Barbara (Bobbie) Olivo Cagle

President of Spokane Authors Self-Publishers 2005-2007 Author of 16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood.

Barbara Olivo Cagle has written a true story about her mother, Jacqueline Rose Nunez Olivo, “Rose.” Rose was pregnant 4,500 + days! A Master of Motherhood tells the story of Roses's family and how she raised her sixteen children in the heart of San Jose, California. The story covers over 100 years of California history and the migration of family immigrants from the old countries of Chile, Spain and Italy.

For more information on 16 x MOM go to: www.barbaracagle.com available for $17.95

Cagle is the thirteenth of Rose’s sixteen children. She was born and reared in San Jose, California. St Joseph’s School was the foundation for her education through eighth grade. In Notre Dame High School, Cagle went by her nickname, “Bobbie.” She was involved in numerous school activities, played the drums, was a cheerleader, song girl, sewed, and created various forms of artwork. She aspired to acting and performed in the Notre Dame Shakespearean Festival. Rumor has it that she pulled a fire alarm near the end of the festival that created some confusion and concern.

In her senior year, on February 14, 1970, she was involved in a tragic toboggan accident. Bobbie crashed into a huge pine tree and was bedridden for months. The instant before impact, an out-of-body experience flashed before her eyes, and the love of her family and friends left her with a dream to write a story of her mother. During her recovery she collected letters and memorabilia from her family. In her second year of college she met her wonderful Navy husband, Donald J. Cagle. He was attending college in Palo Alto, California. Prior to their marriage, she traveled Europe with two of her sisters for six weeks. Not long after she returned from Europe, Bobbie and Don were married on April 21, 1974. God blessed them with two beautiful children: Jocilyn Roselle in 1975 and Jason John in 1977.

From 1976 to 1979 Bobbie volunteered her time as a cheerleader and Pep Club instructor for the Oslo American School, in Oslo, Norway. She spent time in North Chicago, Illinois; Monterey, California; and Guam, before residing in Spokane, Washington to rear her children. Bobbie enjoyed an extremely successful career in real estate from 1988 to 2002. Since 2002 she has performed in various Mystery Dinner Theatre and Style shows. She has also performed with with the “Tap Grandmas,” "Spring Chicks," and the "Rivercity Cloggers," of Spokane. Presently Bobbie is the founder and clogging instructor of the "Heart Beats" of Deer Lake, Washington. The Heart Beats is a federated club affiliated with the Spokane Area Council and the Square and Folk Dance Federation of Washington.

My Affirmations!

Serenity flows from the depths of my soul. I am immersed in peace. The Christ Light guides me on a path of renewal and discovery. My body is a temple of the risen Christ. I am strong and whole. I realize the constance of Spirit and accept it with gratitude. With faith and compassion, we shine the peace of Christ into the world.

by Silent Unity www.dailyword.com

Goal

I want the whole world to know my mom's story and her resiliencies to all that life dealt her.

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