Finding the Diary
Among the letters, Emma found a small leather-bound diary. Its pages were filled with handwritten entries detailing the daily life of the woman who had written the letters. The diary was an opened book that revealed intimate details about her fears, joys, and struggles.
She read of how she coped with the uncertainty of war, brought up her children, and ran a household under precarious circumstances. The diaries painted such a poignant picture of strength and resilience that Emma began to reflect on her own life.
As Emma turned the pages, she felt that she was getting to know the woman personally. A different entry brought her closer to understanding the extent of emotion and life and how she got through.
