

Chapter 1: FLASHBACKS: On the way to Texas; Memories of prison visits with Adam and his brother, Michael, and their mother, Linda, at the family home; a Welcome Home Celebration for the brothers. Chapter 2 CUT SHORT: Michael's short-lived freedom is threatened by booze and bad choices. Intercessory prayers and new choices. A threatened thunder storm and tornado add a surprise twist. Joyanna and Van take a short cut to New Braunfels and she describes the spring flowers and scenes along the way; and then they stop at a German Smokehouse for a meal. Flying J Truck Stop Interlude Chapter 3 Pretty Much: Adam and Waynette's Wedding: A lovey wedding by the river -- two hours late -- the wedding dress was forgotten in San Antonio. The Rev. nearly passed out from the heat and humiditiy. The dog jumped into the potato salad. The wedding night with the bride, groom, mother, and The Rev. All's well that ends well! Chapter 4 NORTH BY NORTHWEST: Flying J, One more time in Pipe Creek with Michael and Linda. In search of bluebonnet mats: Bandera, Kerrville, Fredricksburg, and memories along the way. Lots of wildflowers. Brady City Park isn't the same. Lubbock, Amarillo, Clovis, Albuquerque; goodbye Texas; hello New Mexico. Chapter 6: EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE: Continued. Miracles. On the Tray. Know that you can heal yourself. An Explanation of 1 Reading. Enough of that. Flashback: Santa Fe. Mother's Day in Santa Fe. An Ancient Wedding. Protons, Waves and Particles. I AM. Water pots filled to the brim. Chapter 7: GOD IS ALL THERE IS: God pronounced Everything "Good." And so it is. Look for the good. Windy trip to Colorado. Flashback: Dal. Gemini weather. Options and Open Doors. Thursday's Child Not "Not Wanted": Acceptance and rejection. Nothing but good. Major changes. On to the new. The God Connection Chapter 8: A RAZZLE WELCOME: The welcoming committee for our arrival at Dottie's. A surprise email with word of Van's estranged son. South Pacific in Denver. Meeting new family members. Daily visitors. A happy, fun chapter. Chapter 10: A Gemini in January: Joyanna discusses her birth sign and reminisces, as she prepares for her Big 70 Birthday in Colorado. Plus some Gemini behavior, friendships and forgiveness. Lynn and Wayne visit from San Diego. Fires rage out of control in Colorado forests: 103,00 acres burn, homes evacuated and many destroyed. A forestry service employee is arrested for burning a letter from her estranged husband, in a fire-circle, but the burning letter ignited the flames that destroyed a forest and many homes. And we ask "What is Important?" as Van and I examine our relationship. Chapter 11: Birthday Countdown: The end of a cycle, and preparation for a new one. Gettingthings done. A new book in production: "Say 'Yes, I'll Do It': And Do It," based on "Will" with Freedomers Answers, letters and poetry included. Chapter 12: I Create My Own Reality: "The Big 70" day, according to Joyanna's creation: family, friends, greetings, lunch at Gemini, and hot wings. Oh, and a huge bouquet of flowers. Chapter 13: This is My Life: The "Big 70" family celebration BBQ at Dottie and Steve's, according to Dottie's creation, with lots of love and surprises. A Perfect Day with happy memories. Chapter 14: Moving Right Along: Beginning to leave Colorado: Visit with Arianna, Jason and Micayla. Overnight with Natalie. Learning about Clinical Depression. Another "Big 70" get-together: Helena and Lou in Fort Collins. Moving through Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and Idaho with Jerry Gillies and "Moneylove" and Thomas Moore's "The Spiritual Life and the Deep Soul." Chapter 15: This I Know, That God is For Me: From Boise, Idaho, through Ontario, Oregon to Bend: "I'm Home," Mountains Become Level, A Life-Defining Moment: an RV crashes, Conditioning and Reconditioning, Winding Roads and Mountains Passes, Writing Secrets and Skills, "If God be For Us, Who Can be Against Us?" Starting Over, From 9-11 to Now, Time With Gail, Counseling, Shopping. Chapter 16: Let Freedom Ring: Spirit of America July 4th parade, BBQ, Evening at the Pops, Fireworks and more Fireworks, Indian Ford Campout, Roughing It, A Fish Story, Roughing It Gone Amuck, Lunch in Sisters Chapter17: Road Blocks: Confusion and Codependency: Heat and Mail Factors; Gail Recuperating; Communications Gaps; Money Issues, "Credit, Cash, Codependency"; Waiting and Waiting at Wal-Mart, Pieces Fall Into Place; Jerry Gillies Replies, Ready to Move Forward Chapter 18: I AM HERE: The long-awaited Overnight at Kah-nee-ta, my childhood