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One Year, Two Kids and 800 Square Feet is an adventure anthology of the struggles and triumphs of what happened when Julie and Eric Ziemelis moved their family from Silicon Valley into a one bedroom, one bathroom 800 square foot condo for a one year renovation and family adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii. The family’s year of adventure and adversity was chronicled through Julie's "Talk Story" emails she sent out to friends and family while living in Kailua Kona, Hawaii from August 2005 through July of 2006. Julie takes you on a life changing journey from California to Kailua-Kona, including current retrospective insights and wisdom after each chapter. From the exploits of working ...

Don’t give up. Elijah never did. This NICU baby came out at 29 weeks and 900 grams. Then he had the nerve to drop more weight. How scary is that? But Elijah demonstrated to his family and friends that he is strong, he is determined, and that we had nothing to worry about. If there was ever a story of courage, Elijah’s story is it. This is also a story for nurses, doctors, and hospitals – there are families connected to those wires, not just readings. Eljiah’s story is told at first through the dad’s blog that he began on wordpress – NICU Dad. Then facebook posts of both parents are intermixed in between. Through social media, you see Elijah grow and you see Elijah overachieve. Th ...

Family History of Chinese immigrant experience in America.

Ancestry research is truly fascinating, especially when it tells a story that society does not fully know. Already aware of my multicultural and mixed heritage, it wasn't until my father gave me his family bible that I was able to discover an entire genealogical history, beyond just one surname and family lore. After combining research from experts and documents, along with detailed DNA results, I was able to successfully create an astounding yet accurately historical family tree for my son, from roots to leaves, filled with an exciting story of genealogy. I hope you will enjoy reading about my deeply involved family history, traveling through my exciting journey back with them in time, ...

Kentucky natives wrote this book about how five generations of their family have enjoyed Kentucky's State Parks. Practical tips are provided about how your family can enjoy the parks. In addition, the book included a concise history of the Park System's development from 1924 to 2022.

Through a transformative journey, Ms. Hayes bears witness to God's unwavering grace. Freed from despair and destitution, her life is forever changed. She proudly claims her status as God's cherished daughter, blessed by boundless grace. Emerging victorious from struggles, Ms. Hayes's story testifies to faith's redemptive power. Challenges overcome, she stands as proof of Jesus's sacrifice. Her life, guarded by divine angels, showcases God's unwavering shield. Anchored in devotion, Ms. Hayes embodies Christ's transformative love. From darkness to light, her journey is a testament to faith's power. Her life is a living proof of faith's impact and God's promise fulfilled. Ms. Hayes's lif ...

A collection of life stories from African America Abe Steadman’s descendants of Giddy Swamp Township, Aiken County, South Carolina. Abe was born in slavery about 1833. He was married twice and produced 21 children that have spread across the south and migrated north for a better quality of life and employment. They've encountered many struggles and misplaced family members are still untraceable. In our genealogy search, we've encounter many Steadman relatives that were not related to our tree, however, we've document their conversation and family tree outlines within this book. Enjoy the quest of Abe’s offspring’s and how they've grown.

A detailed history of the newly discovered relatives of Kenneth Caterer, including stories, history, and a few fictional interludes. Includes photos, maps, gravesite data, notes, and index. See Jackrabbits Volume II: The Genealogy for full genealogical data.

The author's maternal grandfather and father helped establish and develop the Presbyterian Conference Center at Zephyr Point, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, starting with the purchase of the property in the 1920s. The oldest remaining structure on the property is the cabin built by the Otis Linn and associated family and friends. The book follows the building and evolution of the cabin, named Linnview, from 1925 to the present day. The book augments the text with over 130 photographs, also from the 1920s to the present day. The body of the book is appended by 4 documents by relatives of the author recounting their association with Zephyr Point and with the family cabin. The book describes not only ...

A very pleasant book, Mama Carmen's Stories is a collection of short stories that reflect the author's thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Carmen Mata was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, where many of her stories took place. She then moved to New York City where she currently lives and where her stories continued to unfold. The author's upbringing and experiences have shaped and inspired her as a person and as a writer. Throughout the years, she collected so many experiences with her family, friends, and in her life as an educator and writer. The author turned these memories into some of the most delightful stories. To complement her lively persona, Carmen Mata has also illus ...