For my grandmother, Caletha Vick, who passed away on May 2, 2008.

When I was a young boy, she instilled in me wisdom and understanding. She was the rock in my life and taught me what the truly important things are.

It hurt me that I didn’t have the chance to spend time with her and talk with her before I got out of prison. It was my hope to be out before she died, but that didn’t happen.

She will always be a part of me, because with her is where the dream began. It was her encouragement, love, and support that pushed me to dream.

She’s the reason I’m living my dream.

I could never thank her enough. I will always love and miss her deeply.