To my early readers: Douglas Coleman, Lisa Allen, Ruth Gallo, Nancy Winkler, Pam Carroll, Stefanie Wass, and Deanna Romito, thank you so much for your encouragement and feedback. It means so much!
In order to reach the deadlines on this book I often had to call in re-inforcements. Thank you to Pam and Tom Carroll, Nancy and Gerry Winkler, and Lisa and Bryan Allen for watching my boys when I had to sneak away to write.
To all of my friends and family who have supported me on my writing journey, thank you, I am so incredibly lucky to have you in my life.
To my Grandpa Jim, who is in his nineties and is convinced I’m famous: Thank you for always trying to sell my books at your senior center!
To my husband Ryan who is always willing to help me carve out more writing time: Thank you for always being my biggest fan, and especially, for not being picky when it comes to housekeeping! I still feel so lucky to be your wife.
And finally, highest thanks to God, the First Storyteller, and the author of my own journey. May I live a life that increasingly reflects your love and commitment to this world.