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Show 59 very much. As yet I have not complained, and have felt quite contented. Hope and pray I may continue. January 7th The morning spent in reading the papers which are full of the excitement of the day. Oh, how my heart thrills with indignation when I read of the cruel persecutions of this people, and especially of our honored leader, a man who has ever been known for his kind and noble actions. All who have been the recipients of pure and holy instruction and of noble and generous assistance, of kind and fatherly care. Oh indeed I can speak from experience, for never was a father more kind in supplying my wants or more thoughtful of comfort, than was he the ten months I lived in his home. And I doubt not but this would be the testimony of many. At two o'clock I took Bard and Richie and with Milford and Maggie went to church, but the house was so filled there was no chance of obtaining a seat, so that I was compelled to turn back. But Richie was so weary that by the time I reached the gate entering the President's home I thought I would go in to Sister Lucy's and rest a few moments. Soon after I sat down the President came in and greeted me with kindness and cordiality. I enjoyed greatly the short half hour seeing him talk with and amuse the children, and as I left, he feelingly said, "Peace be with you." I feel truly blessed from the pleasant meeting. Methinks if ever there was a Heavenly look in man it can be seen in his countenance. In the evening I attended Ward meeting and listened to Milford deliver one of his best sermons. I think I never saw him more earnest or energetic, and Oh, how it thrilled my heart with joy to see the enrapt attention of the audience, and to feel that he was inspired of Heaven and that he had power to accomplish so much good in this Kingdom. This has been a day of feasting. I feel truly blessed. My spirits are elevated, my desires are increased and my determination strengthened, and I thank my Heavenly Father for it. January 8th Last night I wrote down my work for today which is as follows: Rise at four in the morning, dress, make a fire, sweep, wash in cold water, comb my hair, clean my teeth. Write a few lines in my journal. Write a letter to Grandmother. Read a chapter in Dr. Gunn on health. Read a few extracts from Johnson. Dress the children, make bed, sweep, dust and prepare my room for the breakfast table. Breakfast at nine. Sew on the machine until three-dinner hour. After dinner call on Sister Jones, who is sick. Wash and prepare the children for bed; from six till eight, |