Inside Out(60)

Laura Day: There are few whose words of advice I value more than yours. You are and have always been my champion. You look out for me with a mother’s watchful eye and at times have protected me even from myself. We are friends, we are family, and when needed, we are the mothers neither of us has. I am so honored and blessed to be part of your beautiful, magical Circle. You would move mountains for those you love, and you do. Thank you for believing in me and this book. I love you!

To my magnificent daughters, Ru, Scouter, and Boo: My loves, my angels, my reason for everything, to witness you each growing and unfolding in your own time in your own ways into the glorious, dynamic, majestic, intelligent, loving, caring, compassionate, beautiful women you are today takes my breath away. Thank you for allowing me with your love, support, and encouragement the space to do this book. This is my story, and I know that in sharing my experience, it may not have fully expressed yours or captured the nuances of your pain, fear, or triumphs. That is for you to share. I am so grateful you chose me to be your mother; it is an honor, a blessing, and the greatest gift I have ever received. There are so many stories yet for us to tell, lessons still to be learned, and love still to be shared. And I can’t wait to continue our adventure. I Love You!