5This is a novel about a young woman named Vesta and how various life experiences inspired her to become a resilient woman of God. The story is based on the author's real life journey. The book is written for the author's children and grandchildren to have an understanding of the day and age she grew up in and how she was raised. She begins the story telling about Vesta's parents and the traumatic times they lived in when they fell in love and began a family. Although the story is based on real events names have been changed so the author could add her own feelings to her characters as she saw fit. A few pastors names were used to honor who they are. Vera Grimmius was born in Fremont, Michigan but spent most of her life in California. She moved with her parents to southern California when she was seven. Later she moved to central California with her husband Tom Grimmius. She has four grown children who are all married and each have four children. Of the 16 grandchildren 7 are married and so far there are 11 great grandchildren. Much of the family works on their family owned ranches that was started by their dad and grandpa Tom. Vera also has the privilege of having many foster and God children along with step children. She has also written a blog on blogspot.com called Expected in Heaven under her name. You can also find her on Facebook and Instagram. She is especially grateful to the many people who have encouraged her to write and those who helped her read and reread manuscripts.