Today I am going to give you a quick glance at my life in a photographic time-line, which should prepare you for the journey that I will take you on in my book, without letting out all of the secrets.
I was born in 1972 in a little country town called Wee Waa in Northern New South Wales. In my birth family I am the 9th child of 12 children, which is made up of 7 boys and 5 girls.
In my adoptive family I am the baby of the family and have 1 older sister and 2 older brothers. Kate, Fenwick and Robert.
I have met most of my birth siblings at least once, but am still searching for 2 older brothers, whom I have never met.
In my adoptive family I am the baby of the family and have 1 older sister and 2 older brothers. Kate, Fenwick and Robert.
I have met most of my birth siblings at least once, but am still searching for 2 older brothers, whom I have never met.
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| Me and my adoptive famil |
August 1981 - Birth mum passed away.
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| My birth mum - Joan West |
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| Me and my brothers and sister |
This is my brothers and sister that I grew up with. In this above photo I was 10 years old and didn't have a worry in the world.
1983 - Met triplets
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| L-R: Ben, Geordie, Joy and Olive |
I vaguely remember this day that I first met the triplets (who are the youngest children of my birth family). We were in Tamworth (NSW) and I don't think that any of us really knew that we were actually brothers and sisters. I treasure this photo now.
1984 - Moved to Queensland
This is a photo of Dad and me on our 100 acre block of land in Queensland. My Dad was a carpenter and built this log cabin style home from what was known as hog-backs. We had no electricity or running water. We had a huge veggie patch and I had a horse and motorbike. I had some of the best times of my life at this place. Lots of fond memories. I was 12 years old here.1987 - Adoptive parents separated and divorced
1987 - Moved to South Australia 1989 - Finished High School
1990 - Went to University and graduated
- 1995 - Got married 2000 - Got divorced
1996 - Travelled overseas
1996 - Had 1st child – Jordan
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| Jordan - Nov 1996 - 2 days old |
Jordan was born in November
1996. This took me on a journey
that I share in great depth in my
book.
2004 - Had 2nd child - Jai 2005 - Had 3rd child - Violet
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| Violet - Born June 2006 |
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| Jai - Born October 2004 |
2008 - Completed post-graduate studies
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| Joy's Masters in Social Science Counselling |
2010 - Joy Makepeace - Author of the forthcoming book, "Finding the joy within"
Loved seeing your pictorial journey Joy. You are beautiful.Thank you for sharing! xxxx
ReplyDeleteIt is my pleasure and glad you're enjoying my blog, we all have a story to tell. :)
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ReplyDeleteJoy I had no idea you had such an interesting childhood! It's a great read already xx
Shirleen wrote:
This is fantastic......a great teaser for the book, which I can't wait to see in print!!
I look forward to following your journey:) xx
Lorelle wrote:
Very interesting & powerful. Enjoyed reading :)
Debbie wrote:
Thanks Joy ...love you XXXX
Lou and Bob wrote:
We are loving it. Good luck with everything.
Love Bob and Lou
Frances wrote:
Quick glance and love it already Joy
Kerrynne wrote:
Thats terrific Joy. What a terrific journey you’ll be on. Will be watching with interest.
Jody wrote:
Started reading your blog....I found it very moving.
Jasmine wrote:
Wow Joy this is awesome! Good stuff :)
Lorraine wrote:
Love your blog! I am now following it and look forward to your next instalment.
Victoria wrote:
Thanks Joy, I will read with interest, it looks just great, Victoria
Amy wrote:
Thanks Joy. Your own book sounds fantastic and it's great to hear about your journey through the blog. :)
Kemeri wrote:
Kind of chokes me up thinking that just by committing yourself to writing your life story with humility and grace, you can and will have this kind of impact on others. You are truly well-suited to your destiny girl!!
Simon wrote:
I have had a quick look this morning and this is just wonderful. It is so inspiring to see someone moving forward after some of your life experience and your passion, you just keep on going. It is so great to see you doing this - well done.
Ken wrote:
The site is a beauty, loved the stories and pics. Can’t wait to read the book.
Wendy wrote:
I have begun to read your blog and found myself engulfed in your writing, so much so I can't hear the kids. I feel the need to shed a tear, I don't know why, I just do. You are inspirational and I am so glad I found a friend in you.
Jens wrote:
I'm impressed. I just had a look at your blog and am surprised by how openly you can talk about your life. That tells me that you have dealt a lot with your pain. Congratulations and welcome to life. , www.CreativeSpirits.info
Tania wrote:
Too deadly go meems
Olga K wrote:
A had tears in my eyes just reading your blog !!! Look forward to the book and I absolutely wish you every success.
Wahid wrote:
Thank you very much. I am keenly interested in what you will be experiencing during your journey.... You have an awesome name. Peace.
Helen wrote:
Joy this is so cool – thankyou for sharing all that you are
Tom wrote:
Thanks so much Joy for inviting me to read about your life – it’s a very brave thing to do this and I wish you all the best with the project.
Cheryl wrote:
Words cannot express the gratitude I feel at the moment that you have chosen to share this beautiful blog with me. I will be reading this with interest and look forward to when you release your book and purchasing it for my own enjoyment. The Youtube on forgiveness is definitely one that should be shared for everyone as I believe forgiveness is about healing the hurts. Thanks for the reminder.
Joy, you are a brave woman for sharing your journey with the world. I'm sure that it will touch everyone who reads it, and I hope that you reach people who might be struggling with their own problems. I'm so glad that I got to share a small part of your journey with you.
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i found you as i was looking for my family history and my aunty 's name was joy makepeace i have started with my nans name Lillian Makepeace and pops name Frankie j New from lapa perouse its so hard i had my fingers crossed that we were related you have gone through alot and i am looking forward to reading more of your journies .
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