Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary, 1956                                                                         Index

Jan. 1, Sun.

Clapper [Margaret Clapper], Miss Edna & Jewell [Jewell Olson] came early & had supper with us too – a very happy peaceful day – Does it foretell the rest of the yr.? He knows – and we can trust Him. How wonderful He has been all thro the years and so faithful even tho we often failed Him – He knows how this yr. will end & so we have peace as we look into the future.

Jan. 2, Mon.

Folks all left after breakfast & we had word Pinkertons w'd be here for dinner so Met. - was busy all A.M. cleaning rooms, & making beds. They came a bit after 12. The children are lively but obedient. Wrote letter home. Mr. P's birthday so she asked to make a cake & Mass. (Masikini) iced it. It fell but tasted good. Expect Dr. [Becker?] tomorrow, are they celebrating at Brands.

Jan. 3, Tues.

Dr. came also Carl – also Misses Petrie, & Zimmerman. These last saw our folks on the road yesterday & they were happy on the way. Carl looks so natural. It was 15 years ago yesterday the last time I saw him. P's went to Pauls for supper – just back 5 min. to 9 – They stay over tomorrow. Got a couple of letters off.

Jan. 4, Wed.

Picked berries and they got a nice lot so had some for dinner & more for supper. Cut out dress for Mass's [Masikini's] girl but didn't sew it. Pinkertons all set to get away in the morning. Wrote some.

Jan. 5, Thur.

P's got away a bit after 8. Had just asked Betty to come for waffle supper when Jenzens came hoping to stay a wk. but I'll have to get beds ready for Weisses. Got no beef so want to kill a pig. Washed all got quite dry but had quite a shower just at dark.

Jan. 6, Fri.

I find by my diary it was not today but the 9^th that we landed. Jenzens left after pr mtg – Was sorry to have them leave but fear the folks might come back tomorrow for Rays are at Rethy – Killed a pig – not very large. Have lots of cucs sliced ready to make pickles in the morning. Would be glad if the folks got in tomorrow.

Jan. 7, Sat.

They came ab't 4. All sunburned & happy. All had a grand time they say. Mas. did baking then cut up the meat such a little for Fr. 600. Mas. says a goat now is worth Fr. 700.!! Weisses brot peanut butter & a fruit cake. Will have it tomorrow night.

Jan. 8, Sun.

Nice communion service. Sunny all day – Dry season is really here. Paul leaves for Linga very early. Cls ate break. with me – also dinner & all had supper here & quite a sing & usual chap – almost finished F. B. Myers “Joshua”.

Jan. 9, Mon.

50 yrs. today since I landed. My old diary says so. Wish I c'd see Mrs. Rhoad she came with me. Paul left early for Linga with school boys. Ray said congrats over radio & so did others. Gl & Kathrine made a lovely supper with iced cup cakes “1906”. Betty F. sent a lovely poem of appreciation & 1$ bill. The Lord has done great things for me. He has lead & provided all along. Praise Him.

Jan. 10, Tues.

Finally have sandwiches etc. packed. 11 going so took some packing of food. Got some letters off. 4 folks from Nyangori, A.G. Mission near Kisumu called. Are at hotel. Am so tired but can't see that I did anything. Katherine gave Mrs Weiss a permanent. Writing Evelyn.

Jan. 11, Wed.

They got away ab't 5 & were back by 5:30. Had had a grand time & saw lots of animals – but it was HOT. These days are very hot – real dry season. We hope it doesn't last too long. Faith didn't go. We had dinner with K.

Jan. 12, Thur.

Faith still not well. Was lying on couch most all day. Dick was trying to get up the precipice at Buyses & was almost at the top asking for a rope to help him when the ground gave way & he went sliding & rolling down. Has a bump on his temple & that's all. Gl was terribly frightened. Nice mail. Paul got back & brot the groceries. Am Thankful.

Jan. 13, Fri.

B's went to Oicha to get the families of their boys – haven't come back yet. Rained quite hard while we were at supper & after Mary Deans, Bobby & Miss Watson arrived. The ladies sleep at Betty's & Bobby in the small bed in boys room. Went over & heard messages & singing from ELWA – in Liberia.

Jan. 14, Sat.

Bs got back by noon & brot Gary & Coralee. My crowd & Cls 3 went to 2^nd valley – overhanging rock. Only my 10 for break & dinner & all ate picnic supper in little park. It is Bobby's birthday & we celebrated Faith's & Richard's too. Gl got the whole supper. Stanley & Carmel are coming tomorrow.

Jan. 15, Sun.

Klines came – were at Bs for dinner. Left ab't 4 took Bruce along. Each household had its own dinner & all had supper or hi tea here. Evening service & nice sing. Think Deans leave tomorrow.

Jan. 16, Mon.

Mary & Bobby Deans, Misses Petrie, Zimmerman & Watson all left in Mary's car this morning & 5 or 6 natives & lots of stuff. Lassie [German Shepherd dog] has 3 puppies. Weisses went to Buyses for supper so I ate at Cls. Gl. finished Cl's sweater – It's very nice but sleeves are too long.

Jan. 17, Tues.

Pretty busy all day baking & doing last things. Ended with waffle supper for all 10 & Mass. is really tired & I am too. Lassie had 9 more puppies – and this eve we thot she was dying seemed in pain but got over it & ate a kettle of soup.

Jan. 18, Wed.

Hope all got safely to Rethy. It is surely quiet around here. I ironed with electric iron – helps a lot. Lassie & puppies seem OK. 9 still live. Were up at 4. Weisses got off by 4:30 & Cls by 5:30 with a load of wives etc of boys at Linga.

Jan. 19, Thur.

Ray sent word to me that Barnetts don't know if they can come here or not as they came to Congo with Cooks. He says I sh'd go to Blukwa with Paul & have Cl take me to Rethy til after Conf. That w'd leave Betty alone here. We were at Pauls for supper. I'll go down & try to decide after talking to Ray in the morning.

Jan. 20, Fri.

Pauls here to supper. Working at cleaning Gl's house and getting letters ready for Pauls to take in the morning. Mas. trying to patch ceiling in kitchen – keeps falling down. Ray said Bs do not know if they can get down but I'm urging Cls to bring them & wrote Ericks [Barnett] to come this way next mo.

Jan. 21, Sat.

Pauls left ab't 5. Their boy turned on lights tonight. I ate lunch at Bettys and she had supper & spent the evening here. Played chex. Boys pembed kitchen but not finished. Made jam. The sun is hot these days – really dry season.

Jan. 22, Sun.

A very quiet day. Prue [Frost] came in time for broadcast. Nothing much to announce only John Gration is very ill. Eddy takes his place at Blukwa Conf. Fair crowd out to service. Prue ate dinner and supper here. Had phono & read.

Jan. 23, Mon.

Finished pembeing kitchen. Mas. baked buns & bread & I'm giving ½ to Prue. I made 4 glasses of strasberries jello. Mas. canned 6 qts toms & juice, also got more letters off – so it has been a profitable day. Some one put the lights on & as Betty isn't here – I'll go put them out by myself.

Jan. 24, Tues.

Mas. has time off now til Mon. unless some one comes. Radio said Mr. Faulkner was coming to Oicha today. Mr Gration still very ill. Got letters off. Told Benj [Benjamina] not to put lights on tonight but Betty's are very dim so she may come over tomorrow night.

Jan. 25, Wed.

Asked Benj to put on lights so Prue came over. She read. I crocheted til 8 then had a game of Chin. Chek. Picked berries today – such a lot. Will have 2 big kettles of jam. Headache & sick stomach all day. Better after taking aspirin.

Jan. 26, Thur.

Made 38 lbs. of strawberry jam. Mail came – not a lot but some. Rained just as we went for broadcast. Muhindo watched jam so I got letters read. Again Prue came over & we had more Chin. Checkers to finish the evening. It's nice having lights but we must turn them off.

Jan. 27, Fri.

Crocheted 3 ½ motifs – most I've ever done in 1 day. Prue wanted to put a jig saw together. It's pretty difficult & she didn't finish tho I helpt a bit too. “Between 2 fires” it is called. No locking so is hard to keep together.

Jan. 28, Sat.

Muhindo cleaned rooms. I baked deep dish pie of peaches, biscuits and cake. Worked with refrig. We filled it [kerosene] & then it wouldn't burn right – smoked & when I put it down, went out. We cleaned the soot & I broke the chimney – so left it out brot things here & boiled all to keep.

Jan. 29, Sun.

Rained during church & over dinner. Prue here. Wrote Co [Cora, sister] – Beth sent a pretty card. Wonder if she is still here. One more night til my family come. Do hope Barnetts come too.

Jan. 30, Mon.

Yes, I'm very disappointed. Buyses came but not Cls. They come Wed. - hunting. Well, guess the house will stay clean & flowers bright but will cook berries. Glad Bs are here. They tell of 5 missionaries going into new country in Ecuador being killed by natives. Sad! Barnetts don't seem to be coming down - so sorry. Maybe after Com mtg Erik can bring em.

Jan. 31, Tues.

Thot Kenya folks might come this way but saw no one. Made almost 20 lbs of jam. Radioed for Cls to bring sugar. Hope they got the message. Got the mail off – sent wire to Lolwa ladies who asked to come on the 4^th. Hope they get it.

Feb. 1, Wed.

Cls got back ab't 6. Did not get our radio message so brot no sugar nor frig lamp chimney. Brot mail & also meat – wild. B's might come if Ruth comes & can drive down here. Lolwa folks will come on Fri. Paul put a chimney on refrig lamp so it is going.

Feb. 2, Thur.

Very heavy fog til P.M. Sent Muhindo to get sugar at Mutwanga – ½ kilo paper bags @ Fr 9 a bag. Cls ate break here – I ate supper there. Cl hopes to get at the roof soon. Spent some time reading letters. So cold had fire in grate.

Feb. 3, Fri.

Am afraid no Kenya folks are coming. Picked strawberries. Jam is ready to cook. Sent one dish pan full to Buyses. Crocheted some. Gave one of Gl's faded dresses to Mrs. Daudi Muhindo. Lots of calendars came & have given most away.

Feb. 4, Sat.

No Lolwa folks have come either. These are disappointing days. Cl took the little animal “Bugeyes” [lemur] to Arlette. She was glad for him. Made ab't 8 lbs of jam & 2 qts of sweet pickles. All had supper here. Cheese souffle – then Scrabble.

Feb. 5, Sun.

Betty went to a school above the Cath. mission. Quite a walk for a 60 yr. old. All had dinner here and supper at Cls. A quiet day – hot & sunny. Think Cl. may have the middle room cemented. I'll use SM's gift $25.

Feb. 6, Mon.

The ladies came In time for supper at Gls. Cl is expecting to go to Oicha & Beni on Wed. I may go too for vaccination & to get papers signed for permanent res. permit. Wrote letters some & sewed at table cloth need only 8 more motifs.

Feb. 7, Tues.

Picked 5 heaped pans of berries washed most all for Oicha. Also did some tomato juice. The guests slept in A.M. & P.M. & are in bed again by 8:30. Have things together for tomorrow. Passport renewed & permanent res. papers.

Feb. 8, Wed.

Busy day. Went to office first got 2 parcels from Co. Lots of lovely things. Got passport papers signed. Dinner at Klines. Saw most evryone – not Gladys Becker. Dr. not there yet. Jewell gave me vaccination. We picked up a young man & knapsack. Wanted to see Dr. Becker's work to compare with Dr. Schwietzer's.

Feb. 9, Thur.

No Dr. after Mr. Williams told us he was coming. Will hear tomorrow no doubt. Am trying to get the table cloth finished – only 6 more to do. Lights going out.

Feb. 10, Fri.

Have been clearing out my desk & destroying old letters etc. Plenty of that to do during next few months. Wrote home thanks for parcels – also to Browns etc who want to come. Have berries & roselle buds ready for jelly tomorrow with pectin. Dr. asked shall he come tomorro? Paul had wet cement so couldn't reply.

Feb. 11, Sat.

Kathrine wants all to dinner tomorrow so didn't bake pie but a spice cake mix for Gls supper tomorrow. Do nuts we ate this eve and mac & salmon, carrot salad & buns & pickles. Have only 3 more motifs to make. Dr. comes Mon.

Feb. 12, Sun.

At Buyses for dinner & Gls for supper so we had an easy day. Nice service and communion. Quite a number here. The girls are all set ready for the Lake tomorrow.

Feb. 13, Mon.

This noon at Cls we were saying how nice & dry these days are & hope they continue til we get the roof on – and in an hr. it was raining hard so Dr. got stuck & left his car & walked up. The girls were very dusty – said it didn't rain where they were. Dr. staid for dish of soup. Gave me medicine for dizzy spells.

Feb. 14, Tues.

Mas. did jam. 2 large kettles. I wrote letters & fixed up papers for per. res. per & passport & sent money orders. Cl & Paul go to Beni tomorrow. Rained again but not so hard. Cl & Gl ate here. Waffles. But Mas came so late Gl had em mixed – he baked them.

Feb. 15, Wed.

Boys brot iron, cement & a few groceries and MAIL. Nice lot. Sara wrote they had word that Mrs. Simpson has gone to glory. It is really good for Bertha has Leukemea so badly she will probably go soon too. Finished last motif of table cloth.

Feb. 16, Thur.

Met. went for meal & brot pork. Looks nice tho. Putting edge onto table cloth – want to take pictures tomorrow & will get one of it. Girls staid in bed til most noon. Lillian took barbitol so slept hard. Paul & Cl working at roof timbers.

Feb. 17, Fri.

Mas. most sick with a cold but baked buns & cake. Supper here spag & sausage – jello & cake. Took pictures also of table cloth tho I still have a bit of edge to do.

Feb. 18, Sat.

FINISHED TABLE CLOTH at 4 P.M. Now what? Writing letters tonight. Will start a stocking rug next. Ate dinner & supper at Cls. Girls left after breakfast so should be home by now.

Feb. 19, Sun.

All had chicken dinner here and lovely supper at Buyses. Pleasant all day til ab't 4 when a hard rain came down the Mt. Wrote some & read. Biasiko boys came for mtg tomorrow. Gl has table cloth on.

Feb. 20, Mon.

No Harters nor Kline. Will hear why not in the morning. Cl. began putting rafters up. Will be able to put most iron on before removing grass. No rain today. Sorted stockings & began cutting nylons – such a lot – mostly Evelyn's. Met. washed but goes for meat tomorrow. Mas. most sick with cold. No work.

Feb. 21, Tues.

And still no Com. folks. Stan said on radio he didn't know why they hadn't come. Worked again on the roof – a tiny shower – not enuf to stop work. Met. brot meat (beef). I worked at letters all day. Eat at Cls din. & sup. can't make much fire as smoke bothers under the roof.

Feb. 22, Wed.

Pauls went to Oicha & Beni. Brot Stan back for mtg. - have heard nothing ab't Harters. All at Cls for supper & such a talk fest. Had to have all the news. Lots of mail too – 9:30 & haven't read nearly all.

Feb. 23, Thur.

Word of Kathryn Johnstons going – also cousin Earl Offule. A release for both. Don't know how prepared Earl was. Baked coconut macs for Pauls safari – goes to Biasiko for a wk. Com. mtg finished ab't 3 P.M. Got several letters ready for Stan to take – ate dinner at Pauls & supper at Cls.

Feb. 24, Fri.

Packed the 2 tin boxes – went thro bags & baskets – sorting pieces – some rags & others to use as patching. Cut up stockings – rain since dark. Paul & Stanley got away ab't 5. Have been looking for Gl's new slip – she gave it to me but I didn't need it now she wants it & I can't find it any place.

Feb. 25, Sat.

Baked a bit or tried to but smoke got so bad had to take buns & pie to Cls to bake. Then I also baked blueberries muffins. Ella Spees treat – Good. While sitting in living room after supper there was an awful crash bang & part of the back wall of brick fell down. No joining to bind walls together - !

Feb. 26, Sun.

Very quiet day for me. Ate at Cls breakfast & supper & dinner with Kathryn. Expect De Poerque family for supper but no one came. Wrote letters. Couldn't go thro back door so for water & chicken feed etc. had to use bath room door. Timmy has bit of fever so had mtg down there.

Feb. 27, Mon.

Cl fixed braces on back wall & then saw front wall was going same way – so has that braced & men are putting up brick again. No lights but bath room & my room came on. Cl. thinks a wire must be broken – everything takes so much time. Wrote letters in my room.

Feb. 28, Tues.

Cl fixed wire. Wrote letters most all day. Went to triple wedding with Prue. One was her girl. Park man came & Cl. had to show them around so didn't get so much done. Ate supper here. So many interruptions or he would have begun putting iron on tomorrow. Rained a bit at dark.

Feb. 29, Wed.

Made jam & worked at stock rug while watching jam at Gls. We mentioned today how often rain has come near but not here. This P.M. it poured across the Lusilubi but not a drop here. Cl. said if he had known there'd be no rain he c'd have taken the grass off & had the iron on by now.

Mar. 1, Thur.

Mail came so I was reading letters all A.M. Worked some at rug but there were many interruptions. Pauline Haas wants to bring 3 ladies & a man here next Mon. for just a day or 2. Cl. says some of the grass comes off tomorrow.

Mar. 2, Fri.

And it did. And the iron is on the east end – and grass all over - & some ceiling came down. Mas. comes tomorrow to do baking. Mr. & Mrs. McBride from Nigeria came in ab't 4 P.M. They are E.U.B [Evangelical United Bretheren?] workers were the first of our church – so are real pioneers. We eat at Cls. Hope to get cleaned up tomorrow.

Mar. 3, Sat.

Mas. came & baked: buns – cin. rolls, pie, bread, toll house cookies and cake. Had fresh strawberries for dessert. Muhindo & I actually shovelled dirt out & got it looking sort o' clean – another lot came down while we were talking after supper.

Mar. 4, Sun.

Nice restful day. Mc Brides seemed to enjoy it all. Had break. at Cls. dinner at Pauls & supper at Cls. Nice sing & mtg here. Am sending letters to Guildings & Lehrers by them as they go to Uganda tomorrow.

Mar. 5, Mon.

West end of house is done now. A brisk shower of a few big drops made lots of noise. Mc Brides got away after breakfast. We did enjoy them. P. Fraas said she & the Hollywood ladies might be here. The rooms are ready but no one has come. Mas. baked bread at Gls. Rest of grass comes off tomorrow. Will be glad to have it done.

Mar. 6, Tues.

Dr. came – radio said Haas party sailed right thro Oicha in a hurry for the plane. Grass all came down. Whew! Haven't enuf iron. They put on all there is & covered rest with canvas. Cl & Betty & Paul & Tim go to Beni tomorrow & hope to get more. Tim must have tooth pulled & Betty needs help too.

Mar. 7, Wed.

Cl. - Betty – Paul & Timmy & a load of natives went to Oicha & Beni & back by 5:30 and brot iron so hope the roof will be finished by tomorrow night. Pretty good mail & passport is ready now but the perm. res. papers staid at Beni so must see ab't them. Miss Edna wants to come when she can get up. Brashlers Apr 30 – May 10.

Mar. 8, Thur.

THE ROOF IS ON! And no rain. Tomorrow they build up the chimneys and will sweep over the ceilings and sweep here too for many patches of ceiling have come down. Grass must be taken away & the terrace cleaned – but how nice the roof looks – such a comfort.

Mar. 9, Fri.

It's been real hot today – perhaps the iron roof has something to do with it. Finished knitting the back of the “shrug” & started left front. Thot Miss Love might come today – but hasn't. Then perhaps next wk. Katherine wants us there to supper tomorrow.

Mar. 10, Sat.

Chimneys are ab't done. Men began patching the plaster. Baked apple pie to celebrate the finishing of the roof. Had supper at Buyses. Did bread & Pie, at Gl. also jammed yellow tomatoes.

Mar. 11, Sun.

[note in pencil: “Phil Schuler in EUB Anaheim til 25”.] Nice communion service with a good number in from the outschools. The last for Cls before furlo. Went to hotel & De Percks for coffee & until dark. They have a very nice place & twin baby girls are very sweet – abt 10 mo. old. Our battery wouldn't start the car & Paul ran out of gas! Sun. visiting.

Mar. 12, Mon.

Roof all on & chimneys up – made of cement blocks – some plastered – still more to do. Picked quite lot of berries for jam. Thunder, lightning – wind came ab't 5. Thot we'd get a hard storm. Rained a bit but most blew over. Got some vego from Jacquemin.

Mar. 13, Tues.

And ab't 5 Paul & Helen Hurlburt came – driving in from Mombasa. We have had a real talk fest. So nice to see them. All had supper at Cls. Men are slowly getting grass cleared away. Made 2 Klim tins of jam. Got letters off. Starting to rumble.

Mar. 14, Wed.

Pauls left after pr. mtg. They are going to work in Bukavu. At least for 2 yrs. Twas so nice seeing them even for only a bit. Met. went for meat. Took dining rm mats out & are putting pembe on the patched places. Mrs. Von Hamme called & he came later. We have asked them for hi tea on Fri. Do hope we will be in better order by then.

Mar. 15, Thur.

Went over ceilings again but will do dining room again. Took all out of living room & went over the patches but must be done again tomorrow. Men & boys busy piling poles, & matete [elephant grass] and grass – taking lots into garden – strawberry patch. Nice mail. Rhoads 50 anni. card came. Cement blocks & iron roof toilet.

Mar. 16, Fri.

Got mats back after pembeing ceilings & washing wood work & sweeping floors. Got pictures partly hung. The Van Hammes and Mr. Vandenwette (?) came for hi tea at Kathryns. Had a very nice time – visited after they left ab't 7. Getting things together for Oicha as Paul takes Betty tomorrow.

Mar. 17, Sat.

Paul & Betty went to Oicha & Beni. Betty had to see Dr. again. She says Miss Edna walks with crutches but wont be allowed to come over here for 6 wks - & Then I wont be here. All at Katherines again for supper. I made jello – Mas. came & baked pie & cake & bread. Will come again on Mon. for Cls eat here then.

Mar. 18, Sun.

Pretty hot all day but this eve it is raining – a hard pretty steady rain. De Poercks came & so staid to supper here, Stefan too. We had dinner at Katherines. Guess the hill will be washed clean. Hope it clears by morning.

Mar. 19, Mon.

How it is raining! And last night Cls had pieces of ceiling down in all rooms except the kitchen. Prue had 4 places in living room & Buyses had wet spots – but mine seemed OK til just now when Cls went home we found a wet spot in bath room. White ants were thick around the porch light. Cls are eating here now & it's so nice. They staid after supper til 8:15. Still raining.

Mar. 20, Tues.

Showers all A.M. but clothes got pretty dry. We got drums etc. ready but no rain tonight. Last night the drip from the roof filled a big drum. Rain gage said 6 ½ times. Cls house is so wet & smelly they will sleep here tomorrow. Moths are thick tonight.

Mar. 21, Wed.

Since we have all sorts of drums ready there has been no rain. Men repairing leaks in Cl's house. They are living here now & the store room is filling up with boxes drums etc. Finished the nylon stocking rug. Muhindo is sick. Glad for Apolo's help. Met. took money & hopes to find some meat.

Mar. 22, Thur.

Ironed with electric iron. Gl pressed a lot too. Met. [Metusela] got beef Muh [Muhindo] brot a bit of pork for sausage with waffles for Sat. supper. Mail but no air from Co. [Cora, sister] but one from John. No rain. Mended sheet.

Mar. 23, Fri.

Moved a lot of big things. Have most of Cls things in the store room. Moon is so bright & the hills so clear these days – but no more rain. Bot a ham & am curing it. Radio says Langfords will be here the 11^th.

Mar. 24, Sat.

Mas. baked buns – coffee cake & husband's cake. I made 2 small dresses – one for his & one for Koronelio's. Waffle supper here & Betty provided the sausages – good. Some rain today. Next Sat. we will be scattered somewhat.

Mar. 25, Sun.

Lovely sunny day. Cl. gave his farewell talk in church. Very good on Jno 17.

All had dinner at Buyses – chicken etc. with a lovely cake & ice cream for a farewell treat. All here to hi tea supper. Will be separated next Sun. & still further the next & more still the next – etc. til Aug. when we hope to meet in Media.

Mar. 26, Mon.

Radio said Dr. wants Daudi Mn [Muhindo] certificate right away so we called the mail man & asked him to go tomorrow – quickly. Forgot to go for vegs so got only celeri. Went thro another trunk so am slowly getting things cleared out. Will have a big basket of stuff to throw away or give away.

Mar. 27, Tues.

Getting letters for Rethy, Kenya & home lined up. Trip letters & choc. for the children. Sending 70 lbs of jam to Rethy. Both boys (Gls & mine) ironed – hers didn't finish. Mas. is so glum. Gl. talked to him – she thinks its mostly spiritual. He is not happy in his family life. I pray God may work in his heart.

Mar. 28, Wed.

Cls pretty well packed. K – would have us all down there for supper – buns, hamburgers – etc. Mail came & extra money for all of us. Thank God. Got some letters off. Buyses may go to Oicha too as K's face is so painful. I'll send Mrs. Williams one of the roosters. Rays are fine – but there was an accident at the dorm.

Mar. 29, Thur.

Cls & Pauls left after break – Pauls didn't know if they might be back but Paul & Timmy came & will stay til Mon. if all goes well. Just before Paul got here 2 men came from the Dr. at M. [Mutwanga] to ask if we had insulin here. Betty ran around to find Elia [infermiere at Rwenzori] & we had none.

Mar. 30, Fri.

Paul & Timmy had lunch here. Betty gave me the baby garment to crochet the edge – I've finally got it ab't finished tho I took it out several times. Miss Love etc were at Oicha & said they might come but not for a night. Cls are likely at Nyankunde tonight.

