Book One

This story is dedicated to all who dare to walk on holy ground by touching another human soul with love. (A thought suggested by Stephen Covey.)

Why did I write it? It took over 12 years to complete the 16 books. I wrote it because I think it gives some perspective on the meaning of life. I have come to believe that God, at the creation, as a test of integrity, gave us a spirit with free will. A test of our integrity observed by God. I believe it is not so much what we accomplish, but how we get there. For that reason, I want to tell you this story of my remarkable friend Janet and those who were with her during her lifetime.

Janet is responsible for preserving so much: the town of Berkinsville, the families, the intangible things you can only know by knowing her story. We lived our lives in a remarkable little town with exceptional people. Some of what you learn may be hard to believe, however people like this do exist. This is Janet's love story and a little of my own. I hope you observe and consider more than that. There was, and is, a spitituality that sustains it all.

This is a long detailed story covering 4 years of our lives. Have you ever read a good book and found it ended too soon, leaving you with the feeling it was just getting to the good part? I promise you the whole love story. You will know it all. The attributes of thse people may strain crddibility. These attributes do exist but they are rare. That these people all ended up int same place and time is remarkable. My modeling work has taken me to many parts of the world. My live has been filled with rich blessings from God and that only helped me to realize there is no place as wonderful as my own hometown of Berkinsville. No one could ever have moe loyal and wonderful friends. I think you will enjoy getting to know them as I tell you their story. -- Diane