Acknowledgments
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HIS book is dedicated to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with whom all things are possible. This has been an incredible journey. To my husband Craig—I am overwhelmed with gratitude for your love, support, and encouragement during this long and sometimes daunting project. Your unwavering faith and sacrificial spirit are a constant source of inspiration for me. I’m crazy about you. To our children, Kaia and Connor—thanks for hanging in there with joyful hearts. I know it hasn’t always been easy. I couldn’t have asked for better cheerleaders. To the participants—I offer a special thank you to my brothers and sisters in Christ who shared their stories with me, resulting in the book you are about to experience. Together we laughed, we cried, and we marveled at our wondrous Creator. May your lives continue to be richly blessed. And to those on the sidelines—managers, publicists, friends, family—who made this project come to life...thank you. And finally, this book is dedicated to you, the reader. It’s no accident that you hold this book in your hands.