Acknowledgments

To those who believed, helped, and encouraged—your faithfulness made this novel, as well as this series, possible. Thank you!

Shannon Hill, my editor and mentor at WaterBrook Multnomah. Marci Burke, my critique partner and dear friend. You two are amazing.

Miriam Flaud, my Old Order Amish friend. Your companionship alone has made this journey worthwhile.

Steve Laube, my agent. I stand amazed—from handling stress for me to helping me get a handle on a new project.

Eldo and Dorcas Miller, whose expertise and insights about the Plain Mennonite kept my course steady throughout this journey. Your prayers have sustained me over and over again.

Joan Kunaniec, whose wisdom in the ways of the Plain Mennonite life has been a blessing beyond words. Your knowledge, deep. Your willingness to share, complete.

Jeffry J. Bizon, MD, OB/GYN, whose medical knowledge and energy for this three-book project have been greater than my gratitude can cover. Kathy Bizon, whose friendship, encouragement, and brainstorming help keep me focused.

Vicki Cato, RN, outpatient surgery Northeast Georgia Health System, who’s always willing to answer medical questions.

Terry Stucky, whose time and insights into the story and character arc of this three-book series were very beneficial.

Rhonda Shonk, Office Manager, Alliance City Schools Career Centre and the Robert T. White School of Practical Nursing, whose knowledge continued to keep Hannah’s schooling experiences accurate.

Carol Bartley, my line editor, whose gentle but thorough edits are trustworthy and absolute as we turn each final manuscript into as seamless a story as possible. I would not have wanted to do this without you!

And a special thank-you to everyone on the WaterBrook team—sales, marketing, publicity, and cover art. I’ll never know how I managed to get to work with such a gifted group, but I’m deeply grateful.