For Gill Greig-Allen,

who taught me to pray,

and prays as I teach.

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With particular thanks to:

Brian and Tracy Heasley,

Jon and Mindy Petersen,

Kelly and Zach Tietsort.

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You that would judge me, do not judge alone

This book or that, come to this hallowed place

Where my friends’ portraits hang and look thereon;

Ireland’s history in their lineaments trace;

Think where man’s glory most begins and ends,

And say my glory was I had such friends.

WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS