Acknowledgments
I can never start an acknowledgment of thanks without first starting with God, who makes all things possible. Lord, I give you all the thanks, honor, and praise. I worship and adore your name. John 15:5 says, “I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” This is the scripture by which I write. Not a single word could be written without you, and it is all done to bear fruit and win souls for Christ.
To my husband, David Jones: It was mistakenly printed on the back of His Woman, His Wife, His Widow that we were still married at the time of its release. I guess we can look at the error as prophecy because here we are married again. You are my soul mate and the love of my life.
To my children and grandchild respectively, Jessica Jones, Jerrick Parker, Chalise Jones, Derrick Parker, and Jevon Parker: I thank God every day for your very lives. You all are my greatest blessings. I love you.
My father, Harold Bumpers: Thank you again for always being there wearing your proud Daddy smile as I continue to do my thing. I love you and I am blessed that God chose you to be my father.
My siblings, Sherrie Roberts, Darrius Bumpers, Linda Gardner, Darrin Bumpers (Main) and Darnella Bumpers: You all made growing up wonderful. You make being grown exciting. Thank you with much love for all of my nieces and nephews.
To Denise Franklin and Monique Gaskin: You two are the greatest friends and fans I could ever have. You are so loyal that some would probably think I pay you all to help me the way that you do. But you are both wonderful to do it for free. Thank you for your love.
When mentioning friends, I can’t forget Sonya Allen and Georgia Harris. You both are my sisters here in Arizona. You are proof of how awesome the God we serve is, because He made sure that I am covered with love no matter where I live. Thank you for serving Him proudly.
To Janell Walden Agyeman, my agent: Thank you for your loyalty, advice, and hard work. I can see us working together for many, many years to come.
To my editor, Joylynn Jossel: You are wonderful and wise beyond what I believe you even know. I love the way you can disagree with me and do it without animosity. That takes true talent.
To my readers and burgeoning fan base: Thank you for the wonderful words of praise and encouragement. I do this all for you. I just pray that God will continue to allow me to make you proud. You all are the best.