for himself. Killed & dressed turkey (gift from Mr Raynor). 4 roasters were sent by Mrs. Rainbow- we exchanged some & dressed their substitutes. 3 of 'em.

Fri. Dec. 24

Mrs. Kendall helpt some. Got everything pretty well done. Roasted chickens in out door oven. Attended native concert. After children were in bed we trimmed tree & put out doecorations.

Sat. Dec. 25

We were 20 at tables 4 little ones ate first. Turkey & chicken, potatoes & gravy, dressing & creamed turnips. lettuce & banana salad, cranberry(?) jam, mince pie, chocolate & cocoanut cake. candy, nuts, coffee. Awakened at 4 by singers. All parents were down before children. They were pleased with tree. School board met tonight.

Sun. Dec. 26

Jno. took P.M. service. At close decided for daily prayer service at 6:30. May God so manifestly bless that all will be constrained to attend. Mr & Mrs. McK. left for station after supper. We are planning to go to Nairobi on Tues. & tent over night. Sent box to Mr. Herdman by old man.

Mon. Dec. 27

All went to early prayer service. I staid home. Spent part A.M. copying Min. of council. Visited with different ones this P.M. Got lists from others what to get in Nairobi. Rained a good deal today.

Tues. Dec. 28

Train was a bit late. At first we thot we'd have to go III class but finally found room. In Nairobi the children & I waited at the station for the men to find place for tent. Finally YMCA let them put it back of them. I went to Y.W.C.A. Sleep on couch in sitting room. Very kind of them to let me in. Made fudge for them.

Wed. Dec. 29

Got at shopping in fair time. Rained hard most all night. Mr B's bedding got pretty wet. Got most every thing done & to the train in good time Mr. B. didn't get his motor byke fixed. Hopes it will come up tomorrow. Nice supper when we got here. Glad to get to bed.

Thur. Dec. 30

Went to early m't'g. Found cupboard pretty empty so have been in the kitchen considerable. Letter from Herdman saying parcels were there. Wrote him to send the dresses on by post.

Fri. Dec. 31

Again the last of the year. How fast these spaces fill up. Watch night tonight at Woodleys. Got Sat. work pretty well done up. Mrs. Gabbott John & I are off for watch night. (See back)

[from back] Again it is time to close a years record, & again I can but say “Hitherto hath the Lord helpt us.”

Somehow I can't realize that the old year is closed..... Watch night program at Woodleys. 9 oclock.. refreshments. Then sacred concert- all songs were fine. Jno read Rev. 21-22. Mr. Woodley read Jno 14 & a small pamphlet. Then asked each one to tell where born & where born again & any interesting incident. Those there were:

Mrs Myers – Pa.                         Mr. Bailey – Ohio

Miss McKinstry – Mich              Mrs. Bailey – Tenn.

Dr. Blakeslee – Pa.                     Dr Davis – New Jersey

Miss Cable – Conn.                    Mrs Davis – New York

I – Illinois                                   Mrs Kendall – Cal.

Mrs Propst – Pa.                        Mr. Kendall – N. Mex.

Mr & Mrs Woodley – Ohio         John – Wis.

Then as it neared midnight we bowed in prayer. Several prayed. & we joined hands & sang “Blest be the Tie” then came home. 'Twas all very pleasant.

In many ways this has been a wonderful year. Some of the experiences have been very new & blessed & I do pray God to lead us on & on to know just how to trust Him more.

He has shown us many mistakes & hindrances & has helpt to remove them. Has shown us the awfulness of “an evil heart of unbelief” and also how to be free from it & to trust Him in the most difficult places. I do not want to be over sensitive but I want to Keep my conscience free from the slightest rebuke. I want so to live during 1921 – should He tarry – that my life may glorify my blessed Jesus. May the smallest sin be put away at once. I do want to be an intercessor for Him.

My health is fine. My hearing probably worse. I want Him to teach me how to trust Him for health of mind & body as well as spirit. I want to understand His Word as He means us to. My vision is not perfectly clear but I have suffered less from headaches than when I wore glasses. May He teach me just what to do.

I want more than ever to be used of God in prayer. Our time at home this year has been so irregular that I often feel little has been done & yet the Christians have been wonderfully built up. God knows. Lord use me this year throughout all.

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