The writing of this book was God’s idea. Little did I know the seed that was planted in my heart ten years ago would finally mature and bring me to where I am today. It is with great joy and excitement in the faithfulness of my God that I am able to present to you the story of The Waymaker’s Daughter.

The Waymaker’s Daughter is about the great grace and faithfulness God has shown in my life.  He has been there, by my side,  long before I ever knew it, and making a way where I thought there was no way.  This story covers three life changing events, at three distinct times, all of which carried the potential of destroying me in some way or form.  It is because of this journey and the truths I discovered along the way, that I was prompted to write.  I pass this book on to you in the hope that in some small way I can return the favor done to me.  May you be blessed and encouraged as you read, and may you sense the LOVE of God guiding you in your own journey as well.

Foreword by Karen Walhard

I have known Joan Sikkema to be a gracious woman of God, full of faith and love. The Waymaker’s Daughter is a very personal and revealing story of Joan’s lifelong journey written in a delightfully descriptive style. Joan tells her story with full transparency and vulnerability, even revealing dark secrets which God exposed to bring freedom from her past and healing to her heart. Documented by journal entries, you will be able to see the progression of her faith as she freely expresses doubts and frustrations as well as strength and revelation. Joan speaks of her journey with such transparency and vulnerability that I believe many will be empowered to deal with their past as they identify with some or all of Joan’s revealing story. In the end, we see that God has made a way where there seemed to be no way for this Waymaker’s daughter. Be prepared to be blessed as you read on!

Karen Waldhart

Pastor of ResLife Women’s Ministry
Resurrection Life Church, Grandville, MI