Andy and Ali

L. Scott Wright

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Andy and Ali is a love story that takes an adventurous direction.
Andy and Ali is a love story that takes an adventurous direction. The main characters set out for Hawaii on their honeymoon in their 46’ Sailboat. A pacific storm push them up to an Island in Alaska. They are pursued by two men who Andy owes $50,000 of a gambling debt. Ali experienced a life-threatening injury while Andy is trying to avoid confrontation with Chester and Tony. Andy and Ali escape the Island but end up in a gun battle at Sea. The God of heaven and earth intervened with a miracle that changed their lives. They finally arrived in Hawaii for a new chapter in their life together.

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• Religious
• Fiction

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• Publié par: WestBow Press
• Date de parution: 31 octobre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781664270633
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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AndyandAli A love story and adventure L. SCOTT WRIGHT

Copyright © 2022 L. Scott Wright. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the author except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, names, incidents, organizations, and dialogue in this novel are either the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. WestBow Press A Division of Thomas Nelson & Zondervan 1663 Liberty Drive Bloomington, IN 47403 www.westbowpress.com 844-714-3454 Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them. Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Getty Images are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only. Certain stock imagery © Getty Images. ISBN: 978-1-6642-7065-7 (sc) ISBN: 978-1-6642-7064-0 (hc) ISBN: 978-1-6642-7063-3 (e) Library of Congress Control Number: 2022911830 WestBow Press rev. date: 10/13/2022

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments 1The Early Years 2Ten Years Later 3Andy and Ali Meet 4Their Second Date cAndy asks for their Blessing 6Andy Proposes 7The Carters meet the Johannsens 8Who Hurt You, Sabrina? 9The Wedding

10The Honeymoon

11The Rogue Wave 12Amaknak Island, Alaska 13Ali’s Recovery 14The Prayer 1cChester and Tony in Pursuit 16Escape from Amaknak Island 17Battle on the Seas 18I want Joanna’s God 19It’s just the beginning About the Author

Acknowledgments

Lori Hofstrand- editing and typing

Debbie Wright- prayers and proof reading

Teri Watkins and Scott Crenshaw and the professiona ls at Westbow press for their expertise and guidance

Linda Neva - editing and Medical expertise

Mitchell and Ginny Avnaim many hours of prayer supp ort

Calvary Chapel, Belleview, FL for encouragement and Prayers

CCB Tuesday evening fellowship prayers

Jay Justice invaluable support and encouragement from California

Danan Wright for believing in me

Peek printing for expert copying

Michelle Franks for her invaluable recommendations making me a better writer

Kim Brown for editing

1

THE EARLY YEARS

Ali Carter grew up in San Pedro, California. Her father, Commander Dane Carter and her mother, Catherine Carter had one daughter, Ali, born Alison Renata Carter. Their family had dinner together every night. One evening when Ali was 18 years old and at the time a Senior in high school. Their conversation ev entually led to Ali’s plans for the future. “So, Ali, what college are you thinking of applying to before you graduate?” asked her father. “No college! I want to join the Navy and be a quart ermaster on a destroyer!” She replied. Dane replied. “But what about college? You have a 4 .0 grade average. You could get into any college easily.” “I know daddy, Ali explained, but I’ve had enough s chool for now. I want to explore the world, see other places, and meet people and I love the Quartermaster position.” “You don’t have to wait five years; you can get col lege out of the way, and then join the Navy.” Replied Dane. Ali said forcefully, “Daddy I’ve made up my mind! I ’m joining the Navy and I want to be a Quartermaster!” Dane retorted. “Watch your tone with me young lady!” “Sorry daddy, I really want to do this right now,” said Ali. Dane said, “Well I can’t complain much, the Navy ha s been good to us.” “Thank you, daddy, I knew you’d see it my way,” as she asked to be excused from the table. Catherine looked at Dane, then said, “you’re excuse d darling.” “Right!” Dane said to Ali as she walked away. He th en mumbled to himself, “That girl!” “She’s just like her father, said Catherine, would you like some dessert?” Ali put a bundle of books in her backpack and grabb ed her coat. “I’m going over to Shelley’s to Study.” “Don’t be late, sweetheart!” Said Catherine. “I won’t.” Replied Ali. Ali and Shelley have been best friends since third grade. They met as a result of a bullying episode. Not between these two, but anothe r girl their age. It was the end of a school day at Rancho Vista Elem entary School in Rolling Hills Estates, San Pedro CA. Students walking home dotted the lawn and sidewalks. Parents were waiting in their cars and crossing guards were standing in the crosswalk holding a stop sign to help children safely cross the street. At the exit doors of the school, teachers and Vice Principal Rollins were overseeing the daily grand migration of students. Walking alone on the sidewalk in front of the playground, Michelle, a third grader, was heading h ome, when three girls, also third graders, came up behind her! One of the girls pushe d Michelle off the sidewalk. She dropped her books and fell up against the chain lin k fence of the playground. Allison Carter saw the girl who pushed Michelle. She approa ched the girls. “Hey,” said Allison, “hold up. I want to talk to yo u.” “What about?” Said one of the girls. “I don’t like bullies.” Replied Ali. “We’re not bullies,” said the girl. “Yes, you are, said Ali, I saw you push that girl o ff the sidewalk, and I’ve seen you do it to other kids as well. So, you are bullies! Tell yo u what, I’ll make you a deal. You stop bullying, and I won’t report you to your teachers a nd your parents. We have a deal?”

