Janie S Unbelievable Journey

Everyone has a dream. Having taught school for fifty plus years, selling World Book Encyclopedias, setting up school libraries, and a special chemical library, I have catalogued a lot of books. For many years I have wanted to write a book sharing my story. Janie's Unbelievable Journey: Inspirational Letters Along the Way is Janie Wilkins's true story of life as a wife, mother, and educator. She is a lifelong educator with a host of experiences and accomplishments. Growing up in rural north Louisiana, the daughter of a mail carrier, Wilkins went on to attend Louisiana Tech University and was the first student in Louisiana Tech's history to graduate with certification in library science and as president of Tech's first library club. Janie also graduated with a B.A. in English and social studies from Louisiana Tech University. In her career, she has touched many lives through classroom instruction in English and social studies and by setting up numerous public school libraries in Brevard County, Florida. In her free time, she continued her investment in children by becoming one of World Book Encyclopedia's best sales representatives in the south. She was presented the keys to the city of Dallas for her outstanding World Book sales as a teacher representative. Active in the Methodist church, Wilkins has followed John Wesley's 'call to serve' and has been a shepherd, participating in church missions, leading Sunday school classes and divorce recovery classes. She has also been an active citizen, working polls in local, state, and national elections. She worked hard to help Senator Hillary Clinton secure the Democratic nomination; but when that didn't happen, Wilkins worked very hard to elect President Barack Obama. Janie's Unbelievable Journey is a legacy for her children and grandchildren—a piece of history recorded through photos, letters, and narrative to shine the spotlight on a successful, full life. Her proudest accomplishments by far are her three adult children: Linda, Tommy, and Eric.

Janie Wilkins' dream has been to write an inspirational memoir sharing her life and insights. She has been a lifelong educator with a host of experiences and accomplishments. Incorporating some of her letters, she has realized this dream with Janie's Unbelievable Journey. She has learned that the only security we have is from within. Janie believes that we should refuse to live in fear and that through our faith in God, we can find peace and glean wisdom. Through the courage of her convictions, she has overcome many obstacles along life's pathway. Within the covers of this book, the reader will learn what led Janie to dedicate her life to children, her own and all those she would touch throughout a lifetime. She feels that her greatest accomplishment by far is her own three children, Linda, Tommy, and Eric, and this book is her legacy to them. Janie has walked the walk, and she feels qualified to talk the talk. If she could leave you with one thought, it would be to never give up and fight for what you believe in.

Everyone has a dream. Having taught school for fifty plus years, selling World Book Encyclopedias, setting up school libraries, and a special chemical library, I have catalogued a lot of books. For many years I have wanted to write a book sharing my story.Janie's Unbelievable Journey: Inspirational Letters Along the Wayis Janie Wilkins's true story of life as a wife, mother, and educator. She is a lifelong educator with a host of experiences and accomplishments. Growing up in rural north Louisiana, The daughter of a mail carrier, Wilkins went on to attend Louisiana Tech University and was the first student in Louisiana Tech's history to graduate with certification in library science and as president of Tech's first library club. Janie also graduated with a B.A. In English and social studies from Louisiana Tech University. In her career, she has touched many lives through classroom instruction in English and social studies and by setting up numerous public school libraries in Brevard County, Florida. In her free time, she continued her investment in children by becoming one of World Book Encyclopedia's best sales representatives in the south. She was presented the keys To The city of Dallas for her outstanding World Book sales as a teacher representative.

From the author of Three Souls and Dragon Springs Road comes a captivating historical novel in which a convoy of student refugees travel across China, fleeing the hostilities of a brutal war with Japan “Myths are the darkest and brightest incarnations of who we are . . .” China, 1937. When Japanese bombs begin falling on the city of Nanking, nineteen-year-old Hu Lian and her classmates at Minghua University are ordered to flee. Lian and a convoy of students, faculty and staff must walk 1,000 miles to the safety of China’s western provinces, a journey marred by the constant threat of aerial attack. And it is not just the refugees who are at risk; Lian and her classmates have been entrusted with a priceless treasure: a 500-year-old collection of myths and folklore known as the Library of Legends. The students’ common duty to safeguard the Library of Legends creates unexpected bonds. Lian becomes friends and forms a cautious romance with the handsome and wealthy Liu Shaoming. But after one classmate is arrested and another one is murdered, Lian realizes she must escape before a family secret puts her in danger too. Accompanied by Shao and his enigmatic maidservant, Sparrow, Lian makes her way to Shanghai in the hopes of reuniting with her mother. During the journey, Lian learns of the connection between her two companions and a tale from the Library of Legends, The Willow Star and the Prince. This revelation comes with profound consequences, for as the ancient books travel across China, they awaken immortals and guardian spirits who embark on an exodus of their own, one that will change the country’s fate forever.

