August 4, 1914 Belfast 5:29 pm I'd been wondering if history would unfold as it had before. Today I got my answer, because today Britain declared war on Germany. The First World War is starting. Brynne was at the shipyard, on board the Britannic. It was the first time she'd been back onboard since she'd … Continue reading 4. August 4, 1914
Category: The Journal
All posts related to the Fumbling Toward Ecstasy sequel The Journal.
3. May 17, 1914
May 17, 1914 Belfast - Dunallon 2:45 a.m. Tom had a nightmare tonight, one so disturbing that he couldn't go back to sleep. I have to admit that when he told me the dream, it left me with chills. "Tom?" When Tom had awakened and left their bedroom in the middle of the night, Brynne … Continue reading 3. May 17, 1914
2. February 26, 1914
February 26, 1914 Belfast Dunallon 9:35 p.m. Today has been the most amazing day of my life. I've experienced so much today. Looking back on all of it, it feels like I've been through a great whirlwind, as it seems like it all happened so fast. Brynne had no memory of the Titanic's launch, and … Continue reading 2. February 26, 1914
1. August 5, 1913
August 5, 1913 Belfast Harland and Wolff 2:29 p.m. I hate showing weakness in front of all the men here at the firm, but I can only do what my body will let me. I knew being pregnant would take a toll on my body, but I didn't know it would happen this early along. … Continue reading 1. August 5, 1913
8. July 4, 1913
July 4, 1913 Belfast, Ireland Dunallon 5:08 P.M. Things have been quite different between Tom and I since I told him about the baby yesterday. I didn't talk to him at all after our dinner conversation. He went to his study, and I didn't see him for the rest of the night. If he came … Continue reading 8. July 4, 1913