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A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing her weekly schedule and change in her letter writing, thanking them for sending hairnets, describing the weather and the effect of the rain on the garden, mentioning the completion of the clinic's new roof and the beginning of some improvement projects at the church, sharing that she is almost done with preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, mentioning that Morrell went to Holguin recently but they haven't been able to get to Santiago, discussing the process for getting Esther's United States citizenship

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing her weekly schedule and change in her letter writing, thanking them for sending hairnets, describing the weather and the effect of the rain on the garden, mentioning the completion of the clinic's new roof and the beginning of some improvement projects at the church, sharing that she is almost done with preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, mentioning that Morrell went to Holguin recently but they haven't been able to get to Santiago, discussing the process for getting Esther's United States citizenship

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them an update on how the children are recovering from the measles, discussing the unpredictable weather, noting that the preachers coming to help with the evangelistic campaign will be arriving that week, mentioning that they will now be having pasteurized milk delivered, sharing that she's prepared the material to begin making a new dress, reporting on her work at the clinic, and noting that she has been editing Morrell's sermons although she feels his Spanish is still better than hers.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them an update on how the children are recovering from the measles, discussing the unpredictable weather, noting that the preachers coming to help with the evangelistic campaign will be arriving that week, mentioning that they will now be having pasteurized milk delivered, sharing that she's prepared the material to begin making a new dress, reporting on her work at the clinic, and noting that she has been editing Morrell's sermons although she feels his Spanish is still better than hers.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for letting the family know Elsie returned to Florida safely, expressing how much they enjoyed her visit and how much they wish Donald could have joined them, explaining that they won't be able to do their usual summer camps because of the revolution but that it shouldn't prevent the family from traveling to Florida in September, assuring that she is sending some of the clinic information, reporting that their week with a visiting preacher went very well, sharing how busy she has been preparing for a church program,

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for letting the family know Elsie returned to Florida safely, expressing how much they enjoyed her visit and how much they wish Donald could have joined them, explaining that they won't be able to do their usual summer camps because of the revolution but that it shouldn't prevent the family from traveling to Florida in September, assuring that she is sending some of the clinic information, reporting that their week with a visiting preacher went very well, sharing how busy she has been preparing for a church program,

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that they've started having patients at the clinic overnight because of how busy it has been, thanking them for sending some cloth for her to fix her dress, asking about Donald's shoulder, reporting on the success of the events they held on Friday and Saturday to recognize the work of the church and clinic and raise money, sharing that they are hoping that Morrell's mother will come to visit, describing the recent weather and how the family garden is faring, and giving them an update on how Steed has been.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that they've started having patients at the clinic overnight because of how busy it has been, thanking them for sending some cloth for her to fix her dress, asking about Donald's shoulder, reporting on the success of the events they held on Friday and Saturday to recognize the work of the church and clinic and raise money, sharing that they are hoping that Morrell's mother will come to visit, describing the recent weather and how the family garden is faring, and giving them an update on how Steed has been.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that her mother's last letter was delayed, sharing that the political unrest has made it so that Morrell has had to stop night services in the town over and that they might stop making night trips altogether, noting that she recently recovered from a mild flu, thanking them for the sewing patterns, giving an update on the children, describing the recent weather, sending well wishes to family friends, and assuring them that she and Morrell are busy as always with the church and clinic.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that her mother's last letter was delayed, sharing that the political unrest has made it so that Morrell has had to stop night services in the town over and that they might stop making night trips altogether, noting that she recently recovered from a mild flu, thanking them for the sewing patterns, giving an update on the children, describing the recent weather, sending well wishes to family friends, and assuring them that she and Morrell are busy as always with the church and clinic.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on the family's health, discussing the intense rains and changes in weather, updating them on the bounty of the family garden, describing a visiting minister doing evangelical work, giving an update on her own health and Esther's development, describing improvements in Steed's behavior now that he has adjusted to having the baby around and his own development.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on the family's health, discussing the intense rains and changes in weather, updating them on the bounty of the family garden, describing a visiting minister doing evangelical work, giving an update on her own health and Esther's development, describing improvements in Steed's behavior now that he has adjusted to having the baby around and his own development.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing her relief at hearing their colds have cleared up, reporting that Esther has been suffering from a stuffy nose that might be caused by the damp weather, sharing what they did on Thanksgiving including putting on a nice service and a program on thankfulness by the Women's Society, informing them of a letter she sent to friends in Florida about the needs of the clinic and to ask for funds, and describing her work on a new dress and asking for pictures of dresses from the latest ladies magazines.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing her relief at hearing their colds have cleared up, reporting that Esther has been suffering from a stuffy nose that might be caused by the damp weather, sharing what they did on Thanksgiving including putting on a nice service and a program on thankfulness by the Women's Society, informing them of a letter she sent to friends in Florida about the needs of the clinic and to ask for funds, and describing her work on a new dress and asking for pictures of dresses from the latest ladies magazines.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the rainy weather which made it difficult for Morrell to travel to Nicaro to preach, giving a short update on Steed and Esther, expressing her desire to start back working at the clinic, discussing taking Esther with her to a nice afternoon tea with friends, mentioning that Morrell has been enjoying playing golf, updating them on their dog (Jack), and mentioning that Sammie and Sonny's mother-in-law is dying of cancer and that they are going to stay with their father.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the rainy weather which made it difficult for Morrell to travel to Nicaro to preach, giving a short update on Steed and Esther, expressing her desire to start back working at the clinic, discussing taking Esther with her to a nice afternoon tea with friends, mentioning that Morrell has been enjoying playing golf, updating them on their dog (Jack), and mentioning that Sammie and Sonny's mother-in-law is dying of cancer and that they are going to stay with their father.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning the torential rains they've been having, describing a visit by a group of women who visited the family at the house and then went out to the school only to be trapped by mud on the way back and needed rescuing, mentioning her preparations for the Women's Society and the Thanksgiving service, sharing about a large ham they received from the Agricultural School which she cooked, and mentioning that some family friends stayed with the family and have had to wait for a boat to come pick them up since the river has flooded

