May 4, 1677 In the Year of Our Lord

God is good. It has been a year since I have been set free from my captivity from the natives. Joseph is now a minister in Connecticut and I believe that our family has all but completely healed. We talk from time to time of the experiences we had in that time but do not have much bitterness towards those natives. Joseph has taught me that I must forgive them, and pray for their souls. I am learning how to do this; it is difficult to pray for a people who tortured you for so long and at who's hands you had so much suffering. It is hard but with God's grace, I am learning. I hope to soon begin publishing my account, as I believe the experience to be unique, if not informative to the general public. I am still searching for someone to help me with that. We shall see if the Lord wills that to unfold.