Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary,1954                                                                Index

Jan. 1, Fri.

Had a fine night – a hippo came near but nothing troubled us much. Had breakfast & got home by 11 & Williams asked us there for New Yr. dinner on the lawn – roast mutton etc. & a huge cake for Dick. Now the year has begun how will it end? Still in His keeping I'm sure. How wonderful His peace is.

Jan. 2, Sat.

Baked cookies. Had hi tea at 4:30 & got pictures of groups. It's so nice to be back in the big house & eat on the terrace. Klines want to come back to Rw. badly but the elders say not so good. God will guide.

Jan. 3, Sun.

I didn't go to meeting as I wanted the boys to go. I did stew (mutton) & dumplings, & rhubarb sauce. Had our service at 4 & then supper & some what packed for morning. What a wonderful time we have had. God is so good to us all.

Jan. 4, Mon.

Got here by 11 & we brot the left over stew so we soon had dinner ready. Have been fixing up letters & packing suit case. Ray is taking some lumber. Got pictures of cow boy suits & all grands & me. Have all pretty well ready. All food they fixed for us on Fri is bad of course.

Jan. 5, Tues.

Rethy. Left by 4:10 and got here by 3:30. Had very heavy load so came on slowly but steadily. Got thro in Bunia by 11. When we got here found Mr. Buyse gone to Aungba with the key. Later found a window open so M.A. [Mary Ann] got in & unbolted from inside. Rays have lots of mail. I have one from Miss Wagnall.

Jan. 6, Wed.

Baked bread & buns and are pretty well settled. It is so lovely being here. We all slept so well last night. Peggy asked us to supper of weiners – Very good. She got them by the lb. in Bunia.

Jan. 7, Thur.

Got 12 kilos honey and are straining it – natives brot it – sewed & mended some. Had yummy fried chicken for dinner - & peaches & cream for supper. Living high. It's so nice to be here with all Ray's family. Miss Barth came today but eats with Miss Vogel.

Jan. 8, Fri.

Pembe ing [whitewashing] girls sitting room which is our dining room. Helped get dinner. Betty & I cleaned windows. I got a letter written too. Ray & Betty are doing the washing while lights are on.

Jan. 9, Sat.

Can't get any one on radio but Kacengu. Sun spots beem very bad & persistant. Baked pie shells and cup cakes. Wanted Barnetts for dinner tomorrow but they have Schuits there. Had farewell supper for Buyses at Violets – 42 present. Gave them a salad bowl & fork & spoon. Had lovely gram. [gramophone] music. Miss Barth came.

Jan. 10, Sun. [Evelyn Camp's birthday]

John went for a walk & was late to dinner. Asked the 3 ladies, Barth & Violet to supper or hi-tea. Then evening service and loitered to that. Dr. Reitsma spoke, telling some thing of their joys & sorrows. I got part of Klines letter finished. We served cup cakes. Had a candle & flowers on one which was Evelyns. Mr Van [Van Deusen] goes to Council.

Jan. 11, Mon.

Schuits called. Hope to meet their cousin, Mr. Baker, C.B. [illegible - Conservative Baptist?] worker out to see their work. S's went to Blukwa & Mr. Baker came here this P.M. He leaves by plane Wed. Ironed with electric iron – so easy – Jno & Betty ironed this eve. Voting returns came today. [Field Council?] Ray is from here & Brand & Dr. Becker from So. Congo.

Jan. 12, Tues.

Made couch cover. John finished lovely table for boys sitting room. Ray sprang one on us at supper by saying he was taking Mr. Van to Stan [Stanleyville] to get his car & meet Crossmans – taking John to Bogoro – leaving tomorrow after lunch!!! So washed this eve. Will bake in morning. Told Ray to see we were reassigned to Rw.

Jan. 13, Wed.

They left after dinner. I had baked date cookies, bread & rolls. John left his flash light & the letters I had written. Mended, ironed & was busy all day – but didn't sleep well last night so napped today.

Jan. 14, Thur.

Ironed some – with both charcoal & electric. The latter is fun. Mended some & hemmed dish towels. Eriksons finally went to Oicha – but I had mailed the Kenya letters. Sara sent John's flash by Miss Lutz who was going to Bogoro.

Jan. 15, Fri.

Baked bread & big coffee cake and biscuits for cobbler and cookies. Almost finished reading “Her Father's Daughter” by Gene Stratton-Porter. Did finish knitting Betty's green socks. Girls worked all A.M. (Betty & Naomi) then drew pictures etc. Karen White (2) had supper here.

Jan. 16, Sat.

Baked squash pie, double batch cookies (good rich buttermilk) will do date cookies on Mon. Some one came from Blukwa & Oicha & brot mail – quite a bunch. Whites asked us to supper. Very nice. Walked down & back in moonlight. Couldn't finish reading letters. Lights went out.

Jan. 17, Sun.

Sara went to A.M. mtg & all the others but MA. We got dinner. Uhlingers here. The steaks were perfect & squash pie good. Ericksons came back last night & brot a letter from Gl. Faith has been sick – but better. Cl comes Wed. goes to Aungba Thur & Fri & Adi over wk end – seems a good plan. No Ray yet.

Jan. 18, Mon.

Ray came in time for dinner. Mr. Van had a bad time with his car & trailer – so isn't in yet - & Crossmans didn't come. Ray had a big load of supplies. I baked date cookies & plain. Ray says I should write down reasons for wanting to go to Rw.

Jan. 19, Tues.

Very busy all day moving kitchen and diningroom things over to their place – putting up curtains & making up beds. Still plenty to do. M.A. not well at all – has been in bed all day. Dr's are not yet back, so can't find the trouble – has malaria, bad cold & when she coughs she vomits. Quiet tonight but tomorrow the noise begins.

Jan. 20, Wed.

Ray got nice peaches. Sewed couch cushion covers. Every body here, I guess – at least quite a mob. Cl. & Billy didn't get here til after dark. Tire trouble. Ray goes to council early tomorrow. “On Safari for God” came. Looks interesting.

Jan. 21, Thur.

Aungba with Mrs. King. Got here ab't 1:30. Cl. & Mr. Chaponiere have gone hunting. Miss Settles had supper here too & Mrs. K's house is so nice. Talked & crocheted. Buyses are quite well settled only there is much repair work to do.

Jan. 22, Fri.

Men got back late P.M. with a buffalo & a waterbuck, so natives are happy. A buffalo comes thro the station every night looking for its calf which natives brot in a few days ago. They want Cl. to shoot it – but can't at night. This has been such a nice restful day. I crocheted a [drawn square] this PM in a bit more tha 2 hrs. Wrote a letter to C.J.

Jan. 23, Sat.

Adi. We left Aungba about 8:30 & got to Aru ab't 10:30. Staid to lunch with Hurlburts – all very nice and nice house. Came on & got here by 4. Our load of natives have found places – and since they had a nice lot of meat spose they have fed well. Bertha Vollor is here with Joyce – called this eve.

Jan. 24, Sun.

Lovely quiet day for me – but a boy died last night & there was much wailing before they got him buried this eve. A.M. meeting not so well attended because of digging grave etc. Pete & Cl talked to some here ab't coming to Oicha for out school work. Then we had service & then music. All so lovely.

Jan. 25, Mon.

Blukwa. Left Adi 6:45 stopt at Aru to pick up a native – got to Rethy for lunch. Picked up another native. Got to here ab't 5. Saw Ray but haven't heard how anything is decided. Prue is here – looks very natural. Sleep in Love's house & had supper with ladies at Miss Porters. Brand had been sick ever since Council began. Epps got Marian to drive the car to Oicha & Dr. takes Owen to Oicha.

Jan. 26, Tues.

HOME and very glad to be back. Left ab't 6:30 because boys didn't come. Ate break before Bunia. Did shopping & got to Irumu ab't 11:30 so got mail etc. Came on & lunched by a stream. Got here before 3:30. Found all OK. Had nice bath & now all are abed. I'm so sleepy.

Jan. 27, Wed.

Misses Thiessen, Hogan & McLennen here to supper. Dr. called to tell us what had been done – This is – nothing. They think best to wait til Klines come. I know K's wont be happy ab't that and neither are we; but if that seems best we take it as from the Lord.

Jan. 28, Thur.

Had good school this morning. Dick does better. Wrote at letters. I feared something had gone wrong with the help for Yosia & cook are glum. They have both been stealing right & left. Took things out of the trunk in magazine. Gl. found them when she searched their houses. We feel so badly ab't Yosia – he is a trumpeter in church.

Jan. 29, Fri.

Misses Hogan and McLennan were here to dinner. Cl. got some money in mail today. Thank God. We need still more to get accts balanced. God knows and cares. Typing at home letter – such a lot to answer. Haven't done a wks school but have a good start.

Jan. 30, Sat.

Baked 4 rhubarb pies. A Swiss couple came in last night. Had breakfast with us. Can hardly speak Eng. 3 ladies got here for dinner. The new table boy needs lots of help. Edwa was cook here before so can get on.

Jan. 31, Sun.

So HOT. The Swiss folks had dinner with us. Went to all services – she with “below the knee” khaki slacks - !

After evening service had do-nuts & coffee. Gl. made a BIG one for Dr. used Klim tin to cut it. No flowers so made some of bright papers. [sketch of flower] He seemed pleased & all had a nice time.

Feb. 1, Mon.

Hard day in school. Up too late. 'Twas 20 to 10 before we got to sleep. HOT again. Cl. took ladies to Beni. Miss Hogan & Miss McLennan here to lunch. Lovely fish supper.

Feb. 2, Tues.

What a day! Dick & Joan [Brand] came right after break – so tho we tried to do lessons very little was done except “nerves”! Some did not come to cafeteria supper – too weary after 4 ops. A couple from LA came because the man is ill. She seems very nice. Cls took the Swiss couple to the pygmy village where they want to spend a wk.

Feb. 3, Wed.

Dick & Joan were here again all day but we got in our lessons any way. Mrs. Bakkar ate here. Mr. not so well this eve & she is worried. Got several letters off. Had a little sprinkle this P.M. not so hot this eve. A little mail came.

Feb. 4, Thur.

Dick had to go to Dr. so only Faith had arith. Then at recess Hurlburts came & 2 ladies. Wanted to see Dr. & he had gone to Rw. A letter from Klines says they expect to leave by end of May, hope to go to Rw. and it looks like that may be God's will. I hope to go out vacation mo with Mrs. King & Violet.

Feb. 5, Fri.

Finished straining the honey I got at Rethy and melted & strained the dirty sugar. The tourist man Mr. Bakkar is much better. Rats troubled them last night.

Feb. 6, Sat.

Williams came ab't 5 to see ab't when the Bishop of Uganda can come to Rw – for rest!!! I'm getting back into harness in a hurry. W's want to leave in May - & Klines letter says they want to get back by end of May or early June. Vera & her guests were here to supper.

Feb. 7, Sun.

Nice communion service. Mr. Bakker comes to meals here now. When we came from church we found the Swiss folks had come back from camp. Report a fine time. Marian some better but has still more needles etc. Nice service this eve.

Feb. 8, Mon.

Got letters ready for Bakkers to post in Kampala. Had good A.M. of lessons. Both couples leaving for Rw tomorrow. So hot these days ice drinks taste good. Dick has cough – got from Dick Brand. Lightening all around.

Feb. 9, Tues.

Wms came in last night – Staid at medical – and they & Cl left for Blukwa. They to drive Brands car down & Cl to bring Miss Frost. The other 2 couples left to so we got some letters off & were abt ready for bed when 4 workers from Matadi came. Got supper & now all are getting bed. Gl. is so tired.

Feb. 10, Wed.

The 4 guests left right after breakfast. Cl. & Miss Frost got here ab't 5 and Williams came ab't 8. They had gone to Rethy – then they brot Miss Vogel down to see Dr. about her eyes. Nice letter from Ray – Mary A still miserable. Sara is teaching Miss V's classes.

Feb. 11, Thur.

Williams & Prue got away in good time. Nice mail. After supper Drs Humphreys & Nelson came, just had cup of coffee & piece of cake. They had been at Ruwenzori for lunch. Said the folks got there & Prue had quite a welcome.

Feb. 12, Fri.

Nothing out of usual to report. Mother Hurlburt has been in glory 9 yrs. School as usual. A bit of shower this P.M.

Feb. 13, Sat.

After break. Cl drove Brands car & took Marian, Jewell & me to Beni. J & I got yellow fever shots & I pd. the radio tax – or Cl. did & we shopped for others. Williams were there too for shots – on this side Mbau's – 2 trees were across the road. Had terrible rain, hail & wind storm & flooded kitchen etc. drove around one tree & Cl. walked in & got his car so had dinner by 2.

Feb. 14, Sun.

Very cool & this P.M. got very black again like yesterday only worked around to the south & west. The 6 ladies had dinner here. Gl made jello pie – good. Reading “Greatest Story Ever Told”. Finished Dad's book yesterday.

Feb. 15, Mon.

Nice fish supper. Working at letters – Gladys too. Crocheted a bit. Have been wakening around 5 which I like.

Feb. 16, Tues.

Cl. left after break – for an out school where they are re roofing it. At noon a bicycle man came saying Gl. forgot a tea kettle & a cooking kettle. Then ab't 5 she drove in & down to Drs. bringing a sick person. Wakened too early this morning.

Feb. 17, Wed.

Cl. went back out after break – Ray said Mary Ann is back to normal again – so thankful. Sara is teaching Miss Vogel's classes – while she is here. Williams came in this eve. on way to Bunia & Bogoro.

Feb. 18, Thur.

Had a little sprinkle so is cool again this eve. Finished crochete a baby sweater for Ruth Marie. Shall work at stocking rug now. Killed Mary's gift duck. Asking her, Violet & Evelyn to supper tomorrow.

Feb. 19, Fri.

Gl & I think twould be nice to build or fix up Drs house at Rw. as memorial Rest house in memory of Dad. Shall see what Ray & Cl say. Williams came thro but didn't stop. Mary too sick to come but is better. All single ladies here. Duck was yummy & ice cream too. Working at stocking (nylon) rug.

Feb. 20, Sat.

Baked paipai pie - & buns & whole wheat bread. Got very good. Cl. came just as we finished dinner but he had eaten. Then Dr. Humphrey & Nelson came but ate at Beckers. Then all left & Violet. Called on Mary – she looks very bad. Owen too has more fever & Mrs. Becker is down. Wrote some letters.

Feb. 21, Sun.

Dr. Humphrey & Nelson came in last night & left this morning and this eve Dr. Nelson & 2 other C.B.s [Conservative Baptists?]were at mtg. One had arm in a sling – injured in some way. Gl. & I both got a few letters written. Mary was at mtg.

Feb. 22, Mon.

Claudon left again after breakfast. School went awful. Both have bad colds & are tired. Dick cried a lot. Both slept this P.M. so feel better. Fish for supper. Wrote some letters.

Feb. 23, Tues.

Little rain. Letter from Rays Dr forgot to give us til this P.M. Had 1 hr. of desk work & crocheting with Faith this P.M. Paul Buyse came in this eve. Says the troublesome leopard is still killing things. Sara's back is bad again. They are 80 in dining room – Too many.

Feb. 24, Wed.

Brands called. Both are so much better. Some Beni mail – Letters from Shaffers and Lehrer – Mau Mau attacked Kuyoni's [pastor at Siyabei] house. Eunice called for help & others came & the fellows left.

Feb. 25, Thur.

Claudon came back ab't 2:30. More mail – Co writes Beth is really planning to come this way. We are so glad & Mrs. Ws replied ab't the book & the picture. Brands called again. Had tea. Mr. Woodley died Jan. 3.

Feb. 26, Fri.

Cl. took Nina to Butembo to see the Vet & get medicine for her chickens that are dying. They brot lovely vegs. We were entirely out but onions. Brands came again to tea. Cl & Owen go to Beni tomorrow. Will send my shoes for repair.

Feb. 27, Sat.

They (Cl & Owen) went but Cl. forgot to take my shoes – and now there are new plans: Cl. wants us to go to Rethy for a few days while he goes to Aungba at Mr. Chaponiere's invite to do some hunting. We will try to get the Gombari house.

Feb. 28, Sun.

Talked things over and decided not to go to Rethy & Aungba now. I'm afraid Cl. is disappointed but I'm sure we have done right. Got letters ready for Ray. Marian goes with Dr. tomorrow to Bogoro. Dr. Arthur meets Dr. B there & so takes our things to Rethy.

Mar. 1, Mon.

Mrs. Brand went to Bogoro with Dr. & Mr, & children ate here. School went very well. Have almost finished rug – putting black on. Hope for letter from Ray by Dr. Arthur & Becker.

(Mon. cont) Cls are slowly getting packed. He wanted to go to Mutwanga but rained too hard. I worked at rug some – but talked long with Mas. Thank God I had the money to pay all.

Mar. 2, Tues.

Ray sent just a tiny note with a roll of papers for Gl. Owen is down with fever again. Marian and the children had supper at Evelyns. Spees are expected tomorrow & we all will have cafeteria supper at Beckers.

Mar. 3, Wed.

Supper was called off ab't 5 as it seemed they w'd not get here. So all ate at home. Then ab't 8 a note came to say they had come. Children were in bed & Gl in house coat so Cl. & I went. They look very well. Every one came & we had cake & coffee. They are full of praise for the Lord's wonderful leading all along – just missed a riot in Khartoum where 20 were killed.

Mar. 4, Thur.

A yr ago today Dr. brot me over here – after Stanley had made a trip over to see what could be done. How I thank God for every one & all their goodness to me - & now I've had a lovely restful year here & will soon be back at my work. Spees left for Lolwa this morn.

Mar. 5, Fri.

All day I've been thanking God for this love & care since a year ago. It is so wonderful to be feeling so well. Cl. took Evelyn to Beni. Miss Rowlee has come. Brands went home. Jewell & Dr. went to Biasiko.

Mar. 6, Sat.

Baked as per usual. Miss Rowlee here to dinner - & talked til after 3 then Evelyn came in & was so hot so we had root beer & fiz. Cl. has a bad back. His left shoulder has been lame but now his back.

Mar. 7, Sun.

Nice communion service. Table boy Andrea was married this P.M. The family went. I'm thinking much ab't a year ago when Rays were travelling down here & got here early next morning.

Mar. 8, Mon.

Jewell can't seem to get any one. Poor battery she says. Wish so much we could get one for our radio. Very bad wind & rain storm – ceiling in my room & Gl's came down – just spots. Had school most all P.M. Tree across road. No fish.

Mar. 9, Tues.

Cleaning up mud in guest houses too – wind blew rain under tiles. Children wrote Hayes a birthday letter. I got several more off.

Mar. 10, Wed.

Williams came in – he sick and Brands & he sick!! Mail truck brot little mail & later Williams brot more but no airs. Mrs. W. says Kasole & Masikini are buying their car & Masikini their gramaphone! Coffee money. [from growing coffee]

Mar. 11, Thur.

Mrs. W - & Owen called & we had tea & looked at Christmas pictures. Very nice. Quite a nice mail came – air letters – one told of Keith Brooks' death, birthday one from Be. & with $1. in it.

Mar. 12, Fri.

Radio said Talbot party come tomorrow night. Now what for Sun. because Cl. must go to Bela's & Gl wanted to go too. We shall see. Wrote Uncle Dick's birthday letter.

Mar. 13, Sat.

The 5 men came in just as we got started well at our dinner. When Dr. Movins shook hands with me he said “Hello Florence”. Then Dr. Talbot said “I'll call you Flo”. Lora had written instructions for them. We got dinner quickly then Cl. took them to pygmies for pictures but it rained. Dr. Smith & son David & Mr. Van D [Deusen?] were the others.

Mar. 14, Sun.

Mr. Smith spoke a bit at mtg. Owen interpreted, Dr. Talbot & David went with Cl. to Belas for baptisms. Got back ab't 3. All at Beckers for supper – very nice. Just when ready to go there, Dr. Stephens came bringing Mr. Lintel the photo. who staid in Kampala sick. All want to go to pygmy camp tomorrow. We get up at 5 – breakfast & chop box & lunches packed by 6:30!

Mar. 15, Mon.

We were up & got at things: breakfast for 7 - & packed lunch for them all but Mr. Van & Dr. Movins came back for lunch & went to the Lake (Edward) - others are camping out. Buns seemed few for last eve lunch - & I found quite a few missing. Gl. spoke to Edwa – table boy says I put them on for guests Sun noon -?? I couldn't sleep for I don't remember ab't it at all. It's raining – so hope it will be clear tomorrow. Paul H & 2 ladies returning from Irumu stopt in. Gl is so tired. Faith was sick in the night & that kept us up.

Mar. 16, Tues.

Since there is space here I'll use it. Cl. & his 4 got back in good time for dinner & found the telegram said no room on plane from Costermans – so all decided to go to Irumu. Mr. Van & Dr. Movins got back too for lunch at Beckers. Mary & Evelyn asked Mr. Williams to take them to Katwa for dental work so we sent Dick too & as he didn't want to go alone & neither Gl nor I could go, Faith went. We had school til recess only. They got back just before dark. Storming on all sides but we escaped. Dick had 4 roots taken out, & is quite the hero now.

Mar. 17, Wed.

School went pretty good. Wonder if the Biola crowd got off to Leo. & Mr. Van got home. Then Ray has my letter. We expected to see Arthur Barnett before this but have heard nothing. Stoughs came – are at Drs. but called here – are getting medical papers for home. Owen, Mr. Williams & the Indian woman had tea – as they left Stoughs came & had some too. Nothing much in mail. Hope more comes tomorrow.

Mar. 18, Thur.

Arthurs came last eve but we didn't see them til breakfast this morning. Claudon got away for a hunt at Irumu for meat for next Sun. Conf. Arthur decided to go to Nyankundi tonight & go for a bit of a hunt tomorrow too. Stoughs here to dinner. Mail came but nothing much. No air mails, only a card from Beatrice saying she'd bring Billy, but might be a day late.

Mar. 19, Fri.

Work as usual. Stoughs went home also Mr. Williams and Zola too so Owen is the only guest now. Plans are under way for the 24^th when the Moody folks are expected. No Cl. yet. Finished the oblong rug.

Mar. 20, Sat.

Cl. came just before supper got 6 or 8 Uganda Cob. One today so we are pressuring 5 qts. & corning some & have nice steaks too. Gl. working at posters for Beni to announce picture “The God of Creation” by Moody folks. Girls here now talking ab't beds & meals.

Mar. 21, Sun.

Zefania preached so well. Quite a lot of out school folks were in – and chiefs too. Church & windows & veranda were crowded & must have been 1500 or more. The cook came after S.S. & put food on then then went back over – so he got most of it. Wrote some letters – rather few at service – Owen the only off-station one.

Mar. 22, Mon.

How well I remember last yr. I could never believe then that I would be so well again. The Lord is good. Radio urges Jewell to come to Belgium at once to take Miss Eagan home. She has had a nervous break. School went so well today Dick is waking up.

Mar. 23, Tues.

Paul Buyses and Margaret Clapper came in ab't supper time. Are looking for L. J. Bs [Leonard Buyse?] to come – perhaps tomorrow.

Cl put the lattice windows in the tower [Oicha church] today & it does look so nice. The pointing outside & in & tile in front floor & platform is fine. He is making the pulpit.

Mar. 24, Wed.

Eddie Schuit brot Dr. Coder and Mr. Lockyer – got here almost 7. The show at Beni (“God of Creation”) was to begin at 8:30. Dr. drove his car & Cl. Mrs. B., Margaret & I went. Owen & Paul went with speakers. Not many out but they seemed very interested. The talk was in French.

Mar. 25, Thur.

The children too tired to do good work & Dick went to bed before dinner. Both slept this P.M. Williams & Frost came & left after the picture at Beckers. Supper was very nice. 3 C.B.'s came - & Frost & Clapper. Guess Jewell leaves on Sun. Pictures were very good. Paul went home with W's as his father is there sick with malaria.

Mar. 26, Fri.

Buyses got here ab't 4:30. He is OK again. Gl. had breakfast ready by 6 as per orders but they never came til near 7!!! Owen went with them. Every one wrapt up some native food: sw pot, mohogo, sugar cane, pai pai etc & “bon voyage” on & all went to Beckers & Mary brot Jewell & she was so surprised she cried.

Mar. 27, Sat.

Radio said no other plane can be found for Jewell. Girls cabled again to know when could she get there. She goes a wk. from tomorrow. It's very hard on Miss Love & Wambold. Baked pie only. Buyses stay til Wed. We sang this for Jewell. Blest be tie. [to the tune of “Blessed be the Tie that Binds”]

“We're sorry your going away

We wish that you c'd stay

We surely will miss you

We're waiting to kiss you

We're sorry your going away.”

Mar. 28, Sun.

Buyses all at Beckers for dinner - & Margaret with ladies – so Cls packed lunch & went to pygmy camp off the Watalinga road. I had quiet day reading & writing. All during our service it rained. A piece of ceiling in Gl's room came down & the kitchen is flooded.

Mar. 29, Mon.

Buyses left for Bunia & Bogoro right after breakfast & Paul with them as he needs a spring for his car. No one for dinner and Jewell & Margaret C. & Kathryn & Timmy for fish supper.

Starting 2^nd sock. Tan & green. School went pretty good.

Mar. 30, Tues.

Mr. Williams & Masikini stopt in on their way to Bunia for car repair. Mas. & Kasole are buying it. Brands family came in – brot med. for Dr. Paul B. got back & they went to Beni shopping. They want to be off early. Gl & I made out Ward order. I had cloth, flush, thr'd, bra.

Mar. 31, Wed.

Just before dark Harters came. Had driven up from Mombasa. Some trip these days. Were up early & got breakfast for Buyses & Clapper. Then Brands had breakfast with us & left after pr. mtg. Rained & was cold all P.M.

Apr. 1, Thur.

Harters left after pr. mtg. Both look well and rested. Cold A.M. but sunny P.M. and rain again ab't dark. Jewell came to supper. Nice letter from Co & Lo.

Apr. 2, Fri.

Nothing unusual. Clo cut & sewed sides to tent. It's nice & large & will be very good for pygmy work. Gl. is knitting Faiths red sweater. Mr. Williams hasn't come back yet from Bunia and Masikini is with him.

Apr. 3, Sat.

Cleaned all the silver & separated it – that's done for next wk. When I think of all that needs “separating” I wonder if it will get done. Dr. & Mrs. Becker taking Jewell to Irumu left ab't 6:30. Stopt here to say goodby. Drs. go on to Bogoro tomorrow.

Apr. 4, Sun.

Such a nice quiet day and lovely communion service this morning. Wrote some read some. Wonder just where Jewell is tonight – on plane perhaps. Will we be back from Rw next Sun – and there or here the next? God knows and will guide.

Apr. 5, Mon.

Began packing up things today. Had pr mtg here. Drs. haven't come back yet nor Williams nor Mr. Harter – but a Mr. Auburn is hitch-hiking to Stan. [Stanleyville] & got here in time for fish supper.

Apr. 6. Tues.

Drs & Mr. H. came in 10 last night. Mr. H here to dinner & said Mr Williams would be in soon as he was at Nyankundi last night. Not here yet. Mr Auburn left early to catch truck for Stan. Mrs Williams writes the Mutwanga bridge is under repair. May wait to go til Fri.

Apr. 7, Wed.

Have things some what packed but do not know if we are going tomorrow for we haven't heard if the bridge is fixed. Mr. Williams hasn't come yet. Want to go to Katwa on Mon.

Apr. 8, Thur.

Ruwenzori! Waited for the mail then shopt in Beni & got into awful rain. Got some necessities in Beni. Lo's parcel came in the mail – but I didn't look at it. Cl. got most all onto the car – I was so surprised. No trouble at the bridge. Dr. was just leaving. Repairing road near Old Beni so it was bad.

Apr. 9, Fri.

Pretty tired! First unloaded – then unpacked. Also 2 boxes of Miss Magngeneau's [Maingueneau?] things. Now she's Mrs. Holton. Williams may take 3 of her boxes home to her. Kitchen is pretty well settled. Tomorrow it will be beds & curtains & lamps – and any thing else. Cl put stove up. Mrs. W. has asked us to eat with them & we sleep in nurses house so get a good deal done during the day.

Apr. 10, Sat.

Worked til bed time – got curtains up and rooms cleaned – bedding folded & on beds. Some beds & mattresses shifted. Gl. had a bad time last night – nausea & dizzy so she had to sit up for 1 ½ hrs. & Cl seems to be fighting fever too. The house looks real nice & cozy now tho haven't put up pictures. Such nice meals delicious tomatoes – etc.

Apr. 11, Sun.

Very pleasant day – blessed communion service. Wrote Esther. Sure does bring back memories to be in that corner room that Dad & I had for 4 yrs. Miss Frost had dinner here. I read in evening service.

Apr. 12, Mon.

Katwa Got away ab't 9:30 & got to Katwa ab't 2. Stopt in Beni & got passport papers signed - & delivered Esthers boxes for shipment. Paul [Hurlburt, dentist] took care of all of us, even Cl. by 5. We have shopping to do in the morning & then we will get home. It is lovely being here again but the house seems empty.

Apr. 13, Tues.

Left after breakfast & got here by 10:15. Shopt in Butembo & Beni. The Jensen family – CB workers board at Pauls & were asking ab't coming out to Rw some time. Had pancakes for dinner. Got every thing put away – Mary, Evelyn & Nina called. I brot Easter lily buds for Sun. but the monkey ate them!

Apr. 14, Wed.

Table is set ready if Engelbrechts should bring Billy – but haven't come yet. Packed spices etc. Wrote Sue. Baked date cookies & divided to leave here & to take to Rw. Mr. Williams brot sick folks & is teaching Mas. to drive the car.

Apr. 15, Thur.

Radio said Mrs King & Billy would be here this eve & so at 5 they came. Miss Blanchard & Phatumah too – Gl & Eve arranged supper there with birthday cake & jello dessert for all. 'Twas very nice - & good mail. SMS said they sent a gift to the Office. Thank God. Letter from Jewell from Brussells – Apr 11. Leaving next day & would be home the next. Miss Egan better.

Apr. 16, Fri.

HOME! for how long? God knows. We got here ab't 4:30. Nice trip all way. We soon had beds made up and went to Ws for tea & took our bread & meat & went for supper. Getting a semblance of order. Moon is so bright. Ab't 9 yrs. ago now I left this room – God has been good to us. Praise Him.

Apr. 17, Sat.

Masikini is working here. Also Tomasi and milk boy too. Mas baked rhubarb pie & cookies & ginger bread. Oven bakes very well. Girls got in flowers and we have things pretty well fixed up. The house looks nice but haven't many pictures up. Council mtg is called for 19^th.

Apr. 18, Sun.

A wonderful day. The weather was a perfect June day. Folks had dinner with us & Prue had supper here too. I read for evening service “The Man Who Bore the Cross” Very good & so appropriate. Napped this P.M. & wrote.

Apr. 19, Mon.

Worked at the guest house most all A.M. going back & forth several times & got tired. Got supper for 8 but Pollacks haven't come yet, 8 P.M. Phatuma's room is ready too. Council meets May 13 – a wk. early which is very acceptable to us for we hope it will be decided who comes in W's place.

Apr. 20, Tues. [FMS birthday]

I was reminded it was my birthday by Bafumoyo coming to the door with gifts from W's. Listened to radio but couldn't hear well tho all up the line they were wishing me happy birthday. Oicha told us Pollocks would be here for dinner but we didn't get it. They came just as we sat down – Mrs. W. had tea & birthday cake & there were many lovely gifts.

Apr. 21, Wed.

Wonder what sort of day V.M. has had or is having. Wrote home folks & more to Gl. for Mr. W. wants to go to Oicha tomorrow. Will send mail tho it wont go til next week. Mrs. Pollock not so well. Asthma again like last time.

Apr. 22, Thur.

Mr. W. & Masikini went to Oicha & Beni & brot mail. Co's lovely parcel & also one of magazines & lots of letters. Most of them birthday. Even from Della S. Also brot a few groceries & a lovely note from Gl. Fatuma & the girls helped me unpack the box – lots of fun. I worked in kitchen a lot. Tomasi can't manage everything – but does very well.

Apr. 23, Fri.

Mr. W. brot a lot of books – phono cab. of records – etc. etc. The girls arranged the books & I put the big trunk up in the laundry room & packed it. Ab't ½ the books came. Cls were to go camping today. Mr. W. didn't put battery on radio so we got no news.

Apr. 24, Sat.

Mas. went with Ws. so I baked buns, coffee cake, pie & ginger bread. Wonder so if John is at Rethy tonight. W. has the radio connected so hope to hear in the morning. Had music for a bit but Mrs. Pollock didn't stay. She seems quite miserable – bronchitis & asthma. Billy is better. Mr. Punt called on way to Katwe.

Apr. 25, Sun.

Hurrah! Ray said this morning they will come here Sat. the 8 & spend Mother's Day with me. Cls of course will come too so we are scheming how we can double up - & if Cl brings the tent it can easily be done. Miss F. went to Mutwangas for village mtg.

Apr. 26, Mon.

Girls picked berries – enuf for both meals & a bit left. Got more pork but will see ab't making ham. Jessie cut out 3 dresses for Beatrice – she wants to make a couple for me. I'll get a birthday card off to Cls. let folks post it at Katwe on Fri.

Apr. 27, Tues.

Wrote some letters. Mended. Fatuma & I went thro the garden. Hunted for transfer letters to work on pillow cases but couldn't find any. Got 10K. of pork. Will make ham.

Apr. 28, Wed.

Wrote letters – cut up pig & made ham & bacon.

Fatuma & I made a new dish for supper gotten out of Companion ad. for Del Monte corn & tomatoes. All said it was very good. Miss F & Ws go to Oicha & Beni tomorrow.

Apr. 29, Thur.

Uncle Richards wedding day – which? Ab't 60. Williams & Prue didn't get back til 7:30 or more. Brot nice mail. Beth leaves N.Y. June 29 for Brussells – then Sabena to Irumu. Mr. P. gave me board money – so thankful for it. Can pay W's now. Cls are still in camp – til next wk.

Apr. 30, Fri.

Pollocks & Williams left by 4 for Katwe to see the Queen – but they couldn't go beyond Kisindi – so they spent the day in the Park seeing animals & they saw a lot. We went to the hotel for dinner. Had a very nice 4 course dinner & coffee. I had sent Mrs Ps birthday letter to be posted at Katwe – now I'll post it at Beni.

May 1, Sat.

Mas. baked lemon pie for dinner & 2 squash pies. I baked buns & coffee cake. Tried to finish Lora's letter but haven't. Mr. Punt came in – is at Williams. Couldn't hear Mary very well – but thot she said Cls had come in from camp.

May 2, Sun.

Rained all day. But had all services. Prue ate both meals here. Had rabbit and 'twas very nice. Started letter to Becca. Finished Lora's. Hope Mr. Punt will post tomorrow.

May 3, Mon.

I could hardly see this last year. Haven't done much that shows. Got most of the supper as boys went with Mr. W's. Mas. must take every chance he can at driving. Finished Faith's yellow socks.

May 4, Tues.

Got letters off to Jessie Scudder and Al. Should have written more when it is such a good chance to post them cheap. Air from Uganda is not as much as our surface. Got the double puzzle together & had lots of fun doing it. Fatuma & Mr. P. fussing & funny.

May 5, Wed.

Pollocks got away by 6:30. Had breakfast at Williams. I made lunch for them. Saw the chickens I'm getting from Mrs. W. 17 – about 12 hens or more. They are a nice looking bunch. Wrote Blanche Schultz. Hope Cls will be here tomorrow night.

May 6, Thur.

Cls got here ab't 5 P.M. Dr. Mrs. Becker & Mr. Senff came in time for dinner - & didn't leave til 4. Now breakfast & lunch are packed for going to the Park. Nice mail – several letters . Wonder if Mrs P. had a nice birthday – 76 – I think.

May 7, Fri.

They got off by 4:30 and had a grand day – not too sunny but no threat of rain. Rays are sleeping at Niangara if plans carried & will be in here tomorrow night late. Got pretty tired fixing up beds & helping in kitchen. Mas. went to Oicha.

May 8, Sat.

Rays got here before 6. So nice seeing them all. They came from Dungu. Mombasa Beni road is really very good now. 5 big Letourneau machines on it. Boys worked well. Baked buns, coffee cake, fruit cake, upside down cake, 3 squash pies & a crust. Got pork chops today – roast tomorrow. All to bed early.

May 9, Sun.

What a grand day. Decided Cl. w'd meet Beth at Irumu. Communion service then all had dinner here. We five Mothers ate on the veranda. Then the others filled the dining table – 18 in all. The children gave me sausages 4 small tins which they hope would be used at a picnic by the river tomorrow.

May 10, Mon.

