Sharon. Sioux Dallas

       Table of Contents

       Table of Contents

       Cover

       Acknowledgements

       Prologue

       Chapter 1

       Chapter 2

       Chapter 3

       Chapter 4

       Chapter 5

       Chapter 6

       Chapter 7

       Chapter 8

       Chapter 9

       Chapter 10

       Chapter 11

       Chapter 12

       Chapter 13

       Chapter 14

       Chapter 15

       Chapter 16

       Chapter 17

       Chapter 18

       Chapter 19

       Chapter 20

       Chapter 21

       Chapter 22

       Epilogue

       Other books by Sioux Dallas

       Back Cover

      Sharon

      A novel by

      Sioux Dallas

      CCB Publishing

      British Columbia, Canada

      Sharon

      Copyright ©2012 by Sioux Dallas

      ISBN-13 978-1-927360-27-9

      Second Edition

      Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication

      Dallas, Sioux, 1930-

      Sharon / written by Sioux Dallas – 2^nd ed.

      ISBN 978-1-927360-27-9

      Also available in print format.

      I. Title.

      PS3604.A439S53 2009 813'.6 C2009-900255-8

      Additional cataloguing data available from Library and Archives Canada

      Cover design: Sioux Dallas is featured with her favorite hunter, Cherokee Challenge, who was the great-grandson of Man O’ War.

      Extreme care has been taken to ensure that all information presented in this book is accurate and up to date at the time of publishing. Neither the author nor the publisher can be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Additionally, neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

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      Publisher:

      CCB Publishing

      British Columbia, Canada

       www.ccbpublishing.com

       Acknowledgments

      There are far too many friends who encouraged and supported me to list.

      There are a few who deserve recognition.

      Donna Backes has been a true friend in proofreading my work brutally. I do appreciate her efforts and encouragement.

      Dede Hammond organized our writing group and has been a faithful encourager. I appreciate her more than I can express and apologize to her for playing such lousy golf with her.

      My sisters, Ellen Cooley and Bonnie Rutherford have always been true friends as well as sisters. They have cared for me and encouraged me all my life.

      My daughter, Verta Lynn, is the best daughter in the world. She thinks whatever I do is great and loves me unconditionally.

      I love all the people who have worked with me in the school teaching and my horse work. I have some great memories of the heart of the horses and other animals with which I’ve worked. My Cherokee Challenge (on the cover) is the great grandson of Man O’ War and was as near human as a horse can get. He proved his love for me in many ways and many times.

      Last, but far from least, all the people in my church who cared and laughed with me. Peggy and Dennis Kissinger were two who sincerely took an interest and encouraged me.

      Thank all of you from the bottom of my heart. I am so blessed.

       Prologue

      Squirming to relieve her aching back, Sharon continued her drive from San Antonio, Texas to Zephyrhills, Florida. What a way to spend her twenty-first birthday. A new widow, hurt, confused and a tiny bit afraid of her life ahead, she drove bravely on.

      I can remember Grandmother McGregor saying, ‘When you find yourself knocked to your knees, you’re in a good position to pray.’ She smiled to herself as she remembered her lovable, feisty Scots Grandmother. Her beloved maternal grandmother had died four years before and was still missed. I’ve sure been knocked to my knees a lot the past few months, and I’ve prayed a lot, but I still am not sure that I’m making the right decision. Guess I’ll just have to keep on keeping on and have a lot of faith