My Book
A Legacy of Love
Un Legado de Amor
Shh! Finding the Courage to Finally Speak Out.
Shh! Encontrar el Coraje para Finalmente Hablar
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A Calling From Above
At the close of one of our church’s services, I went forward for prayer. A friend of mine named Jungu, a real prayer warrior prayed over me.
“God is calling you to a charitable ministry,” she said. I wondered; What kind of a ministry might this be? A pastor on the prayer team immediately had a word for me.
“You know exactly what you are going to be doing,” he said. “God knows and you know. You are going to be leading, helping, and setting people free.”
Another time we prayed, Jungu prophesied over me: “God has a plan. You will have these charities—more than one—through which you will serve and help women and families and you will give them a word from the Lord.”
Like before, this all sounded wonderful. But how could this be?
It was on a Thursday night—September 3, 2015, to be exact—that Jungu prayed over my love life. “Analee has lost so much, Lord,” she began. “She’s had to go through so much. You know who she is! You love her! You’ve heard her cries! You know her heart!”
I knew all these things were true. Still, it overwhelmed my heart to hear my dear friend plead on my behalf. “Lord, I pray that you will not only give back to Analee all that she’s lost, but double! More, Lord! Give her more in a man, and in life, than she asks for or even imagines possible!”
In my heart, I was hopeful but hesitant. I don’t know about all this, Lord. Maybe you could just provide a man who … loves me?
One week later, I met Joel.
Endorsements
Analee Vizcarra Vinyard has written a powerful and very inspiring memoir. She shares her heartbreaking experiences from childhood to adulthood, including the sudden death of her beloved mother, rejection by her family, an arranged marriage as a teenager, domestic violence, abandonment, divorce, and custody battles. Read this amazing book and learn how, against all odds, Analee overcame a life full of brokenness by believing and trusting in Christ Jesus and is now happily married and a successful businesswoman. As it is so eloquently written in Isaiah 61:3 (VOICE), “…God has sent [Jesus] to give them a beautiful crown in exchange for ashes, to anoint them with gladness instead of sorrow, to wrap them in victory, joy, and praise instead of depression and sadness."— Jungu Olobia, author of Considering Others: Good Manners to Glorify God
To my dear friend AnnaLee Vinyard,who has overcome many struggles and battles with her positive attitude, I have to say I am very proud of her and hope to learn much more from reading her book. I am sure many other people will learn as well.
She has accomplished so much by her persistence and patience. She knows nothing is easy, but with hard work anything is possible. Thank you my friend for your help and support. Very proud of you, Annalee Vinyard!
Violet Magaña
Perseverance is defined as persisting despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. To persevere and succeed in spite of challenges faced is a testament to the strong will of a person. Analee Vizcarra Vinyard embodies a person who has risen above and soared in spite of the obstacles she has conquered. To experience all she has and come out the other side as a person willing to give love and hope another chance is a testament she has to share. This willingness to share herself to others with no expectation other than helping them rise above is a gift to them all.
Norma Hernandez
Co-Worker. Admirer and Friend
Analee is one of the women full of strength,courage, and kindness that I have been lucky enough to have met. She has survived and overcome all the challenges and difficulties that life has given her. We can all learn something very valuable by reading her story, which with a lot of work and commitment Analee shares with us.
Guadalupe Medina
I don't know a more hardworking woman than Analee, despite suffering so much in her life, she has come out ahead of everything hand in hand and the faith in God she has, she is an admirable woman. She is never still hahaha she is always doing something, always with new projects.
I wish you much luck with your book.
Selene Torres
I wish to express in these lines the impact that my mother Ana Velia left her four children and all their relatives as her manita ( little Sis). Ana Velia left us a legacy of unconditional love to all who knew her and to her manita (little Sis) Analee of which today with her anecdotes reminds us of the great human being that my mother Ana Velia was. We are certain that we will see her again one day in the presence of our Heavenly Father.
With appreciation Jerry Dana to my auntie Analee
It is a privilege to write this endorsement for Analee. Her life journey has been full of ups and downs and through it all she has leaned on her faith in Christ to carry her through the tough times. Her book serves as an inspiration to others who are going through the same trials, and offers hope and comfort to her readers.
Kay Casey
Beautiful testimony of a beautiful woman, Analee. Despite the burden that her life gave her, time and time again she lets herself be guided by her faith in God to succeed and move forward and in the process lends herself to help others move forward.
With much love,
Roxanne Salas
You have to have the courage to love and faith to fight. Faith and love have always gone hand in hand with Analee. That is why her words and actions convey the certainty of a living God. Her testimony of the power of God is always present in every talk and at every gathering of friends. And that certainty has given her the strength to get up and live with enthusiasm. Analee, with love, courage, and faith, opens the window of her life for us in "A Legacy of Love"
-Sandra Romero, Friend, and co-worker
"A Legacy of Love" - For the reader who, despite experiencing pain and suffering, does not allow himself to be defeated, trusts in the will of God and allows himself to be guided by his love. This has been the life of the author, Analee, who now shares her life and her desire to help others who are going through adversity.
-Dalia Jimenez, friend, sister and co-worker
“A legacy of love”, love to God, faith in the Lord, love to our neighbor, character, decision, value, solidarity, have been some of the main ingredients in the life of the author Analee. In “A Legacy of Love” it tells us that we deserve to be loved and cared for like a delicate flower because we are daughters of God, loving yourself is the beginning to get ahead, achieving the impossible, always trusting in God and being supportive, instilling good to others!
Jesica Gonzales Garcia
Because I know very well the plans I have for you, well-being plans and not just to add in order to give you a future full of hope Jeremiah 29:11. Thank you Analee for teaching me to cry and dry my tears even when everything looked gray. You always told me something better is yet to come, get up, fight and follow your dreams. Many times, I saw you cry, I saw you desperate, do you remember? But the hope that God would help you become the best version of you never stopped. And today one of your biggest dreams is fulfilled! Because you never let yourself be defeated. Much success!
