Gabby's Comic strip of was it destiny to move west

My mothersaid we needed to move west because of how our town had gotten so crowded that we couldn't even reach the market! It is ourdestiny to move west so that we can make a new life, and have the opportunities promised in the west, as well as the possibility of finding gold in California!

I could finally own my own land, and make a life for my children that is comfortable.

Though thejourney is hard we will make it through!

Now now, stop your crying little one.

I hate this town!

This place is so crowded!

Dear, I know this is hard but we have to leave.

Mama I don't wanna leave!

MARY!

NO...

Later that evening we found out that Mary had died of Cholera. One of the many deadly illnesses that awaited everyone that was on the trail.

The possibility of gold in California is very exciting! Who knows how much this is worth?! This gold could help my mother and I make a great living in the west!

While I was asleep dreaming of the golden land, mother shook meawake and pointed to some figures in the distance!

I was so scared that I jumped off of thewagon and ran off, dragging my daughter behind me.

During this long journey welost almost everything, trying to cross the river. We can't thank you enough for your kindness. I amalso so sorry for acting sofrightened!

How has this journey troubled you so much?

I wish others would have shown as much kindness as you. Instead of forcing us off our land.

Welcome to California, land of the Gold!

Why thank you! It has been a long hard journey, and we aregrateful to god for helping us!