June 12th, 1929
Ever since Ma got sick, everyone has been acting ridiculous. The Tulls are at our house everyday, tending to Ma and trying to be good Christians. Cora is always fretting over Ma, and critiquing all of our actions. Dewey Del is alongside her, fanning Ma all the time and concerning herself with her own troubles. It is rather irritating, as fanning will not help improve Ma's condition at all. However, I am extremely irritated with Cash's ignorance. Cash is not thoughtful at all. Every day Cash works on Ma's casket- right outside of her window! This is extremely depressing and unthoughtful- Cash is preparing Ma's casket while she is alive! It is like he is only trying to show off his good carpentry skills to Ma- one last "pleasant" memory before she dies. And Pa spends his days doing absolutely nothing! He never sheds a bead of sweat, and sits around, waiting for Ma to die. The minutes are ticking away, as the family waits for Ma to draw her last breath. Soon it will happen- I only hope she dies in peace, and not at the expense of our family's misery.
-Jewel
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