Love's long journey book6/24/2023 ![]() And of course, there was the homesickness of being separated from their families who were so far away with very little means of communication. In between the wagon trip and getting settled, Missie and Willie experienced a long, difficult separation as she stayed in the closest town, which was several days ride from their ranch, awaiting the birth of their baby, while Willie went on to get things set up for them. ![]() ![]() Even once Missie and Willie get settled in a temporary home on the frontier, dangers and boredom still factor in, especially during the winter months. There was also the sheer boredom and monotony of doing the same things and eating the same things day after day. The author really brought to life the stark reality of the hardships on a wagon train and how sometimes people died along the way. Love's Long Journey was another wonderful story in the Love Comes Softly series that is so reminiscent of the Little House on the Prairie books. ![]()
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