Badajoz The school at Badajoz opened provisionally; however, its progress opened up the possibility of making a foundation there in the future. Mother Cointa was put in charge of the school. These were hard times for her. First, there was the physical exertion required by having charge, of two communities - Badajoz and Talavera de la Reina. This needed extra physical and psychological strength. Then there were the difficulties she had to face alone, for the house of Talavera was autonomous. This led her to consider once again the idea of the Union. She did so with great purity of intention and self-control, weighing up the justice and prudence, the advantages and disadvantages of living under the Union. Her hopefulness during all of this time was also remarkable. Her efforts and work were directed entirely to the greater glory of God and she did not let herself be discouraged by anything. In all the happenings in her life, whether good or bad, her faith helped her to see God's action and will in them. After three years of separation, she returned to Talavera, which had been a hospital from September 5th. 1936 to November 1939, when the religious returned to take it over completely. Unión Once she was back in Talavera and had reorganised community life, she began to put to the nuns the advantages of the Union. The proposal to join the Union was put to the vote of the 45 nuns with the right to vote. The result of the election was contrary to the Union. She humbly accepted the situation and asked permission from the Holy See to transfer to a Convent in the Union. On June 26th. She left Talavera for the Convent at San Sebastian with trustful willingness, and obedience and submission to the will of the Pope.