Day 5: Startled May 20, 1861

Momma and Poppa were out this morning when I woke up, its Saturday and I dont have to go to school, and because Mamma said I cant go out to the cow pastures I have nothing to do. I suppose I could work on some homework Mrs. Arnold gave us, but I dont feel like it.

The table just shook! There was a huge BOOM! No one is the house! Where is everyone? Momma, Poppa? Where are you?! I'm terrified out of my life, I want my brothers home! I dont know what to do.......except run outside. Find Momma and Poppa!!!

~Beth