The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

10 June, Friday. Flower Mission day. By a little bad management I was not there. . . . It is a year today since Homer graduated. I do not forget that day. 11 June, Saturday. . . . It is two years today since Fred graduated. I do not forget that day either. Such days are very bright days in a mother’s life. 12 June, Sabbath . . . this text: “Can a man be profitable unto God as he that is wise is wise unto himself.” A man cannot be profitable unto God in selfishness. A man cannot be profitable unto God with wasted energy. A man cannot be profitable unto God when he only uses half of his capacity for God. God wants every past – every power which a man possesses. A vision of faith is that which awakens a man and makes him profitable unto God. I want you to realize God wants you just where you are. The eyes of the world is upon you where you are, watching your every word & action. 13 June, Monday . . . Uncle Joe at C– this P.M. at the mill. He brought out several letters, one from Harlan & one from Homer. Saturday Evening after the Union Seminary closed he began work in Wannamakers store. He expected to go from there on Thursday Morning to Elizabeth N.Y., but just as he was starting a change came & his plans were suddenly changed and he left for home. The letter came too late for anyone to go up after him this P.M. 14 June, Tuesday . . . This afternoon – Clayton and I went after Homer, to Springfield. I went to see Mrs. Stuart – Mrs. Fanny Shaw – came Sabbath. I felt that this was my last call. Our last goodbye. She is getting very near the other country. I will miss her in many ways. We will all miss her. . . . It is nice to have Homer with us again. He has been gone since the middle of September. It seems a long time. 15 June, Wednesday. . . . A letter from Fannie says she will start home the last day of June, she thinks. Jason picked cherries this P.M. We put up fifteen quarts. A dispatch from Springfield tells us that Mrs. Stuart is dead. We know it is farewell now. 16 June, Thursday . . . Mr. Thomason’s remains were taken up past here this morning . . . He dropped dead yesterday. This morning Mrs Carr called and took Rosey with her to the Wilberforce Commencement. Mr. Mc. and I attended Mrs Raddosa Kyle’s funeral. Dr. Carson of Xenia conducted the experiences. 17 June, Friday . . . Mr. Mc. and I went to C – and Mr & Mrs Morton went with us to Springfield to attend, our friend’s, Mrs. Stuart’s funeral. . . . The flowers were in abundance and very beautiful. The funeral was at two o’clock. Their Springfield friends filled the house. . . . It was near six when we reached the Cemetery. Her remains were laid away to rest until the resurrection 126