Meet Virginia and the 12 of Us

This book is a true story about Virginia Jo Broughton. Her life was roller coaster of adversity and heartbreak. An alcoholic abusive husband who was often gone left Virginia to nurture and provide for their twelve children.From ice cream made with snow to walking however far it might be to support her children in their endeavors her love and dedication shined brightly. If the sun doesnt shine tomorrow you will not do without Virginia told them. Virginias strength of character abundance of love and optimistic outlook on life created a shield of love for her children.This book shows love creates a lifetime of precious memories and no matter the obstacle love can guide you through anything. Virginia always hoped to write her story to inspire those who might be struggling a goal not to be accomplished in her lifetime. Her daughter Mona Rae Disabato through a compilation of letters excerpts from Monas journal to her mother and memories from Virginias twelve children has fulfilled her mothers dream.The pain my father put her through all the years they were together showed in her eyes. I will never forget the abuse that did not stop from him. I will also never forget all the ways she showed my brothers sisters and I how much she loved us and her wonderful outlook on life states author Mona Rae Disabato. About The Author: My name is Mona Rae Disabato. I was born on September 2nd at Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago during the 1950s. A Labor Day baby born into a family that would be filled with eleven wonderful brothers and sisters to a very special and beautiful mother whose name was Virginia Jo Broughton.I am married with two wonderful daughters. We have one cat three dogs and are still grieving over the recent loss of two of our dogs. My family is now starting to branch out on their own leaving me time to enjoy writing stories and creating poetry. I love life and enjoy having peopl