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entire family room. He whispered her name softly and she turned then rose and ran towards him. He held her close and could feel her trembling as she said I was afraid for you. He asked has there been anyone around watching the house or asking about me. She answered no it has been quiet here but the guard people have been going and coming on the highway all day. Sometimes there are several vehicles traveling together with troops in them. She said the news say they are after the gang of terrorists who are trying to prevent them from restoring peace and liberty.
    They sat together on the sofa watching television for some time talking about old times when they first met. I knew the first moment I met you there could never be anyone else for me. She said she had felt the same, how wild it was to get married only one month after their first meeting. You deserve so much more than I have been able to give you. She said you have given me fifty years of true love and five wonderful children. No woman could ask for more than you have given me. They sat together and he held her as they talked late into the morning hours. Finally he told her it is time, I must leave before the light comes. She walked him to the door and he held her close for a time. He took her face in his hands and kissed her and said it is time. She said I know my love I will wait for your return. They parted then, not knowing it would be the last time they would hold each other close.
    He walked along the pines and followed the stream to where he had left his car. I was quiet and no one was about at the farm when he drove away. He pulled off the road and drove back in under the pines. It was peaceful there under the pines listening to the waterfall and after a time he slept. He awoke feeling refreshed and looked at his watch to see he had slept several hours. He mixed a cup of coffee and heated it on the battery-powered heater while opening one of the field rations kits Richard had furnished. The powdered eggs and jelly with sausage was just right and after eating he sat back and relaxed. Later he called his sons and Tim and all was well with them and the men were all ready and would be on time. He took the time to organize his thoughts as to where to direct their efforts that would cause the most problems for the occupation forces while waiting for the men to arrive.
    It was April now and while the nights were cool a blanket was comfort enough and Richard had supplied him with good wool blankets for the men and field rations that would last for several days. He thought we have plenty of cash to purchase fuel for the vehicles and if that becomes risky his friend at the farm nearby had already offered to furnish fuel and if need be a place to park the vehicles inside and out of sight. It was nearing dusk as he walked thru the woods to the road to make sure the men get off the road quick. Tim and Jeff was the first to arrive then the others started arriving a few minuets apart and all unloaded without any vehicles coming by. The men carried their supplies into the woods and all sat down under the pines. Most had been in the service so the open air didn’t bother them. All were ready to get down to business and wanted to know what was planned.
    He told them we have transportation coming later tonight for all teams. He asked have all your men used an M-16 military style carbine? All said they had except a few admitted they had only fired one a few times when shooting with friends but all said they felt comfortable with one. He said good because a friend is bringing one for each of us with the vehicles. He said we have all the ammo we need with grenades and launchers and medical supplies should we need them. He said Tim and I will go back to the road and wait for the equipment to get here in the meantime you guys make yourselves comfortable and get to know one another. Along the way Tim said I think we have some dam good men with us what do you think. Goldie said I know