Acknowledgments
As always I want to thank God for allowing me to press forward and finish this book during some trying times in my life. I didn’t think I could do it, but He showed up in the midst of my storm, wrapped His arms around me and said YES YOU CAN . . . Thank You God for not allowing me to give up!
I have to give a shout out to my three heartbeats.... Montias, Brei’yonte and Amir’aki . . . you guys always seem to put a smile on mommy’s face no matter what . . . God knew what He was doing when He blessed me with you three . . . You guys are my EVERYTHING.... I love y’all . . .
To my mommy . . . the only words that come to mind right now are Thank you and I love you for allowing me to be me. . . .
To my sister from another mother A.K.A. my “hip bone”, you are the voice behind my fingers . . . Thank you for putting it down for me for the 5th time . . . Words can’t explain how grateful I am to have you as my friend . . . You already know I value and appreciate all that you do for me . . .
Joylynn Jossel-Ross, I have to say you have gone above and beyond being my agent. Thank you for giving me that extra push when I tried to throw the towel in. Thank you for making me realize that I can rumble wit’ some of the best authors in the literary game, thank you for believing in....
Hugs and Kisses to all my brothers and sisters . . . No matter how much we fuss and fight please know and remember I love y’all with all my heart and it feels good knowing my big brothers and sisters will always believe in me.
Big ups to my newfound brothers . . . Shawn “Rude Boy” Ramsey, Darnell “Mike Jones” Jones, Julio “Ju” Taylor and last but not least, Joel “Scrumptious” Jackson . . . thank you guys for always having my back and being here for me especially when I needed a good laugh. Stay focused and always remember 414 The Po’ 14 Life. . . .
To my niece Jaz’Mire Jackson I really need you to know that all the hard work you put in for me is not done in vain. And always remember that I love you and will drown a fish over you. . . .
To my god daughter Jamila Cobb keep ya’ head up and don’t let nobody steal ya’ shine!!! Keep smilin’ cuz’ God has something good in store for you…
To my girl Tysha Hill . . . thanks for all the advice . . . You and I have been doing this a long time . . . It’s our turn to show up and show out!!!!
I have to give a big shout out to my “Sleepover Crew” . . . You ladies put a smile on my face at times when I thought it was impossible to do with the battle rapping (which I am the Queen at) the Karaoke (sorry for always hogging the mic) and the “One Mo” shot (which I’m always game to take) Thanks for making the sleepovers fun!!!!
To Tammy Macklin and Patty (Peggy) Brooks I want to thank you ladies for having my back as well . . . You two are my biggest supporters and I love y’all for that . . .
R.I.P Al-Rahman A. Allah . . . A.K.A . . . Joe Louis . . . I love you!!!!!
They say you supposed to always save the best for last.... So I want to give a special shout out to all my readers . . . It’s because of YOU I continue on my literary journey . . . thanks for your support . . . much love!!!!