CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX July 11, 1937 ~ Journal of Dr. Walter Stevens, Professor of Agriculture ~ Osceola, Nebraska. Just one month to the day. What began as the worst assignment of my career just one short month ago, turned out to be the most enlightening. I sit here in Thelma’s Diner, where it all began. The pain. The people who had lost loved ones. Henry. Fear. Depression. Did I find answers? Not really. I was able to do the Professor of Agriculture things, like analyzing the water and soil. I helped the farmers find ways to push back the threat of losing their farms and livelihoods, due to drought. Makes it all worthwhile. I was able to help people find closure. These people will forever be in my heart. I could say I’ll be back. But deep down we all know that I’ll go wherever

