Joanna

This is a novel about a young couple, in love since 2nd grade. It follows them through their trials and tribulations having their deep devotion and their little angel to keep them togetherThe sun's rays warmed the upper meadow and shone brightly on the old home place that Granny Snell shared so many stories about when Joanna was a child; stories that left her and her siblings wide-eyed with wonder and amazement. Was it really like that back then? Why had times changed so much? Born in 1953, Joanna had been Dale's woman since 2nd grade and he'd been her man. After graduation, they married and remained behind while most of the others left home as soon as they could. A year later, they were expecting their first child but it wasn't to be. Tragedy took their son away and it seemed both families blamed them because of the accident causing a chasm between the families.Later, still drowning is self-pity, Joanna finally took at job in a daycare meeting little Angelina that totally changed her life. Joanna was alive again pouring her love out to her little angel. Tragically, a 2nd accident took Angelina's mother and immediately Joanna and Dale filed for adoption. Little Angelina was already calling them, Mama and Daddy.Just when it seemed that the adoption would be finalized; a great-aunt and uncle showed up from Mexico demanding to see her. It was agreed that little Angelina would spend the day with them at Uncle Mateo's but they spirited her away.Frantic, Joanna called Social Services being told that the adoption was final but what now, their little angel had been kidnapped.