Jewels from Jane, April 22

April 22, 1870 Happy to Miss Connections

"In the morning we refreshed ourselves with a nice cup of coffee, then proceeded on our journey. The weather was cool and pleasant -- an Indian boy played the violin for the entertainment of the passengers.

"Reverend Mother treated us to apples and maple sugar, and presented us with little statues of Our Blessed Mother as souvenirs; but in spite of all there was a sad cloud overhanging us. It was not surprising, as we were to part from Rev. Mother in a few hours -- and that, perhaps, forever in this world; but, as in similar difficulties, we had recourse to our good Father St. Joseph. We were detained about two hours after time, but yet we feared that the San Francisco train would wait for us, as we wished it gone, for then we could remain one day more with Reverend Mother. As we approached Omaha, some of us were crying and others praying, but all were looking eagerly to see if the train was there. We did not wait long as a messenger came with the welcome news that the train had just left. Thanks be to God! Escaped from every lip, and was in every heart. We then went to the convent of the Sisters of Mercy, where we received the most cordial welcome from those good Sisters. We remained there until the next morning."

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