June 3rd, 1862

Clarissa came over today and told me that she told Matthew and Thomas about their father. As for her, they had nothing to say. They just started crying and asked when she found out. Clarissa gave her boys a hug and told them what the General told her. They would bring new news whenever they found something else out. I could tell Clarissa has a lot on her mind. Worrying about her children, her husband and herself. She had a large weight to carry on her shoulders. Clarissa was over about an hour and said she better be heading home. Matthew and Thomas would be coming home from school soon and she had to get supper ready. I invited Clarissa and her family over for dinner, which was the least I could do.

Whenever Emma got home, I told her Clarissa, Matthew and Thomas's father went missing from the war and that as a nice gesture, we would supply dinner for them. Emma had the sweet idea of making them a pie to take home with them. Emma put down her school bag and started making a blueberry pie. I started the chicken and putting together the gravy. I put the biscuits in the oven and started boiling up some soup. The food smelt so delicious I knew it would be perfect.

Right as Emma and I finished, Clarissa, Matthew and Thomas arrived on perfect timing. Emma went up and gave Thomas and Matthew a big hug. You could tell how much it meant to them, still feeling sad about the whole situation. We all sat down for dinner and started eating, the food was very delightful. After we finished supper, Clarissa and her boys only stayed around for about 15 minutes. Usually we would chat for awhile, but Emma and I both knew that they had nothing to say and were not in the mood. Before they left, Emma gave them their pie and it looked like that cheered Thomas and Matthew up. They thanked us dearly and were on their way.