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February 9, 1942

A bag came from Ismael with loaf of bread and two tins of jam we had left as their portion! We were thrilled. Nearly two months since we tasted bread. We shared with Scotts. two pieces each. June talked about home and Ann listened and said, “I want to go home! Let’s go back to Brent!” Poor child, she has moved so many times lately that she cannot remember any nearer home than Brent.

Many in panic, and bag packing, due to rumors. One child cried. said he was frightened. His mother asked what he was afraid of and he wailed, “Rumors!”