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning the torential rains they've been having, describing a visit by a group of women who visited the family at the house and then went out to the school only to be trapped by mud on the way back and needed rescuing, mentioning her preparations for the Women's Society and the Thanksgiving service, sharing about a large ham they received from the Agricultural School which she cooked, and mentioning that some family friends stayed with the family and have had to wait for a boat to come pick them up since the river has flooded

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the recent disruptions to the mail delivery which have delayed important funds from the Bishop as well as regular correspondence, noting that it is a Cuban holiday so the clinic is closed and they are planning on having dinner at the Agricultural school, mentioning the persistent rain, describing the family's new pet kitten, and giving an update on the family's health.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the recent disruptions to the mail delivery which have delayed important funds from the Bishop as well as regular correspondence, noting that it is a Cuban holiday so the clinic is closed and they are planning on having dinner at the Agricultural school, mentioning the persistent rain, describing the family's new pet kitten, and giving an update on the family's health.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter from Havana on their way back to the States, describing the changes to life with two children, sharing about Esther's well being and development, discussing the recent rains, and expressing the family's joy at their visit.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter from Havana on their way back to the States, describing the changes to life with two children, sharing about Esther's well being and development, discussing the recent rains, and expressing the family's joy at their visit.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for letting her know how the rest of their trip went, asking if they could pass along her thanks to Esther (sister) for the book on tropical medicine, describing Esther Louise and Steed's well being and development, mentioning a visit to the Milk family to celebrate their daughter Ann's second birthday, sharing some of the movies she and Morrell have seen recently (The Bigamist and The Rose Tattoo), and reporting on how their garden is faring.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for letting her know how the rest of their trip went, asking if they could pass along her thanks to Esther (sister) for the book on tropical medicine, describing Esther Louise and Steed's well being and development, mentioning a visit to the Milk family to celebrate their daughter Ann's second birthday, sharing some of the movies she and Morrell have seen recently (The Bigamist and The Rose Tattoo), and reporting on how their garden is faring.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, telling them about her work at the clinic and as the Secretary of Spiritual Life for the Women's Society, describing plans for summer Bible Schools, outlining the plans for a party in honor of the President of the Women's Society who is also pregnant, informing them of Morrell's travels to Havana and the on to Jacksonville, and providing updates on Steed's adventures in the rain and garden.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, telling them about her work at the clinic and as the Secretary of Spiritual Life for the Women's Society, describing plans for summer Bible Schools, outlining the plans for a party in honor of the President of the Women's Society who is also pregnant, informing them of Morrell's travels to Havana and the on to Jacksonville, and providing updates on Steed's adventures in the rain and garden.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing for awhile, mentioning that she and Morrell have been busy with exams at the school, discussing Steed starting primary school and picking up a cold there that worstened to asthmatic bronchitis, sharing that Steed is really enjoying nursery/primary school, informing them that the family might be coming back to Florida for Christmas if they can arrange to be away from the church in Cuba, describing a chocolate cake she made, and letting them know that all is well in Mayari.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing for awhile, mentioning that she and Morrell have been busy with exams at the school, discussing Steed starting primary school and picking up a cold there that worstened to asthmatic bronchitis, sharing that Steed is really enjoying nursery/primary school, informing them that the family might be coming back to Florida for Christmas if they can arrange to be away from the church in Cuba, describing a chocolate cake she made, and letting them know that all is well in Mayari.