Went to Lusilubi for weiner roast and got rained on – hard. Stood under banana leaves. Just at supper time Pollocks pulled in – 19 for supper. Rays are all packed ready to go early. Mr & Mrs P. in corner room & John, Billy & Pollocks in living room. So all have beds - & plenty of place to sleep.

May 11, Tues.

Again they got away early by 5. Cls left after breakfast & so did Williams & Mas. The Pollock boys went too. Were hoping to get back but haven't - & Gl. didn't get any vegs. nor fruit but 1 pineapple. I'm so sorry we just forgot ab't it. Fatuma went too & will go up with Cls next wk. W's took the radio so no more news.

May 12, Wed.

Williams & boys got back just after our supper. Rays got to Rethi OK & Cls got home & got vegs. too at Beni. She sent me a kilo of butter & some eggs – Bless her! Dr. found her tooth OK but 2 fillings touching were making an electric current – some non-electrifying pills have stopt the pain. Boys did big washing. Wrote some letters.

May 13, Thur.

If I could have seen how I feel today – it wouldn't have been so hard. I do thank God for all He has done for me. I feel sad for I hear Ks are determined to come here. I fear they'll regret it if they insist. Wrote some. Made do-nuts. Ws here all day also Prue for supper.

May 14, Fri.

Girls left right after breakfast. I wrote letters. Intended changing beds around but can't do much til tomorrow. One of the roosters that Gl. brot has wandered away – hope I'll find him. Will kill a rabbit tomorrow for Sunday.

May 15, Sat.

First night alone. To look back to last yr. keeps my heart full of praise. Today I worked really hard helping with beds & mattresses & am tired – will wash my hair & go to bed. Pollocks left after break. & were well along when they discovered they'd left their hand bag. We saw it & Mr. W. went after them but they missed him & came back.

May 16, Sun.

A nice quiet day – with W's & Prue here to dinner & supper. Had a good rest this P.M. & feel fine again. Guess I did a bit too much yesterday – but the heavy work is done now – at least until I move again if Klines come.

May 17, Mon.

Bishop & Mrs. Brown & Alison 7 yrs. got here ab't 11:30 having come from Katwe so didn't bring mail etc from Oicha – but Justin went on his bicycle so we hope he will get back in good time tomorrow. They have brot so much work – not much vacation. We killed the little pig that no one claimed.

May 18, Tues.

Justin got back but brot no news of what Council did ab't us. But a note from Dr. replied that there was no word from Davis so nothing was done either. Gl. said Mr. Senff may come tomorrow. The Bishop went to de Wildes to see ab't climbing the Mt. but all is closed now getting ready for the King of Belgiums visit. He brot 2 sets of Mt pictures Grace Congleton ordered.

May 19, Wed.

The Bishops chauffeur took Williams out to the main road & left them ab't 9:30. No truck had come. Then he returned – but ab't 1 decided to go again & see & found them gone. Senff came just as we finished eating & brot quite a lot of mail – especially for Williams – also brot things from Gl. some beef. I wanted Mas. to cook but part was still frozen hard so have kept it til tomorrow.

May 20, Thur.

Just another day with its round of duties that one can't record because they are so commonplace. Readdressed W's mail & addressed their parcels of books & also Miss Congleton's Mt. pictures. Now to get them mailed. 2 AM lady tourists called & staid for 2 hrs. this A.M. Asked questions & Mr Senff gave them the Gospel. One seemed to be a Christian – at least understands the way of salvation.

May 21, Fri.

It's so very different this yr. I am so well & can do all that needs to be done. Have been thinking much about Uncle Dick – 97 – is pretty close to 100. Hope Gl. is getting good rest. Mr. Senff has very bad cold & Bishop is not feeling very well. Works at his book evenings. An acct of the church of St. Thomas at Malabar.

May 22, Sat.

Baked pie, buns & do-nuts. Lovely & sunny this P.M. Worked at letters some because Kasole says he is going to Oicha tomorrow P.M. The Bishop has consented to speak a little to the people and also to us tomorrow night.

May 23, Sun.

Heavy fog this morning. Then cleared but later rained til after dark. Thot we were getting letters off to Oicha. Kasole asked Saa 2 who is chauffeur for Jacquemin to drive his car to Oicha & show him how – but J. wouldn't let him so they returned – and our letters are here. Bishop spoke so nicely to the people and also led our evening service.

May 24, Mon.

Mr. Senff papers haven't come tho he drove to Mutwangas to get them. He will go again in the morning & if they aren't there he will go on to Beni & get them. Rained again this P.M. tho it was a pretty morning. Mrs Brown painted the falls for me. She does such very nice work. Picked strawberries 2 dish pans. Made 4 mac tins of jam.

May 25, Tues.

Mr. Senff got away right after breakfast. Wonder if he went to Beni first. The Bishop seems to be having the same trouble Mr S. had. Hope he can get rid of it. She & I went to dispensary to see what there was that would help. He played Beethoven Sym. So pretty & so nice to have some one run it.

May 26, Wed.

The Bishop seems better today. They went up the hill – Mbafu moya led them. Too late to see the snow but they enjoyed the view back. Took sheets down for W's beds & picked up a few things. If I go down there I hope I can pembe first. Looks pretty lonely – bet Cls house does too if they came back from Rethy today.

May 27, Thur.

They wanted to do something in the garden so they picked strawberries & Mas. baked his cake so we had berries and cake for supper. Pressured the pork 1 ½ qts. and a nice lot of fat. Evenings they write or study language & I'm knitting Billy's socks.

May 28, Fri.

Baked bread – wanted to have waffles for supper & then couldn't find an iron. Guess mine hasn't come over yet. Prue here to supper & the even. The guests are packing to leave in the morning. They have been such lovely guests. Evening prayer time especially helpful.

May 29, Sat.

The Bishop & family left right after breakfast. They were ab't at Mutwanga when it rained here pretty hard. They are just across the Mt. from us for over Sun. & said if they left any thing we c'd send a runner across - & they did leave Alisons panties & a hanky.

May 30, Sun.

Betty went to half way school. We ate together both meals. The wood man finally offered to go with our mail. He has never been to Oicha nor Beni. I wonder when he will get back. We played hymns on the phono & I read.

May 31, Mon.

Have paid some of the help, will finish up tomorrow. Thank God I have the money for them all. Lassie ran away just at dark & the boy hunted for her with the lantern. She came back herself & I shut her up, before the boy got back.

Jun. 1, Tues.

No mail boy yet. Made dill, bread & butter and sw. pickles today. Bot cucumbers from a native. Jacquemin told them to plant lots & he wd buy - & now they have things & he wont buy. Made the brown & orange stool cushion cover – looks nice on couch.

Jun. 2, Wed.

5 yrs. ago today we landed here at Oicha & they left Irumu by plane today. The boy came with mail – he sure had a load. He surprised us for we thot he seems so stupid. I feel like giving him a big matabisi. My new aid and quite a lot of letters and one from Gl. that says they are coming here. Klines to Oicha (tentatively) Ray is on Inter Field so is at Kola Ndoto now.

Jun. 3, Thur.

Dr. came. Had dinner here. Tomasi & I baked bread & buns. I was just writing a card to Kreutters because I couldn't get a wire to them when here they came. They are in the small corner room. Will try to rearrange things when Klines get their things out. Cls wont start moving til Klines come.

Jun. 4, Fri.

Pd rest of the workmen and have a bit left – Thank God. Also have word of Stacy's gift of $25. God is good. Council says go ahead with remodelling the house – So – wonder what will be accomplished by next year.

Jun. 5, Sat.

Masikini has had the day off. Whites came ab't 2 P.M. brot more mail & some of Cls things. The organ & books. In the mail was a letter from Stanley explaining why he hadn't written. Carmel was sick for 3 wks. in hospital some time. Then he was sick - & packing to do. He seemed satisfied with Council decision.

Jun. 6, Sun.

All went to service. Quiet P.M. Am trying to get Williams mail lined up & sent on – or put aside. A letter from a Dr. Norah Clarke Congo Balolo Miss. wants to come but the reply was to be at Irumu a mo. ago so I don't know where she is now. Nice to have the organ to sing with.

Jun. 7, Mon.

Got some letters off because Tomasi is going to Oicha to greet Klines. Tomorrow night they will be there no doubt. Still lots of letters I should get off. And the art. for In Af. I hope Gl will do most of it.

Jun. 8, Tues.

Wonder if Klines are at Oicha. Also wonder what they did to celebrate Mrs. Bs birthday. I sent her Sunny Room book. Tomasi & Nareu left early this morn hope they arrived. Perhaps all will be here tomorrow night.

Jun. 9, Wed.

Had a sharp stab of pain as I stooped to pick up a paper – just a reminder. Cl. & Klines came in time for dinner. Cl. went right back & will bring another load tomorrow. Hope Gl will come too. Stanley and the children look well but Carmel does not. She had been sick – but Drs. thot mostly tired. Tomorrow we fix up a room in the other house for them.

Jun. 10, Thur.

Cls came ab't 4:30 after a hard rain & wind storm. Supper was just ready so they cleaned up & didn't unload but made up a couple of beds for tonight. This is Whites 5^th anniversary. Mas. baked a cake & Mrs Reutter put flowers on. Karen has been very cross as she has an infected toe.

Jun. 11, Fri.

Cls left after breakfast & Stanley went ab't 11. Rained quite hard an hour or more after he left so we hope he didn't get into it. His brakes were not good. Men pembed what Cls will use as their bedroom. At least that room will be clean. They will set up the stove in what was bath room. Dick sleeps here in my room.

Jun. 12, Sat.

Cls got back ab't 4:30. Mr Kline just after. Both had trouble getting up the hill because it rained quite hard as they started up. Mas. baked 4 pies, bread & buns, cake and got dinner – roasted wheat – was busy all day. I did very little.

Jun. 13, Sun.

So nice having Klines here. Had nice communion service. Quiet P.M. Nice too having Cls so near tho they aren't very settled. Cl. read this eve. They brot Bells song books – our old ones are pretty well done for. Klines leave for Rethy tomorrow – Cl goes to Oicha for more things.

Jun. 14, Mon.

Whites went with Cl. as they wanted Dr. to see Karen's foot. It is getting on OK. Klines left after dinner, stay at Oicha tonight & go on to Rethy tomorrow. Washed the mats down there as fleas were bothering Carmel. Are puttng their things down there so make room for ours.

Jun. 15, Tues.

Cl. worked at car most all day. Don't know what I did but helpt with dishes so Tomasi & Zakayo could help Gl. When she gets going Tomasi will cook for her & Paluku of zamani [Kingwana-”long ago”] will be table boy. Must find wash boy. Played Flinch.

Jun. 16, Wed.

Cleaned store room where they iron & set away empty jars on shelves so we can get at them. Had berries picked & made 2 mac tins of jam. Cl goes to Oicha tomorrow. He set up their stove in what was N's bath room.

Jun. 17, Thur.

Cl. left early to take trailer back and bring last things over. Wonder if Klines are at Oicha. Cl. has not returned. He was to bring the mail & perhaps it was late. Bot 11 kilos of green peas. Will can them tomorrow. Folks went to Mutsora & brot paipai too.

Jun. 18, Fri.

Cl. did get back ab't 9 last night but brot no Beni mail – but a telegram from Cunningham, Wamba – so I wanted to send a reply & Betty wanted the mail so we asked the man whom Cl. took on, to go. Now this eve Kasole brings a big lot of mail. Folks want to go to the Lake Mon. & want Cls to go too!!! Hope that wont keep up.

Jun. 19, Sat.

Klines came ab't 2. Brot mail from Rethy – a letter from Sara telling ab't Billy & Faith trying to run away from school. Ray got them & they have been good children. Faith likes school but Billy finds it hard. Rays wont come down to meet Beth since her plane comes on Sun.

Jun. 20, Sun.

All here to chicken dinner. Some A.P.C.M. missionaries from Lubondai called as we were eating supper – they are at the hotel. Folks are all packed ready to go to the Lake.

Jun. 21, Mon.

They got away ab't 4:30 & were back by 3:30. Had a fine time. I didn't get to sleep til midnight & was awake before 4 and worked all day only 2 min. rest. Ks are ready for the truck. Getting their things out & ours in is tiresome work. Had birthday supper & before we finished Brand and Cunninghams came. They want 3 wks.

Jun. 22, Tues.

Owen got away quite promptly – but took til 11:00 after to pack the truck. I expected they'd wait for dinner but they wanted to go before the truck. Quite a small family now. Mr. C. is quite a musician. They are in the corner room.

