April 10th, 1862

It's been almost a month since Henry woke up from his injury and was treated. Henry is doing much better and his shoulder is nearly healed. Although, I hope they do not send him back to the war so soon, he is not ready. His shoulder is still very weak and can barely be stretched out. However, the Union needs soldiers and exceptions aren't an excuse. Whatever happens to Henry, I pray that he can still be a strong fighter and make it through the pain he's going through.

I explained to Clarissa about Henry and Samuel and the war. Clarissa has been watching Emma for the hours I spend extra at the Commission, it really helps me out. I appreciate everything she has done for me, It means so much. Emma explained to me about how she wanted to go meet Henry one day. Unfortunately, they would be strict about that and there were too many ill people, I would not want Emma to be exposed to.

Everything has been so hectic. Seeing what happened to Henry really worries me that something may happen to Samuel. I would rather have him stay unharmed somewhere else than critically injured here. I have no earthly idea what I would do if I went to the Commission one regular, old day and saw my husbands face. I would be speechless and devastated, I do not know what I would do if my husband every got injured and I saw him. I would much rather wait to see his shining face happy and successful than with pain and sorrow. Regarding how long it would take.