Don't Let the Sun (Chap 3,4)

Eva and her family began their journey to Roosevelt and camped along the way at night. Moving to Roosevelt was best for the family because there were jobs available. Eugene which was Eva’s brother ran away to Roosevelt to attend a boarding school and work. The family called Roosevelt their new home. The everyday tasks Eva’s father did was carry rocks down to where the new road was being built and her three brothers Joe, Jack, and Albert carried water to the workers. That was their job and they received pay for it. Grandma Rose and Eva’s mother traveled across the lake and collected wood. Grandma Rose stayed with the family for a little while until the family was able to get back on the Apache Trail and then she moved back to San Carlos. Gambling was a very entertaining part of the Roosevelt community and lots of money was won and lost on a daily basis. Many new things were introduced to Eva in Roosevelt such as gambling games for men and women and she saw a car for the first time ever. As the road (Apache trail) was getting built the family moved mile to mile as it was being built. Eva cooked all the time as well as carried water and gathered wood. They currently lived at the Mormon Flat when Eva’s father became really sick with pneumonia and unfortunately passed away. The children were not allowed to attend the funeral and they stayed at the Mormon Flat while the rest of the family went back home to San Carlos to attend the funeral. The family then moved to Solomon because work became available. Eva’s sister Donna also died that year. There was nothing the doctor could to do to save her. I think Eva’s mom has done a really good job of holding it together. She lost her husband and now her daughter but she is continuing to take care of Eva and her brother while they go through grade school at St. John’s. I think it was unfortunate that she was put in jail but I think she is doing a good job as a mom and as a primary provider for her family.