A fine day. The much needed graphophone was going most all day. I started for a walk and got a ride on a motor car filled with medicine for the Kaiser. Looked at fifty graves of the dear boys who have gone to their reward. They made one look around. While walking home, I saw … Continue reading Sunday, February 24, 1918
Tag: God came near
Sunday, February 10, 1918
Made 2 thousand cookies and had the best luck. Had a wonderful meeting, and the hut was crowded; the men seemed interested and God came near. The guns roared and the house shook. The Chaplain told of having just put seven of our boys in their graves; all were young. One had such a … Continue reading Sunday, February 10, 1918
Sunday, January 27, 1918
Went to Ligny and it was a fine day. We could not have any meeting so went to Headquarters and saw the soldiers all cut in the field. It was the weekly inspection; some were laughing and some were rather sour. The walk to Ligny was fine and we got there in time for … Continue reading Sunday, January 27, 1918
Sunday, December 23, 1917
Very cold. Had breakfast with the officers and went back to our rooms and made a fire in old fashioned grates. Then I made the beds and the men came and we had prayers and God came very near. The Col. came and told me to do my best and I will. Could not attend … Continue reading Sunday, December 23, 1917
Sunday, November 18, 1917
First we had breakfast. It is a cold and dreary day, but God is good to us. I have been thinking of the soldiers. Some are so young, only boys. Looking into their faces one sees homesickness. Every time you talk to them it is of Mother and home. Some say, “I wish I could … Continue reading Sunday, November 18, 1917
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 