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""In these well-told stories, Pat draws readers into the lives of two incredible women: herself, and her beloved wife, Ruthanne. We feel their joy in sharing adventures big and small, their love of family, their pain in enduring serious setbacks, and their deep, enduring love that carried them through it all."" -Barbara Royal ""Since it is the second book... it is not just a companion piece, but an equally satisfying window onto their relationship. Made up of short essays that range from funny and insightful, to sad and weighty, the reader can follow their story in short walks, or dive into the complete journey providing a description of lives well lived. It provides a richly rewarding chance to know them both. And by the end you will love these two women because you understand how much they loved each other."" -Timothy Girad

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As a camp director for Moingona Girl Scouts, Patricia L Headley was supervising college students, while she had only a high school diploma. This lead her to start thinking about pursuing an education. At the same time, her marriage was ending. With two daughters in high school, she knew she had to get a job or return to school. She chose school. During her second year of college, Pat met Ruthanne and realized her years-long suspicions were true. The two women became friends and eventually partners. Pat knew her life was about to change. Ruthanne encouraged Pat to think beyond the AA degree, and she went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Leisure Studies from The University of Iowa, and a Master's Degree in Higher Education from Drake University. Before Pat retired she was a grant writer for Meskwaki Nation-Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa. Now Pat focuses on sharing stories from her life.Pat and Ruthanne had 30 years together, before Ruthanne's untimely passing at age 62. During their time together, Pat was Ruthanne's caregiver through her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, multiple cancers, and myriad health issues that arose from her illnesses and treatments. Through it all, the two women focused on living life to the fullest for as long as they could.

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