Jun. 23, Wed.

Cl working at turbine. Men digging to find cement base that was buried when a piece of the precipice went down. Mr. W. measured for center of rooms & started wiring. I brot up a lot of things from my house but still more to get. Whites went to Mutwangas & brot back a tin of margarine – ½ lb. tin @ Fr. 18. not bad. Started socks for Dick.

Jun. 24, Thur.

Can't say what I did today. Moved my desk into the dining room & cleaned out & put drawers in order. Mr. Cunningham plays the organ a lot & sounds like Dad. I enjoy it much.

Jun. 25, Fri.

The well drillers have struck water at Aba, so folks there are happy. Busy getting things ready for Rethy – am sending a jar of dills to Ray for his birthday. Made some candy for Billy's birthday. The children have never written a word ab't running away.

Jun. 26, Sat.

“Plenty works” but all help'd willingly so we got done. M. Mate brot ab't 1/3 pig. Chops for tomorrow – sausage & spagetti this eve. A ham for the ice box - & some bacon and lard for 175. (10+ ki.) All had supper here. Do-nuts & coffee.

Jun. 27, Sun.

Betty went way down the hills ab't 15 Km. to a school – and she is very stiff tonight. While Yuda was waiting for her he killed a horned viper on her veranda. Getting letters ready to send with Whites.

Jun. 28, Mon.

Whites left after breakfast for Nyankuni. We haven't our mail yet. The driver says nothing was given to him but medicine. We have decided to go to Nyankundi on Thur. & they get their hunt before Sun. Played Chin. Checkers.

Jun. 29, Tues.

Getting things together a bit for Thur. Just as we finished supper a car came – it was Lester Green bringing 5 ladies from Ikozi station beyond Bukavu – Berean Mission. Put up a camp cot & so have beds for all. Lester at Cls.

Jun. 30, Wed.

Got beds made up again. Baked bread. The folks got off by 9 tho they had said they wanted to leave early. Have suit case ab't packed. A gift of towels wrapt & ready for Cs aniversary Sat. Pd. boys & thank the Lord I had enuf – but I do need extra to pay other things.

Jul. 1, Thur.

Nyankundi. Got a big bunch of mail in Beni – Kasole had collected. Gl. had quite a lot to take care of in Oicha. Ate lunch along the road. Got here ab't 4:30. Stopt at hotel in Irumu to find out when the plane would be in but the man was not in. Dr Bob says ab't 11 A.M. he thinks.

Jul. 2, Fri.

Men got off at 4 and are not back yet – 'most 10 P.M. What a day – cut flowers and crocheted & wrote a letter and read & napped. Wish I could peek in at Rw. but I'm sure they are OK.

Jul. 3, Sat.

Such a lazy day for me but the folks of this household were very busy. Several white patients came – they do all here at the house. Cl & Dr. got back ab't 11 last night. Got one antelope only. Had hamburger supper up on the hill. Very nice. Had fire & fried hamburgers. All enjoyed it. Plane comes at 9 A.M.

Jul. 4, Sun.

BETH ARRIVED. We met the 9 o'clock plane from Bukavu & were disappointed when she didn't get off. Then found the Brussels plane would be in ab't 12 & it was. She looks thin and is so tired. Had a good rest this P.M. All went to Pollocks for evening service – a good crowd out. Other guests are here too.

Jul. 5, Mon.

Bogoro Shopped til noon then came to Bogoro turn off & had lunch. Dr. B. passed on his way to Bogoro. We went back to B. & shopt more & got here ab't 4. My how the station has changed. Both Brands & Harters houses are so nice. Beth is having bowel trouble. Dr. Bob gave her med – but hasn't helpt. Is asking for sulfa.

Jul. 6, Tues.

HOME. And how good to get back. Cunninghams seem to have enjoyed being alone. Beth's trouble is not dysentery thank God. So it will no doubt clear up. Shopt a bit in Beni. Brot cement for turbine casing – and I think Cl. bot iron roofing for the rest home. Seems like we are really going to get at it soon. Brot the white kitty from Oicha.

Jul. 7, Wed.

Beth slept a lot & is feeling more rested. Mr. Cunningham not so well today – will see Dr. tomorrow. Mr Harter came ab't 5 - brot sick woman to Oicha & came here to get mohogo. Brot a few of Gls things. Will try to get the gray cat over to Mrs. K. The white one came around this eve.

Jul. 8, Thur.

Dr. came for late lunch. Had car trouble so Cl. worked at it while he went to dispensary. Picked 2 dish pans of berries. Made two mac. containers of jam and sent lots to Oicha & ate lots. Have nasty cold. Sent Carmels cat to her so ours is around tonight.

Jul. 9, Fri.

Got 42 kilo pig from Koronelio. 30 K of meat. Have to keep an eye on the garden men. I pd Cl. for June workmen & this mo. they work 6 hrs. for Fr. 5. That's better. Had 2 of Miss F's girls weeding here, for money for envelope on Sun. Mail says Vans come 14^th.

Jul. 10, Sat.

Busy all day in kitchen. Thot we were going to the Lake Mon. but Cl. says Tues. as out school teachers are in & he will meet with them on Mon. Waffle supper. Bot pig & took care of fat etc. Baked usual things. Beth showed her slides & a few of Byrds.

Jul. 11, Sun.

A large crowd at church – all aisles full. Such a nice service. Beth read Walter Wilson's “The Lord of the Harvest” - the Holy Spirit – so good. Mr. C. has a bad head so went to bed. All ate here dinner & supper.

Jul. 12, Mon.

All packed up ready for the Lake. Kasole had to take a sick child to Oicha so we sent our letters – so glad to get them into the mail this wk. The mail lorry goes very bad for us.

Jul. 13, Tues.

Were off by 4:30. First big animal we saw was a hippo across the road – just at dawn. Saw many buffalo & elephant & hippo & got pictures of some. I went down to the lake with the others. Cl helpt me back up. Just as we finished lunch & were packing up Mr. de Wilde & Ives came. It was not too hot – cool wind.

Jul. 14, Wed.

No Vans yet. Brot some things up from my house. Gave chickens a needle of medicine as 2 died – or wanted to. Do hope they soon begin to lay some eggs. Everyone seems OK after a good nights rest. Wrote AZ. Got check cashed & pd some bills. Still asking for 100 for each of us.

Jul. 15, Thur.

Kasole brot mail. Letter from Mrs Prop [Propst?] asks ab't coming up when Rays come back. Says Paul Barnetts are coming but we have had no other word. Letter from Co. Lois & children were there after Beth left which was so nice. Also Dorita Ente had come on furlo & Co was helping her.

Jul. 16, Fri.

Pauls came just at supper time & brot the largest gladiolas I've ever seen. Also other beautiful flowers. Hung the animal pictures today. Made 1 ½ qts pickles & some dill. They brot some vegs too.

Jul. 17, Sat.

Usual work. Just ready to have tea when Jack Litchman & Dr. Titus Johnson drove in. Had tea with us & left again for Katwa. Beth made India supper – rice & real tasty curry – mixed salad & mixed fruit for dessert. Helen brot lots of things to plant – especially carnations. Miss F is almost sick with cold too. Mine seems a bit better.

Jul. 18, Sun.

Miss F & I goth pretty miserable with our colds. She missed A.M. service & I missed supper at Gl's & the Keswick broadcast which they said was very good. I cough so much – not very loose – and blow blow blow. Wonder how Ray fared.

Jul. 19, Mon.

Cunninghams decided to go with Pauls to Beni as their month is up today. They all went to hotel for lunch after tea here. My cold is real nasty still. I may stay in bed tomorrow for we intend to eat together while Beth is here. No word yet ab't Vans.

Jul. 20, Tues.

Cough doesn't seem quite so bad but feel punk. Lay down some but finished typing article for Inland Af. and wrote Lora. Ate at Cls. Rainy & cold most all day – fire w'd feel good but smoke would all come into the room. Too windy.

Jul. 21, Wed.

(next day) Staid in bed all day – orders by Beth. I slept some – finished Dicks socks. Crocheted some. Had a really lazy day. Heard Vans went to Biasiko this morning (Wed).

Jul. 22, Thur.

Didn't cough so much last night but done plenty today. Crocheted some. Beth lengthened a uniform she bot & is too short. Played Chin. check. but are not able to say who won.

Jul. 23, Fri.

Coughed so much last night & some today tho Beth got some cough med. for me. Prof. Winsor came just before noon – says Vans will be out tomorrow and I had a letter from Lawrences they want to come the 26 to 30. I hope they do.

Jul. 24, Sat.

Vans came ab't noon – all ate at Cls. but he didn't come til most 2 P.M. All ate supper here – cheese souffle, then Beth's picturs & a little music & lots of talk. Slept much better last night.

Jul. 25, Sun.

Coughed very little today. All guests ate here this morn & all station at noon & night. Have ab't decided we leave here a wk from tomorrow – go to the pygmies for one night & Oicha Tues. night & on to Rethy Wed. Beth spoke to us on Soul Clinic Methods – Very helpful.

Jul. 26, Mon.

Vans & Prof Winsor left after lunch at Gls. I got started at Beths socks. Then ab't 5 oclock Lawrences came. They seem thinner than ever. Cls had supper here rice & rabbit curry – very good. Sent jam & letters to Ray & Sara. They will get them Wed.

Jul. 27, Tues.

Just ab't supper time the sun shone on the highest hills & we saw a sprinkle of snow for it has been cold & rainy all day. Boys said top w'd be clear so Lawrences took Beth down & she got some snaps altho it wasn't very clear. Expected Miss Rowlee and Dr. Clark but they haven't come. Happy birthday, Sara.

Jul. 28, Wed.

But these days I do. [Do wear the sweater she knitted yr before last & didn't wear last year. Entries on same page in 5-year diary.] Sunny & pleasant til ab't 3 P.M. when it got cold & sprinkled. Kept after garden men & boys. Have turned the heel on Beth's sock – so hope to get it done soon. Mrs Lawrence etc. put the puzzle together. The Good Shepherd picture – very pretty. 4 pieces missing.

Jul. 29, Thur.

Brand came ab't 9 – had had no supper last night nor breakfast – Gl. tea-d him. Then just before dinner which we all ate at Cls. Miss Rowlee & Dr. Clark came – all had cafeteria supper here. Carmel wants tomatoes for station supper next Tues. night. Dr. F. Torrey & Dr. Kleinschmitt come to Oicha.

Jul. 30, Fri.

Had picnic lunch at the river – potato salad, cold meat, lettuce & tomato & cucumber - & when we got back we had strawberries & coffee. They all sat around a while. Fay sang. Then Lawrences went & later Faye & Dr Clarke. We had soup supper & called on Prue a bit. Beth read while I knitted. Rooms seem kinda empty.

Jul. 31, Sat.

Busy all A.M. Rained a bit when we went to hotel as Prue's guests. Such a nice dinner – and then the sun came out bright so Beth got some nice pictures. All ate supper here – baked beans & ice cream pudding. So thankful I had money to pay kitchen help. The Lord sent in enuf guests – without planning for them.

Aug. 1, Sun.

Rained so hard there was no church service this A.M. All ate here dinner & supper. All pretty well packed up. Want to get away by 6. Hate to leave Prue alone.

Aug. 2, Mon.

Got away a bit after 6. Had break. at Semliki. Went to Beni where Beth got a suitcase – small, light. They unloaded what they could & went back to Mbaus. I ate lunch with Carmel & sleep at Evelyns & C & I had supper here. Saw Nina – pd. butter. Saw Mary, Vera, Mrs. B. too.

Aug. 3, Tues.

Folks got back from pygmies ab't 3. Dr Kleinschmitt brot Dr. Frank Torrey about then too. Evelyn had tea & Mrs K. had for them all ate supper together at Klines. [?] Very nice time.

Aug. 4, Wed.

Rethy. Got here ab't 3:30. Billy & Faith were coming down the road to meet us. Both have grown so much. All seem well and very busy. Betty is sad – hard for her to leave. Had Taylor tape – took over an hour. Met Stanley on the road with a load of boxes. Also Myron S with a load. Beth & I share Sally's room.

Aug. 5, Thur.

Tript on the step into dining room & bruised my knee. Very painful this PM but better this eve. My cold is worse too so am going to bed early. Cl & Beth took Gl. to Nioka – found Brands waiting. Got pictures of us as it was quite sunny. Dr. Torrey speaks at Ws. Amstutzes are here.