“Look, we are not trying to create problems,” said the girl! “Yes, you are! Do we have a deal, or do I walk over and talk with Vice Principal Rollins?” The one girl said hesitantly, “Yes, we have a deal!” “You all have to agree or no deal!” said Allison. A ll three shyly agreed. Allison walked over to Michelle. “Hi, my name is Allison, what’s y our name?” “Michelle,” she answered. While helping Michelle pick up her books, “These gi rls won’t bother you anymore!” said Allison. “Thanks,” said Michelle. Allison asked, “Where do you live?” “Over on Oak Street,” replied Michelle. “Oh!” said Allison. I live by Oak Street; can we wa lk together?” “Sure!” said Michelle. Allison was good at negotiation. She began talking at an early age. Growing up, Ali only had adults to talk with before she started sch ool. As an only child Ali didn’t have siblings to interact with. As a result, she learned from her parent’s conversations. Children tend to mimic their parents in various way s. Allison was good at doing just that. As a result, Allison’s language skills blossomed. S he particularly learned the art of negotiation watching and listening to her father. D ane Carter commanded a crew of 158 men and women on a U.S. Naval destroyer. His respon sibilities required various leadership skills dealing with his crew, and the le aders he answered to. The skill of negotiation was a necessary part of his daily life. He tended to use that skill in parenting Allison too. Ali was a strong-willed child. If she wanted something she had to learn to negotiate with her father. Soon the girls reached Allison’s house. “Well, this is my house! Do you want to come in? You can meet my mom.” “Sure!” said Michelle. “Mom, I’m home,” hollered Allison. “How was school sweetheart?” Catherine asked. Cathe rine, a beautiful woman, and former Miss America pageant contestant, now a homem aker, and mother. She also worked as an educator, teaching Literature and Worl d History at the local college. As she walked into the room she was surprised at Michelle’ s presence, “Oh, who’s your friend Ali?” “Mom, this is Michelle,” Ali introduced Michelle. “Hello Michelle, it’s nice to meet you, said Catherine, as she headed to the refrigerator. Would you ladies like some iced tea?” Ali and Michelle both responded, “Sure!” Michelle whispered to Ali. “Wow, your mom is nice.” Ali Said. “Yeah, she’s alright!” “She called you Ali,” said Michelle, “I thought you r name is Allison?” “Yeah, Ali is short for Allison,” Ali replied. “Oh!” said Michelle. As Catherine was placing glasses of iced tea in fro nt of the girls, she asked Michelle, “Where do you live Michelle?” “Over on Oak Street,” replied Michelle. “Well, that isn’t very far from here, is it?” Cathe rine asked. “No,” said Michelle. After a sip of iced tea as she got up from the table, Michelle Said. I should get home. My mother gets worried if I don’t come home right away.” Catherine reached for a pen and pad as she said, “W ell, if your mother wonders why you’re late getting home, give her this note, it ha s my name and phone number. If she would like to call me, I’ll let her know you stoppe d by on your way home from school.” “Thank you, Mrs. Carter,” said Michelle. Catherine smiled, “Oh please, call me Catherine.”