June 24, 1915

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EGW

During the last few weeks, I have not written to you about Mother, because there was not much change for better or for worse. She seems to be slowly failing in strength, and peacefully nearing the end of her life. She says from time to time that she has no desire to live except for service, and she feels that her life work is done.PUR June 24, 1915, par. 1

Thursday, June 3, she could not eat; and since then she has been able to eat, each day, only three raw eggs and four or five teaspoonfuls of other food.PUR June 24, 1915, par. 2

During the last week she has not been comfortable in the wheel-chair, and the only change of position has been from the bed to the big reclining chair in the bay window.PUR June 24, 1915, par. 3

Thursday, June 10, Elder and Mrs. A. G. Daniells came, and although very weak that day, she smiled when she saw them, and said, “I am very glad to see you, but others must do the talking.” Elder Daniells told her in a few words how richly the blessing of God was resting upon the workers in Australia, India and China, and that all our people in these places sent greetings to her, and were praying for her. She nodded and smiled her gratitude, but did not try to speak. After this, Elder Daniells prayed for her, and then said good-bye. Half an hour afterward Mother spoke thankfully regarding this visit, and mentioned the name “Daniells.”PUR June 24, 1915, par. 4

Today, on my return from a four-days’ trip to Los Angeles and Loma Linda, I found Mother sleeping after a restless night. When she awoke, she said she was suffering less than yesterday. After I had prayed for her, she prayed,“Lord, I thank Thee that it is as well with us as it is. I will serve Thee to the best of my ability. Amen.”This prayer was in harmony with her attitude during all her days of sickness, expressing gratitude to God, and a desire to be of service.PUR June 24, 1915, par. 5

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W. C. White