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Wilson family letters, 1877-1921

1877-12-25 Page 3

We were glad to put yours and Emilys picture and [illegible] also. We would love to have Lauras and

she immediately felt a slight pricky sensation in her side which lasted a few moments and she was well, And has had no more trouble since. Now why should any one think strange at this, is it not just what Jesus has promised? Does he not say, "If ye ask anything in my name I will do it." 
We are all in the very best of health.  I am getting along finely in school and am rejoicing in the anticipation of soon being through. I am tired of being from home so much. Do not know just what time I will get back to Iowa. perhaps not until July or August. We expect to stay 3 or 4 weeks in Delaware. 
Well you must feel rejoiced to be free from debt and have such a fine prospect for a good farm in a nice country.  I think

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We were glad to put yours and Emilys picture and [illegible] also. We would love to have Lauras and she immediately felt a slight pricky sensation in her side which lasted a few moments and she was well, And has had no more trouble since. Now why should any one think strange at this, is it not just what Jesus has promised? Does he not say, "If ye ask anything in my name I will do it." We are all in the very best of health. I am getting along finely in school and am rejoicing in the anticipation of soon being through. I am tired of being from home so much. Do not know just what time I will get back to Iowa. perhaps not until July or August. We expect to stay 3 or 4 weeks in Delaware. Well you must feel rejoiced to be free from debt and have such a fine prospect for a good farm in a nice country. I think