December 1, 1760

Dear Diary,
My name is Lisa Ruckman. I am a young woman living in Philadelphia. I have a father, uncle, and two cousins in the French and Indian War. Today has been a very stressful day. I am so afraid right now. I don't feel safe anymore. With the French and Indian War going on, you never know what is going to happen next. I think there might be a potential invasion of French Troops. I am for the British. I feel and care for these soldiers. I have opened my house to them. I provide them with a family home to sleep in. I have provided with oil and wood, and even loaned them my horses. I'm doing the best I can to keep the French from taking over Philadelphia. I want Philadelphia to remain a British colony. As far as today, I had three soldiers come to my house and one of them was badly injured. I told them to hurry inside away from the bitter air. I am not a certified doctor, but I do have some knowledge on treating wounds. I did the best I could, but he had lost so much blood. I'm afraid he is going to die. It hurts me to see this. I just want this war to stop. A part of me is scared of what might happen, but another part of me is brave. I have to be brave to open my home to these British soldiers and care for them. Even if it means witnessing innocent die in front of my eyes. The day is gone now, hopefully tomorrow will be better.