Mar. 31, Sat.

Paul & Timmy had dinner & supper here – also Prue to supper. Baked bread & coffee cake & cookies for Buyses at Oicha. Finished crocheting edge on baby garment for Prue. Have chicken ready for tomorrow. Pd up all Thank God.

Apr. 1, Sun.

Easter – and what a lovely day. Just like June - & radio said the same there so nice for sunrise service. Cls got there [Rethy?] yesterday, so they are all happy. We had a lovely communion service. Then chicken dinner here & Paul & Tim left for Oicha & then quite hard rain. Benj. put the lights on. Betty came for a snack & then our evening service.

Apr. 2, Mon.

Radio said “Alice [crossed out] Buyse was born yesterday” wonder if Paul got there for the party. Hope to hear tomorrow if Dr. is coming. Only Metusela here for work – he washed – I told all they c'd have the day off. Wrote letters.

Apr. 3, Tues.

Dr. came. Buyses baby is “Larry” and again this morning “Arlette's baby boy came last night” - 3 in succession. Ab't 4 Paul Hs came bringing Mrs. de Poerk & babies who have whooping cough. Dr. gave them medicine and Pauls took them back again then came here for the night. Are looking across the river for a place for a little house for when they retire.

Apr. 4, Wed.

Pauls left after pr mtg & looked at the turbine. Kasole told him there's a place back of or beyond Jac. that they'd like them to have – don't know what govt would say. Worked at sorting over pictures etc. Betty came over but we had to turn the lights off early because its threatening to storm.

Apr. 5, Thur.

Nice mail came – been reading it all day. “Never a dull moment” book - & magazines to keep me busy. Took every thing out of pantry & kitchen & pembed – eat on little table in living room every thing piled full. Good chance to sort out things not needed. Belt slipt off the turbine. Hope Beni can fix it.

Apr. 6, Fri.

It's fixed. Just the belt slipped off. Lights are not very bright tho. Pembed pantry again – the spots - & moved things back. Packing quite a bit away. Floor isn't cleaned yet. Also pembed spots in Cls house. Will make up beds on Mon. We hear Mr. Langford's father is with them.

Apr. 7, Sat.

Washed up pantry & kitchen & put things back into place sorting & putting away many. Betty had supper here. Mas baked pie, cake, & cookies. Metusela worked at other house. Betty says some one got into her house while she was at school. She hasn't found anything missing.

Apr. 8, Sun.

Nice A.M. service & quiet day. Prue ate dinner & supper here. Just ab't 5 dark clouds came down the valley & it poured. I said I'd light the pressure light for I didn't think Benj. would go out in such a storm then the lights flickered & came on nice & bright. Then suddenly ours went out but the others were on. Fuse must be burned out. So we lit the pressure.

Apr. 9, Mon.

Got mail off with Metusela & hope Doudi gets to Oicha in good time. Paul talked this morning but said nothing ab't coming back. Apolo is going to help with the guest house work. Have 7 beds made up now & 2 more ready if needed. A Mr. Chapin called. Knew C.E.H. [Charles E. Hurlburt] He is of Am. Museum in N.Y. Knew Akeley.

Apr. 10, Tues.

Radio said Buyses would be home on Thurs - & they didn't know when Langfords will get here but we will hear tomorrow. Have beds – 7 made up in Cl's house. If Lemayes come will put up 2 more. Muhindo did not come – relative died. So glad for Apolo's help. Met. will go for meat tomorrow.

Apr. 11, Wed.

Radio said Langfords would be arriving at Oicha late tonight so we are expecting them for dinner tomorrow and Pauls too. Rays are at Adja tonight & will go on to Napopo tomorrow. Betty pembed her dining room. Will we be a crowd tomorrow night?

Apr. 12, Thur.

They came ab't 4:30. Paul couldn't find the trouble with my lights so we had to use the pressure. They brot parcel from Ray for Apr 20. The booties came from Lo & they are darling. Baby cried quite a lot while we ate but his first safari makes him very tired. Letter from Gl. also the others & a lovely picture of John – but not awfully like him.

Apr. 13, Fri.

Hope Rays got to Napopo this eve. but it's [Fri.] the 13^th!!! Got most of the letters read last eve. Worked in kitchen all A.M. and this PM wrote the girls. Folks are playing Chinese checkers & Scrabble. Hope to hear in the morning if folks are coming out tomorrow. Rained much. Quite a hard quake.

Apr. 14, Sat.

Stanley & Gary brot Beattys out and now all are settled in their rooms – and Buyses Sr. came in time for tea. Stanley & his two left right after tea. All had supper here but not Buyses. Hard for Katherine to come & bring baby – and we are quite a crowd. Had tape recordings tonight on Beattys machine. Some were Ray's make.

Apr. 15, Sun.

Fairly quiet day even tho a crowd. Had things pretty well ready so dinner wasn't very late. Boys didn't come for tea so we washed up. Rained pretty hard even at mtg time but B's came. Not Katherine – so we had nice mtg. Mr. Langford spoke on Psa 46. Lots of flying ants out around light.

Apr. 16, Mon.

Little Barbara was playing & slipt & fell tearing open her sore leg that Dr. had sewed up with several sts. so Paul hustled Bill & B. over to Oicha taking the mail along & thot they'd come back tomorrow & bring it but they came back so mail man goes. Lots of rain. Clothes still on the line.

Apr. 17, Tues.

Cut up & parcelled out the meat, a sheep I bot from Yuda for Fr. 500. We had chops – very good. Good corn meal muffins & honey for dessert. Barbara runs around but keeps knee bent a bit. Started writing the art. for In. Af. [Inland Africa] “After 50 Yrs.-” I just can't seem to get anything much lined up.

Apr. 18, Wed.

Had stew & dumplings – Everyone enjoyed them. Mr & Mrs. Rempel called had heard there was no room so after tea went to hotel.

Tried to write at art. but so many interruptions. Had tapes again tonight.

Apr. 19, Thur.

Mail came. several birthday letters. More rain so no clothes dried. Langfords got no wire ab't L. Srs plane so they will leave tomorrow after lunch. B Srs. left this morn.

Apr. 20, Fri. [FMS birthday]

The end of a perfect day. Katherine had a lovely lunch cafateria with Hap. Bir. wishes all thru - & Sid took picture of group & then of me & the cake. Then Langfords left after lunch for Oicha. Rays & Cls parcel had nice eats brown sugar – dates, choc bisquits. Beattys gave me candy – Ls candy & nylons. Sara nylon slip. Betty nylons & we had a lovely coffee cake from Betty. Will work at the art. tomorrow. No rain today – so we had a really nice time & now I'm ¾ century old. God has been good to me. I praise Him.

Apr. 21, Sat.

Wonder what sort of a day V.M. had – also Queen Eliza. Even a queen could not have had a happier time than I had yesterday. Finished writing the art. but am sending it to Ray for correction & criticism – so hope it will be quite dif. when it appears in print. Timmy is not well so K. staid with him. Others all here to supper.

Apr. 22, Sun.

A lovely sunny day til 3 PM when it rained quite hard. All had dinner here – Paul staid with Timmy & babe – then all had supper there – and a tape recording for our eve service. Very nice. Paul takes 'em to Oicha tomorrow.

Apr. 23, Mon.

They left after pr. mtg. very well loaded and Paul Betty & Timmy came back ab't 6. Betty came here & we had bouillon & sandwiches. Did quite a bit at rug - & after supper just talked. Were birthday congrats from Dr Morises.

Apr. 24, Tues.

Beautiful til ab't 5 when a hard rain came just as Met. left taking the post to Daudi. For some reason the lights have not come on. Pembed the toilet but didn't finish very well as it was finished. [?] Met. cleaned guest room with disinfectant, & will do hall & other rooms tomorrow.

Apr. 25, Wed.

Not so sunny as yesterday but got bedroom, hall & bathroom cleaned. I tried to touch up the pembe in the toilet with whitewash – but it looks awful so will try to do it over with lime.

Worked at rug some. Taxes are collected tomorrow, so no work much.

Apr. 26, Thur.

Van Hammes came & had lunch at Pauls – also Prue & I. Heavy clouds, fog & rain until 3 P.M. but no one worked so no matter. Paul went down to the rest house to get them then couldn't get back up so all walked - & Paul went back with them & then drove up. Lights are fine tonight after not having any for 2 nights.

Apr. 27, Fri.

Wonder what sort of a day Elfreda L. has had.

Did a big wash – white washed toilet looks better – also the mended places in Cls house. Apolo helped. Carl Bs wont come til Tues. but expect Brashlers tomorrow. Worked at rug some.

Apr. 28, Sat.

Katherine sick with chills & fever so Paul & Tim ate dinner here & all came for supper. Betty too has been miserable with a cold. Radio said Brashlers had to work on the car at Oicha so wont be out til Mon. Both ladies felt better this eve so hope they can come tomorrow.

Apr. 29, Sun.

Betty staid in bed all day. I sent dinner over and at supper time I got her teakettle & boiled the water then took it over. She didn't want any thing more. Pauls were here to dinner & I went there for supper. K. isn't feeling good either but is taking aralen a course so it may be that.

Apr. 30, Mon.

Brashlers came in time for dinner. Betty is still pretty miserable & staid in bed all day. It's flu - & she's taking sulfa – so hopes to be out tomorrow. Expect Carls tomorrow. Picked berries but aren't nice – lots of blooms.

May 1, Tues.

Carl Beckers came before noon. Sent letters by Metusela. Played Scrabble. Betty still in bed but feeling better. Katherines mouth is very sore but she feels better.

May 2, Wed.

Carls here to dinner – mutton stew & dumplings – mango pie. All here to cafateria supper. Betty is better but still coughs & so staid in bed today. Nad a very hard rain just at dinner time – almost filled the drum at the back. All played Scrabble – had two boards.

May 3, Thur.

Carls left after dinner. Mail came – a reg. letter for me from Bukavu so I hope it is my per. res. permit. Carl took it & other mail to post & hope he can send it out with Robinsons tomorrow – if they come. Radio knew nothing of their where-abouts. Saw Arlette's baby – such a pretty boy.

May 4, Fri.

Radio said Robinsons can't come, children sick with this bad cough – same as Prue had. She is out today. So sorry ab't R's but Ted Crossmans want to come next Tues. so I can go with them but we all are disappointed ab't R's. They need the change & rest.

May 5, Sat.

Usual work. Brashlers went to get permit for the Lake on Mon. & bot Mt. & animal pictures to take home. Supper & games at Buyses. Betty is out now & will go with us on Mon. Do enjoy my guests so much & wish they c'd stay longer.

May 6, Sun.

All had dinner here – and supper at B's and service there. Mr. Brashler spoke so well at native service. We have lunch all packed – coffee in thermos & cold milk in others.

May 7, Mon.

Paul turned lights on at 4:30 & we got off just after 5. Got stuck in the mud for 1 ½ hrs. Had to pay Fr. 75 each. Saw lots of buffalo and antelope – water buck & elephants – one quite near didn't like us & came running with ears & truk up. All at Bs for supper. Plenty tired but no rain.

May 8, Tues.

Dr. came and Mrs. Williams. Crossmans came in time for supper. Brashlers ab't packed up. Nice letters from Ray & Sara & M.A. too. Pauls expect to go to Butembo tomorrow. Will bring me cash. Just heard Mrs. Amstutzes father is coming out for a trip next summer & David. How thrilling for Jane.

May 9, Wed.

Brashlers left right after breakfast. Then Pauls left. We got Crossmans moved over here. How glad I am they are here. Pauls came back just at dark. Paul & Tim came here to supper. I sent her some. Rained pretty hard just as they got here. Not much mail – guess all is going to Rethy.

May 10, Thur.

Worked at packing – have one drum full of books. More to do tomorrow. Radio said Klines & Clapper may be out tomorrow. We don't know who else nor how long they will stay. Am finishing off the rug made the Martha Myers way.

May 11, Fri.

Klines & Miss Clapper came ab't 9. They had dinner with B's then we had a weiner roast – and popcorn on the lawn. Mas. made the buns – also a cake – but K. made the birthday cake for Timmy. Klines didn't leave til most dark. Hope Mr. W. will come out tomorrow.

May 12, Sat.

“Bizzy” today. Ted & Mrs. W. went to Beni & Oicha & brot Mr. W. along back. All had waffle supper at Prue's – Good. Keep putting things away but still plenty to do. Am clearing desk & bureau drawers & brot all bedding from Cl's house.

May 13, Sun.

Mothers Day. Nice communion service. So nice to have Williams here. He is so lame with an infected leg. Have shut up the cat so Mrs W. can take her in the morning. Dinner here – supper at Bs. K. is very tired. Up by 5 tomorrow???

May 14, Mon.

Crossmans & Williams with Kitty got away ab't 5. I had break. here but dinner & supper at B's. Have most all done now but my desk has to go in yet. I'll eat at B's all day tomorrow so all can be finished. Moved chickens to B's pen.

