Rusty, you think it’s sooo funny to watch Days with me and laugh at the storylines. So, laugh if you will, but all these years of “research” have finally paid off, buddy—this book is proof! Thank you for being my hunky hero. I’m so glad I’m going to grow old with you—yes, I really am. You have no choice!
Kids, you rock. Every day, you make me so happy to be your mom. My two driving teens, Cat and Mike—how did that happen? Yesterday you were in diapers—okay, not literally, thank goodness!! But you two, behind the wheel of a car? Be still, my heart. And Stevan in junior high? All those honors classes… you have your work cut out for you, my little overachiever. (You’re just like your mom—only a lot smarter.) My baby, Will, already a third grader and sooo smart. Where have the years gone? My honorary girl… Robyn. You make me so proud every day. You’re growing into a beautiful, godly young woman. Keep up the good work!
Big, big thanks to Nancy Toback, extraordinary writer and critique partner. You know what they say: you can take the girl out of New York, but you can’t take New York out of the girl. Thanks for helping me keep this book real. I’m blessed to have a real New Yawkuh for a pal.
Debra Ullrick, you read and send me happy thoughts. I appreciate you more than I can say.
As always… major thanks to my best friends—Chris, Susan, Susie, and Rachel, for instant prayer covering, constant friendship, and unconditional love and support.
My editor Anne Goldsmith: once again, you set high standards and challenged me to meet them. You’re a true gift, and I’m learning so much from you. Thanks to the rest of the team from FaithWords who work so hard to help my books succeed from packaging to promotion. Heidi, Jana, Brynn… I really like you guys!
Steve Laube, you have the golden touch when it comes to my career. I’m so glad God put you in position to keep taking me to the next level. Thank you for sharing this journey with me and for seeing potential—even when I don’t.