A New Home (Chasing Destiny) Read Online Free

him prepare without giving him too much information.
    The general looked taken aback.  “You do?”
    She nodded.  “We need to be able to defend ourselves.  The walls will help, but if an army comes at us, we have to be strong.”  She wasn’t going to talk about the army that she knew would come.  She didn’t want to frighten anyone. 
    There were so many things about her visions she kept to herself.  More and more would be revealed to key players as necessary. 
    The general called his family into the room.  “We’re going.”  He looked at his wife.  “Start packing.”
    She didn’t question him.  Instead, she nodded.  “What will we need to take?” she asked Hannah.
    “We can’t take much to start with,” Hannah replied.  “For the first few months we’re there, we’ll be living in travel trailers.  The important buildings will be built first.  The cafeteria and greenhouses have to come first.  The community center needs to be high on our list of priorities.  Our government will be there.”
    The general looked at Hannah.  “How many families have agreed?”
    “I’m still trying to locate the last five families,” she said.  “Everyone else has agreed.  We have forty-five families coming.”
    “What occupations have you covered?”
    Hannah pulled out her list.  “My parents are both doctors, of course.  We have a lawyer, a teacher, two farmers, seven stay at home moms, a police officer, you, an electrician, a plumber, a carpenter, a seamstress….” She handed him the list.  “Most of the occupations we want are accounted for.”
    He stared at it, reading it silently.  “You have another military man, I see.   He’ll need to be willing to take orders from me.”
    Hannah smiled.  “Yes, sir.  I told him we were trying to recruit a general, and he said he would be more than willing to let you take the lead.”
    Leah was astounded by all her daughter had accomplished in a short period of time.  She smiled to herself.  Yes, the world was ending, but it appeared her twelve year old daughter was willing and able to take care of the situation.   She wasn’t sure if she should be proud of her or scared to death.
    “What about supplies?  Where are the supplies coming from?”
    “We’re buying them as we go.”  She pulled the map from the backpack she’d brought with her, laying it out on the table.  “We’re having underground storage dug here, here and here,” she said as she pointed to the places on the map.  “The wall will be finished within the week, and they’ll start digging then.  Once the storage is built, we’ll have our truck driver start picking up loads.”
    “What about guns and ammunition?  How are we going to get everything we need without sending up red flags?” he asked.
    “I’ve done some research on that,” Hannah returned.  “There are gun shows all over the US at different times.  Each time a gun show is open for the next seven years, members of our community will go and purchase guns.  Many times the dealers there don’t require paperwork.  We’ll have what we need.”
    “Looks like you’ve thought of everything, little girl.”
    “I haven’t planned any of this, sir.  It was all part of my vision.  I’m just making it happen.”
    The general’s thirteen year old grandson, Jackson, spoke.  “How will we choose the leader of the army?”  The look in his eyes told Hannah he desperately wanted the job.
    Hannah smiled.  “Your grandfather will hold a contest.  I know the outcome, but it won’t be any fun if I share.”  Jackson would be a fine leader of their small army, she thought.
    “What story have you given the men building the walls?” the general asked.
    Hannah shook her head.  “I wasn’t sure what to say.  Do you have any suggestions?”
    The general grinned.  “Tell them we’re a religious organization who feels outside influences will be the downfall of families today.  No one will want to