He’s been in love with his best friend since the sixth grade. Is this the Christmas he finally confesses his feelings or will her dreams take her away from him for good? Will Taggert has been in love with his best friend since the sixth grade. But Janie Arden has always had a boyfriend, especially around the holidays. Keeping Will firmly in the friend zone, year after year. Until this Christmas. For the first time, she’s single and Will is determined to be the next—and the last—to win her heart. But her determination to stay single and focus on her dreams proves to be quite the hurdle. Janie is tired of putting her dreams on hold for relationships that repeatedly go nowhere. This holiday season, she’s determined to put herself first. When an opportunity arises for Janie to take over the event planning for the local Christmas Eve charity event, she jumps at it. It may be exactly the grand event she needs to prove she has what it takes to run her own event planning business in Boston. Except that to pull off the last-minute miracle, she needs Will’s help. Falling for her best friend was never part of the plan. This is a sweet small town contemporary holiday romance with an HEA. Heat Level: Sweet/Mild

Who was this girl now looking so much like my daughter and yet so different from the child I had raised, loved and argued with? Author Janie Smith takes you behind the scenes with her family after their teenage daughter Tanya is involved in a fatal auto accident. Tanya is revived in the Life Flight helicopter-only to face an even greater life challenge. Experience a mother's agony and fears as her daughter awakens to the realization that she has sustained severe brain injuries. Doctors are unable to give a definite prognosis and advise that she may live in a nursing home for the rest of her life. Janie bravely travels into the unknown along with her husband, a career soldier in the U.S. Army, and their two teenage sons. Read as she watches her daughter struggle to piece together the shattered pieces of her memory. As Tanya's frustrations mount, intense anger and violent episodes surface, and the family feels as if they are living in a war zone. Janie fights to keep her family together while everything around her is falling apart-including herself. This incredible story is about an ordinary mother and family who faced extraordinary challenges and helped one another survive . . . and eventually thrive. Janie writes of lessons learned with candor and honesty. She is open about her mistakes and failures, and shares how she picked herself up and started anew. Janie watches her youngest son deploy to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan again and again as he serves six tours with the U.S.Army. She tells of the difficulties soldiers and families face when they return home from the war zone. Today, Janie's passion is to help others along their own personal journey. She founded HOPE Beyond Trauma and wrote a mother's journey to help, coach and mentor anyone who wants to move beyond trauma in their lives. This terrifying and triumphant life journey is one you do not want to miss. Recommended by James Malinchak, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the College Soul. And featured on ABC's Secret Millionaire. "If you are someone who has gone through trauma or you know someone who has gone through some loss or trauma, you have got to get this book and learn from my friend Janie. She is fabulous. Her heart is in the right place; she cares about helping YOU get through a difficult time..."" -James Malinchak Janie Smith has helped start several brain injury support groups, taught life skills to adults with brain injuries, worked as a Red Cross Hospital Recreation Worker at Walter Reed in Washington D.C., and founded Hidden Treasures Travel Agency for people with disabilities. She is a teacher, coach and speaker living in Ohio with her husband and their dog Rudy.

When Janie Jurkovich became divorced after 35 years of marriage and family devotion, she was lost. She had never truly lived the life she wanted to live.She began to read, reflect and explore ... and thus began an incredible journey."Live the Life You Have Imagined" takes you on that journey. Whether you are newly divorced, retired, widowed, ready for change, or just feeling stuck in your life, this no-nonsense, no-fluff book shows you how to start living the life you always imagined. You'll learn: * Where to begin and how to put yourself on the path to a great life.* The simple, daily activities that create a best life.* How to deal with naysayers, challenges, and the "shoulds."* Where to look for resistance and how to deal with obstacles.* Why anyone can live their best life, no matter where they are now.This book is designed for reflection and re-reading. It features discussion questions (perfect for book clubs) after each chapter to help you dig deeper and find your own ways to live your best life.About Janie JJanie J is an author, a speaker, a competitive athlete, business owner and world traveler. This is the life she imagined and it's only getting better. She continues to engage in daily reflection, reading and exploration. Discover more about her ongoing journey at www.JanieJ.net.