May 15, Tues.

The last night! Guess things are pretty well packed away & my suitcase has gone to Pauls ready for a 5 oclock start in the morning. Many came to say good by – boys all seemed happy with pay & NT's. etc. Ate at Ks all day. Betty too this eve. Wash still on the line for it rained all day.

May 16, Wed.

Got away by 5. Had break. at Oicha along with Engelbrechts & Ludwigs & Klines. Had a flat after Bunia. Many are here but not all. Some have the cough. I sit at head of a table of 7 little girls. Timmy doesn't like sleeping without his Dad. 2 other boys are in his room. Lots of letters here.

May 17, Thur.

Timmy was rather weepy when his Dad left & this eve after supper too – but will soon get used to playing with others. I've finally read all letters & wrote a few notes – do want to get more letters off. Rwanda folks aren't here yet nor John Tucker but most are. Council is in session. I'm invited to Vans to dinner tomorrow. Tim wants to write his folks.

May 18, Fri.

A very nice time at Vans for dinner. What a lazy time of it. Wrote some but got sleepy at 11 so napped. After dinner napped again. Will I sleep tonight? Every one Is getting settled into routine. Timmy seems to be getting settled too.

May 19, Sat.

My cold gets worse. Not much coughing but plenty of blowing. Saw several Council men. Mr Brashler just left. Helpt a bit in kitchen but wrote some letters & read mostly.

May 20, Sun.

A restful day for me. Napped before dinner & again after & ready for bed 9:15. R.V.A. music by tape – very good childrens service this eve followed by communion service.

May 21, Mon.

Still writing letters. This P.M. Sara & I walked down to Cooks to see Mr & Mrs. Cripps. They walked back with us & enjoyed the flowers. Arthur called Dr. Becker & Dr. Kleinschmidt too so they are deciding what the trouble is. She said they hadn't said – but they hope to leave tomorrow.

May 22, Tues.

Got quite a few letters off and mail came bringing some. Gl wrote & posted at Genoa – told ab't Mombasa & the trip north – first very hot then cold. Co wrote too. Tuckers came – Fatuma too. They eat at my table.

May 23, Wed.

Cough isn't much better – but nose doesn't trouble so much. Cripps went home without coming up for flowers for Drs say she must go home for an op – something wrong with aorta – sorry. Did some mending. I'm surprised at the way the children get the dining room work done. So quickly & done well.

May 24, Thur.

Nancy Nelson, of my table had a Birthday so we baked a raisin spice cake – all iced. Several children down with temp. & some cough. I coughed so much last night. Am taking medicine so hope I'll not do it tonight. Mended all day.

May 25, Fri.

Baked cookies for dessert. Angeline came for visit this P.M. & again after supper & brot fudge. Council has finished. Barneys come here. Mary Hayward goes to Rw. - hurra – and several other changes.

May 26, Sat.

Mrs. C & I baked 14 rhubarb pies. Have things lined up pretty well for tomorrow. Dr. called this eve for the sick ones don't get better. Mrs. C. called for me to have tea with her. They have a cosy apt. but will move up here when Rays go. Finished “Never a Dull Moment”.

May 27, Sun.

Restful day with mtgs as usual. Cafateria supper. While playing records it began to rain & has been at it & still is – so our water drums will be full again. They were getting low. All enjoyed the rhubarb pie.

May 28, Mon.

Terribly windy so wash dried well. Wonder how Betty feels by now – Grad. exercises were at 10:30 so should be over with now. 9. Wrote some letters. Sara & Mrs C not feeling well at all. Rachel has been in bed too. Betty L. [Lincoln?] is still ill – has temp. Tuckers leave tomorrow.

May 29, Tues.

Sunny but cold wind. Helpt bake a birthday cake for Stephen Lindholm. We've had 3 birthdays & all at my table so we've had the layer cake 3 times. Finished reading The Last First by Hutchens. Have 12 letters ready to post.

May 30, Wed.

Nice mail but nothing from Cls. Ohrnemans come here June 22 then Rw. Baked peanut butter cookies for supper, went to pr. mtg with Ray & Ted.

May 31, Thur.

These days are so much the same: break. help with dessert for dinner – dinner – then today Mrs. Uhlinger came for a nice visit & tea – supper & write letters – or read. I'm trying to line up what I want to say Sun. at S.S.

Jun. 1, Fri.

Finished darning socks. Also finished reading “Miss Billy” Eleanor Porter. Girls baked cake & gave us a taste & soda cool aid. Hope it sets alright. Pr day mtg at Uhlingers.

Jun. 2, Sat.

Baked berry pies. Girls made do nuts for supper. Pictures after supper. Very good. A party taking pictures in Congo – a shark hunt – a pianist playing - a silly thing. Very fine.

Jun. 3, Sun.

The prettiest day ever. Just like June at home. I spoke to the S.S. had good attention. The “I knows” of the Bible. Wrote some & napped for I was awake a lot last night – coffee & donuts?? Ray played the gram much. So nice – 8 yrs ago Bells & I got here.

Jun. 4, Mon.

Wrote some letters. Went to staff mtg because tomorrow is Miss Barths birthday & Mrs C. had made a cake & we had tea. Then I brot baby David up here & kept him til supper time.

Jun. 5, Tues.

Sally washed the wash stand & I painted it white. Looks very nice. Miss Barth's classes gave her a tea party after school. I wrote letters most of the time helped in the kitchen a bit.

Jun. 6, Wed.

A nice mail today. Letter from Cls at Lausanne. Were having a nice time tho all had flu. Sewed at curtains. Another birthday. I helped ice the cake. Had apple pie tea at Crossmans. Very good. Pr mtg with Sara & Marieann – she drove. Miss Cowell & Miss Lohrman here.

Jun. 7, Thur.

Worked at hemming & making curtains for boys sitting room & couch covers & ruffles for girls sitting room. Dr. was called to Blukwa as Hans Scheuzger is very ill – feared black water & heart.

Jun. 8, Fri.

Sent Mrs. B. a cute “late” card. Hope they gave her a party – very likely did. Finished green covers fixed up guest room for Artons. Girls making candy etc for tomorrow night.

Jun. 9, Sat.

9:15 P.M. and it is all over – every crumb of cookie & candy etc eaten. The rooms all looked very nice. And the girls did fine with the tea & eats & Chapponieres came to see Dr. Artons haven't come but Heidi's folks (Lenhartzens) did. Lasses also called.

Jun. 10, Sun.

Sunny & pleasant. Went to all meetings. Mr White preached. Ensemble played at P.M. service Ray violin & Dorothy & Lenore at organ MA cello – very nice. Ray has a very lame knee due to malaria. He worked so hard yesterday getting that iron on - & all wk.

Jun. 11, Mon.

Artons came but Heather is quite sick so all 3 are in the guest room. Mended socks and wrote some letters.

Jun. 12, Tues.

Heather is still kept in bed. Mr Olsen came & will take Mrs. Beattys ivory with him.

Wrote several letters. Have the Sudan ones ready too.

Jun. 13, Wed.

Nice mail. Mens night for pr mtg. Mr Arton went to Goli. Vollors called in passing – hear of quite a few coming for mid term picnic.

Jun. 14, Thur.

Mac's called this A.M. Then went on to Blukwa this P.M. and are going to Kampala & will stop in at Mwenda enroute. Found the check for Paul that I had lost – twas in my suitcase.

Jun. 15, Fri.

Mended socks. Helped in dining room. Wrote some – read some. Dr. thinks Artons should stay til Mon. then Heather will be able to travel & they can take her home as she wont be strong enuf for school. She is so anemic.

Jun. 16, Sat.

We baked 13 pie crusts & have mango & rhubarb ready to put into them. Baked a birthday cake for Mr. Arton. Also biscuits for berries at dinner. Pictures tonight were very good – Malay country & natives – Washington D.C. Pres. Eisenhower innauguration.

Jun. 17, Sun.

Very pleasant & sunny – but too dry. Drums all empty. Mrs. Arton spoke to Sara's class. Used a white & a red rose. Mr. Arton spoke at P.M. mtg. Some mail came. Letter from Co. saying just she & Dr will come east to meet me.

Jun. 18, Mon.

Mostly writing letters. Artons are ab't packed. Want to leave after breakfast. Mr Miller called this eve & told what a blessing “Gold from Golgotha” has been in his Conf work. Pontiers came for dentist work but Arthur wont have him – no graduate!!

Jun. 19, Tues.

Artons left after breakfast. Heather was sick in the night & couldn't eat much breakfast so they were glad to be taking her home. Heide [Heidi Linhartzen?] was on the Maypole & somehow dragged her leg & hurt her so she had to go to Dr. to have a sliver cut out. Got several letters off.

Jun. 20, Wed.

Went to Nioka with Crossmans. Got a few things for R & S's birthdays – fresh apples for a pie if they will keep – milk for coconut macaroons for Fri night. To pr mtg with Sara & M.A. Mr Van says Mary Heyward arrives on the 25!! & I wrote to Belgium.

Jun. 21, Thur.

Called at Vans to see ab't having Ohrnemans come to tea on Sat. but she says she is having tea there for most of the folks. Heard Zimmermans are at Uhlingers so we got into the car & went down to see 'em. They look so well.

Jun. 22, Fri.

Zimmermans came to supper. Stams also got here for supper. It is Bruce's birthday. We all had snacks – boys, girls, little folks & staff. Then at 8:30 5 came from Nyankundi. They report that Ohrnemans have come.

Jun. 23, Sat.

14 guests & children went for a picnic. It rained quite hard from 10 to 12 but not there. We are so thankful for full drums of rain water. Scavenger hunt this P.M. Tea for all station at Vans – had nice visit with Ohrnemans. Pictures this eve.

Jun. 24, Sun.

Mrs. Ohrneman spoke to S.S. told of her life & call. Mr. Ohrneman spoke at P.M. Psa. 30. We S's went to Cooks for dinner. Very nice. Music after young peoples mtg. Had “Menuhin” played so fine. Then Sara called me to their room & here were 3 dishes of strawberry ice cream!!! and some cocoa – Good for wild dreams.

Jun. 25, Mon.

It seemed colder today and how hungry the children are.

Jessie Blanchard called. Trying to get letters written but didn't do much at it. Mended a bit while visiting. Betty Z called this A.M. Mail came tonight – Jack went to town – letter from Gl in London.

Jun. 26, Tues.

Wrote some letters. Helpt in kitchen. So thankful for all the fruit Nyankundi folks brot. Children are enjoying the mangoes. Mary H [Heyward] has arrived at Oicha & goes to Rw.

Jun. 27, Wed.

Darned and mended. Quite a nice mail came. My book: “Eternity in their heart” - Lon Woodrum. Sara may read it to the girls.

Ray didn't go to pr mtg – had to develope pictures for the “annual”.

Jun. 28, Thur.

Knitted at shrug but the day was dark & dreary so couldn't see very well. F. Piersons called just at supper. Have come for dental work & are to take Lincoln children back with them. They go home soon.

Jun. 29, Fri.

Short program at school – but I baked up-side-down cake. Sara cut of the dark blue dotted mat – Mrs C gave here.

Lovely sunny day but raining now. Sally & others gone to Spindlers for slumber party. Busy this eve getting things ready for mid term picnic.

Jun. 30, Sat.

Mid-term picnic was a real success. Sunny but cold & windy but a big fire kept us older ones warm & the younger ones played in the woods. Pine Forest is still a favorite picnic place. David Lincoln let a sour ball candy slip down his throat & it threatened to choke him – finally vomitted it up – but we had called Dr.

Jul. 1, Sun.

Sunny cold day – Wonder how Billy spends the day. Had mtgs as per usual but communion with the young folks – this eve. Then gramaphone til bedtime.

Jul. 2, Mon.

I staid home and prayed & took care of David when he awoke. Ray & teachers divided up & all got to mt'g some. A blessed time of heart searching. This PM native service & the staff had pr mtg. We look to God to continue His work in our hearts.

Jul. 3, Tues.

Started letter to Agnes. Don't know where to mail it so will wait. Wrote several letters. Baked biscuits for dessert. Making ice cream for in cones tomorrow. Sara made congealed salad for supper tomorrow.

Jul. 4, Wed.

2 yrs. ago! [Beth arrived] Supper was cafeteria baked beans potato chips, congealed salad, bak. pwd biscuits peanuts – kool aid and strawberry ice cream cones. The cones were tiny but they were much appreciated. Big mail – not much for me. Sara went to pr mtg alone – I put Sally to bed.

Jul. 5, Thur.

The day after! Didn't feel up to much but mended sox all day but slept over an hr. this P.M. Will I sleep tonight? Sally got her Schofield Bible for committing John 15. She says it very well.

Jul. 6, Fri.

Prayer Day. Ray, Sara & I went. Macs & Mrs. Brill called this P.M. We had tea I made macaroons. Barneys came in ab't 7. They are at Crossmans. Darned again – finished all mending.

Jul. 7, Sat.

