try to trust him for everything in future I hope he will take care of my family in my absence and that no accident or evil may happen to any of them and will comfort them all I hope my dear Julia and L[ouis] may get here all safe soon. I hope God will bless those who are kind to us and I must try to do right by those who make us feel so unhappy The past week has been an unhappy one but I hope joy will come in the morning. [PAGE BREAK] This is Mrs. Jennie B. Simons Diary written in her own hand and don't you forget it. While she was teaching school & putting on style and agony.