Nikavopos

A soldier He's coming It's early morning in a plane to see his beloved family

 Days have passed I have seen troubles and tragedy crossing the river. We have just crossed the river and days have been and long and peoples faith have been lost. I too was almost hit by these tragedy. My Ox has almost died by eating the loco weed. He went crazy and got very sick. Fortunately the ox was okay but the trails did not become easier. The days of the trek are tiring and are becoming longer as more days past. The river has devastated our trip and ,made it longer. The wagon train is still has great faith but I am afraid that this will change. Especially today the wagon master's son John has passed. He fought his sickness but his co

 My name is Pat Richards I am a lone blacksmith with a pair of oxen, 2 horses and 1 cow.  My job as blacksmith was great but then a couple of strange men threatened me to close my shop down or I would Be killed. Once I heard this I begin of thinking where to move and how I would get away so I decided to join the expedition to the west into California. First I had to go to Independence, Missouri from Bradgate, Iowa, which wasn't very far as some my wagon mates have gone from. Still there were dangers of animals such as snakes and hazardous terrain. Getting to the border was a fine ride but then getting to independence cliffs started to form so