This book is dedicated to my family for encouraging me to press on. I want to thank the many who let me bounce ideas in the story, and all who edited sections for me over the years. I also dedicate this book to parents, families and friends who have lost dear ones too early; I say get your grieve on, but don’t stay sad forever. Begin to think of how wonderful heaven is for them right now.

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

—Colossians 3:2