A letter from Lois to her family praising her mother for her typing skill, giving an update on Esther, describing the weather and the challenges the dampness has brought, giving an update on the family garden, describing how Steed has been doing and what activities he is up to, mentioning that the family has been invited to the Milk family home for Christmas dinner, insisting that the family is safe despite what may be heard about revolutionary activity in the area, and sharing her thoughts on the current political climate in Cuba.

A letter from Lois to her family praising her mother for her typing skill, giving an update on Esther, describing the weather and the challenges the dampness has brought, giving an update on the family garden, describing how Steed has been doing and what activities he is up to, mentioning that the family has been invited to the Milk family home for Christmas dinner, insisting that the family is safe despite what may be heard about revolutionary activity in the area, and sharing her thoughts on the current political climate in Cuba.

A letter from Lois to her family thanking them for the dishes, discussing the pound cake recipe they sent, explaining a misunderstanding about a gift her grandfather had given them, giving updates on the children, describing the dress she had made, discussing the weather and how it's affected the number of colds coming into the clinic, and giving an update on the work they've been doing at the churches (collecting for charity and planning for more evangelistic work).

A letter from Lois to her family thanking them for the dishes, discussing the pound cake recipe they sent, explaining a misunderstanding about a gift her grandfather had given them, giving updates on the children, describing the dress she had made, discussing the weather and how it's affected the number of colds coming into the clinic, and giving an update on the work they've been doing at the churches (collecting for charity and planning for more evangelistic work).

A letter from Lois to her family offering explainations for her lateness in writing, describing an illness that Steed had, mentioning that Morrell is heading off for the missionary conference while she stays behind with the children, confirming that she and Morrell would appreciate a renewal of their Newsweek subscription, describing the celebration they held for Morrell's birthday and the presents they got for him, and describing the persistent rain they've been having.

A letter from Lois to her family offering explainations for her lateness in writing, describing an illness that Steed had, mentioning that Morrell is heading off for the missionary conference while she stays behind with the children, confirming that she and Morrell would appreciate a renewal of their Newsweek subscription, describing the celebration they held for Morrell's birthday and the presents they got for him, and describing the persistent rain they've been having.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' father, Donald, wishing him a quick recovery from a carbuncle, thanking him for sending along some photographs, giving a short update on the family's social life, mentioning that one of his golf clubs was broken on the trip over to Cuba from the States, mentioning the continued political tensions and the actions of the police in response to revolutionary activities in the area, describing a nice picnic that he and Lois attended, discussing the process of attempting to get a chest of drawers made to order since there was no second-hand options, and

A letter from Morrell to Lois' father, Donald, wishing him a quick recovery from a carbuncle, thanking him for sending along some photographs, giving a short update on the family's social life, mentioning that one of his golf clubs was broken on the trip over to Cuba from the States, mentioning the continued political tensions and the actions of the police in response to revolutionary activities in the area, describing a nice picnic that he and Lois attended, discussing the process of attempting to get a chest of drawers made to order since there was no second-hand options, and

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, reflecting on the amount of correspondence he and Lois send and receive, expressing this pleasure at Elsie's last letter discussing the wedding, sharing his sadness at the Blackburns leaving Clearwater, describing the rain and its effect on church attendence, expressing surprise at his growing capability in using Spanish, sharing some tips about drinking water and boat travel for when they come to visit the family in Cuba, thanking her for the subscription to Newsweek magazine, sharing news of his family, providing an update on Steed, and

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, reflecting on the amount of correspondence he and Lois send and receive, expressing this pleasure at Elsie's last letter discussing the wedding, sharing his sadness at the Blackburns leaving Clearwater, describing the rain and its effect on church attendence, expressing surprise at his growing capability in using Spanish, sharing some tips about drinking water and boat travel for when they come to visit the family in Cuba, thanking her for the subscription to Newsweek magazine, sharing news of his family, providing an update on Steed, and

A woodcut depicting Noah's Ark (Der Kaste Noe) safe and afloat amidst the torential rains (center). At the bottom of the image there is a field of fallen trees and dead people and animals left behind by the receeding waters. in the top left of the image there is a dove carrying an olive branch, signalling the receeding of the waters.

A woodcut depicting Noah's Ark (Der Kaste Noe) safe and afloat amidst the torential rains (center). At the bottom of the image there is a field of fallen trees and dead people and animals left behind by the receeding waters. in the top left of the image there is a dove carrying an olive branch, signalling the receeding of the waters.