The rain was still coming down steadily all the way home, but seemed to let up as we drove up the mountain. By the time we were through milking and do...ing the other chores, the rain had stopped. Hopefully, the cable path wouldn't be too soggy in the morning so that the men could work.Millie and Mom went into overdrive while washing the new clothes so they could be worn right away. I spent the rest of the evening listing the projects that were underway and which one to check on first in the. It reads:“Deirdra,If you’re reading this, then you are in my bedroom. For shame! Still, you are most likely looking for clues as to where I am. If I have been gone for less than two weeks, stop reading and know that I’m okay. If it has been longer, read on.”Since it’s been a month, you read on.“I know that I’ve never really talked about what I do on these trips. Well, if I’m gone for this long then it probably means I need help. I never wanted you to enter this world I’m in, but it seems you. “Come on Willi, we need to get to my house. Mutti will be wonder what’s going on if I’m not there when she gets home.”He stood up – and noticed the knife, still in his hand. He paused; lips pursed. “Here. You’d better put this in your bag so you can put it back when you get home.”Wordlessly, I took the knife and stored it at the bottom of my bag. “You’ve got pine needles all over you.” I smiled and started brushing Col down.“So have you.” He laughed.Once we had removed all the debris, we set. Nikki, whats with the 19? This isnt&hellip, My birthday, yep. Sweet number 19. Nikki said through a mouthful a cake. She was attacking the desert head on, no plate just fork and mouth. Ali had cut off a portion for herself but it was clear this was Nikkis treat. She was so young! Only 19, and already knocked up with five big babies. It was a wonder these women agreed to do this their whole lives. Why, a girl as young as Nikki could be pregnant for decades! At only 19 and apparently especially.