Aug. 6, Fri.

Have decided my trouble is malaria. Am so cold. And nauseated. Sara gave me medicine & my tummy at once took a flop. Went to bed instead of dinner. Better this eve so went to pictures Mr. Johnson showed – Pilgrims Progress. Mr. Schuit gave projector to the school.

Aug. 7, Sat.

Feeling much better. Helped roll pie crusts for lemon pies for supper. A lovely banquet for those leaving. They & teachers & home makers had a nicely decorated table – a native hut & the Statue of Liberty – leaving one & going to the other.

Aug. 8, Sun.

What a blessed day for me and all the others. We miss Gl. tho. Beth spoke in S.S. So very helpful. Then a nice mtg at 4 P.M. when Carl Johnson spoke. Between rest & 4 we had the tape from Coras. Most made me homesick. Eve, Beth spoke & showed pictures & Mr. de Young played piano beautifully.

Aug. 9, Mon.

Wrote letters and mended. Heard orchestra & choir practice & make recordings – all very nice. Beth & I went to Uhlingers for supper – very nice & tasted so good. Had tape singing and Kijabe movies. All very good. Got pictures of school & children.

Aug. 10, Tues.

Many parents here tonight. Gl got here about 4. Had the Placentia tape after supper. Wanted to hear the Ark. one again but it got too late. All sorts of bed time eats by different classes. Faith proudly announced she is 3^rd grade now.

Aug. 11, Wed.

Oicha. And now I've said goodby to both Beth & Betty. The program was very fine. Orchestra very good – also choir & Minnie's class history interesting. Billys prophecy was witty & good. Jim Furman's last will & testament was good too. Mr. Brill's talk on John 10:4 very good. We got away by 1 & got here 8:45. Others had supper. I came to bed. At Evelyns.

Aug. 12, Thur.

Got here ab't 1 & found a family of 7 living in our house. Wilhart from Kaimosi. They are staying tonight so we got rooms in guest house ready & set up beds for Kerstetters there. Then just at supper time 4 others came from Addis Ababa. They are from Monroe – a daughter of Selma Kreuger. Miss F. took care of Kaimosi crowd til we came & now 2 ladies are sleeping over there.

Aug. 13, Fri.

The guests all left after breakfast. The Wilhites for Oicha & Dr. B. altho baby seemed better. Ethiopia folks came back for the night. We've had a good talk fest. Mrs. Echelman is an Ev. and a sound one – not modern. Part of Kerstetters are up here. Boys sleep down in guest house. Busy all day getting into order.

Aug. 14, Sat.

Baked etc. - had strawberries & ice cream for birthday supper for Prue & Gl. Mas. baked 3 layer cake & iced it nicely. The Ethiopia folks finally got off – Went after the elephants again but got nothing. Saw them last night but not this morning. Rather rainy most all day. Teachers in for tomorrow.

Aug. 15, Sun.

Nice communion service. All ate dinner here & supper except Prue. Wrote at letters – Beth, Cora & Ray - but have many more to do.

Aug. 16, Mon.

And these are precious days to them for they have only 2 more – then J & B leave. Walked thro the garden. Wrote some. Helped Mrs. K. finish the Song of the Mt. jig saw. de Youngs are at Adja – car wont run – so don't know when they will be here.

Aug. 17, Tues.

Picked strawberries & ate 'em all. Matayo Mate brot 14 kilos of pork – nice bacon & ham-chops & a roast. Am shutting the cat into the kitchen as a rat is making a lot of trouble. Folks went to de Wildes this A.M. got permit to go to the Lake on Thur.

Aug. 18, Wed.

Got things all packed for their trip to the Lake. Wrote some letters. Suddenly remembered Lora's birthday is soon. Have been thinking so hard all day of the folks at Kijabe. By tomorrow night they will be scattered in several directions.

Aug. 19, Thur.

Well, wonder how far Jno & Betty are from us – and Beth in the other direction. It helps so much to know He goeth before.

Folks got away in good time & were back by 3. Saw lots & had a good time. Mr Kerstetter goes with Cl to Oicha & Beni tomorrow.

Aug. 20, Fri.

Cl. & Mr. K. brot beds, tables chairs & mail. We ate supper out under the trees. Made fire & fried hamburgers – deviled eggs, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mustard. Cookies & coffee, jello & bananas. Quite pleasant even a bit sunny at first. de Youngs & Crossmans come tomorrow.

Aug. 21, Sat.

& a busy day. Mas. didn't go home at all. Expected Crossmans & de Youngs for dinner but they came ab't 3. Had lunch on way. All ate supper here – 18 of us. Spagetti & sausage. Gl. will have some folks tomorrow. All enjoyed strawberries.

Aug. 22, Sun.

All but Cls here to dinner – and one family here for breakfast & one for supper. Wrote letters – not much time between getting meals. Prue ate here. Showery all day.

Aug. 23, Mon.

Peter Crossman – 1 yr. Had intended having picnic at river but clouds gathered & we decided to make it a cafe supper. Mas. baked the cake & Gl. iced it so pretty. Had a nice time. Crossmans & de Youngs packed ready to leave early. Men went after elephant & wounded one but couldn't get it.

Aug. 24, Tues.

Folks all got away a bit after 6. We do hope to hear Ray on the radio tomorrow. Bot ½ pig from Matayo M. Mas's baby has typhoid. Wrote letters. Don't accomplish much these days nothing that counts.

Aug. 25, Wed.

Helped in the kitchen & wrote at letters. Took care of meat first thing. Picked strawberries – and ate them all. Gl. had ½ of 'em. Ks gave me such a generous check I do thank God for it. Johnny in bed all day with bad head.

Aug. 26, Thur.

Wonder how Beth celebrated. They left right after breakfast. Johnny ate some and said he felt much better. They will likely see Dr. B. We pembed bad spots. Did big wash. Had dinner at Cls. had good roast ribs & dressing. Finished 2 kapok mattresses.

Aug. 27, Fri.

Worked at setting up beds and shifting mattresses all A.M. Then we were both tired. Hope Koro has rested & can finish tomorrow. Ate dinner at Cls. Betty sent coconut custard pie over – Yummy.

Aug. 28, Sat.

One surely never knows what a day may bring forth. No one here yet at supper time but soon after we saw Hurlburts light & they were eating when we saw another and thot it was Barnetts but it turned out to be Mr & Mrs Playfair, Mr & Mrs Borlase & Mr Germain. They are sleeping in beds made up for Barnetts.

Aug. 29, Sun.

What a wonderful day of good things – fellowship and encouragement as we hear of the Lord's working in other parts. Mr Playfair spoke in A.M. to natives & this eve to us. Mr. Germain sang so fine. Most went for a walk & were caught in the rain. Both meals here for all. Everyone helped.

Aug. 30, Mon.

Folks got away after breakfast. Ray said Arthurs would be here this eve. They came ab't 7. Had stopt at Oicha. Found Dr. Becker in bed with malaria. Baked bread & washed all bedding etc.

Aug. 31, Tues.

All men at the turbine. Strawberries but not very many. Friesens came just as we finished supper. Killed a large pig – 40 kilos. Gl will take ½. Lovely letters from Sara & Ray by Barnetts. Also the things I sent for.

Sep. 1, Wed.

Every body busy all day – reading, jig saws, etc. I pd the help. Thank God that's finished for a mo. So thankful I had the money. Dogs got the pig down in the night & ate much of it. Lassie was one but there were others. Had chops - & there's a roast in ice box & sausage - & made ham from what was left. The dogs ate a lot out of the hams.

Sep. 2, Thur.

A yr. ago I didn't think I could ever again feel so well as I do now. I do thank God. Got some letters ready – Cl. goes to Oicha & Beni tomorrow. Will see ab't getting iron thro Mr. Germain from Kampala. Arthur says it is cheaper. Wonder if Lo has her Birthday letter. Dark, rainy & cold all day. Hve fire in grate.

Sep. 3, Fri.

Cl & Arthur went to Beni to see ab't roofing. He brot some but I didn't ask what arrangements he made. It was late & I got mail & came on – letter from Co & Lo. Margaret Clapper wants to come out here for a wk. Will let her know it's OK – by radio. Boys in a tent & girls in another tonite.

Sep. 4, Sat.

Busy day – but got up with sick stomach & headache. Took soda & got to work. Feel OK this eve. Baked buns, cake, beans, pie. All eat here tomorrow because we have the lovely ham Barnetts brot. Had hamberger fry in our little park – 20 of us. Didn't rain & we had a nice time. Then looked at lantern pictures we took while Beth was here.

Sep. 5, Sun.

Very foggy A.M. but had services. All ate here – 20 – had an Uplands ham that Arthurs brot – Yum! Getting ready to go to Katwa early tomorrow.

Sep. 6, Mon.

Got up ab't 4:30. Had breakfast & got away by 6. Got paipai. Stopt at Beni for a bit of shopping & got to Katwa by 10:15. Pauls were so pleased to see us all. Hadn't seen Harrys for 8 ½ yrs. Paul could find no cavity where the tooth hurt only a tiny one in another tooth. Lovely dinner & got away by 3:15.

Sep. 7, Tues.

Cl., Arthur and Mr Friesen got away after breakfast for outschool where elephants are bad. By 9:30 Evelyn & Mother & Earls 5 & Klines 2 were here & 15 of us went with them to the river for lunch. Mother Camp & I staid here & had a nice visit. Had tea at 4 before they left. Judging by the noise they all had a good time. Wrote at letters for Arua post.

Sep. 8, Wed.

Men finally got here 8:30. They shot an elephant that had made trouble in the gardens. Now all are packed & ready to leave by 4:30. Alice decided to stay here – wants to see Dr. Cochrane.

Sep. 9, Thur.

Folks got off to the Lake at 4:30. Alice didn't go - & Gl, Betty & I. Drs Becker & Cochrane came before 1 P.M. We all had dinner here but Betty misunderstood but came for do nuts & coffee & ice cream & strawberries. Folks got back abt 5:30 – 2^nd car an hr later. All report a good time & lots of animals.

Sep. 10, Fri.

Cl was called for elephant – he got some. Reitsmas got stuck at ft. of hill & natives helpt get them up. They brot mail. Letter from Beth. She reached Jhansi OK, but her freight had not arrived – she was told the ship burned in harbor & if so, it was likely stolen. Such a loss. We must pray it may be found.

Sep. 11, Sat.

A busy day because all but 4 went for meat – so the children picked the berries. The boys worked well. Gl. did a bit of the elephant trunk & it is good. All had supper here - “sloppy Joes” meat mixture on half bun. No Andudu ladies have come. Stanley came but went right back.

Sep. 12, Sun.

Aunt Rosemary is 80 today. Here, the church was crowded for service & even for communion service benches were left in the aisle. Prue had dinner here. Cls ate by themselves. “Mark These Men” has been very good – finished it now.

Sep. 13, Mon.

Rietsmas & Dr. Arthur left for Oicha ab't 2 P.M. Lilian Hogan got here just before. She said she was sure Propsts were expected at Oicha for dinner today so we hustled & got beds ready – also big soup and salad. But they haven't come yet.

Sep. 14, Tues.

It's 8:15 & no Propsts yet – so again the soup will be put aside. Rained again late P.M. so they might have had trouble – but we hope they aren't sitting some where on the roadside.

Sep. 15, Wed.

Propsts came ab't 9:30 – had slept at Oicha. They wanted to go right on but we persuaded them to stay for lunch. Then they went to Katwe & will go on tomorrow to Jinja. Friesens took children to hotel for swimming. All here to supper of meat pie & dill pickles.

Sep. 16, Thur.

Nothing special today. Radio said Drs. Barnett & Reitsma & Miss Mc Lennan will be out on Sat. and we expect Margaret Clapper tomorrow. Finished Billys socks. Blue with tan stripes.

Sep. 17, Fri.

Radio said Drs. will all be out tomorrow P.M. even Dr. Cochrane – so we are trying to get set up & ready. Got ½ pig today – so will have meat for Sun. also tomorrow night. The cat seems to have had her kittens but she stays in the house so we fear a wild cat got them.

Sep. 18, Sat.

Oicha car with Drs. Barnett, Cochrane, Reitsma & Mrs. and Miss McLennan came ab't 5. Margaret nearer 6. Couldn't eat outside – all A.M. & most PM was sunny but by 4 got cloudy. Had hamburgers & birthday cake. Lillians birthday was last Mon. Every body bathed & all have beds.

