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Slashed tires... a secret move... nearly dying while giving birth... When a small town teen finds herself pregnant in the 1960's, truly agonizing moments happen which cause effects for generations. Loving someone often means putting what is best for them ahead of what you think best for yourself in family and friendship. This is the sometimes heartbreaking, often heart warming and humorous true story of the Ripples set in motion. I grew up in a small town in Southern Oregon. I loved sports, music and adventure, all which have carried over in my life to the present. Becoming pregnant is high school was not in my plans, but God can take the worst situations and turn them to His glory. It is because of my daughter, who I met later in life, that I have written this book. Miracles happen and they need to be shared to give hope to those feeling hopeless.

"...Not knowing what I was once again called to the school to discuss, I opened the door to the greatest challenge yet. There stood a little girl holding two long braids in her hand, sobbing. The look on the faces of the teacher, principal, mother of the little girl, and my son said it all. This was not exactly to be a moment of joy..."Petra has written to share the story of raising and loving her adopted drug baby. In her words, it is "about tough experiences, great joys, humor (after the fact), and God's immeasurable grace." She says, "Grace is a word best explained by experience." It is a word she understands and lives more clearly because of the road she has traveled. Her goal is to share these experiences with the hope that it may help someone else along the way."When the cutest little, curly-headed boy with big, bright eyes and eyelashes to match, loaded with a sailor's vocabulary, marched onto my sister's lawn all of our lives changed. Add his adorable, precocious little sister and life became quite the ride. Filled with what we call "Movie Moments" - situations that are so embarrassing or awkward that they become hilariously funny - my sister's story shows her compassion, humor, strength and boundless ability to love. Winsome, heart-wrenching, encouraging, vulnerable, more kind and generous than I would be, she gives a rare glimpse into life with a drug and fetal alcohol syndrome child. When Petra walks in the fun begins - enjoy the ride!It is a humbling and entertaining privilege to be the sister - I love you.Well done, good and faithful servant." (Anne Murphy) Petra Cole is a happily married mother of two grown children, and currently makes her home in Oregon. She is passionate about her love for the Lord, her family, and reaching out to others in His name.