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  • Out of the River, Onto the Raft – My Two Dads – Part 2

    Out of the River, Onto the Raft – My Two Dads – Part 2

    My Two Dads Part 1 I’ve divided the rest of the book into 5 parts: An All About Me, Meet my Mom of the Last 3 Years, Unveiling the Mirror of My Life, My Relationship with my Mom before August 2016, and Lessons I Learned Along the Way. Mr. Duke About 30 years ago, I…

  • Out of the River, Onto the Raft – My Two Dads – Part 1

    Out of the River, Onto the Raft – My Two Dads – Part 1

    Purpose in Life – Rewritten I’ve divided the rest of the book into 5 parts: An All About Me, Meet my Mom of the Last 3 Years, Unveiling the Mirror of My Life, My Relationship with my Mom before August 2016, and Lessons I Learned Along the Way. “As a father has compassion on his…

  • Out of the River, Onto the Raft – My Faith Journey

    Out of the River, Onto the Raft – My Faith Journey

    Purpose in Life – Rewritten I’ve divided the rest of the book into 5 parts: An All About Me, Meet my Mom of the Last 3 Years, Unveiling the Mirror of My Life, My Relationship with my Mom before August 2016, and Lessons I Learned Along the Way. When I originally wrote about my faith…

  • Out of the River, Onto the Raft – Purpose in Life Rewritten

    Out of the River, Onto the Raft – Purpose in Life Rewritten

    My “Heart” Bible I’ve divided the rest of the book into 5 parts: An All About Me, Meet my Mom of the Last 3 Years, Unveiling the Mirror of My Life, My Relationship with my Mom before August 2016, and Lessons I Learned Along the Way. After I shared “My Purpose in Life,” I realized…

  • Out of the River, Onto the Raft – Purpose in Life

    Out of the River, Onto the Raft – Purpose in Life

    My “Heart” Bible I’ve divided the rest of the book into 5 parts: An All About Me, Meet my Mom of the Last 3 Years, Unveiling the Mirror of My Life, My Relationship with my Mom before August 2016, and Lessons I Learned Along the Way. Your palms are sweating. Your heart is beating out…

  • Out of the River, Onto the Raft – My “Heart Bible”

    Out of the River, Onto the Raft – My “Heart Bible”

    Where I’m From I’ve divided the rest of the book into 5 parts: An All About Me, Meet my Mom of the Last 3 Years, Unveiling the Mirror of My Life, My Relationship with my Mom before August 2016, and Lessons I Learned Along the Way. During World War II, many soldiers carried a heart…

  • Out of the River, Onto the Raft – Where I’m From

    Out of the River, Onto the Raft – Where I’m From

    Reason for the Book – Part 3 I’ve divided the rest of the book into 5 parts: An All About Me, Meet my Mom of the Last 3 Years, Unveiling the Mirror of My Life, My Relationship with my Mom before August 2016, and Lessons I Learned Along the Way. Today we are going to…

  • Out of the River, Onto the Raft – Reason for the Book Part 3

    Out of the River, Onto the Raft – Reason for the Book Part 3

    Part 2 I’ve divided this chapter into 3 parts because it is so long. Here is the first part. It was at that moment; I began a new season of my life. A season of life that God had been preparing me for 2 weeks prior to finding my mom. Just like a gardener plants…

  • Out of the River, Onto the Raft – Reason for the Book Part 2

    Out of the River, Onto the Raft – Reason for the Book Part 2

    Part 1 I’ve divided this chapter into 3 parts because it is so long. Here is the second part. Soon after the arrival of the police, my husband quickly pulled into the parking lot engulfing me in a hug with an apologetic word. He took over talking with the police after I gave them my…

  • Out of the River, Onto the Raft – Reason for the Book Part 1

    Out of the River, Onto the Raft – Reason for the Book Part 1

    Introduction I’ve divided this chapter into 3 parts because it is so long. Here is the first part. The night before was a rough for my oldest and myself as we came to a crossroads. His social anxiety was causing a rift between us. I wanted him to go to the Homecoming Game, but he…