Baked squash pies 14. Pictures. Dr. Walter Wilson spoke on “Christ & the Mineral Kingdom” - Very good. Miss Brinser showed T.T. slides. After it all we olduns went to Teds & roasted corn – lovely sweet golden bantam. Yum.

Jul. 8, Sun.

Cold but had nice meetings. Mr. Brill spoke so helpfully. Quite a number of visitors. Wilmus parents and others. Lovely music this eve. on phono. Male quartet at P.M. meeting. May God keep my lips!

Jul. 9, Mon.

As usual on Mon – letter writing takes most of my time. Rays are getting things put away. Instead of moving down to the little dorm we think we'll go to the Gombari house to sleep & spend evenings.

Jul. 10, Tues.

Worked at a shirt for David Lincoln. They leave for home in 2 wks. Wrote some. Washed hair. Sprinkled a little – cold & cloudy.

Jul. 11, Wed.

Mended & darned. Coralee's birthday so made marble cake iced pink. Mr. Gaunt came. Van Dusens went for mail. Nice lot of letters. Cls were landing next day. Rays getting most things put away.

Jul. 12, Thur.

Emptied cupboards & bureau into suit cases & boxes to move to Gombari house. C's are getting settled in their living room. All of us to Whites for lovely dinner – mango pie dessert – Yum.

Jul. 13, Fri.

I was in such pain at 2 A.M. and couldn't make out if it was caused by indigestion or heart for my heart was thumping. Pain kept up til as it got light Sally called Sara. She soon got hot water & then I began to get relief. I staid in bed til 9 & was quiet all day as am feeling OK & went to Vans for supper. Sara called it acute indigestion – hope never again – ate green peas – also corn.

Jul. 14, Sat.

What a day – helpt a bit in kitchen but mended sox most all day. Ray moved his bed down. It's very quiet & nice here all bathed here – small tub but nice. Sprinkled but not enuf. Piersons called on way to Kacengu. Mr Van went to Mahagi & had another car accident – no serious but for the car.

Jul. 15, Sun.

A lovely A.M. like June. Ray & I went to native church. Got dark & threatened but no rain. Had ice cream for dinner. Ray spoke very well at P.M. mtg on the Bible – The Word – Psa. 119 – last part. Finished reading “The Cardinal & Luther”. Very good.

Jul. 16, Mon.

A little sun but mostly cloudy & sprinkled a little. Ray brot some water so now it may rain. Timmy got quite a nice lot of gifts & the choc. cake was good. Writing letters & soaked off stamps.

Jul. 17, Tues.

Wrote at letters. Anna Marie Epp and Peter Maclure had birthdays – but only baked one cake. The girls had one in their room too this eve.

Jul. 18, Wed.

Ray & Sara went to Nioka for mail. I baked apple pie.

Ray got lots of birthday cards from the school children. The boys in upper dorm gave him 250 Frcs. I got almonds, olives, choc biscuits. At Grace Barths for such a good dinner. Raisin pie with 2 candles on. Nice mail. Peggy's folks had seen Cls. Also Von Bergens – Mrs. Crossmans folks.

Jul. 19, Thur.

Copied recipes for Mrs. Crossman from old book into a new one. Worked at stamps & not finished. Sally is sleeping with me tonight. Maybe at Kacengu tomorrow night.

Jul. 20, Fri.

Kacengu. Uhlingers came for me abt 3 P.M. & we picked up the Miller boys & Miss Myers at school & got here by 5:30. Lovely drive all the way. I'm with Jessie B. Miss Myers with Miss Coulton & Us at Millers. Talked til lights blinked.

Jul. 21, Sat.

W'at a day! Mrs. U & I walked over to see girls quarters – got some pineapples. Then as Mr Miller wanted to go to the market we went too to get more for the dorm. The car door didn't latch very well & I somehow got against it & out I went on my back which is a bit sore when I breathe. When we came back found Vollors & Bishop Morris here. Made a tape ab't old times on this very hill 43 years ago.

Jul. 22, Sun.

Such a pleasant day meeting those who are leaders in church & school & some older ones who remember the boys. Dinner at Coultons (so good) supper at Millers & a tape by Rev. Redpath & organ music. Heavy fog most all day. Spoke a few words in native service as did the others. Back seems better.

Jul. 23, Mon.

Had breakfast ab't 5 got away by 5:45 & got here by 8. We had dinner at Miss Stewarts. So nice. My back is better but I'm taking hot water bottle again. Mrs. Cotzee died Sat. Got very dark this P.M. but no rain.

Some brot mail. One from Cora but none from Al. One from Betty telling that they went there – she was so glad to see them.

Jul. 24, Tues.

Mr Miller came. I've written Jessie. Got last letters off to Gl. & Cora. All work as usual. Pain in my back seems more in my side – but not so sharp. MA sleeps down here now.

Jul. 25, Wed.

Mail came & nice letter from Gl. in Russellville. Rained most all day. Ray & S. went to pr mtg. Arthurs [Barnett] go to Kenya tomorrow. Baked toll house cookies. Back aches quite a bit today – not sharp but all across.

Jul. 26, Thur.

A perfect day – like June. At home. Sara & I do mending & fixing up going home things – bags (Lo made). Epps came in this P.M. Sara & I went to see the new building – pale green kalsomine walls – looks so nice – doors are on. Windows will be put in tomorrow. Epps trailer tipped over & broke lots of eggs they were bringing for us.

Jul. 27, Fri.

Sara's 46^th. Van Ds returned from South. Mary H. is living in my house & Paul is working at the nurses house – has those hi steps taken away & is remodeling & raising ceilings. So glad that Mary can have a nice house. The dorm staff came down for mango pie & ice cream. I baked the pie & they brot the cream. Seniors are on their sneak – Epps [Supervising the sneak?]

Jul. 28, Sat.

Baked Miss Frosts coffee cake for morning Skit night & we had them in the new building. It is so nice – but cement is still pretty wet. Pa S. & Ma S. featured mostly in skits. Our party all went thro customs & got on the plane & off at N. Y. greeting John & Betty. It was a scream. Gwen was G'ma & did it well.

Jul. 29, Sun.

Cold & cloudy at first but sunny this P.M. Ray & I went to native church. Our 4 oclock mtg was in the new building. So nice not to have to move chairs & tables. Used chairs from school. 2 wks. from now will we be boarding the plane at Leo? [Leopoldville]

Jul. 30, Mon.

Sara washed quite a lot of things. My gray acetate dress washed very well. I altered the jacket blouse of the blue suit Mrs Barney gave me. Guess I'll wear it on the plane. 2 wks. from now we will be pretty near – (8:30). Last staff mtg.

Jul. 31, Tues.

Wrote last letter to Cora. Verna Epp came with clothes she was sewing. Sara washed her hair & more clothes. “Missions at Crossroads” is very interesting. Wrote Alifari Kule at Blukwa & took it to Mrs. Epp to take to him. Bot Bangala Bible for Masikini.

Aug. 1, Wed.

Sara & I baked 14 rhubarb pies. They were appreciated. Nice mail came – ab't the last letters. I sent one to Co but we may get there first. R & S went to pr. mtg.

Aug. 2, Thur.

Had word that Nyankundi has small pox so we cant go there for Fri night. Then what? Can't decide til Mr Epp come back. Miss Wambold & her 2 friends from her church called at the dorm.

Aug. 3, Fri.

Washed more dresses & ironed everything this eve. & pressed coats etc. Washed hair. Girls did lots of baking etc so M.A. sleeps up at the dorm. Our snack was fried egg sandwich. A real treat for we have had eggs for baking only. Will we be in Bunia hotel next wk.

Aug. 4, Sat.

Next Sat. Leo. The banquet Sr. Jr. at Miss Stewart's was a big success. Chicken, mashed potatoes etc. with dressing – jello salad – banana whip dessert. Games afterward were lots of fun. Had quite heavy shower while there. Hope we get more. Sally to Spindlers. Mr & Mrs Epp played with graders 'til dark.

Aug. 5, Sun.

Hope Prue had a nice day. By a wk from now 8 P.M. we should be sailing toward U.S.A. Communion in young folks mtg. Each of the 6 grads gave their testimony. Ray, Sara & I went to native service this morning. Last night in Gombari house. It has been so lovely here.

Aug. 6, Mon.

At Evelyn Myer's house now but still help and eat at the dorm. Word comes that Nyankundi is open again so we will go there on Fri. Dr. Rawsons came today also Griffins. Mrs Freisen sent me $2. to get ice cream cones or sumpin' which I think will be apples.

Aug. 7, Tues.

Quite a lot have come. Buyses got in rather late. Larry has grown so much. Gail called – so nice to see her again. Also Edith Mac Clennan. They stay a couple of days so will see them again. Helpt at dorm til eve – then ate here & will til we leave. Mary H is alone for Betty F came.

Aug. 8, Wed.

What a happy day! Grad. ex. were beautiful. So many friends came. So glad to see all. To Arthurs for Cafe supper with Cooks too. Then pr mtg at U's & after that a farewell for Jack & us – Cake & coffee. Everything so nice. Langford read Psa 114. Prayed for us all.

Aug. 9, Thur.

Quiet day. My voice is ab't gone. The cold has settled in my voice box. To supper at Crossmans – also Langfords there & Browns came. All set to leave by 7:30 in the morning. Betty F spent the A.M. here & Gail, Edith & Furmans the P.M. Others have gone to Vans for cream & to say good by.

Aug. 10, Fri.

Nyankunde – Mary Deans – Crossmans brot us here & then went on to Oicha taking Betty Collins glasses because she broke hers. Haven't seen many of the folks, but had a nap & my cold is better. Cooks, Barnetts & Van came to say goodby. Betty F is here & Ruth Z & Irene came. Our crowd are all here too also Mc Creadys. Marys house is remodelled & not quite finished.

Aug. 11, Sat.

Stanleyville!! Mary got break. early – a crowd were at the air port. Many pictures were taken. Then we came. Landed at Watsa to refuel - & got here ab't noon. Had sandwiches & coffee. Got away for Leo by 2:45 & after travelling for 50 min – much of the time thro thick clouds something was wrong & we had to return to Stan. & here we are for the night – the clouds made it very bumpy & rough – took dram so didn't get sick.

Aug. 12, Sun.

Left for Leo at 8. Mrs Moore met us & took us to U.M.H. for lunch & rest then ab't 6 went to the Pan. Am. air port – Got to Kano ab't 10 & left at midnight. Very smooth trip so far. Not much motion & every convenience. Plane is full – 48.

Aug. 13, Mon.

This is the day! Left Lisbon at 8 AM. Had steady plane – til near here when there was fog & rain – so it got very bumpy. Sally got sick. Ray & I too only didn't need to use the bag. Mrs. Snyder – Davis – Henry – etc met us but only Betty rushed thro the gate & greeted us first. At Von B's & so nice to be here.

Aug. 14, Tues.

Have been pretty miserable all day with this bad cold. Tried to sleep but had to cough. Wrote a bit but can't get interested in anything. Am taking cough med that Mr Von B has – so will be better tomorrow. Miss Myers Mother here to supper. Such meals! Had tape and pictures this eve. Wish we c'd stay longer.

Aug. 15, Wed.

253 Henry St. [A.I.M. headquarters in New York] We came in this A.M. and settled on 4^th floor. Went right to Dr. Frames & got back in time for lovely chicken dinner for us & Davises & Miss Johnson & Esther Kly [?] & Edith too. Janet planned it. While at table Dr. Wilke who takes over from Dr. Becker came & we all met him.

Aug. 16, Thur.

Called at Mrs. G. Westervelts – also at Frutchys. So glad to see them – our 1^st mtg. Then to Sara's friend Miss Goddard who is at a motel & we stay the night. Went to hear Appelman. This place is run by Dunkards – they are so kind – gave us supper & beds – so hot and cool drinks are refreshing.

Aug. 17, Fri. Sloops – [Sara's family]

Got here after dark. A long day & so much cold drinks, dust & wind. Ate sandwiches & fruit – telephoned Mother from Salisbury – so she had supper for us & as so often – I have the best room.

I'm quite ready for bed – so nauseated & still cough some. Letter from Gl. They will neet me at Columbia.

Aug. 18, Sat.

Rays went to S. & did shopping. Betty staid here. I could do very little – just nauseated & miserable. Slept most all day. Sams children are darlings. Little Chas so loveable. Mother S. doesn't seem a bit older. Nancy & Haydn came with their adorable children. Both Nancy & Susie are more matronly looking.

Aug. 19, Sun.

Went to Bark Creek church where S's have always gone & Ray & S. were married. Met many of their friends & relations. Had dinner here & rest & then to Gilliam for cafe supper. Thick steaks, rabbit, chicken, pork cabbage salad – bread – melon & ice cream. I ate a bit of meat – no cream. Lovely people. Enjoyed it all.

Aug. 20, Mon.

