She Survived the Donner Party Without Doing THIS
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Oh, Mary. Oh, Mary. I have not wrote you half of the trouble I have not wrote you half of the trouble I have not wrote you half of the trouble we have had. we have had. we have had. But I have wrote you enough But I have wrote you enough But I have wrote you enough to let you know what trouble is. to let you know what trouble is. to let you know what trouble is. But thank God we are the only family But thank God we are the only family But thank God we are the only family that did not eat human flesh. that did not eat human flesh. that did not eat human flesh. We have left everything. We have left everything. We have left everything. But I don't care for that. We have got But I don't care for that. We have got But I don't care for that. We have got through with our lives. through with our lives. through with our lives. Don't let this letter dishearten Don't let this letter dishearten Don't let this letter dishearten anybody. anybody. anybody. Remember, Remember, Remember, never take no cut-offs, never take no cut-offs, never take no cut-offs, and hurry along as fast as you can. and hurry along as fast as you can. and hurry along as fast as you can. Virginia Reed
Summary
This historical account details severe hardship and near starvation, with a chilling reference to cannibalism narrowly avoided. Despite immense loss of possessions, the survivors' resilience is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and not getting discouraged by adversity. The practical takeaway is to press on with determination, no matter the obstacles.