Judith Muñoz
Analee,
I am so grateful to call you my friend. The strength that you possess is incomparable, you have shown that through your life and now by sharing one of your hardest lessons in life with the world. I am proud that you've been obedient and have allowed God to use you in a way to help heal others. Your transparency on this book will definitely be an inspiration and empowerment for all.
Forever your Friend,
Debora Fontenot
Analee Vinyard is a selfless individual with a very big heart. Because of that, she has chosen to write a book and open up about the many difficulties she faced in her lifetime. She wants to inspire and bring hope to her readers by sharing her personal journey and how the Lord has been faithful every step of the way. -Janae Hausman, Friend & Sister in Christ
Analee,
I am filled with joy to see you where you are, now, today, this very moment. To think about the time we met, to see where you were then...I am truly proud of you.
Proud of you, despite of it all, you didn't give up, you kept moving forward, your Faith wasn't shaken. I prayed for you then, and pray for you now that continued blessings fill your everyday life and that you keep your heart humble.
This book is a beautiful moment of your life to share, to shed a light of HOPE for others who find themselves where you were. Praying it will give them that Inspiration they need, to motivate them to keep moving forward.
I'm so very proud of you!
God bless!
Maria Isela Ramirez
Analee,
We have known each other for a very long time, and I am so proud of you for everything. This book will be a great testimony of your faith in God, and I know it will bless anyone who reads it. Everyone who meets you, can see and feel the love you have for Christ, and this book will only serve to glorify Him even more. Proud of you friend!
Jennifer, amiga y güera favorita 🙂
"In learning to depend on God, we must accept that we may not know all the answers, but we know WHO knows the answers."
Analee seems to always do the right thing in life....she shares her faith unceasingly , which allows her to always trust in God's voice. And now in her book, she is allowing her trust to be stated and read by her friends and strangers who need to hear her story. The twists and turns she will allow us to read will be a true benefit to those of us who have had the deep, dark experiences she has had. Thank you to Analee and her family for allowing this to happen. God's Blessings, Analee.
Sammie Shield, thankful for her friendship.
Annalee-
I am sincerely so proud to be your cousin. You are undoubtedly an inspiration to women and men alike. You are a strong woman and you had the fortitude to overcome a very difficult and abusive relationship. I know your book has been a source of healing for you and I am happy to see that you will be sharing your experience with others, so they too will be able to fight back and rid themselves and their family of an abusive and toxic environment. Your book is truly a legacy of love that others will learn from. God is great!
We are so happy for you!
Fernando Terrazas, Jr.
Diana Roldan Fuentes,
I'm so proud of you cousin because you are a brave woman who has been able to overcome all the adversities that life puts in your way. Always accompanied by your faith and the hand of God. Now that you want to share your experiences and your courage to get ahead with other women who have gone through a similar situation helping them to trust them to overcome their fears and difficult stages , I wish you all the success because you deserve it with all my love your cousin Diana Roldan Fuentes.
Chris Baer,
The ability in life to love unconditionally and forgive wholeheartedly are tough tasks. Almost impossible to do in our own strength. But with God, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! Analee Vinyard is a true testament to full devotion to Christ and HIS power to heal and restore. In spite of all the adversity she has faced throughout her life, she has overcome and continues to be a blessing to everyone in her life.
God allowed two souls to find each other on the path of life. Giving the support to each other in the difficult moments of the way.Being always united by the love of God as sisters and friends who one day will be united again in the presence of God. Since the two of them will continue to be one because of the love that unites them. Both my daughter Ana Velia and Analee are angels to me.
Doña Amparo López de Sanchez
Through twenty years of working with victims of domestic violence, Emily’s Place understands how powerful it is when a victim shares her story and what an inordinate amount of faith and courage it takes! When Analee shared her heartbreaking story with the clients of Emily’s Place, it resonated deeply with our community and served as a powerful inspiration! Analee is a champion of empowering women through her deep love of our Father, unrelentless optimism, and fierce determination. God uses Analee to change lives each and every day!
Brynn Bruno, Executive Director of Emily’s Place
Lisa Cooper,
Strong, resilient and fighter, those were the words that came to mind when I first heard Analee's story. I was so drawn in by her experiences and immediately overcome with empathy. Analee's story will no doubt touch others and is a true survivor story of determination and faith.
Analee is someone I met in high school and always thought of her throughout the years. We finally reconnected again on social media. Seeing her post made me remember that High schooler keeps herself busy and friendly towards everyone. She was always positive despite her struggles. I know God has worked with her heart and has given her strength to have a beautiful life.
Analee may God bless you always!
Diana Baltazar
Analee,
As long as I’ve known Analee she always shows and expresses her love for the lord our God! She is always thinking of others before herself her heart is so full of love and doing for others which makes her happy.
She is always working. I honestly don’t know how she has the energy to do all she does. Everything she does she does without asking or expecting for anything in return which shows what kind of person she is deep inside.
Chiquita Sorg
I just want to say that Analee is an amazing friend. She was always so energetic. She had a good heart for others, always very caring. I really enjoy my friendship with her. I know she will be doing great in the future. May God bless her in everything she does. Love you girl.
Thank you,
Maria Renteria Torres
Analee,
It is a blessing to know you. Your ability to love others from the inside out and not the other way around is priceless. Your Christ given strength, courage, wisdom and sensitivity is inspiring. Thank you for being the kind of friend and employer that I have prayed to have. I believe there are many people who will relate to and be encouraged by your story.
Janet McPherson, friend, sister in Christ