The Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution selected my book as the theme of its Jamestown Night during its 108th Annual Conference, inviting me to be keynote speaker. Pamela, a member of the Lady Washington Chapter of the TSDAR, offered to design a piece of jewelry especially for the book and the evening.

The result is a scallop shell with stars and the words “Under the Jamestown Stars, 1607-2007.” Those who have read the book understand the significance of the scallop to the story, the symbol of pilgrimage and a family heirloom that Joan always wore around her neck.

I was touched for many reasons. While writing the book, I carried a small scallop charm with me just as Joan did—my symbol that all life is a pilgrimage and each of us has a unique journey. Mine, I felt, was to complete this book—a tribute to the women and children of Jamestown’s early years.

Pamela understood the significance of the scallop to Joan, but she had no idea that I myself had a scallop charm. We both felt moved by this sense of something greater at work, as has been the case so many times with this book.

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