Ellen G. White: The Later Elmshaven Years: 1905-1915 (vol. 6)

The Visit From James Edson White

In mid-April, Edson, who now resided in Marshall, Michigan, came west for a monthlong visit. It was a happy occasion for both mother and son, who had been separated so much for twenty-five or more years. They had good visits together, and went over many things of mutual interest. It was observed that Ellen White did not always recall the details of early experiences or those of more recent years, but this was to be expected of one who had reached her age. 6BIO 405.1

Of Edson's visit, W. C. White reported to Elder Daniells that “Mother enjoyed his visit very much, and Edson seemed to be much encouraged and blessed while here. He returns east with a much brighter view of the work we are doing.”—WCW to AGD, May 18, 1914. 6BIO 405.2

The workers at Elmshaven were well aware that many eyes were turned their way; people were watching with interest Ellen White's experience in what all felt sure would be the closing months of her life. Her associates saw no occasion to withhold information regarding her declining state of health. Near the close of this, her last full year of life, W. C. White wrote to his brother Edson: 6BIO 405.3

Regarding Mother's health, there is nothing but what I tell freely in my letters, and speak of privately, and publicly.—WCW to J. E. White, December 15, 1914. 6BIO 405.4