home, to celebrate my "Big 70." Not as planned, but enjoyable, and makings of a good chapter and memories of Birthdays Past, and other happenings at Kah-nee-ta. Link to Kah-nee-ta pictures from here (when they get published). Escape from the intense three-digit heat into the mountains, Bear Springs Campground, and more memories. A lesson in being here now, in the moment; dependence, codependence, independence: God! Chapter 19: WINDING DOWN THE BIG 70 BIRTHDAY CIRCUIT: A Fork-in-the-Road; Wind, Wind Tunnels, Wind Surfing; With Heidi For Mexican; The Columbia River Gorge and more memories; The Warren Family Homestead Celebration with KFC and three June bugs; With Christina at the Lloyd Center Food Court; Mom finds Marquam and celebrates at Tillamook Creamery; The Big Bang is a Big Bust, but Bonnie's prune cake makes the Last Hurrah! It's not over yet. Chapter 20: WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE: "I listen, I communicate"; "God is the Fulfillment of my heart's desires"; "God's spirit is a constant source of joy" ; Wherever I am, I am at home with God." "I rediscover my connection with God." Bonnie and Joyanna take a quick trip to Nehalem Bay: Mo's clam chowder, Dungeons and Dragons, Quasimodo and gargoyles and other medieval trappings. "What is God telling me?" It would take a miracle. "I am comforted as I place my faith in God." Chapter21: CIRCLING THE WAGONS: The book comes to an end, Moment by Moment, as life goes on. A Matter of Survival, "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit." Staying put and making decisions; Spending time with Bonnie: reminiscing, moving the RV's, going to church and the water hole; It's time to move on. Another option and another Circle of Wagons. The World Healing Meditation: world circling of wagons. Epilogue:Uncharted Regions of my Life. The Mystery Hidden for Ages. God Opens the way Before Us. Phone Connections Ease Waiting. Life in Paradise. Bliss! So Much More. |

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CELEBRATIONS, MEMORIES AND CHANGES: The Wedding and Birthday Circuit
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Chapter 1: FLASHBACKS: On the way to Texas; Memories of prison visits with Adam and his brother, Michael, and their mother, Linda, at the family home; a Welcome Home Celebration for the brothers. Chapter 2 CUT SHORT: Michael's short-lived freedom is threatened by booze and bad choices. Intercessory prayers and new choices. A threatened thunder storm and tornado add a surprise twist. Joyanna and Van take a short cut to New Braunfels and she describes the spring flowers and scenes along the way; and then they stop at a German Smokehouse for a meal. Flying J Truck Stop Interlude Chapter 3 Pretty Much: Adam and Waynette's Wedding: A lovey wedding by the river -- two hours late -- the wedding dress was forgotten in San Antonio. The Rev. nearly passed out from the heat and humiditiy. The dog jumped into the potato salad. The wedding night with the bride, groom, mother, and The Rev. All's well that ends well! Chapter 4 NORTH BY NORTHWEST: Flying J, One more time in Pipe Creek with Michael and Linda. In search of bluebonnet mats: Bandera, Kerrville, Fredricksburg, and memories along the way. Lots of wildflowers. Brady City Park isn't the same. Lubbock, Amarillo, Clovis, Albuquerque; goodbye Texas; hello New Mexico. Chapter 6: EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE: Continued. Miracles. On the Tray. Know that you can heal yourself. An Explanation of 1 Reading. Enough of that. Flashback: Santa Fe. Mother's Day in Santa Fe. An Ancient Wedding. Protons, Waves and Particles. I AM. Water pots filled to the brim. Chapter 7: GOD IS ALL THERE IS: God pronounced Everything "Good." And so it is. Look for the good. Windy trip to Colorado. Flashback: Dal. Gemini weather. Options and Open Doors. Thursday's Child Not "Not Wanted": Acceptance and rejection. Nothing but good. Major changes. On to the new. The God Connection Chapter 8: A RAZZLE WELCOME: The welcoming committee for our arrival at Dottie's. A surprise email with word of Van's estranged son. South Pacific in Denver. Meeting new family members. Daily visitors. A happy, fun chapter. Chapter 10: A Gemini in January: Joyanna discusses her birth sign and reminisces, as she prepares for her Big 70 Birthday in Colorado. Plus some Gemini behavior, friendships and forgiveness. Lynn and Wayne visit from San Diego. Fires rage out of control in Colorado forests: 103,00 acres burn, homes evacuated and many destroyed. A forestry service employee is arrested for