To my readers and to Kaitlyn and my launch team ladies: I count it the highest honor to pray for you, to mourn with you, and to celebrate the successes that have also been yours. I thank God for you, your prayers, for every like, post share, and comment, and for your efforts in helping me launch this book. I cannot thank you enough. You are loved and appreciated more than you know.
To Patti Brinks, Eileen Hanson, Brian Brunsting, Gisèle Mix, Julie Davis, and the team at Revell: It’s been an honor to work with you. Thank you for not being ashamed of the gospel and for using your God-given talents to ensure that this message reaches the hearts of women. My deepest thanks for everything.
To my acquisitions editor, Kelsey Bowen: How can I ever thank you enough for not yawning at me? You handled the unfolding and polishing of my heart upon these pages with such grace and wisdom. You are brilliant and I love how we always end up laughing about something.
To my agent, Jessica Kirkland: Thank you for your belief in this message, for your wisdom and input throughout the publishing process, and for your prayers. From shooting basketballs to pitching book proposals, you are dancing splendidly in the parts God has chosen just for you. I thank God for you, friend, and am glad I handed you a bottle of lavender lotion at Declare.
To Niki: We did it! What a pleasure it’s been to navigate life and publishing with you. Thank you for being a loyal prayer warrior and cheerleader. I am so proud of you and of the beautiful message you just released into the world. Here’s to more bows and cups of tea. I adore you.
To Shannon C., Erika, Jenet, Shannon B., Sarah, Tricia, Becky, Carey, Bobbie, Shontell, Teri Lynne, Katie, Lauren, Elizabeth, Erin, Jen, Connie, Jodi, Maria, and my fellow Build A Sister Up/Hope*Writer sisters: Thank you for being my Hannahs. Your prayers, encouragement, and counsel keep me going. I thank God for how he is redesigning each of you into couture, incredible women who shine so faithfully and beautifully for him. Keep popping, friends.
To Cat: You were the first one to encourage me to be a writer. But our lives crossed for more reasons than this, and I am grateful for all of them, LP. Thank you for also taking me to Buc-ee’s and for educating me on the ways and wishes of introverts everywhere. Call you in five minutes . . .
To Dad, Jamers, and Grandma Betty: Thank you for your continued support. Dad—thanks for always believing in me and for always being here for me. I love you all a bushel and a peck.
To Jackson and Katie: Mommy is forever grateful to God for including the two of you in his designs for my life! May our God always be the focal point of your lives and may you thrill in the pops of color that he has designed just for you. I love you both way more than “this much.”
To Chad: Thank you for believing in me more than I believe in myself and for making me feel loved and cherished. You’ve sacrificed much so I can pursue my dreams. Thank you for serving our country and for leading our family with integrity and wisdom. I love you, hawtie. Always.
To God, my Father, Jesus, my Savior, and to the Holy Spirit, my Counselor and Comforter: Every word in this book is for you and because of you. I feel so inadequate to even try to share about who you are and how you move in our lives. Yet, your grace has saved me and your love propels me to try. You are the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Thank you for redesigning my life. You continue to do more than I could ever imagine or think possible with this girl from Kansas. To you be the glory, honor, and praise for taking men and women who are discarded and unknown and redesigning them into loved and celebrated masterpieces. *Acts 20:24*