Joan's life is starting into a new routine as she reflects on things and people changing within her life... or do they?

This month was the anniversary of Darla Raspberry's death. Not sure what to say, just that I still think of her/him just about every day. (I am her ex-wife.) Just that I am changed forever, and so is her son. That we have learned first hand the terrible mental and physical effects that were caused, most likely, from a lifetime of living in denial.

Uhm.. So, I'm rather new at this, so be gentle, please?

Joan and Sam continue to wend their way through the first week of school.

Joan is finally allowed back in class. She begins to question Jared’s character. After much deliberation the three musicians agree on a name for the band. And finally, Fred offers Sam a job…

Joan has a hard time coming to terms with the powers that be. With the help of family and friends she manages to get things straightened out for the time being. Sam does his best to make sure that Joan’s alright...

Joan and Jared get to know each other better. Sam cooks dinner! Joan worries about returning to school on the morrow...

Joan makes a new friend. Jared becomes an integral part of everyone's future... The band just keeps getting better and better...

Can Joan survive the bus ride home? Will Aunt Melissa be forced to swim back to Brisbane? Joan discovers that having friends has its downside too. (sorry about the synopsis: i was feeling quite silly this morning!)

Work progresses smoothly on the Ryan Inn. Sam takes the mound one last time. Will he escape unscathed?

Joan continues to work on the Inn. Sam comes home with some exciting news of his own...

Joan is offered and accepts the job to paint the Ryan Inn. A new confidence builds within her as her life finally starts coming together

The family attends cousin Melissa's wedding. Joan receives an exciting new job offer. The whole family somehow becomes involved in the decision making process.

Joan and Sam continue to adjust to their new life as the summer winds down. Plans are made to attend cousin Melissa's wedding.

Joan has a run in with an old "friend." Just for a moment, she begins to wonder whether or not the twins are hers.

A health crisis sends Sam to the hospital. A frantic Joan attempts to make sense of it all.

Joan struggles to find her place in this life. Sam continues to put himself at risk for the love of the game

Joan's Room

Book 2 of Me and Sam

by Darla Raspberry

Joan and Sam reacquaint themselves with the real world

As Book Three of the story of "Me And Sam" opens, the young teens return from their honeymoon. Joan wonders and worries how it's all ever going to work out.

Synopsis: Mark attempts to deal with the woman within. WARNING: This Is A Dark Ride!!!