Chapter 1

Chelsea was the oldest at 17, Emily was next at 15, and last but definatly not least was Megan.

The girls lived in Carthage, Missori. That was 100 miles from Tulsa, Oklahoma, where their grandmother lived. And it was a billion miles from civilization. Carthage is a little town, known only to those who live there. If you were to drive through it and blink, you would totally miss it.

Back to the story. Chi-Chi(Chelsea), Emms(Emily), Meg(Megan, duh) went to church, school, and parties, just like any other girls their age. They had the occasional crush and so on.

One day, after school, it was about 4:00, Chi-Chi and Emms walked into their house. They found Meg in the family room, crying her head off. There was a note in her hand. After a bit of confussion the note read:

Dear girls,


     I love you all very much, but your dad and I must do this.
As of tomorrow, your dad and I are headed to join the army.
     Please pack your things. You'll stay with Grandma Snyder in Tulsa. I 
hope you will like it there.
     There are 3 bus tickets attached. Be at the bus stop tomorrow at 12
noon.

                                               Love,
                                                 Mom

P.S.- Remember this is for your best.