Ray & Betty went to Mooresville. We washed. The Shaffer family are going to Kesw. W'd like much to go too but too far away. Nancy & babies came while Haydn, M.A., John & Sally went to Charlotte. 3 sisters of Dad Sloop called this P.M. Very pretty & most interesting. Ray & Sara went to read & pray with a very ill woman neighbor. God grant her a peaceful entrance into Glory.

Aug. 21, Tues.

Dark, cold & rainy. The sick lady of yesterday died last night – funeral tomorrow. Mrs Brown called this A.M. Sams ate dinner here. All to Gillians again for supper and such a lovely time at Mother Gs home this time. Am feeling so much better Thank God.

Aug. 22, Wed.

Stephen & family came in time for dinner. Such a nice family. Helen & Steph Jr. go to Ben Lippen. One of the boys got badly stung with wasps. We called on Partie family Christian colored folks. Very interesting. I am at Sams tonight. M.A. sleeps with me. Helen with Betty.

Aug. 23, Thur.

Coras are at Fays. no doubt. Roberts came ab't 2. We had just ab't finished up everything. They had eaten a bit so we didn't make more. Ray took pictures – all sorts. Things from Cannon came – sheets etc so nice. Such a nice outdoor supper and short sing & prayer then Roberts left - & our happy day was over.

Aug. 24, Fri.

Columbia. Packed the car & it was full. Stephens left after breakfast. We washed all sheets & towels then had dinner & came on. Got here ab't 5. Aunt Lily had supper ready. Ray & Jno helpt Romeyn get loaded then came & got us at Mrs. W's. & we have set up our beds & are ready for bed.

Aug. 25, Sat.

It's been a day of hard work but the house looks so nice & clean & in order. Ray & S. went shopping for eats & we had what was left at Westervelts last eve. They had a big choc. cake with Welcome Home on it - & Aunt Lily had packed such alot of just what we needed. A postal from Gl. says they'll be here Mon. A.M. We may leave Tues. or by Wed.

Aug. 26, Sun.

Such a happy day. Went to Batesburg church (St Pauls) where Rays belong. Met such nice folks – heard a good sermon - & enjoyed the music. Then a dinner in church dining room – such a good & big dinner. Then to Weathers who gave us peaches & to Mrs. Adams – ice cream – the young folks & Ray went to maple St church.

Aug. 27, Mon.

Cls came ab't 8:30 – the children have grown so much. All look well. We called on Mrs. Westervelt at once & had a nice visit. Gl. did some washing. So did I by hand. Ray got a Maytag machine – 2^nd hand for 16.75 and quite a nice phono – which, like the car, they will leave for Jno & Betty. Byron Hurlburt called had lunch & again for supper. Pictures taken.

Aug. 28, Tues.

Left Columbia at 6 A.M. & got here to MEDIA by 5 – 450 Mi. We came right along – eating as we came getting gas & cool drinks 2 or 3 times. Every one here is so kind. Dr Davis has aged a lot & Mr McK. is very thin. Florene & Cedric are here now. Saw Beth too. Nice letters here. Cool wind this eve so it's not too hot. Faith & I have down stairs bed.

Aug. 29, Wed.

Gl did washing. I worked at letters. We had very nice dinner at McKs. Then went shopping in Clermont but found when we got there stores were closed for business Wed. P.M. Faith sleeps with me. Had a good rain & so is cooler. Saw Scot Home – Its lovely.

Aug. 30, Thur.

The children registered in school - & we then did shopping. I got a dress & Faith got one with Mrs. Beckers $10. gift. All went to prayer mtg at Scot Home. Pretty hot all day. Mr & Mrs. Kize & daughters called. I began a pad (crocheted). Needed plenty of drinks today. Letter from Co.

Aug. 31, Fri.

Ripped my new dress – has to be shortened at waist & tucks over shoulder. Wrote some. Cooler this eve because of rain across the Lake. Shirly Clark is ill with tonsilitis. Ironed some. 'Twas lovely at the Lake – this eve – we staid til most dark.

Sep. 1, Sat.

Wrote some. Went to Lake while Cl & children went swimming. Cls all went shopping & while they were away Bill & Mary Lou came – for just a bit & had only just left when Cls returned. I had supper with Dr. Blakesly & how we chatted!!!

Sep. 2, Sun.

Wonder how Lo feels when she is 80. Went to all services AM & eve. Billy is staying for a little party on some one's birthday. Read, wrote & talked. Com. service this eve. Pretty hot til toward evening.

Sep. 3, Mon.

We went to Clermont to see boat & swimming races but didn't see anything but motor boats with water skiiers. That was interesting. Came home & took lunch to the lake. Children & Cl spent several hours in lake. Gl. altered my dress. I visited with McK's & arranged to go to Orlando to see Mrs Woodley with Florene.

Sep. 4, Tues.

They took the children to school and found out what they needed of carrying cases & pencils & note books. They had a great time finding where they belonged but are all settled now. Gl. drove us women to pr mtg (missionary) at church. Her first try of this car – it went fine tho she hasn't her Fla. license yet.

Sep. 5, Wed.

Cleaned my room after baking 2 loaves of bread & buns & cinnamon rolls & apple pie. The children went by bus today quite exciting. Gl. did quite a big wash. No one of us went to pr. mtg this eve. All doing home work only Faith is reading a story book.

Sep. 6, Thur.

Ironed. Had McKs & Cedrics [Eddings] here to supper & the evening. Had fried chicken but it was tuf! 'Twas large & cost 2.25. Brot another table from up stairs so had plenty of room. Used the crocheted cloth – Gl brot it home.

Sep. 7, Fri.

Went to Orlando with Cedrics & Betty. I went to Mrs Woodleys – and as she had arranged to go shopping with some one we all went. While getting dinner Mrs. W. got sick & had to lie down. She is very thin and quite nervous. Had such a nice time – on way home stopt at super market & got some things for Sun.

Sep. 8, Sat.

What a busy happy time we had last yr. all but poor Eldo & his tooth. Baked cherry pie. Bhilip Davises wont come til P.M. tomorrow so we have supper all planned. Gl's Aunt Annie died – has been in bed 5 yrs. She was a Christian so is happy.

Sep. 9, Sun.

Went to A.M. service. Philip Davises came ab't 3. Visited til 4. Then made cheese, spread, & peanut butter sandwiches & salad & jello with ice cream (Drs treat) Kool Aid & milk. Cl showed pictures – Very good. All came here & finished up all cookies & crackers & most sandwiches. Left by 10 & have 1 ¼ hrs. to go!

Sep. 10, Mon.

Mrs. Miller returned this P.M. from the annual mtg at Keswick. I hope we can attend next year. She saw Eric & Emily who came for just a mo. or two – also Guildings were there. Gl went to a sewing class with Mrs. Clark. Not back yet & its after 9. No cora yet either. Maybe tomorrow. She came 10:30.

Sep. 11, Tues.

Crocheted cut edges of 2 blankets. Baked a big apple pie to have enuf for Cora & Ed too if they came, but they haven't come. I spent 2 hrs with Miss Halstead. She loves to reminisce too. Wrote Buyses. Gl. launder white curtains & put up in living room. Sent Bs check to help repair turbine.

Sep. 12, Wed.

Cora & Dr. came just after dinner. We have written folks all along the route. Leave here Sat. 15 to Houston by 17 – 18^th – Russellville the 20^th & 21^st – for wk. end then Phoenix by 27 or 28 & Calif 29 - ! The Lord will guide. They both seem quite natural – look well. Brot watermelon, apples, peaches – etc – just like always. So nice to see them.

Sep. 13, Thur.

Worked in kitchen all day and talked. Had pictures: pigmies: Rw – Europe, Beths & Byrds – only a few of these but good. Cora had shampoo – & did shopping – got Gl. elec. egg beater. I ironed part & Gl part. Called on Dr. B. so Co saw her nice house. How glad we are it is cooler. Ray sent watermelon & it was good.

Sep. 14, Fri.

Gl. went to Orlando with Florene. I peeled apples & made sauce – Cora ironed. P.M. tried to get suit cases packed, but still not finished & its 9:30. Had Cedrics pictures – also more of ours – but had them here. Gl. got nice frying pan – Co's gift.

Sep. 15, Sat.

Chipley, Fla. Came 320 mi. Left Media at 9 & stopt for lunch along road. Stopt twice to shop. Cora got mat. for car seat & helpt me get outfitted some what. Pretty hot but we came right along. This is a lovely motel – have a large double room. Remembered our prayer agreement at 2 for Gl & 1 for me now. Put watches back an hr.

Sep. 16, Sun.

Baton Rouge – 395 mi. Left camp at 6:45 after breakfast in our room. At 11 we stopt and attended church. St Pauls Lutheren Mobile Alabama. A good service. Text Rom. 12:12. Then lunch & got here to Shamrock Motel by 6:30. Filling stations close on Sun. & we wanted gas – so travelled late. This is much like last night. Very clean & nice. Again $3. each. Hardly Sabbath day's journey.

Sep. 17, Mon.

Houston! Left Baton Rouge at 6:45 came on to Beaumont. Ran into swarms & swarms of black ant like bugs that plastered up the wind shield badly. Co & I shopped. Got a hand bag. It rained quite a shower so no more bugs. Got here ab't 4:30. Grace S. & husband came to see me. Mr. & Mrs. Pultz are so hospitable. We have such comfy beds.

Sep. 18, Tues.

A very restful day – some called to see me and I spoke at evening service – the first in a long time. The folks are all so cordial & big hearted I feel like I've always known them. They gave me a check for $50. I didn't follow my notes very well so got emphais in wrong place sometimes. A Latin-Am couple are leaving soon for work on the Mex. border. He said when he read “On Safari” he told the Lord if he ever meets that lady he's going to hug her and he did!

Sep. 19, Wed.

Texarkana. The nicest Motel yet. At the end of the hottest day yet! Radio said So. Tex. was 100. The wind was hot. Our rooms are almost chilly. Watched TV some so had supper late. Wrote Lillian Kendall. Wonder how John spent the day. We left Houston just after break.

Sep. 20, Thur.

Russellville! Had a nice trip. Very interesting thro the Ozarks. Got here by 2 – not hard to find. Bigmama seems as always only a bit heavier and very happy in her home. Mr Montgomery is a good natured man - & seems very content here. We are enjoying it all.

Sep. 21, Fri.

Did a bit of washing & went down town – to P.O. & flower shop. All looks quite natural, as in '48. Bigmama had a letter from Gl. for us all. Saras letter yesterday told how very ill little David Crossman was with croup, pneumonia & malaria. Dr Becker put tubes into trachea, so he c'd breathe. Do hope to hear soon.

Sep. 22, Sat.

Pleasant day of visiting. Took up the whole AM at the beauty parlor & she did a good job. Too tight yet but will loosen. She w'd take no pay!! Elcie Torrance & Miss Burris & Bernice called. Nice seeing them all again. Been pretty hot.

Sep. 23, Sun.

Nice to see so many whom I had met when here 8 yrs ago. Pretty noisey in church. [Pentecostal] Ruth Marie & family came in time for good so. fried chicken dinner. We have just been eating too much. I know I'm putting on weight. My hair has felt very comfortable all day – no loose ends around my eyes.

Sep. 24, Mon.

Clinton, Okla. 364 mi. today – such long straight roads right to the horizon so level & when we got there the horizon was still many strait mi. ahead. Left R. after break. We had such a nice time. Mrs Taylor seems very happy as Mrs. Montgomery. He's a nice man & so they are happy. Have a nice motel here. (Ideal Motel)

Sep. 25, Tues.

Vaughn, N.M. 405 mi. today but the roads are strait & level & few towns so came pretty steady. Dr's feet & ankles swell so Co drives some. Shopped a bit in Clovis. Dr. got a sun hat I some writing paper – all got ice cream. I had another cherry soda. We thot it made me sick when I ate it ab't the first day – but I'm not feeling it today. Went to “Ranch House” for supper.

Sep. 26, Wed.

Globe, N.M. Mt. View Motel 425 mi. A very interesting day thro the Gallo [?] Mts. At first plains and long strait roads but all P.M. winding up & up to 7000 ft. in one place. Got here almost 6. Ate from chop box – too much beer & liquor in cafes. This is one last Motel & its only $6. The cheapest. Tomorrow Phoenix.

Sep. 27, Thur.

Phoenix. Cooks! Came thro many hills today – like in Grand Canyon. This is a lovely home of lovely people. Verne teaches near here in Hi School. Mrs. Cooks Japanese friend came over to see us. We got here ab't 12:30. Had lunch at restaurant. Chinese food. Tonight had lovely roast beef dinner – at least 1.50 a plate at restaurant. Verne had supper out but came back & talked late.

Sep. 28, Fri.

Had a nice day out at Beth's Bible Conf. grounds. It's really in the sticks. Met Mrs. Louise Wedel & son Billy & helene Brooks & Mr. Bancroft & Meyers who know L. Buyses. Beverlys from 37 [?] are here somewhere – also Petries. It's been so nice seeing these folks & fellowshipping with them. Verne is fine.

Sep. 29, Sat.

