This story begins on June 28, 1959, when nineteen years old Janet, married Jake, a worldly man and eleven years her senior. Janet had high exceptions when they moved into their Shotgun cottage. She imagined that they would live happily ever after. She was not prepared for her future with Jake. Janet's life experiences would have been devastating for most women but, she stood tall and turned each experience into opportunities to move forward faster than normal. Using money, she save from her household budget and her sewing, Janet secretly pursued a college education. During this time, she gave birth to two sons and earned her college degree and later earned two post grad degrees. Jake's sudden death brought her family new challenges that they were well prepared for. Janet's life became more meaningful and fulfilling when she met the man that was worthy of her love. This new life had its difficult time but, Janet's experiences and training skills played a major role in easing the pain that came about. She always remembered that experiences are learning steps that you take one at a time and learn from each step.
This story begins on June 28, 1959, when nineteen years old Janet, married Jake, a worldly man and eleven years her senior. Janet had high exceptions when they moved into their Shotgun cottage. She imagined that they would live happily ever after. She was not prepared for her future with Jake. Janet's life experiences would have been devastating for most women but, she stood tall and turned each experience into opportunities to move forward faster than normal. Using money, she save from her household budget and her sewing, Janet secretly pursued a college education. During this time, she gave birth to two sons and earned her college degree and later earned two post grad degrees. Jake's sudden death brought her family new challenges that they were well prepared for. Janet's life became more meaningful and fulfilling when she met the man that was worthy of her love. This new life had its difficult time but, Janet's experiences and training skills played a major role in easing the pain that came about. She always remembered that experiences are learning steps that you take one at a time and learn from each step.
