About the Author Diana Joy
I was the unexpected child. My twin sister and I have four other siblings. I must now open the journals of my childhood and share the gripping story of our struggles with a life of abuse. I hope that by telling my story, it will help give other unseen children, and my siblings, the courage to heal. I believe all things happen for a reason, and my life is no exception. I have been blessed with a wonderful marriage to my husband Dave, three beautiful biological children, five adopted daughters, and countless other foster children who shared our home over the years. This loving support, along with an uncompromising Faith in God, has given me the strength to find and embrace the wonder of unconditional acceptance – not only of others, but also of myself. Now, as always, I am using this Faith to help me overcome my many health challenges so I can enjoy my growing family of grandchildren. My husband and I still live in Colorado and say our prayers everyday that the unseen children of the world will find a safe and loving way to finally be seen.
About the Illustrator Jennifer Hettman, RN
My parents took Diana Joy into their home when she was young. She is like an older sister to me and helped raise me from birth until I was three. Now, over twenty years later, I am married to a wonderful man, Chad, with two children, Adam and Tyler. I am a nurse at our local hospital here in Montana.
All my life, I have enjoyed my love for children and my gift of art. So when Diana Joy asked me to illustrate this book, I was honored to help bring a good friend of mine’s childhood to life for others to understand. This has been a special way for us to reconnect.
