PENELOPE
A remarkable story about courage, determination, and unshakeable faith that changed the course of American history.
In 1640, at just 18 years old, Penelope traveled across the North Atlantic from Amsterdam seeking greater freedom and opportunities. While crossing she would survive relentless storms, disease, conditions unworthy of lowly livestock, and a shipwreck. Just after reaching shore she saw her young husband savagely beaten and herself left for dead.
Several days later, Penelope would be found, rescued, and obtained in trade. Never doubting God's will, She fought for herself, family, and community, and would later change the course of American history.
Penelope’s story of strength, courage, determination, and faith, remains a source of pride and inspiration 400 years later. It’s a story that needed to be told.
I hope you too find the story pleasant to read, and a source of pride and inspiration. It should act as a reminder as to what is possible, what we can achieve and overcome, even when facing what we may think are impossible odds or insurmountable barriers. May it also encourage us to live a purposeful, determined, and principled life.
May Penelope awe and inspire you.
Several days later, Penelope would be found, rescued, and obtained in trade. Never doubting God's will, She fought for herself, family, and community, and would later change the course of American history.
Penelope’s story of strength, courage, determination, and faith, remains a source of pride and inspiration 400 years later. It’s a story that needed to be told.
I hope you too find the story pleasant to read, and a source of pride and inspiration. It should act as a reminder as to what is possible, what we can achieve and overcome, even when facing what we may think are impossible odds or insurmountable barriers. May it also encourage us to live a purposeful, determined, and principled life.
May Penelope awe and inspire you.
"The dangers were great, but not desperate;
the difficulties were many, but not invincible... their ends were good & honorable... and therefore they might expect the blessing of God.” ~ William Bradford |
"The indescribable joy of knowing His love allows one to follow wherever He leads. You want to share it, to proclaim it, and to live it regardless of the cost to one’s self."
~ Sister Susan Marie |
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This story about Penelope is a fictional story built around historical facts and recorded oral history. Every effort has been made to be true to the period and to depict events that likely happened and gave shape to Penelope's character and unshakeable faith. I hope you too find it of interest and pleasant to read, and may she inspire you.
Genres: Historical fiction, folklore, Christian.
Genres: Historical fiction, folklore, Christian.