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The goal of writing this book could never have been accomplished without the support of my friends and family. Naming all the friends who have laughed, cried, and laughed again with me along the way would be impossible, but please know that I appreciate all of you so much. To my sister, father, and stepmother, I can’t thank you enough for your inexhaustible faith in me and your constant encouragement. I also must mention the unconditional love and support I received from a special cat and dog, Sylvester and Memphis, who kept my lap and feet warm. Thank you for instinctively understanding that the best writing is done while peering around a furry head and between taking breaks to throw a ball.

Thank you to my son, Dylan. You are simply the purest light in my life. You never give up, and your example makes it impossible for me to give up. Your talent has always been an inspiration to me, and you never fail to make me laugh. Your sincere concern for me and my art is one of the truest gifts anyone could ever give me.

Thank you to my husband, Gary. I never knew an artist until I knew you. You live a life devoted to the art of your music, and being a part of that life has taught me how to live a life devoted to my writing. How could that gift ever be measured? You came into my life (or, rather, I dragged you into it), and you filled it with music, laughter, and love. I have the life I have because I have you.

I couldn’t thank all the people who have blessed my life without thanking God for bringing them to me. God has worked so many miracles in my life. This book is not the least of those miracles, but it’s not the greatest, either. I believe that God is Love, and all the people listed here prove that to me every day.

Thank you all so much.