Acknowledgments

First and foremost, thank you, God. None of this, my life included, would have been possible without Him—my number one guiding force in all things!

My parents for being total rock stars and supporting every crazy thing I’ve ever wanted to try or do! My brothers—Greg, Bubba, and Brad—for loving on me since day one (and for not giving me a crazy name!) and teaching me how to “hang” with the boys and not to be afraid of getting dirty!

To my sisters Christina and Dominique, I cannot believe it’s been ten years since we met. Time really does fly! I look forward to seeing what God has in store for the next ten years.

A huge thank-you to my entire community in Crawford County (teachers, coaches, and peers) for supporting me my entire life. I am beyond grateful to have the roots I have and a strong value of community from being raised by such a strong community!

Krine, you are the most amazing best friend anyone could ever ask for or dream of. I honestly can’t imagine my life without you. I am so grateful God put us together!

Grant—you have always been on team J Bug from the literal second we met. Thanks for pushing me, loving me, and always believing in me!

I want to give a big thanks to everyone who took a chance on me when others were afraid. To all of you “angels” in my life who I come across in all my travels—thank you. You know who you are. You have let me stay in your homes. You have fed me, wined and dined me, and gone completely out of your way to show me love when you didn’t have to. I will never forget who all of you are and what you have done for me. I only hope to return the favor to you one day—and more!

I need to give a big shout-out to my writer, Sheryl Berk. I honestly couldn’t have done this without you—you are one amazing human being. I am extremely thankful to have spent so much time with you. Thank you for fiercely being on team Jen from day one!

Many thanks to Frank Weimann at Folio Literary for helping make this book happen.

To Joshua Schreff, my partner in crime, for always fighting for me.

Nick Vujicic for joining alongside me in such joyous and solid friendship.

Thank you to everyone at Reality LA. That church (all of you) has literally changed my life and is such an answer to prayer!

All my acrobats and aerialists, all of you who believed in me from day one. To Max, an amazing aerial choreographer, friend, and aerialist for helping me put acts together and have a place to stay and train!

Thank you to the amazing Jeremy Cowart, who made this beautiful cover an absolute slam dunk. You are fantastic, my friend!

Thank you to the entire team at Baker for being so excited and supportive of me! Brian, it has been an absolute joy working with you to make this book come to life! Amy, thank you for your enthusiasm along the way. Mark, you have been an absolute blessing. I seriously cannot imagine doing this book with any other company. I am beyond humbled and thankful for each and every one of you! You have made this process a totally beautiful one. Thanks for believing so strongly and passionately in this book and in me!