Jewels from Jane, April 23

Saturday, April 23, 1870 Final Good-Bye

"When we had had the consolation of hearing Mass, and receiving the Bishop's blessing, we went to the depot. Reverend Mother procured our tickets, refreshments and other conveniences for the journey. The dreaded moment of parting had almost arrived. That moment we shall never forget! We were all seated in the cars when she came in with her little purchases, and at the same time to say 'good-bye.' We then lost all self-control and wept bitterly after she left us, our eyes following until she entered the carriage and drove out of sight. The Arizona missionaries had made their first great sacrifice, in leaving their dear Mother! The same day we passed through the beautiful valley of La Platte; took supper at Clark's 121 miles from Omaha. Sister Ambrosia [Arnichaud] and I went out to purchase some tea. We received it as an alms and with it several mortifications. The cars were so densely crowded that night that we were unable to sleep.

From "Trek of the Seven Sisters" by Sister Monica Corrigan

The attachment shows a picture of the seven sisters.