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God works in mysterious ways His wonders to perform.

After being Lost Somewhere, Terry Found true life, in his relationship with God and the companionship of Sarah as his wife. Now settled in the Somewhere Valley, Terry and Sarah encounter events that will demand every ounce of resolve to live for God’s Glory and the well being of others.

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Publié par	WestBow Press
Date de parution	06 janvier 2023
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781664286573
Langue	English

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SETTLED Somewhere

GERALD WOLFE

Copyright © 2023 Gerald Wolfe.

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ISBN: 978-1-6642-8656-6 (sc)
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2022922906

WestBow Press rev. date: 01/06/2023
CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Author’s Note
CHAPTER 1

S omewhere Valley was changing. The people were the same, and they cared for each other just as much and helped each other every chance they had, but something was different about the way it felt in Somewhere Valley. Electric service had been extended to all the families living along the country road. New houses had been built, and Somewhere Chapel was planned on the hill in Somewhere Valley. A cell phone tower was visible on one of the hills near the Bar J Ranch.
Terry and Sarah Lund had built their home on a beautiful piece of land they’d purchased from the Bar J along the county road. Golden Girl, Sarah’s new horse, had come to keep Traveler company in their new barn; and Shadow, a rescued military guard dog, reigned as the sentinel of the Rocking ST Ranch.
Terry woke early one morning before the sun had even begun to change the night into day. As he went into the great room of their home, he sensed something unusual. He moved toward the window to see outside but couldn’t see anything. As he turned to go, he saw Shadow crouched at the door, one paw raised in alert as if he were about to spring into action.
Terry heard no sound coming from outside. He sensed something unexpected and hesitated, trying to decide what would be the best action to take for what unexpected event was about to happen. He slowly approached the door and cautiously peeked out the narrow window to see whether he could locate the source of his apprehension and Shadow’s unusual behavior.
Sitting on the porch, leaning against the railing, was a man—at least it looked like a man—slumped over and apparently asleep. Terry reached for his revolver hanging on the coatrack beside the door and slowly turned the doorknob. As the door began to open, Shadow became more and more anxious to go out.
As soon as the door opened wide enough, the big shepherd dog bolted to the sleeping man on the deck and began barking. The man looked up and drew the dog into his arms as Terry stood, alert and confused. He came out onto the porch and realized who it was who had been sleeping there.
Tex was now wide awake and greeted Terry as he held the dog in his arms. Terry ran to join in on the greeting and sat down on the rough floor of the porch.
“How long have you been here?” Terry asked.
“Only a couple of hours. I decided it was too early to wake you and too late to get a bed inside, so I just went into survival mode and made myself comfortable here on this beautiful porch.”
“I couldn’t imagine why Shadow wasn’t making more of a fuss over the stranger I saw on the porch. But you don’t have to stay out here any longer. There will soon be some coffee in the pot, and I am sure Sarah will be glad to have you for breakfast. Come on in,” Terry said.
As they came in, Sarah ran toward the front door, which had been left open. When she saw Tex, she engulfed him in a welcome hug and told him to put his things in the last room on the right while she fixed some breakfast and made fresh coffee.
“What brings you here, Tex?” Sarah later asked at the breakfast table.
“My protection agency has assigned me to be here for a few months since there has been some indication that there may be some activity here again. I thought about the first time I was assigned to place surveillance equipment around your place when Sarah was in such danger from the cartel. The memories and our friendship made accepting this assignment easy. It has been quiet for quite a while, but recently movement and suspicious events have put you and Sarah on the radar again. I’m not sure just what kind of situation exists, but here I am. I understand that another agent will be along in the next week or so. We are to try to wrap up the loose ends on this assignment so it can be put in the history books as a successful campaign,” Tex said softly. “I was surprised by the yard light that came on when I started into the aspen break. It was a welcome surprise. Have you had any problems lately?”
“Everything has been so quiet,” Terry said. “We were becoming a little careless. A couple of things that happened made us more vigilant but nothing big. Sarah and I began riding our horses to Carl’s so they would get some exercise, since it is only about a mile to his gate and a short trip down his winding lane. We saw a suspicious-looking car one morning, and it passed us on the way home again that night, so we started carrying our guns in the saddlebags, but there’s been nothing since. Our artillery is still in the saddlebags, since we haven’t had a reason to use them, and we are thankful.”
“That is good news. You don’t want to challenge someone who has more experience with a gun than you do. My protection agency doesn’t have anything specific, but we have heard some rumblings from other sources. I am glad I could be the one assigned. Both of you are a real part of my life as well as the rest of the Somewhere Valley folks. So you finally put Golden Girl in the barn?” Tex said, laughing.
“I did,” Sarah said. “Carl was right. That pony was stubborn, but the challenge just made me love her more. I don’t think she would hesitate to defend me or let me ride her anyway, anytime now.”
“How often do you go with Terry when he is at the Wilsons’?” Tex asked.
“We go together all the time,” Terry said. “We built a new training arena, and Sarah is training owners to treat their horses as valuable friends, not slaves. Carl couldn’t be happier, and business is really booming, so having Sarah on the team is a real asset.”
“It sounds like you are a lot happier too,” Tex said.
“Couldn’t be better,” Terry and Sarah answered together and laughed.
The conversation covered all the details since Tex had been there almost two years earlier. The change in Somewhere Valley was amazing since electricity had been provided. Tex wondered whether they had phones now and found out that the tower really was what he thought it was.
“I want to rest most of today and make plans for the next month,” Tex said. “I need to check in and let my boss know how things look. I want to go with you to Wilsons’ and maybe even look for a horse I could ride while I am here. I don’t suppose you would mind a border in your barn when I leave, would you?” He laughed.
CHAPTER 2

S arah and Terry rode into the Wilsons’ yard, but something didn’t seem right, and they felt that danger was very near, so they changed course and rode behind the barn and left the horses there. They took their pistols and went around to the other side of the barn, approaching the back door of the house.
Terry went up the porch stairs and crouched low to get to the door. He felt there was no time to lose but wasn’t sure just what to do. He motioned to Sarah to go to the front door and knock loudly. When he heard the knock and Sarah calling, he tried the back door, which was unlocked, and slipped in quietly behind a man with a gun, who stood in the doorway to the dining room.
Terry moved quickly and hit the man with his pistol, knocking him to the floor. The man’s gun went sliding toward Carl. Terry saw Carl pick up the pistol and called to Sarah to come on in. Sarah entered cautiously and saw the man on the floor and Terry tying his hands together with his own belt. She ran to Carol, who was standing in the hallway, shaking like a leaf, and threw her arms around her to comfort her.
“What was going on?” Terry asked.
Carl sat down, still shaking from the encounter. “Frank was sure I had given him a bad deal on a horse and was going to make sure I couldn’t cheat anyone else. He was so angry. I couldn’t reason with him, and then he pulled the gun on us. I thought we were both goners until I heard Sarah call and knock on the front door. I figured you must be somewhere near, and I told God how thankful I was you were around, even if something terrible might happen. Thankfully it didn’t.”
He shook his head, looking at Terry. “But now