Jackie

__ **Wiki Post** **Number One** __
**//Love's Long Journey// by Janette Oke**


 * __Pages Read__**: 1-87


 * __Title for Reading:__** With God to Guide


 * __Date:__** April 26th, 2010

__**Significant Quote:**__ (pg. 18) "In spite of homesickness, weariness, and the hot sun overhead, she couldn't help feeling Willie's enthusiasm and excitment as she looked forward to their new life in thier own place."

__**Explanation:**__ This quote is significant to the reading because it shows how even though Missie is scared and misses her family, she is looking forward to her new start with her husband, Willie, and their expected baby. It also shows how she is sacrificing a lot to be with the person she loves. This shows that Missie doesn't seem to like change, yet when it's necessary, she accepts it with open arms and a positive attitude. This also shows that Willie is an adventurous person because he wants to travel West to explore untouched territory, and start a family with Missie as well.

__**HOT Q:**__ Why do you think Missie is excited about the west, but not as excited about it as Willie?

__**Response to HOT Q:**__ I believe that Missie isn't as excited as Willie because she is leaving everything that is important to her in the east, including her family, traditions, friends, and teaching job. This shows Missie's love and dependence on her family and friends. Willie, on the other hand, is only leaving his father behind, and is lookng forward to the change and adventure of being a cattle farmer in some unknown land. This is showing Willie as curious person who likes to explore new things.

__**Connection:**__ I can connect to Missie's emotion of fear, which accompanies her throughout the reading in many ways. For one, I was fearful when I found out my Grandma was having surgery on her knee. I was afraid she might not have a good recovery. But, like Missie, I hoped that she would come through and healthy. Missie was fearful that when she told Willie that she was pregnant that he would be dissapointed and sad. However, like my situation, she hoped it would be okay, and in the end, for both Missie and I, everything turned out just like we hoped it would. In fact, when Missie told Willie that she was pregnant, he was so happy he started crying and screaming with joy and pride.


 * __Wiki Post Number Two (NOT FINISHED)__**


 * //Love's Long Journey// by Janette Oke**


 * __Pages Read:__** 88- 182


 * __Title for Reading:__** A Baby Brightens the World


 * __Date:__** May 13th, 2010

__**Significant Quote:**__ (pg. 144) "Missie could hardly hold all the joy she felt. Willie was here. Willie was pleased with his son- her gift to him. She reached up and kissed her husband's cheek, then leaned against his shoulder."


 * __Explanantion:__** This quote shows how Missie and Willie's son, Nathan, brought so much happiness to their lives. It also shows how Missie is comforted by Willie finally being back from his trip. It also shows how Nathan is glad that his son was born safely and Missie is healthy after the birth as well. This shows that both Willie and Missie are joyful and loving people, and how they appreciate their family being united, healthy, and safe from harm.


 * __HOT Q:__** Why do you think Willie was so content when Nathan, his son, was born?


 * __Response:__** I think Willie was so happy because Nathan is just a cute, joyful baby and everybody is happy when they find out they are a parent. Also, I think he was happy because his wife finally had the baby safely and came out healthy. I also think that he was happy that Missie had the baby and he wasn't there to see her go through the pain and suffering of the long hours of giving birth.