Sep. 19, Sun.

I staid from church & got dinner on. Made fudge for MA & Sally Jo. Had 13 to dinner & Gl had 11. After dinner Arthurs drove Dr. C. to the Park. Margaret & Claudon went too. No mtg this eve as they came back so late. Have letters ready for Arthurs to take.

Sep. 20, Mon.

Barnetts & Dr. Cochrane left after pr. mt'g. Got the rooms ready for Uhlingers and saw 2 lights come down the hill, but none came up here. Folks are all packed ready to go to the park. Mrs Reitsma & the children stay here.

Sep. 21, Tues.

Folks got off in good time but were rather late getting back. Cls are ab't packed to leave ab't 4. Still plenty to do so Gl. wont get much sleep. Made candy & baked – helped Gl. with things for dinner. Last thing this eve they found they had no drink water so sent some over!

Sep. 22, Wed.

Cl. Gl. & the children got away ab't 4:30. Radio said Stanley was expecting them at 6:30 but didn't say if they made it, but they got back ab't 4 & said all was well & the children were happy to go. Found 4 kittens up stairs in magazine. Mr Friesen bot a 71 kilo pig from Kasole & killed it. Clapper got some too to put into jars. Nice mail nice parcel.

Sep. 23, Thur.

Mr. Friesen cut up & salted meat & made sausage & fried out lard. Miss Clapper put most of hers into jars & pressured & I rubbed the bacon with cure. All are tired & ready for bed. Had roast stuffed ribs – so good. The kitty is trying to find a place in the girls room. Pretty dresses in pareil.

Sep. 24, Fri.

Margaret & Barbara left after dinner, so the congestion around the table is a bit relieved. Made Toll house cookies with choc “Cote de Cor” cut up for the Rethy children. Gl. is packing a box for them – clothes, doll etc etc. Reitsmas take it.

Sep. 25, Sat.

Busy all day. Reitsmas left after dinner and then we got the room ready & the girls moved over. All had supper here – baked egg & corned beef & bread was hot dish – strawberries & ice cream. Only 9. Cl. played gramaphone. So like old times.

Sep. 26, Sun.

Nothing unusual except perhaps the quietness. Mtgs & meals as per usual. Raining now at bedtime. Wrote Betty's birthday letter. Also Gran'ma Sloop “get well”.

Sep. 27, Mon.

Cl. got away after breakfast. Gl ate dinner here, & tea. I worked in the garden some – pressured 3 qts. of string beans. Mail man hasn't come. Wrote some letters.

Sep. 28, Tues.

Mail man came bringing lots of mail. The parcel of “hostess wear” for Gls' birthday. Very nice. Ab't supper time a Mr. Brookfield from Kenya drove up – has Shafer's Mukamba cook with him.

Sep. 29, Wed.

Quite a nice lot of berries – send 2 qts. to Oicha – some jam and both meals. Friesens all packed and ready to leave at 5. Mr. B. staid over to have his boy wash. They all went to Bumbi grotto this A.M.

Sep. 30, Thur.

Friesens got away a bit after 5. Mr. Brookfield left after prayers. Broadcast hour has changed to 6:45, much better. Canned string beans for Gl. 4 qts.

Oct. 1, Fri.

Pd. the boys within Fr. 50 – as Betty couldn't give me for the entire check. They do not seem happy – but perhaps it is some thing else. Have cucumbers ready to make pickles. Gl. eats here all day – pembeing the dining room.

Oct. 2, Sat.

Paluku is not well so he is glum. I don't know whether it's M's heart or head that troubles him but he has been very glum all day. Not much work today – all ate supper here. Cl. may be back Tues.

Oct. 3, Sun.

Quiet day with services as usual. While at our evening service two men came from Cl. bringing a letter, 4 chickens and some eggs. Cl. will be back on Tues.

Oct. 4, Mon.

Worked outside most all A.M. Mail brot several letters. Notice of telegram from Coquithatville [Mbandaka]. No Lawrences yet. Chickens ready for tomorrow. Mrs. Bischoff's letter tells of Milton & family's sudden death. Knocked off the road by truck & all killed instantly.

Oct. 5, Tues.

Dr. came ab't 2:30 – rained all day – Claudon got back ab't 6:30. Lots of heavy fog here. Dr. stopt for a cup of coffee. We had roast chicken – peas & potatoes ready. Ate a bit for supper but enuf for dinner tomorrow.

Oct. 6, Wed.

Picked lots of berries. The girls helped. Cls ate dinner & supper here. Had the roast chicken & peas etc. Had ice cream with strawberries. Made 2 tins of jam for the Dorm, and filled a few candy bottles for the girls.

Oct. 7, Thur.

Pembed dining room floor so ate dinner & supper at Cls. Planted out pansies etc and lots of tomatoes that we hope will be bearing at Christmas & Conf. No Lawrences yet. A wire from Johnsons Coquithetville. Want to know how to get here.

Oct. 8, Fri.

Lawrences came just in time for dinner. Are in the corner room. Made some dill pickles. Nice A.M. but rainy P.M. Wrote long letter to Miss Norton. Knitted at sock. Very little rain today.

Oct. 9, Sat.

Usual baking. Gl. & I pressured 5 qts of meat – made sausage for spagetti dish for supper. Gl brot ice cream. Boys seem happier today. Lots of fun exchanging & recounting funny experiences. Mostly from life in Belgium – Lawrences & the ladies.

Oct. 10, Sun.

Surprised to see a car at the garage. The Parsell family of Berean Mission came in ab't 10 last night. Gl. fixed up beds for them – all ate here all day. Tomorrow Andudu ladies eat at Gl's so we can put all others around the table. Rained hard as church closed – communion service today. We were 14.

Oct. 11, Mon.

Brands came. The girls moved to Gl's veranda room for this night. They also ate there today. We are 13 at table – too many. Don't know how long Parcels will stay. I tried to show them we are too crowded but they wait to hear from Miss Baker at Oicha.

Oct. 12, Tues.

Girls left after hreakfast. Cl & Gl decided to take the Parcels for meals. They are determined to stay here. Ab't 7 P.M. word came up that Paul Hurlburts were at Kasole's house, so we made up beds in the stone house – and now it is 8:15 & no one has come.

Oct. 13, Wed.

Hurlburts came ab't 3:30 just in time for tea. They went back to the hotel for the night because Arlettes wanted them. The lamp acted up – so every one went to bed – it's just 9. Helpt quite a bit in kitchen – nothing else much.

Oct. 14, Thur.

Men fixed lamp. Hurlburts left after breakfast. Got some beef today – twill be a treat.

Cut oranges, grapefruit & lemons for marmalade & cucumbers soaking for pickles.

Oct. 15, Fri.

Had good steaks for dinner. Matayo hasn't brot any pork. Baked toll house cookies for Oicha birthdays. Mary, Stanley & Miss Edna. Made marmalade & strawberry jam – just a little. Paluku has “native sore eye” so hasn't worked today.

Oct. 16, Sat.

Worked a lot in the kitchen. Made do nuts – and also candy for Oicha birthdays. and Paluku still sick so we were plenty busy. Pastor Israel's little girl died this eve. All had supper here.

Oct. 17, Sun.

Mas. got spunky because I said they are not to leave church to get dinner. He said they get no time to rest. Not even on Sun. Tomorrow is holiday so they may not come. Hope some of 'em do. Israel spoke nicely on I Thes. 4:13.

Oct. 18, Mon.

A holiday but almost all came to work. A lot of Am. tourists came in today to see the work. Some very nice folks among 'em. They were 18 & said 18 more would come tomorrow. They left money $55. in checks & 300 Frcs in cash.

Oct. 19, Tues.

Parcels & Cl. went to Oicha & Beni. Got quite a lot of things for me – groceries & cash. Mr. Lawrences birthday so all had supper here. Miss Baker came back with the folks.

Oct. 20, Wed.

Radio told us Stanley & Evelyn were on the way over. So the Com. met all day. Stanley staid at Cls. Evelyn here. Picked the berries & have 2 qts. for Oicha. Lawrences have decided to stay til next wk.

Oct. 21, Thur.

Stanley & Evelyn left after breakfast. Gl. took Arlette's wedding present – pretty candle holders – to her this PM. when a load went down swimming. Evelyn forgot strawberries.

Oct. 22, Fri.

Rethy said yesterday Ray had an accident while fixing cement in cistern – so Stanley asked ab't it this morn. & as Ray was doing the talking he told how he was almost finished by the fumes of the paint. Dr Arthur brot oxygen tank & saved his life. How we thank God. All had tea here because of the anniversaries.

Oct. 23, Sat.

Ray was back on the radio as tho nothing had happened. Work as usual – had scalloped cabbage for hot dish – with cheese. Ginger bread with ice cream on for desert & popcorn. Cl. ran gram. childrens records first – then others – Very pleasant.

Oct. 24, Sun.

A lovely day til ab't 4 PM when it rained hard. Mrs. Lawrence is miserable again today. Is taking med. for amoebic dys. and it makes her sick. Mr. L. spoke at native service. Owen was abed all A.M. but seems better this eve.

Oct. 25, Mon.

Parcels went to Oicha today & took Israeli & family – something wrong with the children. Miss Baker went too. I hoped she'd return but she didn't. Did get a lot of nice mail. Laurences left after breakfast. Wrote at letters – worked in flowers some. Cloudy & rain all day.

Oct. 26, Tues.

Had strawberries picked – 2 large pans. Made 3 tins of jam & had all we could eat raw. 'Twas 11 last night before I finished reading letters. Had lunch at Prue's – very nice. Bot ½ pig so will have work tomorrow.

Oct. 27, Wed.

Took care of meat. Made “breaded spareribs” - good. Got nice lot of lard. Chops for Sun. or - - -

Mr & Mrs. Street from Kikwit came from Blukwa – brot word from Oicha that Israeli's child died this morn – makes 2 in 10 days.

Oct. 28, Thur.

Brands left after breakfast. Streets went to hotel to see the place as the “book” said it was a pretty place. Just ab't supper time 4 Sweedish missionaries from T.T. called – just seeing a bit of Congo.

Oct. 29, Fri.

Streets left after early breakfast. Gl. had to go to Women's mtg and Cl is pouring cement at the turbine so Betty & I prayed. Started covering an old blanket. Am also ripping my new dresses to alter them.

Oct. 30, Sat.

Just as I finished lunch a car came. Mr & Mrs. Nichols – V.F.M. folks we had met at Oicha. They are spending the wk. end here on way to Katwa. So I'm not alone. Had station supper at Cls. All eat dinner here tomorrow.

Oct. 31, Sun.

Never thot ab't Holloween. Had a nice day – services – all had dinner here and supper – and our mtg. Rained some ab't 2 P.M. but not much.

Nov. 1, Mon.

Pd the help – no complaints so far. Grations got here ab't 5. Had been at Bogoro for the wk end. Parcels and Nicholls left after breakfast. Good letters from Ray & Sara enclosing John's & Betty's.

Nov. 2, Tues.

Dr. came – gave both Cl & me med for throat. & I'm to use eye drops. He ate only a dish of berries & drank a cup of coffee.

I sent Brands check to Jacquemin to cash as he said I should – but he jipped me ab't 70 Frs. Keep thinking ab't Ray & praise God for His goodness.

Nov. 3, Wed.

Can't see that I did much – but am tired so I must have done something. Mail came so had that to read. Cl got away right after breakfast. rained hard ab't 3 – but hope he had reached the village.

Nov. 4, Thur.

Trimmed roses by house. All help went to get needles so didn't come to work. Am tourists called – had tea. Seemed nice folks. Sent for beef but they didnt kill. Rained hard just after dinner.

Nov. 5, Fri.

Worked outside some. Sent Muhindo for beef but there was none. Picked lots of peas. Will pick more tomorrow & pressure. No Dunbars yet. Perhaps tomorrow.

Nov. 6, Sat.

Dunbars came just after dark. We had had supper on veranda so got them some. They left home on Wed. expecting to get here on Thur. but car troubled. Killed Koronelio's pig last eve so took care of it today.

Nov. 7, Sun.

I'm so glad these symptoms [dizzy spells & heart pumping hard] do not bother me now. No one of ours on the air but So. Af. was asking like Nairobi yesterday. Quiet day. Betty went to village beyond Mutwanga.

Nov. 8, Mon.

