Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Michelle Tennigkeit and Diana Haglund for sharing your MS journey with me. You both an inspiration, living life to the fullest with optimism and enthusiasm.

Thanks to Isak and Jasminka Gaši for sharing your Bosnian War experiences. To read a true account of their journey read Eyewitness: My Journey to The Hague by Isak Gaši and Shaun Koos.

Thank you to my talented readers Kelly Allen, Susan Gillin, Sue Johnson, Lloyd Smith, and Cathie West. Your skill and discernment were invaluable in shaping this novel. I so appreciate your time and effort.

Thanks to Ross and Kelly Riedinger and my husband Don for going on “The Adventure Package” at the Stehekin Valley Ranch to research this novel. I couldn’t have done it without you all.

To my talented editor, Robb Grindstaff, and publisher, Dave Lane (AKA Lane Diamond)—I appreciate your time and expertise. I’m lucky to work with both of you.

To Greg Simanson, the artist who designed two of my book covers and created my website. Thank you.

And thanks to Jake and Mistaya (Courtney) Johnston for welcoming us to their Stehekin Valley Ranch. The food is fabulous, the accommodations comfy rustic, the setting unparalleled, and the adventure truly memorable.

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