EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [
310].
In considering conditions, circumstances, environs, much
might be said pro and con respecting the manner in which the
body might give itself in service. Many conditions, however,
should be considered. There should, for the betterment of
the body's welfare, physical AND mental, be CHANGES made in
the surroundings and the environs. There are many conditions
that would warrant same in the present surroundings. While
there are many conditions that would warrant the body
remaining in and among those loved ones there, yet with the
changes as must gradually come with the variations in
individual temperaments, in the variations as must come with
the changing of conditions, these would be the greater causes
for the body to CHANGE same - for the peace of mind, for the
conditions as make for the giving of self in service.
These, then, we would find, would be better in the State
work, and in those same character of channel, or channels,
that the body has labored in. Not at once change, but with
the coming of the new year - the springtime - these changes
may be best made. Not that the body would falter in any of
ITS duties to others, but in the great service as has been
set by self - THIS, we find, the channel. Ready for
questions.
(Q) What phase of work? What preparation, and where should
this be gained?
(A) In the phases of young peoples' work of the Sunday
School, Church, and the like. The preparations have long
been made. The contacts, or the expression of desire to
those in charge of that department of the work - PRINCIPALLY
under the State, or National Women's Board - THESE would be
the channels - these, we find, would be the greater aid in
the body's endeavors.
(Q) Should she take a business course in ...?
(A) Only as might be helpful in this field of work.
(Q) Is there anything she should do at present towards
obtaining a place of this kind?
(A) Let it be known through those channels that are in
accord with good business, good judgment. There are many, of
course, that will aid, and now is the time to let it be
known, that in that period - when the expansion, or the work
in the spring work is begun - that would be the one the body
would engage in.
(Q) Should she keep the house in ...?
(A) Only until the time when the change would be made; or,
it may be KEPT, if SO DESIRED, but - as WE find -
headquarters or location would better be either in the HOME
town or in the larger places, see?
(Q) For the present what should she do to make any part of
expenses within her home?
(A) That of the aid to others in the way or manner of rooms,
boards, or the like.
(Q) What possibilities may be in ..., staying in her home,
with its present equipment?
(A) This would only be a temporary arrangement, to be sure -
and, for the greater possibilities - these, of course, would
open channels that will bring - as the body is being warned
of - conditions, surroundings, the variations in
temperamental forces as of individuals, that would make some
UNPLEASANTNESS arising that would be HURTING.
(Q) Should the body try compiling her husband's sermons,
notes, into book form? If so, give any helpful details
pertaining to this.
(A) This may be done in a manner as would be MOST helpful to
a great many people. This would be laborious to the body,
yet would be a work of love - and while much time and much
thought would be given to same, the outcome would be a par
for the time and the expense; that is, in compiling same for
DISTRIBUTION. As for compiling same for the assistance and
aid this would give in the general work in the years to come,
be MOST helpful, most beneficial.
(Q) Such time as she remains in ..., should she arrange for
some woman to be with her?
(A) Would be better.
(Q) If so, who would be best?
(A) Those closest to the body in thought and in association.
Those that have been, or one of those that have been with the
body.
(Q) Should the body invest her funds with Home & Trust Co.,
Nashville, Tenn.?
(A) Very good.
(Q) Give suggestions for getting the insurance for which
policy (with Metropolitan Ins. Co. of N.Y.) was written on
Sat. before her husband left ... on July 5th, but never
delivered?
(A) This will hardly be possible to collect same, though -
through the influence of those as called for same - same may
be made of effect - but WE would NOT collect same.
(Q) Give suggestions for collecting from the health and
accident policies (Ministers' Casualty Union, Minneapolis,
Minn.) (2 policies), and Church Members' Relief Ass'n,
Indianapolis, Ind.
(A) These only need that the proper forms, as are given by
these associations, be filed in their proper form and manner.
These will necessitate the signatures of those in charge, or
caring for the body during those periods.
(Q) Give any other advice or counsel that will be of help to
this body at this time in any way.
(A) Keep in that same prayerful mood manner of living, and
all will - in its proper time, proper order - be in the way
as is desired and hoped for; and the body may be very sure
the strength in its might of that loved one will walk ever
with the body.
We are through.
Copy to Self
Two copies to the Ass'n office
BACKGROUND
4/13/29 She obtained
310-1 on the ministerial work of her
husband, Rev. [
5473], and self.
11/04/30 She submitted questions in re her life and work,
since her husband died on
10/01/30.
REPORTS
12/01/30 "Now, now, well, well, and then many more
expressions of real wonderment, overcomeness, and honest to
goodness awe, all since receiving Sat. a.m. one of your most
remarkable of all papers."
1/10/31 "As advised, I did place some funds with Nashville
Co. and seemingly quite satisfactory. So glad and quite
relieved, since last Mon. both banks of Roanoke failed."
1/22/31 See
310-3 answering further questions on her life and
work.
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