Trials, Romance, and Faith on the Oregon Trail
Journey of Honor
Journey Series Book 1
Dance under the stars and moon. Ford rivers. Climb mountains. Trade with Native Americans. Heal the sick. Bury the dead. Live with indescribable fatigue, fall in love, celebrate at the end of the trail…
Wedding at Journey’s End
Journey Series Book 1.5
Following several months of clearing land, building homes, and fencing forces Rebecca Pierce and Zachary Miller to postpone their wedding. February, and the promise of spring, becomes the perfect timing for the wedding the new community has been anticipating.
Journey of Hope
Journey Series Book 2
James and Elizabeth Miller and their daughters Katie, Hazel, Helen, and Ruth finish their trek tired, dirty, and grief stricken.
Journey of Healing
Journey Series Book 3
Aaron Smith was twelve years old when he crossed the country with his parents. He learned to have hope and honor despite the tragedies and uncertainties in the early years of his life. Now, he had to learn how to be a man.
Why Open Rood?
Open Rood sounds strange, but several years ago my husband and I thought it would be interesting to name any business we started The Open Rood. Why? Because my husband is named Frank Cross; Frank=Open (honest) Cross=Rood (an ancient name for cross). It’s merely a play on words.
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Keeping Sharp: A Legacy of Love
The grandson proudly follows in his grandfather’s footsteps keeping a legacy alive.
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My Life as a Labor and Delivery, Nursery, NICU, Education Nurse
When I was ten years old my dream of becoming a nurse settled into my heart. I spent my teen years working as a Candystriper and reading Cherry Ames books. On May 11, 1985 at the age of 34 I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. My…
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2022 in the Rear View
Travel with me to the Western USA. A three week road trip fulfilled some dreams. The journey found me on the back of a motorcycle for the first time in my life.