Early ab't 3:30 A.M. Ruth Dunbar had a convulsion so they asked Mr. Gration to take them to Oicha & rushed away with almost no breakfast. Mr D. & Jimmy came back with Mr. G. & if the car will run he will get them tomorrow. Canned soy beans.

Nov. 9, Tues.

Canned 6 qts peas. Ab't 7: Dr. Bob & Ruth Stephens & family came on their way to Kampala. Got them supper - & while talking at 9:45 the light went out – oil finished.

Nov. 10, Wed.

Stevens got away ab't 6:30 – not very early. Gl. gave them breakfast. Mr. Dunbar got Mrs. & Ruth. She seems much better – but Dr. told them it's not malaria but epilepsy that causes the convulsions. She may out grow it some what.

Nov. 11, Thurs.

Yes, and now it's 10 yrs. and I'm still here and “going strong”. God has been so good to give me such a wonderful family and such good friends. I praise Him. Grations got back early & brot fish which the boys cleaned & fried & all ate supper here. The fish were scrumptious.

Nov. 12, Fri.

Made marmalade like Gl. did. It's much more bitter but its very good. Started knitting the diamonds. Again I praise God for those good friends in Kenya who were so helpful 10 yrs. ago.

Nov. 13, Sat.

Usual baking & stewing – made do nuts for supper. & had baked soufflé dish with meat. Had grama. all evening. Mr Gration played it. Betty embroidering. I crocheting. Gl. & the other women put a jig saw puzzle together.

Nov. 14, Sun.

A day of precious fellowship together with Africans. Mr. Dunbar preached and Mr Gration took the communion service. Wonder how many Cl had at his. Shower after dinner.

Nov. 15, Mon.

Grations left after break. Told Dunbars they could come here if they w'd like – but they seem to prefer to stay in that house. Worked at covering blanket. Masikini is off for a wk. or so. Holiday today so only a few worked.

Nov. 16, Tues.

Cl. got back just at noon. I pd Benj. board for Grations boy and he was real nasty & said 3 Fr. was nothing – it should be 5 – so I got him the exta ones but Gl. thot I shouldn't have – I'll talk to him again.

Nov. 17, Wed.

Picked berries & made a bit of jam. Mail came this morn but no airs. Benj. took the money I gave him, to Gl. & said I didnt understand – he didn't want the money. He could have refused to take it.

Nov. 18, Thur.

Worked in kitchen all morning, cleaned shelves in pantry – knitted at socks this eve – just one of those days that are filled with little things that don't count.

Nov. 19, Fri.

A woman had her 5^th baby – and it was still living but the placenta hadn't come away – so Mrs Dunbar & Ruthie went with Cl & Gl. to Oicha. Left ab't 5. Will do shopping tomorrow. Dunbars wont need to go on Tues. as they had thot.

Nov. 20, Sat.

Cls got back ab't 2:30. We had tea & all got bathed before supper of up-side-down meat pie – good. They brot some mail & said the day has changed again to Sun. Baking went pretty well.

Nov. 21, Sun.

Better do it again. [ref. to writing Al's birthday letter previous year] Nice quiet restful day. All had dinner & supper here. Betty didnt come to dinner as she went to a far village. Sent mail – not much but some. Cl is reading F. B. Meyers “Elijah”. Good.

Nov. 22, Mon.

Seems like I spend all AM in kitchen – but I did cut out and sew an apron for Mas. Wrote Als birthday letter this PM. Baked bread. Suny all day. Children had a grand time in pool back of my house. Very sunburned.

Nov. 23, Tues.

Picked berries and jammed a few. had 2 desserts of them. How well I remember both last yr & 2 yrs ago. Ripped out the diamonds of the sock & will do it on larger needles.

Nov. 24, Wed.

Am doing diamonds again after making longer cuff. Wrote Lynns and started Hoyts. Have chickens ready for tomorrow – will bake apple (Miss F) & raisin pies. Children are enjoying the pond back of my house.

Nov. 25, Thur.

Had nice Thanksgiving dinner here. and how very thankful we are that our family is all still here. I'm so well and John & Betty are happy in their school work. All had hi tea here. Two showers today.

Nov. 26, Fri.

This is the day after and so we had mostly left overs. Betty, guests & I alone for pr. mtg. Gl has womens prayer mtg then clinic & Cl was pouring cement at the turbine. Got more letters written.

Nov. 27, Sat.

Baked and did usual things. Locusts were flying so not all came to work – not even Masikini.

Nov. 28, Sun.

Heavy fog which cleared a bit at church time so we went to church & then it rained quite hard the rest of the day. All ate here both meals. Dunbars go to Oicha & Beni tomorrow.

Nov. 29, Mon.

And here I never sent them [Ray & Sara, anniv.] a card even. I just forgot all ab't it. Think I'll get one ready & send them. Dunbars brot such a nice mail that I didn't finish reading it til 9. couple of parcels – crocheded cap & nylon dress.

Nov. 30, Tues.

Picked berries – sending most to Oicha raw. Hope we don't forget them. They are all packed up – every one busy writing. Cls came for supper – brot ice cream. Have 14 letters ready.

Dec. 1, Wed.

They left right after breakfast in heavy drizzly fog. This lifted til ab't 6 P.M. when it began to rain. It's pretty quiet here. Moved brown chickens up into brick store house so they can run around in garden.

Dec. 2, Thur.

Cleaned in bedrooms and pembed kitchen & pantry – looks better. but too rainy to dry well. The sick chicken died so will send to Jack Ingles to get medicine for injecting.

Dec. 3, Fri.

The chickens enjoy scratching in leaves. Jack Ingels has no medicine now for chickens. Madiera cherries & roselle buds ready for jell.

Dec. 4, Sat.

Stanley came as we were ready to eat breakfast – came for Tomasi's wife & household. Took tomatoes. We made jelly and candy for christmas boxes. Waffle supper at Cls. So nice to sleep there. I do sleep well.

Dec. 5, Sun.

Had all meals at Cl. Got several letters off. Prue had dinner and supper with us. Cl. preached on the Love chap. Very good. Was heavy fog which later turned to rain. but cleared this P.M.

Dec. 6, Mon.

Boys cleaned living room – but Koro is not well so didn't do windows. Got a couple more letters off – worked at socks too – at heel. sorted Christmas cards.

Dec. 7, Tues.

Dr. & Vera came in a pouring rain just after our dinner. I came over in the rain for I knew it was leaking in. Dr left medicine for throat & says argyrole for eyes. Sent lots of toms, & some berries.

Dec. 8, Wed.

Cleaned dining room. The wash house where the drum of water is heated blew down yesterday and so all my men were busy getting it up. nice mail came.

Dec. 9, Thur.

Made marmalade. Got curtains all put up. Couldn't do all I wanted to too tired. No rain. Wonder how Gail celebrated. Well remember 1942.

Dec. 10, Fri.

Baked date cookies and other plain ones. Sorted & named cards. Put sash curtain rods up. A car came up last night ab't 7:30 – Natives of the Expedition with a very sick child. It died.

Dec. 11, Sat.

Baked toll house cookies and rhubarb pie. Changed furniture in living room. Mas. came but I told him he could wait til Tues. morning. School exercises this P.M. were very good.

Dec. 12, Sun.

Communion service tho not so many of the out schools were in. Will have another at Christmas when more will be here. Farewell service for the 3 going to Linga. Had all meals at Cls. Prue too. Packed Oicha boxes this P.M.

Dec. 13, Mon.

Cl got away ab't 6. Had quite a load – 6 adults, 11 children. Wanted to stop at Nyankundi for dinner. Took the Christmas things to Oicha. finished one sock – starting another. A French couple stopt in so I made coffee.

Dec. 14, Tues.

Mail came after prmtg & it took til noon to go over it all. My head has been bad so didn't do much. ripped nylon dress. ironed check. dress. Matayo Mate sent only a leg & we asked for ½.

Dec. 15, Wed.

8:30 & no one here yet so we are going to bed. I saw a light come down the hill & ran over to tell Gl. she was reading in bed. We will settle down now & if they come we will get up again.

Dec. 16, Thur.

Rays got here ab't 5:30. and we had the joint birthday party. First, this morning ab't 6 Dick came with letters for me. I saw the car was here but thot only Cl had come. They came at 10:30. Gl. baked a “book” cake for Cl & angel's food for M.A.

Dec. 17, Fri.

Rays brot peaches – honey etc. etc. They are so tired they enjoy sleeping. The girls enjoy the swimming pool. Cl. enlarged it & so its quite a pastime. Took care of the meat & got lots of fat. & I guess we must do more next wk. to keep the peace.

Dec. 18, Sat.

No Masikini yet – so we had plenty to do. Made 2 peach pies & custard for today – buns & bread ready for safari to hunt. Muhindo helps well – but I wish Mas. wd come. Ray got the tree set up – the sheep is a nice one. Miss F's big girl was married yesterday.

Dec. 19, Sun.

Masikini came after church and since I kept feeling more & more sick I am so ghankful. Ate no supper – just drank water. Cl & Ray are all set for camp. only Ray doesn't feel very good. I just cough & spit all the time.

Dec. 20, Mon.

I was in my bed much of the day but feel much better this eve. Ray felt too ill to risk going to camp. It's so good having Mas. back that I let him carry on by himself – I just couldn't.

Dec. 21, Tues.

Every thing went much better today. Had waffle supper for Gl. & children too. Ray took down brick chimney of fireplace and put drum to carry smoke over ceiling. A large place of ceiling where it has been leaking. This came down & we have put up new plaster. We hope it stays. The tree is up & some presents under.

Dec. 22, Wed.

No Cl. back yet. Do hope he comes in soon as its no fun being a broken up family. Ray fixed chimney & we lit a fire which goes much better. Terrific wind all day. Helpt with berries – got a nice lot. also canned 1 qt. peaches & made some jam. Had sliced peaches & cream.

Dec. 23, Thur.

No hunters yet. My voice has disappeared – so I can't call. Fried chick for dinner – good. It sure makes it easier for me since Mas is on the job. Banana pancakes for supper for all. 3 hens laid today. Still cough plenty. No Cl. yet. (Cl. came ab't 8:30).

Dec. 24, Fri.

Had weiner roast in “park” (tween here & Cl's). Lovely evening and perfect fellowship. with plenty kids about. Mas. baked bread & pie. By look of pkgs under the tree, we still have plenty of friends & relatives.

Dec. 25, Sat.

Yes, another happy day. So many gifts. God is good. We thot often of John & Betty but are so glad Ray is here even after a 2^nd attempt on his life. Knocked unconscious with a ball bat. All ate all meals here. Prue made the coffee cake for breakfast. boys were pleased with their large pig – 60 kilos – 780 Frcs.

Dec. 26, Sun.

73 baptised – some pretty old folks. Communion & welcome into the church. This P.M. I went. Cough seems much better. It's so nice to all be together. God is good to us. Hooppole parcel came so wrote Lynns. Nice supper & service together.

Dec. 27, Mon.

Pressured 3 qts beef and 3 pts lamb. Twill be so nice another time. Planning for camp on Wed, at the Sem. Course I go rather than stay alone. Rained most all A.M. Couldn't wash.

Dec. 28, Tues.

Picked & took care of berries. Getting boxes packed. Coughed more than ever today. Baked bread. Got nice letters - & wrote some.

Dec. 29, Wed.

Got away right after dinner. Gl. had the baby clinic so couldn't see to packing so when we got to camp found frying pan missing but what's that for such gypsies. 3 girls in 1 tent. Gl & I in another. R & S in car. Cl & 2 boys in car tent.

Dec. 30, Thur.

So WINDY but Gl. S. & I had quiet time in camp while daddys took kiddies for a hike – didn't get back til 1 but had had a nice time. Don't know name of place but twas where we went when Dad was still here - my birthday '43. Nice place. Natives brot water.

Dec. 31, Fri.

Home again by noon. Found Stanley had been out Wed. night! Sorry. Everything & every body seem OK. Koro. made up the bed in my house. Then as Faith wants to sleep here – we moved beds for the 3 girls into south room & made up the bed in corner room for Mr. Harries who wants to come.

1954

(Memorandum A) Now I've had ab't 9 mo. at work and thank God for fair health & strength. The sorrow of parting with John & Betty was somewhat lessened & turned to joy when Ray was spared to us. (Memorandum B) Really 2 times – and we do praise Him so much for His goodness. What does this year have? As here-to-fore no matter what comes He is faithful and we continue to seek His guidance. I'm so thankful for my family. They are so good to me.

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