PLACENTIA! This home is so beautiful. Left Phoenix 3:20 & got here 1:20. Had quite a long stop for lunch at 11. We were glad to get more of the desert crossed before it got so hot. Co called Lo who said she & Al were coming tomorrow. Had nice letters. Little David Crossman is slowly improving. Faye Rowlee is engaged to PTL Mac Farland. Want to work in Bunia. May God grant.

Sep. 30, Sun.

Lo & Al came to Darwins & we picked them up there, & went to church. Met many whom I remember from '47 when her girls came here & we had a good chat. Lo stays tonight. Al went ab't 5. Not so hot today. We heard a report on Youth Conf. by Mrs. Korn. No nap, no letters written. Just visit & exchanged news.

Oct. 1, Mon.

Wrote at letters & cards – got nice letter from Gl & from Kath. so nice to hear from all. Dr. tested my eyes this P.M. & Thurs will go to the dentist not for work but only for inspection. Read “Angel Unawares”.

Oct. 2, Tues.

Browns left after breakfast and Co said I should move writing things into Fays room as the light is better – so I did. Cora went to see ab't her aid & then we went to Frank Urban & had such a nice visit. They have both aged a lot. Pictures again – of India.

Oct. 3, Wed.

Picked oranges & gathered tomatoes & pealed & took care of them. After dinner went shopping a bit. Called on Betty Stockwell. The pictures taken along the way turned out very good but she got no family group of all. Writing some letters. World day of prayer. WSWS had charge.

Oct. 4, Thur.

We all heard a bang & then a movement yesterday P.M. and todays paper says it was a 'quake. Went to the dentist who found the sensitive tooth upper way back. Put temp. filling in – found it with X ray. I go again on Mon. Went to joint miss. mtg – 4 circles met together at Alice Schmitts. A very nice time – dessert, then biz then devotions & talk by Mrs Snyder.

Oct. 5, Fri.

Lora went home this morning. Washed clothes – Co ironed. I wrote some. Listened to Cora's troubles with good Christian women who do not want the W.C.T.U. to have mtgs. in their church. They say Biola teaching is against it – call it reform – they want change of heart. Some get real nasty.

Oct. 6, Sat.

Waited for Janet Perry so didn't go shopping til P.M. I gathered tomatoes & oranges. We got an undergarment – then a dress & a hat & I wanted low heel shoes – so got some. Cora looks for bargains but nothing of that sort today. Hope I'll have enuf to pay all & teeth.

Oct. 7, Sun.

What a blessed day. World Communion. All around the world the Lord's death and resurrection has been remembered & His children have been strengthened. Went to Carbon Canyon for lunch & board mtg. Didn't go out tonight but Dr. was called to Atwood. Wrote letters. McK reunion next week.

Wore pyjamas last night first time – getting modern fast.

Oct. 8, Mon.

Got hew glasses today. Dr. would not let me pay for them. Then went to dentist & he finished – filled 2 – and he wouldn't take any thing so I should have enuf left for going to Conv. Prints came today – so have them to pay for. Co had YTC mtg.

Oct. 9, Tues.

Worked at new red dress. Head is bad. Too much orange juice or ? Co went to “coffee hour” for a state representative. She wore a little ivory elephant which he admired & she gave to him – telling him it was from Af. She came home & suggested I go but I didn't want to – got letters & pictures ready.

Oct. 10, Wed.

Today we had lunch at a restaurant all the young women who are interested in Beth for Mrs. Paddon. Beth's Pres. came & had only a little time to stop so we had lunch together. 'Twas a happy occasion. Her sister Mrs Kenny, from Wheaton was with her. She knows Millers – Stoughs, Stams & others.

Oct. 11, Thur.

Went to W.S.W.S. at 10 & after mtg had pot luck lunch. Such a nice time. Am beginning to get names & faces fixed. Hilgenfelds have just moved into their new house so they gave them 2 gilt plaques for the wall. Went shopping a bit. Dr. came late. Co & I ate but sat & talked til he came.

Oct. 12, Fri.

Worked down stairs all A.M. taking care of grapes, figs and radishes. Lined the maroon dress. Ab't 3 Scotty Taylor called up & said they'd be out ab't 4:30 but it was later when they arrived. Baby is a darling - & they both look so well & happy.

Oct. 13, Sat.

Swept & dusted upstairs – baked spice coffee cake & cookies. Went to get hair done at 3:30 & took us til 6. Ironed. Am getting things together for tomorrow. Talked with Stacy on the phone his morning. They are coming 2 wks from tomorrow.

Oct. 14, Sun.

Glendale. Nice A.M. service. The organ music is so beautiful. & the choir. Had good rest & then left for here by 4:15. Found all OK here & after supper went to see Billy Graham film. Al is busy til late so Lo helpt me find her house & then the bed – so – til she comes I'll sleep.

Oct. 15, Mon.

San Luis Obispo. Al came in abt 10:30. Then was up early & took me to Loras & we had breakfast & came on here by 1:30. Our room at Blackstone Hotel had been reserved. Ex mtg this P.M. The evening program was fine – lovely organ music & good sermon.

Oct. 16, Tues.

Went to most mtgs. & enjoyed it all very much. Others here at hotel ride with us. Had nice lunch at The Hall. Met many of the ladies. Mr. Miller kept taking flash pictures. The organist plays so fine. Lo & I sit way up in front so we get in on most talks. My head not good.

Oct. 17, Wed.

Later – at home. Had much pain in tummy & nausea. Kept drinking soda water but it didn't clear up as at Rethy. Lo staid with me so she missed out on mtgs. Mostly reports from the places. Co said if vomitting didn't stop she'd call Dr. in morning – but I was sure it w'd tho there was still pain.

Oct. 18, Thur.

Cora called a clinic & Dr. Fryer came & after a bit of exam said he'd call the am. [ambulance?] I better go to hospital for a day or 2. One of the ladies came in & offered pr for me – bless her! Here I am then at Mt View Hosp. Nurse were very nice am in a room with 4 others. A snow white grandma with hurt back. Another young woman with both legs bandaged & splinted. Heart Dr. called – also another.

Oct. 19, Fri.

Girls had nice time at banquet last eve. Co fixed up a pretty black formal for me, even so I c'dn't do it. Lunch at noon closed the Conf. We had hoped to get back – Co called Ed. & said he'd get there tomorrow. Lo has found a room with a Mrs. Welcher ab't 2 blocks from hosp. She comes 1-3 & also 7. I can perhaps go on Mon. Pain is gone. Bladder getting better. Took cardiogram. Hope its OK.

Oct. 20, Sat.

Cora came to get latest report and then she left for home. Lora came brot crocheting for it is pretty hard to visit much when there are other patients around. I was glad for her company. Nausea letting up. Can't witness much. Lady in next bed is almost a ch. smoker so we hardly understand each other. They like animal stories.

Oct. 21, Sun.

When Dr came at 9 A.M. he said he told Dr. Brunemeier I c'd leave tomorrow. So when Lo came I told her & she called Co & arranged we w'd go by chair car. Last night not so good bladder too busy tho less pain. We can't leave til after lunch. It has been real interesting here & I thank God for it. May all bring glory to Him.

Oct. 22, Mon.

HOME Had early lunch and the dressed. So nice to be properly clothed again. Lo came by 12:30 & nurse took me in wheel chair to curb where taxi picked us up & took us to station. Train came & we got on. Lovely ride along coast. Got to LA by 6 another wheel ch. to the car. Lo got bus to Glendale. Co & I came via Free way – so fast & easy. Glad to get here. Dr. is OK but got tired.

Oct. 23, Tues.

Kept very quiet & rested. O such a lovely place to be lazy in. This home gets more beautiful all the time. Almost no nausea. I am taking 1 digitalis pill a day. Read all the remaining mail. The parcel from Mrs Cook is 2 satin pillow tops beautifully tucked & tufted. Don't go up stairs except at bed time.

Oct. 24, Wed.

Another quiet day. Painter is doing outside house. Co had work in town this PM and are gone to pr mtg now. I've been writing letters - & lying down. Mr Mc Candless called – had nice visit. Majority ministers wont let a Billy Graham film be shown! Poor blind men! Combed my hair this A.M.

Oct. 25, Thur.

Co busy both AM & P.M. & tonight again. Have written some – rested twice. Sent check to Hospital for $80.33. Their charge for medicine & board etc. at $15. a day. I'm so thankful I had it. Used Warren's 50. & other. Picked up some oranges. We don't know yet what the Drs. will charge.

Oct. 26, Fri.

Just as I finished my breakfast – Co & Dr ate early – here come Al & Lo! Twas so nice being together all day. They stay til Mon. Want to see S.M. on Sun. Lo & Co went to a wedding. Al is baby sitting at Darwins but will come & sleep with me. We have such nice big beds for all of us. Lovely letters from boys.

Oct. 27, Sat.

Al didn't come back til after the parade which was very funny. Each school by itself all dressed to represent something. Co showed pictures to girls of Rw & Fays wedding. Al copying a pin wheel pat. for table cloth. Al sleeps with me.

Oct. 28, Sun.

Al & I skipped S.S. after service went to Floyds & they gave me a floor lamp only not the standard. Had sourkraut dinner with watermelon. SM & Fran came at 2:30 so we didn't get the PM bell ringers. Had pie & ice cream.

Oct. 29, Mon.

Don't feel too spry but nothing much – sort o chokey but gathered oranges & exercised some & so feel better. Letter from Sara & Mrs West. She is not so well – leg troubles. Bishop Morris wrote & sent a snap of me taken at Kacengu. Wrote some. Am to review a temp [temperance?] sermon at Wed. mtg.

Oct. 30, Tues.

News tonight says the Canal situation is very tense. May God keep Brit from doing anything rash. Haven't felt very good today. Dr. will give me med as mine is finished. Am putting drops into eyes too. Getting lesson ready for tomorrow Temp mtg.

Oct. 31, Wed.

Dr. changed or augmented my medicine. I read my book review at the mtg – 'Twas very nice. Eisenhower spoke briefly this eve – on the situation in Egypt. There's been some bombing. Eng. & France seem determined to fight Egypt. My what times we are living in. Parade in town but too cold.

Nov. 1, Thur.

Lora left this morning – we feel quite alone. Co & I have been working at our talk for tomorrow. Miss. Soc. met tonight but we didn't go. I feel pretty good but was nauseated this eve. Loises come tomorrow night after school.

Nov. 2, Fri.

Co & Dr. are waiting for Loises. It's 9:30 I've had a nice bath & am turning in plenty tired but not nauseated. The Lord wonderfully undertook for me at the mtg. I felt strong & little nausea. Many women out – EUB [Evangelical United Bretheren] had most there.

Nov. 3, Sat.

Had Thanksgiving dinner today & celebrated Larrys 14^th big roast turkey. Lois helpt with it all. They came ab't 10 last eve. Larry is so tall & Coralie so sweet like my Faith. Saw Disney Land pictures.

Nov. 4, Sun.

Left Coras by 7. Got to Hendersens by 8. Then breakfast & on here by 10. Stopt over an hr at H's. I've slept & rested. Lo will give me her bed. I ate an apple this P.M. & it doesn't set very well. Have written Sallys card & will go to bed early.

Nov. 5, Mon.

Bad tummy all day – but better this eve. Lora went shopping this AM. Al came & had dinner here. LuVerne came this eve brot scrabble so they are playing. I'm knitting but am ready for bed. Wrote Jenkinson.

Nov. 6, Tues.

Felt nasty most all day – but tonight less nausea. Mrs. Millage came for dinner – fried chicken – etc. & water melon – all very good. Letters from Co. McK's wrote ab't their nice reunion. Election returns are not all in but so far Eisenhower is well ahead. Wrote Buyses & Pultz.

Nov. 7, Wed.

Eisenhower is Pres. big majority. Al. came & left a note under door that she will come for me tomorrow morning. I do feel much better this eve. Knitted some & wrote a bit.

Nov. 8, Thur.

Al got me ab't 10 A.M. I've begun crocheting Saras table cloth. Al brot a skein of thrd & we wound it & began a block. Mail brot a letter from office saying they are ready to book me on Aug. boat!!! Ive written Ray ab't it. Haven't eaten much today.

Nov. 9, Fri.

Tummy has seemed better today. Went down town for mor thrd but got only 16. Al will get the rest later. Ws went to Lora's club to lunch. Then she came here for a bit. Because its so hot these days Al thinks we sh'd go to Cora's Sun. morning. Lovely organ music across the way.

Nov. 10, Sat.

Yes, a yr ago. Got pretty sick ab't 3 AM so Al got me some hot soda water and then I went to sleep. We got Lo at 9:30 & went to Houstons. Cora B. is painfully thin but no more so than John was. She seemed glad to see us & I hope we didnt stay too long.

Nov. 11, Sun.

HOME. Al, Lo & I left Glendale at 8 so got here in good time. Al & I layd down at Darwin's – til church time. Dr. has charg one med. Nice service this eve by Biola young folks. Co gave them fruit & pop corn.

