Acknowledgments

My heartfelt thanks…

to God. Thank you for planting me in this community-rich, Amish settlement of Northern Indiana. Even when my family struggles, we are so abundantly blessed and surrounded by your love.

to my ever-patient and encouraging husband, Wayne. Without your support I would never come to first base. One of these days I will mend your pants again. Our 21 years of marriage have been the best!

to my children. You are our purpose in life. Thank you for being patient with me and all my whims. I would never survive without you. The Lord will richly bless you!

to the Connection staff. Thank you for letting me be part of your family for 10 years already. Without you, I would never have started writing.