Michael Phillips 
New Beginning (The Journals of Corrie and Christopher Book #2) 

Two surprise announcements bring difficult change to the Hollister-Braxton clan: Corrie’s brother, Zack, is taking a dangerous new job, and Christopher and Corrie are leaving home to journey East. As Corrie and Christopher prepare to depart, a shock is sent through the community of Miracle Springs . . . with unexpected results.