Nov. 12, Mon.

Hemet. Co washed & ironed & Al came ab't 2. We got here ab't 5. They have a very nice place here – well arranged and roomy. We 4 have the 2 rooms & Lo & I sleep on the very comfy couch bed. I've staid up til 9:15. Co showed pictures.

Nov. 13, Tues.

Felt so good last night & this morning – but something went wrong. I tasted the vitamin most all A.M. & was nauseated. This PM Stacey took us riding to Pomona & also Philuras sister. Co left for home ab't 4. Had TV this eve.

Nov. 14, Wed.

Home. Not feeling very perky all day but better this eve. Al called on Felton – Lo on her friend & SM & I went to the bank to see where Frances works. Then when she came from work they brot us home. Co & Dr at pr mtg. Al went to Darwins.

Nov. 15, Thur.

Alone again for Lo went home after dinner. Thanksgiving at Helgenfeldts by WSWS. Had meeting from 10-12. After taking Lo to bus station we went shopping then home & I had a good nap – but am ready for bed. Much better this eve.

Nov. 16, Fri.

A quiet day. Neither of us slept well last eve – don't know why – so I had a nap this A.M. & P.M. I wrote some letters & Co had a letter from Gl. in which she says her plan is for us all to go to Switzerland & then we fly from there. Sounds good & the Lord is able.

Nov. 17, Sat.

Just didn't do anything worth recording. Got quite a lot of letters in post. Old letters Bessie is finding – a P.C. of 1905 on my way east the first time. My stomach still is very uncomfortable. Mailed letter to Gl. then one came in mail.

Nov. 18, Sun.

A quiet day. Good Thanksgiving services – lots of music by the 3 choirs. Co went to Norwalk church dedication. All went to see the skit of Trial of Christ by 2 Jews – Christians – Twas very good. Nausea not so bad today.

Nov. 19, Mon.

Praying for Ray & Cl at San Antonio. A Santa Ana gale started before Cora got at washing – so she put it off til the gale lets up. We hope it will rain & clear the atmosphere its thick with dust now. Nausea has been much less today.

Nov. 20, Tues.

Not so windy today but many are busy. Our lights went out just at bedtime last night but an hr later a man had it fixed. Large branches from the tree at corner of house. They broke telephone wire – so other men came to fix it. Large fire near San B. out of control. Stomach not so good today, but not as bad as before. More med. Hotel here in Placentia burned.

Nov. 21, Wed.

Nasty nausea all day. but got a shampoo anyway – wrote Sara & slept. Men took tree away – makes much more light on that side of the house. Co & Dr to pr mtg. me to bed.

Nov. 22, Thur.

Thanksgiving. Glendale. We came to Alice's by 12. Darwins and Fatchets & Floyd were there. Dicky was sick so Phi. staid home. My tummy has been nasty all day – but I ate a little turkey etc. Am with Lora again. Tummy is punk.

Nov. 23, Fri.

Written later. Had a bad night – nausea – dizzy and all day felt faint. Lo tries so hard to help. We called Co by phone to get me.

Nov. 24, Sat.

They came ab't 10:30. and so am back at Co's. kept so dizzy & faint. Am in Co's bed.

Nov. 25, Sun.

Co. staid with me. S.S. classes are praying. It's very quiet & restful here & that's what I do.

Nov. 26, Mon.

Evelyn Camp flies to Bel. Co has asked Lo to come. I'm so sorry for she has so much writing to do. Am able to get to bath room without help – easier breathing.

Nov. 27, Tues.

Written on the day. Had nice bath. Food begins to taste better. Lo comes tomorrow. Elmira Elmer is out here – her Mother died last July. Mrs. Hilgenfeld & [illegible]

Nov. 28, Wed.

Lora came. Nice having her here. I had wakeful night so have slept a lot today. Co & Dr have gone calling on parents of S.S. children – then to Mc [illegible] for supper. & Pr. mtg.

Nov. 29, Thur.

Slept by spells – wrote at letters had nice hot tub bath. Wonder if Ray gets home tonight. Letter from Office says I'm booked with Rays in July – by Farrell Line. Cls not bokd.

Nov. 30, Fri.

Slept just about all day. Am eating supper at 6 & taking med. Then hope I can sleep again. Dr. gives me needles then no nausea.

Dec. 1, Sat.

Slept most all day. Lo read from Dr. Blakeslee – Kikuyu book. It does make one say Praise God for all thats been done – for every true child of God. My heart is quieting.

Dec. 2, Sun.

Its so puzzling to understand why some days are more comfortable & others so rotten. Most of today was awful with nausea. Co & Dr. went to Carbon Canyon this AM & Co & Lo going to evening service. Lo is so good – reads a lot out loud.

Dec. 3, Mon.

Nausea is much better today a long letter from Ray telling of Txas meetings. God is working abt Cl support. Churches are inter'd. Ray also wrote I ought not to return by boat with them leaving in July. The Lord must guide.

Dec. 4, Tues.

Was alone for awhile so tried to write Ray & did – just a bit – but have been so nauseated Dr. brot new med. I ate porridge & it staid down. Then tried more & took med but all came up. The Lord is giving quietness ab't my return and how I need it. Slept pretty well last night.

Dec. 5, Wed.

Nice letter from Cl & Gl. They got some money toward return trip & some support promised. Thank the Lord. Had a shot & took med so no nausea today. Got up to table for lunch & supper. Finished reading Beyond Kikuyu Curtain.

Dec. 6, Thur.

Have been on couch since before lunch. Feel much more peppy. Miss Betz & Mrs. Z. called. Pot luck supper at Church. All are going. Had no nausea last night had severe headache – but none today. Dr. gave me a shot but no med.

Dec. 7, Fri.

Lo left this morning & it has been quiet & lonely. Dr. did not give me a shot nor med & I feel pretty good. Just had supper at table but Dr. not home yet. Am reading “Light is Sown” by Anna Barlow. Promises to be good. I've been homesick for my family. Hope Ill dream about them.

Dec. 8, Sat.

Didn't rest very well last night. Too tired? Don't know but didn't come out til 10 & then lay on couch. Now – 5 P.M. have eaten & am going to bed. Cora worked around cleaning & taking in plants that might freeze. Gets pretty cold nights. Co took me for a short walk out in the sun – nice.

Dec. 9, Sun.

Co staid home all day – a restful quiet day. Have been dressed all day & it's very nice. Dr. went to C.C. church. Didn't get outside so very windy. Wrote MA & Hoyts. Stomach feels pretty good. Going to bed early.

Dec. 10, Mon.

Was more ambitious last yr. Co got my things all moved up stairs. I wrote 2 letters & helpt Co get book wrapped for Cls birthday “Beyond the Kikuyu Curtain” by Dr. Blakeslee. Am reading “Light is sown” & when I can, I'll send it to Rays for Christmas. Lo – bless her – gave me $3. for Christmas.

Dec. 11, Tues.

Pretty good day. Co worked at making plaques – painted some too. Byrd wired Lorita left there by plane this morning so they go very early Thur to meet her. Food is beginning to taste good – tho a little goes a long way. Slept good last night.

Dec. 12, Wed.

Cora worked at plaques all A.M. painting & decorating. Then ate a bit & rushed off to WCTU. Came back ab't 4:30 & left again shopping & what not til 7. Sold several plaques & has orders for some. Letter from Warren (& check) They are coming 1 wk from today. Lorita sh'd be on plane.

Dec. 13, Thur.

Lorita is here – plane was late & they got here after 10 A.M. so she rested quite a bit. Cora got orders for several plaques so we are working at them late. It's almost 10 P.M. now. Letter from Gl. am writing them.

Dec. 14, Fri.

Worked at letters some but mostly at plaques. We also got a parcel off to the children. Weighed 121 ¼ lost only 6 lbs. Co took Lorita shopping for coat & came with 2 dresses. Dr. says all his patients must go to bed at 9. Co delivered some plaques but more to do.

Dec. 15, Sat.

Got letters ready for posting then Co & Lorita went down town. They didn't get back for dinner so Dr. & I were alone. They got quite a lot of letters = one from Ray with $50. in it & Anna Z with $5 in it. Co got Lorita's coat, bot dresses. Alice was to move [?]

Dec. 16, Sun.

Went to AM. mtg then had a good nap this P.M. & went to see Dr. Talbot New Guinea pictures. My, the need for workers there. Very few were out tonight & the pastor made a good plea for workers – or consecrated lives.

Dec. 17, Mon.

Very nice letter from Gl in which she says they talked it over & decided that the best way for me to go back is by plane – whenever I can get ready. They don't know when they will get away. Texas folks will help with support.

Dec. 18, Tues.

Lorita was working at making a little tree for in the window. Will Warren be here tomorrow night? Co asked if we'd like to go to air port. Yes I w'd but don't know what Dr says. Nehru from India spoke over radio from Washington D.C.

Dec. 19, Wed.

Warrens are here. Both look very well. Co & I got permanent. Lorita has invite to have Christmas with friends in L.A. Lillian Kendall is coming just after Christmas. So glad to be able to see her.

Dec. 20, Thur.

Pretty scattered [family] this yr. but all having fun in U.S.A. When Mattie talked to her sister on the phone – she wouldn't believe it was her. so we all went over this A.M. had a nice visit. asked them over for Christmas but may not come he is not well.

Dec. 21, Fri.

No Hurlburts came, but Lo and Al came. More & more cards. This pen is no good. Co got her printed letters so she is busy. Al will come to a birthday party tomorrow noon.

Dec. 22, Sat.

Dr. said this morn. that Paul Hurlburt had called last night after I had gone to bed. Dr didn't think best to call me. So sorry that I wrote him – after trying to phone him. Al came for her birthday dinner of hamburger & squash pie – no pumpkin - & good. also ½ angel cake.

Dec. 23, Sun.

Little folks did well during opening SS. Betty leading them – good sermon & a nice program by choirs mostly. The Christmas pagaent – boys would say the Christmas story. All was beautiful. It all showed a lot of hard work and was greatly enjoyed.

Dec. 24, Mon.

Warrens are back & Loises are here so we were 10 for supper. Lorita left for L.A. & her friends this morning. Cora was very busy all day. I baked 2 pies cherry & Mattie's sister Grace sent me one – so we are pied.

Dec. 25, Tues.

Frosts came for dinner also Alice. Got lots of nice things – a beautiful blanket and a very lovely pins – Ray's family picture, kerchiefs, letter paper, etc & we heard Byrd from Manila. Took pictures at 5 PM ate cherry pie & ice cream & at 8 pears Warren brot – luscious.

Dec. 26, Wed.

Loises brot Lo & me in & here I am but how different I feel from last time. The Lord has been so good. Ida came home from Cor Beths & says she is looking so well for her. La Verne called. Sorted letters to ans.

Dec. 27, Thur.

Quiet day. Wrote several letters – rested. The front electric lights are off so we all sat in dining room. Mr Brown telephon Mr. Holland who sends the electrician tomorrow. Graham book is very interesting.

Dec. 28, Fri.

When I went to bath room last night I somehow missed getting hold of the door & over balanced & fell backward into the tub. All thro my middle it was very sore & bruised but the Lord had wonderfully undertaken & while it is still sore – it isn't stiff. Such a nice time at S.S. dinner at Turners.

Dec. 29, Sat. [diary says 1957]

My back doesn't hurt much any more. Such a lazy day. Napped twice. Have a card from Mrs Kendall to say she, Alice & Paul & 2 children will come tomorrow P.M. We'll have tea.

Dec. 30, Sun. [diary says 1957]

And Lillian Kendall did come. and Alice Yoder & husband & 2 little girls. 'Twas so nice seeing all, but too short. Went to N. Glendale E.U.B. church. Had nice tea of Christmas cookies for guests. They enjoyed them.

Dec. 31, Mon.

Word has come that Sara Ott has gone home, so good. Lora went shopping some place. I wrote. Then Al came at 4 & brot us to Hustons – with bedding & a cot which Lora put up. & I'm on couch. Saw an accident as we came. Lots of cars still coming. Lo & I will be fortunate for we can turn off our aids.

1956 (Memorandum A) This has been a most wonderful yr. A bit of disappointment at not seeing Barnett Srs. last Jan. Then such a happy time at Rethy dorm. & the wonderful trip home & all the way right out here to Cal. all so joyful – seeing relatives & friends. (Memorandum B) Then the sick time Oct. 17 – on but am feeling so well again. Am now expecting a letter from the children to tell what plans they have for going back. The Lord provided all so wonderfully for coming home and He will get us back in His own way & time. Praise Him.

Inside Back Cover:

Altitude at garage Ruwenzori. 4600 ft.

Altitude at Lake rest House [Ishango] 3100 ft.

Altitude on pontoon [Semliki River] 2850 ft.

Altitude at Beni 3800 ft.

Altitude at Oicha, Bell's 3475 ft.

Mt. Margaruite 16,794 ft./5,115 meters

J. W. Fords car meter.

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