April 18, 1981
Good Friday was once an important day in our family, a day of fast. Today everything goes on as usual - but with one difference. Katy came at three o'clock, alone. She looked beautiful and happy. Her coming shut out the rain falling on this day. In Roscoe it is traditional to have Ecumenical Services with all Churches (Christian) participating. How long has it been since I attended one! I must not be moody. I have much to be thankful for. Have we forgotten what a discipline fasting can be?
April 19, 1981
Nature cooperated today on Holy Saturday by removing the heaviness from Good Friday and making us realize that this death was not in vain. Many years ago on Holy Saturday I was traveling from Pittsburgh by street car, I noticed a theme placed on a bulletin in front of a Church which had a profound effect upon me. "The Soul can split the sky in two and let the face of God shine through." Later in life, I knew these words came from Edna St. V. Millay's poem Renascence, rebirth - joyous message of Easter. Today Katy happily dug up perennials, washed her car, and shopped. Although I missed services, I was able to get in touch with myself, and find an inner peace.
April 20, 1981
It was a cloudy Easter when Joe, Rosy, and children came about 12:30. Katy left at 2:30 (I hated to see her go.) but Tom, Judy and Tommy came shortly after she left. Easter message rings loud and clear to me, making me inwardly peaceful - Going out to others and affirming them is most effective discipline in our journey toward perfection.