burning a letter from her estranged husband, in a fire-circle, but the burning letter ignited the flames that destroyed a forest and many homes. And we ask "What is Important?" as Van and I examine our relationship. Chapter 11: Birthday Countdown: The end of a cycle, and preparation for a new one. Gettingthings done. A new book in production: "Say 'Yes, I'll Do It': And Do It," based on "Will" with Freedomers Answers, letters and poetry included. Chapter 12: I Create My Own Reality: "The Big 70" day, according to Joyanna's creation: family, friends, greetings, lunch at Gemini, and hot wings. Oh, and a huge bouquet of flowers. Chapter 13: This is My Life: The "Big 70" family celebration BBQ at Dottie and Steve's, according to Dottie's creation, with lots of love and surprises. A Perfect Day with happy memories. Chapter 14: Moving Right Along: Beginning to leave Colorado: Visit with Arianna, Jason and Micayla. Overnight with Natalie. Learning about Clinical Depression. Another "Big 70" get-together: Helena and Lou in Fort Collins. Moving through Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and Idaho with Jerry Gillies and "Moneylove" and Thomas Moore's "The Spiritual Life and the Deep Soul." Chapter 15: This I Know, That God is For Me: From Boise, Idaho, through Ontario, Oregon to Bend: "I'm Home," Mountains Become Level, A Life-Defining Moment: an RV crashes, Conditioning and Reconditioning, Winding Roads and Mountains Passes, Writing Secrets and Skills, "If God be For Us, Who Can be Against Us?" Starting Over, From 9-11 to Now, Time With Gail, Counseling, Shopping. Chapter 16: Let Freedom Ring: Spirit of America July 4th parade, BBQ, Evening at the Pops, Fireworks and more Fireworks, Indian Ford Campout, Roughing It, A Fish Story, Roughing It Gone Amuck, Lunch in Sisters Chapter17: Road Blocks: Confusion and Codependency: Heat and Mail Factors; Gail Recuperating; Communications Gaps; Money Issues, "Credit, Cash, Codependency"; Waiting and Waiting at Wal-Mart, Pieces Fall Into Place; Jerry Gillies Replies, Ready to Move Forward Chapter 18: I AM HERE: The long-awaited Overnight at Kah-nee-ta, my childhood home, to celebrate my "Big 70." Not as planned, but enjoyable, and makings of a good chapter and memories of Birthdays Past, and other happenings at Kah-nee-ta. Link to Kah-nee-ta pictures from here (when they get published). Escape from the intense three-digit heat into the mountains, Bear Springs Campground, and more memories. A lesson in being here now, in the moment; dependence, codependence, independence: God! Chapter 19: WINDING DOWN THE BIG 70 BIRTHDAY CIRCUIT: A Fork-in-the-Road; Wind, Wind Tunnels, Wind Surfing; With Heidi For Mexican; The Columbia River Gorge and more memories; The Warren Family Homestead Celebration with KFC and three June bugs; With Christina at the Lloyd Center Food Court; Mom finds Marquam and celebrates at Tillamook Creamery; The Big Bang is a Big Bust, but Bonnie's prune cake makes the Last Hurrah! It's not over yet. Chapter 20: WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE: "I listen, I communicate"; "God is the Fulfillment of my heart's desires"; "God's spirit is a constant source of joy" ; Wherever I am, I am at home with God." "I rediscover my connection with God." Bonnie and Joyanna take a quick trip to Nehalem Bay: Mo's clam chowder, Dungeons and Dragons, Quasimodo and gargoyles and other medieval trappings. "What is God telling me?" It would take a miracle. "I am comforted as I place my faith in God." Chapter21: CIRCLING THE WAGONS: The book comes to an end, Moment by Moment, as life goes on. A Matter of Survival, "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit." Staying put and making decisions; Spending time with Bonnie: reminiscing, moving the RV's, going to church and the water hole; It's time to move on. Another option and another Circle of Wagons. The World Healing Meditation: world circling of wagons. Epilogue:Uncharted Regions of my Life. The Mystery Hidden for Ages. God Opens the way Before Us. Phone Connections Ease Waiting. Life in Paradise. Bliss! So Much More. |

Approaching her Big 70 Birthday, Reverend Joyanna is asked to perform a wedding ceremony for Freedomer Adam Martin, in Texas. Traveling, with her husband, Van, from California in their 35 ft. Holiday Rambler RV, she decides to start celebrating her birthday with family and friends along the way. The trip and people bring back memories, as she reflects on her colorful lifetime. And she encounters many changes and surprises. |
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